Seven of Philly's top bars, restaurants and chefs were named as finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, the prestigious culinary foundation announced Wednesday. The list of local honorees includes …
March 31, 2026
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Food & Restaurants
Iron Hill Brewery to reopen Center City restaurant in mid-April
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsIron Hill Brewery plans to reopen its Center City location in mid-April — less than one year after the gastropub chain abruptly closed all of its taprooms. The exact reopening …
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Food & Restaurants
Ice cream inspired by a charcuterie board? Franklin Fountain introduces ‘experimental’ flavors
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsFor the many (dozens? disturbed few?) who have wondered how charcuterie would taste as a frozen dessert, Franklin Fountain has the answer. The Old City scoop shop is launching a …
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s an important trend doctors want people to know about: colon cancer is being diagnosed more often in younger adults. For decades, colorectal …
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When Mike McKee thinks about saving money for the future, he has a few priorities. Maxing out his retirement is one. Building up his kid's college fund is another. Opening …
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Health & Fitness
Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsRecently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional …
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Health & Fitness
To gain the benefits of strength training, consistency matters more than intensity
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsAmple research points to the wide array of benefits that come from strength training, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and early death. Research also shows that strength …
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Health & Fitness
The surest path to longevity is adopting healthy lifestyles. But many Americans struggle to find the needed motivation
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsAmid America's search for longevity, there's a conversation we still need to have. It isn't about technology, insurance or drug prices. It's more personal — and it has the potential …
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Health & Fitness
HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsHBO Max's enormously popular television series "The Pitt" is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room. Now in …
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Health & Fitness
Fast fashion clothing may put children at risk of lead exposure, study finds
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsThe rise of mass-produced, inexpensive clothing, also known as "fast fashion," makes it easier and cheaper to outfit growing children. But significant downsides to the trend include environmental impacts, with …