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The cat walk trend came to West Philly, and made for a purr-fect afternoon

Dozens of cats, and even more humans, took to the streets, sidewalks and front porches of West Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon for a cat walk — a tour of the kitties that like to sit by the front windows of the neighborhood's homes. Cat walks invite animal lovers to...

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Axios Philadelphia

Who is the Big Cheese hiding in Manayunk's rafters

I've been reporting for nearly two decades, counting my college newspaper days. That means I'm getting old, and I've been at this long enough that I no longer find stories; they find me. The big picture: In that spirit, let me tell you a story: I attended my friend, rapper Frost Gio 's open-mic show at The Grape in Manayunk over the weekend. While there, I gazed up at the bar rafters and saw a yellow plushie gazing back at me. At first, I thought it was a guitar pick playing the guitar. Very meta. Then I thought, no, wait, it's Split, the Savannah Bananas mascot. Zoom in: Stumped, my reporter instincts kicked in. So I asked the bartender. He told me the stuffie was the calling card of CheeseParade. I'd find them scattered throughout the bar. What they're saying: "Am I supposed to know who that is?" I asked as he popped open another nonalcoholic seltzer for me. He chuckled, quickly realized I was a newb to the bar and launched into the backstory. Catch up quick: CheeseParade is a Philly-born sketch comedy group that's built a massive online following. I found tidbits and scraps about its founder on

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Texas Has A Real Philly Cheesesteak Near San Antonio, With Bread From Philadelphia And Cheez Whiz

Finding a true Philly cheesesteak in Texas can feel like hunting for snow in July. Most places hand over a steak sandwich with some cheese and call it a day. Just outside San Antonio, though, one small counter does things the Philadelphia way, with rolls shipped from a Philly bakery and Cheez Whiz ready on request. It sits in a modest old building that many drivers pass for years before finally pulling over.

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Cardboard, community and a cause: West Philly’s Peoplehood Parade in photos

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. What begins as flattened boxes becomes a parade that fills the streets of West Philadelphia on a breezy autumn afternoon where artists, activists, and families march as one. For over a...

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Wake Up Early For 8 Pennsylvania Bakeries That Rival Any Parisian Patisserie

Ready to find the best bakeries in Pennsylvania that could make even a French chef jealous?. These 8 bakeries serve up fresh-baked goods and sweet treats that’ll have you jumping out of bed!. 1. Stock’s Bakery (Philadelphia) Some bakeries just feel like home the moment you walk in.

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Eight Philadelphia Restaurants Land on OpenTable’s 2026 List of America’s Best

Eight Philadelphia restaurants, among them Fiorella in Bella Vista and Sao on Passyunk Avenue, are on OpenTable's 2026 list of the 100 best restaurants in America, Patch reported Monday. No other Pennsylvania restaurant made the cut, according to PhillyVoice. The city doubled its showing from 2025, according to OpenTable, as...

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Glenside Farmer’s Market: Saturday’s vendor lineup

1 West Glenside Avenue will feature the following vendors on Saturday:. Canned Fresh by Lois, Heck of a Cookie, Bucks County, Herr Castle, Domalvia, Olive Lucy, Table Loaf and Musser Family Farming. Canned Fresh by Lois. Heck of a Cookie. Table Loaf. Olive Lucy. Domalvia. Herr Castle Farms. Bucks County...

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The Big Dill headlines Philly's National Pickle Day celebrations

Philly's pickle obsession is no longer a side dish — it's a full-blown event. With National Pickle Day around the corner, the city is going all in on the brine with pickle-themed parties, cocktails, beer and even chocolate. The Big Dill. Billed as the “World’s Largest Pickle Party”, The...

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Jill Biden will join former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi for Philly book event

Former first lady Jill Biden will join physician and former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi in Philadelphia this December for a conversation about how people can handle crises, whether they're unfolding on the world stage or much closer to home. The two will appear together Tuesday, Dec. 8, at...

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Cook and Shaker Triples Its Size in Old Richmond, Keeps $16 Sunday Deal

Cook and Shaker has tripled its footprint in Philadelphia's Old Richmond neighborhood, the result of a major renovation that stretched over the past year. The comfort-food bar, run by longtime chef-business partners Paul Quintieri and Laura Viegas, knocked down walls, installed new beams, built out a brand new kitchen and added a garage-style window wall to the space at 2301 E. Albert Street.

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From “Goose Coat” to WHOVILLE: Surf7 Is Philly’s Next Breakout Voice

Philadelphia is a smaller musical-market than people may assume, but the last decade has influenced a bubbling movement of young stars busting out of the city’s limits, and West Philadelphia native Surf7 is truly nothing short of a shining prime example from the new wave of notable voices. Breaking the ice immediately with his viral debut single “Goose Coat” earlier this year, his raspy, gritty, bold voice brings the essence of his lyricism and beat selection together into a distinctive listening experience. Listeners can witness this in Surf7’s debut album WHOVILLE, a 17-track collective highlighting the young Philly bubbling star and an overall introduction to the journey of Surf7.

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Why Locals Line Up for Beiler’s Doughnuts at Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market

More than 50 doughnut varieties fill the counter at Beiler’s Doughnuts, and there’s plenty to catch your eye. From classic glazed rings to cream-filled favorites, the selection makes choosing just one a challenge. I love that kind of delicious dilemma. The dough is mixed from scratch and rolled...

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Morris Arboretum's holiday trains return with thousands of lights and after-dark displays

Miniature trains will weave past holiday lights, tiny buildings and decorated bridges when Morris Arboretum & Gardens brings back its Holiday Garden Railway in Chestnut Hill. The annual attraction runs from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30, featuring a third of a mile of outdoor track with model trains traveling through tunnels, over bridges and past miniature buildings. Thousands of holiday lights will decorate the railway, with new lighting and illuminated features throughout the display this year.

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Merzbacher’s and Metropolitan blend the best of both bakeries under one roof

From the outside, the building hasn’t changed much in a year. Merzbacher’s two-tone painted brick factory at 4530 Germantown Ave. still has the words “bread to share” flanking its front door, and the smell of freshly baked loaves still wafts out — only now, there are a lot more of them.

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Previewing the 2026 Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM) is entering a year of change as it heads into its annual Film and Media Festival. This is the first year of the festival since PJFM completed its long-in-the-works merger with the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, which will host most of the festival’s major events.

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