FOOD & DRINK

For many, he's known as the wise-cracking red-headed kid who starred in the seventy's comedy, The Partridge Family. Since those days, Danny Bonaduce has led, how shall we say? A colorful life?. Like so many child stars who grow up under the microscope, Danny was a walking headline. Drugs, alcohol,...

The popular chicken finger franchise Raising Cane's is expanding its reach in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- No joke! Owners of Philip's Steaks in South Philadelphia thought a visit from Ed Sheeran was a phone prank.CBS News Philadelphia reporter Jasmine Payoute stopped by Philip's on West Passyunk Avenue to talk to the owners about the superstar's visit."So earlier in the week we received a phone call from Ed Sheeran's team, stating that he was going to come down, he was playing at the Linc and he wanted to come and possibly perform and make some steaks," Philip's co-owner Joseph Baldino said. "We were blown away by it, actually thought it was a practical joke,...

Here's news that makes me both happy and angry at the same time: experts say the best pizza restaurant in America can be found in Philadelphia. As a Jersey guy, I'm obviously not too happy that the best pizza place isn't on this side of the Delaware River (is there anything better than pizza on the boardwalk?), however, I'm gleeful that it is within a short drive.

The Philadelphia food scene is in the spotlight again after several big wins at the 2023 James Beard Awards!

For the sixth year in a row, the celebration of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine known as Black Restaurant Week has come to Philadelphia. This year, a variety of Black Owned Restaurants throughout the city are offering unique specials and discounts to get the word out about their business. PHL17’s Jay Scott Smith visited […]

May 31st was the Backseat Lovers concert. Their opener was Field Medic, a band with a small yet growing fan base. During the opening set, 5 people collapsed in the crowds. Out of respect, the band paused to acknowledge the situation. The cause of the injuries is unknown but it is possible that it is due to a combination of claustrophobia, dehydration, and heat exhaustion. The venue provided water during the concert by passing cups back from the barricade. This was not very effective as there were too many people to be provided with water. Along with the factor of dehydration, temperatures were abnormally high in the venue, hence heat exhaustion being a contender. Luckily, the employees were able to extract each injured person from the crowd and deliver them to safety.

Pennsylvania has a big presence in USA Today’s Top10 poll for the best public markets. Three indoor markets operating in the state - Easton Public Market in Easton, Lancaster Central Market in Lancaster and Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia - are listed among the top 20 nominees. USA Today...

17-year-old Philadelphia high school student, Amir Staten, went viral on social media earlier this year after his mom shared a video of him celebrating after he got accepted into Morehouse College, Atlanta. In an interview with CBS, the teen explained that he had applied to several schools and was very happy when he got into...

Twitter is notorious for people venting about everything and anything. This makes the social platform the perfect place to rant about the chaos that is an airport, with one airport in Pennsylvania being amongst the most complained-about. LISTEN: Over $400K worth of cocaine in Bob Marley bag seized at Pa....

The 2023 Roots Picnic was full of miles stones this past weekend. The Roots Picnic is an annual music festival created and hosted by hip hop group, The Roots, held in Philadelphia, their hometown at the Mann at Fairmount Park. The first festival was held on June 7, 2008, making this years number 15. Lauryn Hill celebrated 25th anniversary of her album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” while bring up on stage her brothers in music Fugee members Wyclef and Pras celebrating the 25th anniversary of ‘The Score’, for a double silver jubilee.

Roots Picnic returned to Philadelphia, PA this weekend for its 15th anniversary celebration in a newly expanded, three-day format. The 2023 edition of the popular hip-hop festival, curated by The Roots‘ Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter alongside Live Nation Urban,. The festivities...

The Disney 100 exhibit is open now at The Franklin Institute in Center City, and Larry Dubinski, the President and CEO of the famous museum, promises that you won’t have to contend with the 3,000 schoolchildren whom he hosted a few weeks ago. They finished their tour of the...

When a world-famous travel vlogger/food critic/chef proclaims you the best Philly cheesesteak, people take notice. It was almost a local secret a decade ago, but over the last few years the word got out that Donkey's had amazing cheesesteaks. That was in part the work of Anthony Bourdain's TV episode...

The cohort of five acts performed live in Philly as part of the artist development program.

Photos by Society Hill Films courtesy Nipotina LLC. For Main Line mother of seven Marlo Dilks, Nipotina is the latest addition to her lineup of enticing restaurants in Philadelphia. Nipotina owner Marlo Dilks says she functions well on low sleep. It would be impossible to imagine her functioning any other...

JUST ANNOUNCED! Patti Labelle live in concert at the Met Philadelphia on Saturday, December 9th! Radio Pre-sale: Thursday, June 8 @10:00AM-10:00PM PW: RADIO On Sale: Friday, June 9, 2023 @ 10:00AM To purchase tickets [CLICK HERE]

More than 70 venues are on board this year, offering cocktails for $7, wine for $6, beer for $5 and half-priced appetizers.

Are you ready for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon?🌞. Join me and the Steal Your Peach band at the LNC Event Center for a groovy musical experience you won't forget!🎵🎸. This Sunday, June 11th, we’ll be partying in the meadow from 4-8pm, but doors open at 3pm, so don't be late!👀

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia's food scene is receiving national recognition. Several of the city's top chefs and restaurants were recognized in a big way at the prestigious James Beard Awards.Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse was named Outstanding Restaurant in the U.S. at Monday night's awards ceremony.Ellen Yin of High Street Hospitality was awarded the Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year."To Philadelphia, you made me belong. Your ongoing commitment fostered a world-class restaurant scene that represents our diversity, ethnicity, history and resiliency," Yin said during the ceremony. "I could not be more proud to accompany such a talented group of Philadelphians to represent our city."James Beard's Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic went to Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon of Kalaya.