A new American comfort food restaurant coming to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway brings a twist to the McDonald's famed McRib sandwich. Avana opens Dec. 29 in the east tower of …
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January 2025
Temple University is adding an Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant — the latest in a series of developments happening near Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Temple's board of …
Philly's first board game cafe, Thirsty Dice in Fairmount, and its offshoot, Twenty One Pips in Ardmore, are closing on Sunday due to financial struggles. Both locations are owned by …
Suburban Square will expand its retail footprint in Ardmore next year with the completion of an apartment building set to include a New Balance shoe store, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream …
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream plans to expand its presence in the Greater Philadelphia region to 15-20 stores in the coming years. The New York-based company opened its first ice cream …
A self-taught baker known for her whimsical, colorful cakes — including one that was commissioned for singer Patti LaBelle's 80th birthday party — has opened her first shop in East …
Health & Fitness
Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression
Going for walks has been proven to boost health in various ways, and new research found another potential benefit to add to the list. Adults that get higher daily step …
Health & Fitness
Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist
The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95% of …
Health & Fitness
Removing a splinter? Treating a wart? If a doctor does it, it can be billed as surgery
When George Lai of Portland, Oregon, took his toddler son to a pediatrician last summer for a checkup, the doctor noticed a little splinter in the child's palm. "He must …
AIDS Fund Philly, an organization that has spent 35 years working to reduce infections and deaths caused by AIDS, is shutting down Dec. 31, citing medical advancements that have "dramatically …