Two Tyson Foods plants in North Philadelphia that produce cheesesteak meat will close in the next two months, prompting layoffs for more than 200 workers. The Original Philly Raw Plant …
January 2025
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Five Below’s flagship Center City store shut down after fourth failed health inspection this year
by myphillyconnection 362 viewsFive Below's flagship store in Center City has been ordered to cease operations after four consecutive failed inspections this year. The Philadelphia health department shut down the 1529 Chestnut St. …
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Island-themed bar and Mediterranean restaurant to open in Midtown Village
by myphillyconnection 400 viewsA new bar and Mediterranean restaurant inspired by coastal Greece opens Friday in Midtown Village, bringing an island-themed atmosphere to a multi-level storefront on Chestnut Street. Mona is the latest …
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Downtime Bakery, a sourdough specialist, opens shop in Mount Airy
by myphillyconnection 267 viewsBaker Dayna Evans, who grew a following by selling sourdough bread at pop-ups and her East Mount Airy home, has opened her first storefront. Downtime Bakery had its grand opening …
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Wawa is closing its experimental Center City store with a pickup window
by myphillyconnection 112 viewsWawa is shutting down a Center City store that it used to test the viability of smaller urban stores. The store at 16th and Ranstead streets is closing Monday. The …
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Brunch spot Hawthornes will close next month after 15 years in South Philly
by myphillyconnection 117 viewsHawthornes, the all-day cafe in Bella Vista, will serve its last breakfast sandwich on Jan. 5. The brunch and beer spot announced its closure on Instagram after 15 years in …
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Origin of new Northern Liberties brewery can be traced to college apartment bathtub
by myphillyconnection 152 viewsFuture Days Beer Co. opens Thursday in a renovated carriage house in Northern Liberties, but its original home was much more modest. The brewery was born in an off-campus apartment …
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Atlantic City’s first full-service LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant in two decades to open next month
by myphillyconnection 303 viewsCorrection: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the ByrdCage would be the first queer bar in Atlantic City in 20 years. It will be the first full-service …
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Avana, a new comfort food restaurant from Amina’s owner, to open on Ben Franklin Parkway
by myphillyconnection 213 viewsA 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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Board game cafes Thirsty Dice and Twenty One Pips are closing Sunday
by myphillyconnection 135 viewsPhilly'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 …