Philip Korshak's star as a self-described "bagel monger" burned bright and hot for more than two years, making bagels that inspired customers to line up outside his shop and created …
February 2026
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Food & Restaurants
Pat’s King of Steaks is changing the way it makes some cheesesteaks
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsPat's King of Steaks is changing its menu for a short time to include a so-called "new school" cheesesteak. The 96-year-old cheesesteak shop typically layers its ribeye steak, cheese and …
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Food & Restaurants
Manayunk Restaurant Week adds first-ever winter edition with $15-$45 prix fixe menus
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsManayunk’s restaurant row is giving diners a reason to brave late winter. The first-ever winter edition of Manayunk Restaurant Week runs March 2 through March 8, bringing more than 20 …
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Health & Fitness
Worried about cognitive decline as you age? Strength training can mitigate it
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsIf television commercials and sales volume are any indication that people are worried about their brain health, then the answer is an unequivocal yes. It seems like you can't watch …
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Health & Fitness
‘Super agers’ have genetic advantages against Alzheimer’s disease
by myphillyconnection 52 views"Super agers" — people 80 and older whose memories function as if they were decades younger — tend to stay physically active and have active social networks. That's true even …
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Health & Fitness
Sweating it out in saunas has a variety of physical and mental health benefits
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsPeople in Finland have been using saunas for more than 2,000 years for physical and mental health. "The thoughts and feelings that emerge from being on the sauna bench could …
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Health & Fitness
Shoveling snow increases the risk of heart attack for many people. Here’s why
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsHeavy, wet snow has been dubbed "heart attack snow" by meteorologists – and with good reason. The American Heart Association warns that shoveling heavy snow increases the risk of sudden …
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Health & Fitness
As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy downplays its significance
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsAfter a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. However, the newly …
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Health & Fitness
Physical activity can extend your life, but varying your exercises is particularly beneficial
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsPeople who like to change up their exercise routines are in good shape. It's the variety of workouts, not just the amount and duration of exercise, that really counts when …
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Health & Fitness
Risk of gambling addiction is higher in people whose family members have betting problems
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsHaving a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a …