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Wanamaker Building’s Grand Court Approved for Restaurants and Shops

The Eagle at the heart of Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Building may soon have plenty of company after the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment cleared the way for restaurants, cafés, and shops inside the Center City landmark, writes Andrew Rowan for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Grand Court has sat largely...

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Academy museum’s real deficit

When Philadelphia officials argue about what a museum costs the public, a single number can travel farther than the paperwork behind it. At a City Council hearing, speakers cited a $4.4 million shortfall for the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Documents later placed the 2025 gap at $960,000. That distance between a hearing figure and a ledger figure is the Academy museum deficit in its most political form: not only red ink, but a fight over which red ink the city is being asked to believe.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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When The Holidays Roll Around, Pennsylvanians Still Drive To These Seven Cookie Bakeries

Some families bake every holiday cookie at home, and some families know exactly which bakery does it better. Across Pennsylvania, December brings road trips that end at a bakery counter with a box of cookies in hand. This list covers seven bakeries from Erie to Philadelphia, each with its own...

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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.

San Antonio, TX · 2d
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The Ruxton Restaurant Coming to The Rittenhouse Hotel in Spring 2027

A new and dynamic culinary experience arrives at The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia next spring. The Ruxton steakhouse will debut after a multimillion-dollar renovation at the hotel, marking the second concept from Atlas Restaurant Group in the city and the third location of The Ruxton. The restaurant will accommodate up...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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Willowdale Brings Farm-to-Table Weddings to a Historic Kennett Square Farm

The new Willowdale venue, built on a former Kennett Square dairy farm through a $6 million renovation, opened in September 2026 at 115 E. Street Road. It pairs luxury event spaces with a farm-to-table menu sourced partly from its own grounds, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The project...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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Art Now Sought for 2026 ‘Scenes of the Schuylkill’ Show

POTTSTOWN PA – Artists are being encouraged to begin offering submissions for the 22nd annual “Scenes of the Schuylkill” juried art show and sale. The event, conducted by the Schuylkill River Greenways (SRG) National Heritage Area, benefits its work in making the river publicly accessible for tourism and recreation. It also serves to visually define the river’s beauty and bounty for local, state, and national audiences.

Montgomery County, PA · 3d

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A slice of home: From Philly to the Shore, my love affair with pizza

From childhood debates over the best slice to making homemade pies in the kitchen, pizza has always been more than just a meal. Growing up in the Philadelphia area, spending summers down the Shore and having connections to New York City, there was one food that always seemed to spark a debate: pizza.

New York, NY · 5d

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On the eve of Kristallnacht, a plan to target Jewish businesses sparks an unexpected response

Jewish restaurant owners in Philadelphia say they have received an outpouring of community support ahead of a planned anti-Israel bicycle boycott ride targeting Jewish-owned and Israeli-associated businesses on Sunday, Nov. 8, the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht. The planned demonstration has drawn condemnation from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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Say Cheese! Philly Cheese School is serving up a whole new kind of class | PHL17 Morning News

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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12 Pennsylvania Pizza Shops Offering Hearty Comfort Food This Winter

One pizzeria in this lineup tops its hot square pies with cold, uncooked provolone. The cheese goes on after baking, and somehow that’s the whole point. I love that kind of stubborn tradition. The surprises keep stacking up. One small borough calls itself the Pizza Capital of the World....

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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Tiny NJ suburb boots 138-year booze ban in historic vote

Let’s drink to that! A New Jersey suburb voted Tuesday to ditch its 138-year-old prohibition on liquor licenses, paving the way for booze sales. Located in Camden County — roughly six miles outside Philadelphia — the borough of Collingswood had been famously dry for generations before residents backed the binding referendum , according to NJ.com. A view shows the Collingswood Commercial Historic District looking north from near 923 Haddon Ave. Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons “The outcome represents an important change for Collingswood, and the governing body is committed to approaching the next steps thoughtfully, transparently and in a manner that reflects the interests of the community,” town officials said in a statement after the vote. Runner knocks back an alcoholic drink at every mile during Chicago Marathon Nearly half the town turned out to cast votes, with around 3,500 checking the box to lift the ban — and roughly 2,300 voting to keep the town dry. Collingswood has a population of about 14,000, according to census data . Town authorities plan to starting dishing out liquor licenses after establishing official guidelines for operating hours and permit fees, the outlet reported. Drunk flyer exposes himself at gate —

Collingswood, NJ · 4d

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Pennsylvania Bear Hunting: Bensalem Hunter Beats Long Odds With 3 Bears in 4 Years

Pennsylvania bear hunting is a long shot, and fewer than 2% of hunters succeed in a given year. Mark Hanes of Bensalem has done it three times in four years, writes Brian Whipkey for PhillyBurbs. A Veteran of the Northeast Woods. Hanes, 51, hunts public land in Pike and Monroe...

Bensalem Township, PA · 3d

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The Charming Pennsylvania Bookstore Where Bookworms Can Bag A Reading Haul For Under $20

There are very few places in this world where spending under twenty dollars feels like an absolute victory, and The Book Trader in Philadelphia is proudly one of them. If you’ve never heard of this place, consider yourself about to have a very good day. Let’s start with the...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Books highlighting children of all abilities

Somerton’s Kevin Patrick McCourt is a former live-in caregiver, a job he describes as stressful but one of the best jobs he’s ever had. Earlier this year, looking for some side income, he founded McCourt Family Studios, a children’s book publishing company with a mission and commitment to spotlight children of all abilities to help […]

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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From Underground Dinner Parties to a Michelin Star: The Rise of Philadelphia Chef Amanda Shulman

There was a period when some of the most exciting food in Philadelphia wasn’t being served in any restaurant. It was being served by a college student who hadn’t opened one yet. As a University of Pennsylvania student, Amanda Shulman was quietly hosting underground dinner parties, building a...

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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Cook and Shaker triples footprint of bar and comfort food favorite in Old Richmond

Cook and Shaker is the newly expanded spot from longtime chefs and business partners, Paul Quintieri and Laura Viegas.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Whole Foods, L.L. Bean, and Toll Townhomes Coming to Upper Providence

A Whole Foods Market is coming to Upper Providence Township, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. So are L.L. Bean, Barnes & Noble, and 122 Toll Brothers townhomes. All of them are part of the District at Black Rock. The mixed-use project is rising on a former Quest...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Raphaël Feuillâtre in a solo recital, Karen Dekker & Tempesta di Mare

Delaware’s tourism slogan is “Endless Discoveries,” and given the number of related events in our column this week, who are we to argue? Whether you like a fine string quartet or a bit of opera, “The First State” has you covered (and makes a great day trip). But for Philadelphians, we also have some excellent options closer to home.

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