Stephen Starr's highly-anticipated Italian restaurant, Borromini, opens Monday in Rittenhouse Square's Alison Building, which most recently housed Barnes & Nobles. It's the first restaurant Starr has opened in Philadelphia in …
August 2025
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Food & Restaurants
McGlinchey’s regulars flock to Philly’s ‘Cheers’ bar before it’s sold
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsWith drastic changes looming for one of Center City's last true dive bars, you'd have been hard-pressed to find anywhere in Philly as lively as McGlinchey's on Tuesday evening. Dozens …
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Food & Restaurants
Why Philly beermakers are starting businesses without their own taproom and equipment
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsShoppers at Philadelphia bottle shops might've spied new cans from a brand called Prime Station Brewing over the past month. The beermakers have released two brews aimed squarely at the …
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Health & Fitness
Doctor group recommends COVID vaccine for young children, bucking new federal guidance for parents
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsChildren between 6 and 23 months old should receive COVID-19 shots, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. It's a move contrary to recent guidance from a CDC committee overhauled by …
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Health & Fitness
New Jersey may have its first locally-transmitted malaria case since 1991
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsA New Jersey resident has developed a case of malaria without having traveled internationally, potentially making it the first locally transmitted case in decades, state health officials say. The resident, …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Catching up on the Flyers: Tyson Foerster appears on track to start the season
by myphillyconnection 73 viewsTyson Foerster might be back much sooner than initially feared. The Flyers' breakout winger suffered an arm injury while skating for Team Canada during the IIHF World Championship back in …
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Food & Restaurants
John’s Water Ice is giving away 200 free gelatis ahead of Linkin’ Park concert this weekend
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsPatrons of John's Water Ice this weekend could score a free treat — and they have Linkin' Park to thank. The flagship shop on Seventh and Christian streets is giving …
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Transportation
Atlantic City airport to add flights to Florida in coming months with service by new airline
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsAtlantic City International Airport will soon offer four routes to Florida through a new airline. Allegiant Air, the budget carrier based in Las Vegas, announced its expansion to the South …
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Business & Finance
Essen Bakery owners say they closed for a mental health break. Their employees say they’ve been ghosted.
by myphillyconnection 57 viewsWhen the owners of Essen Bakery announced they were closing their shops in Norris Square and South Philly, it was always supposed to be temporary. Tova and Brad du Plessis …
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Technology
Strange light seen in Philly sky Tuesday night likely caused by rocket launch
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsSome people observing the night sky in Philadelphia on Tuesday spotted an unusual display of light glowing in the shape of a boomerang. The same pattern was observed in the …