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 19 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 18 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 19 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 15 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 16 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 15 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 13 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 …