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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

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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South Jersey Media

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A nor’easter may have delayed Woofstock, but it can’t keep a good dog down!

Mother Nature may have rained on our parade in September, but you can’t keep a good dog down! After a nor’easter forced the postponement of its original September 26 date, Animal Orphanage (AO) is ready to give its milestone 30th Annual Woofstock Festival another go on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Voorhees Town […]

Voorhees Township, NJ · 1d

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UPDATE: ‘Rainbow Bright’ arrived at shelter with legs bandaged and tied now looking fine and ready for her new home

Nearly a month ago, at the Pennsylvania SPCA, Rainbow Bright’s condition when she arrived was both heartbreaking and shocking. She had been sent over from ACCT Philly, the city’s open intake shelter. All four of her legs had been wrapped in gauze and tied in place with knots....

Philadelphia, PA · 4d
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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...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Cleveland Jewish News

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No place for hate in Philly

The protest poster named all the Jewish restaurants to boycott. Instead, the people of Philadelphia turned the poster into an invitation of Jewish restaurants to support. The old Jewish joke got new life: How do you summarize all the Jewish holidays in one line? “They tried to kill us. We survived. Let’s eat.”

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill makes New York Times 2026 Best Restaurants list

Joey Baldino took over Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill in the fall of 2025. A year later, it was honored by the New York Times as one of the best restaurants of 2026.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Delaware County Community College Presents “Beating a Dead Horse” Nov. 18-21

Delaware County Community College presents its fall student theatre production, the dark comedy “Beating a Dead Horse,” Nov. 18-21, 7 PM, at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media, in the Academic Building’s Large Auditorium. Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on...

Delaware County, PA · 2d

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Ya Gotta Try It: Pretzel Day Pretzels

Our Thomas Drayton and Alex Holley meet the James Mueller the owner of Pretzel Day Pretzels. It's a South Philly favorite which has savory and sweet pretzels. Ya Gotta Try It.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

We Are New Jersey

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&pizza Has Closed Both Center City Locations

Philly loves its pizza but one chain is shrinking. &pizza has closed its Center City shops and is down to a single Philadelphia location. Here is what we know about the closures.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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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.

Pennsylvania · 2d

DELCO.Today

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Fox News

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Philly DSA decries backlash over boycott targeting Jewish eateries

Philadelphia DSA condemned backlash against the bike boycott targeting Jewish-owned restaurants, calling criticism "bad-faith" attempts to "silence dissent."

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Balboa Steaks ‘Gonna Fly Now’ With New Philadelphia Location

Balboa Steaks, a Newark, Delaware-based cheesesteak shop with Philadelphia influence, is bringing its sandwiches to the City of Brotherly Love. Brothers Leo, Pep and Jim Osmanollaj founded the joint as a tribute to Philadelphia’s “fighting spirit” and “legendary” cheesesteak culture. “Guess who’s coming home…Balboa Steaks...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Philadelphia Museum Adds Ukrainian Audio Guide, A First For The City

The Museum of the American Revolution has launched a Ukrainian-language audio tour for its exhibition “The Declaration's Journey,” making it the first museum in Philadelphia to offer an exhibition audio guide in that language. The addition joins six other language options already available for the show, which features more than 120 artifacts including Ukraine's own 1991 Declaration of Independence.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d