Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass revived a decades-old conflict by introducing a bill Thursday that would ban foie gras in the city. The legislation proposes prohibiting the sale of the …
May 2026
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Food & Restaurants
Love City’s second taproom has opened in Manayunk. Here’s a look inside
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsThe newest storefront on Manayunk‘s Main Street opened its doors Friday — though the business is hardly a stranger to Philadelphia. Love City Brewing is putting down roots in the …
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Food & Restaurants
How chefs at Mawn, Stina and Ambra honor their mothers’ recipes
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsFor some of the most decorated chefs in Philadelphia, the recipes that define their award-winning restaurants were passed down from their mothers. With Mother’s Day on Sunday, chefs of award-winning …
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Food & Restaurants
After 10 years in Maine, Romanian ‘bread fanatic’ brings his French baguettes to Port Richmond
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsUniversal Bread Bakers owner Adrian Sulea has a simple assurance for each customer who comes through the doors of his new store in Port Richmond. "If anybody walks in and …
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Food & Restaurants
Over 30 Philly hotels to host ‘cocktail trail’ for America’s 250th birthday
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsHotels across the city will offer cocktails drawn from history and tinted red, white and blue for the nation's upcoming 250th birthday. Visit Philadelphia has organized a "cocktail trail" featuring …
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Food & Restaurants
New York Bagel Bakery in Overbrook Park damaged by another gas explosion
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsThe New York Bagel Bakery in Overbrook Park planned to reopen Sunday, two months after a gas explosion in the kitchen forced its closure. But another explosion occurred in the …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Why are Knicks fans taking over Philadelphia (again)?
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsAny list of the best traveling fan bases in American sports has to include Philadelphia. How often have television broadcasts remarked on an influx of Phillies fans at a Nationals …
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Philly News
The World Cup may put American tipping norms to the test this summer
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsWhen the World Cup comes to Philadelphia in June, bringing an estimated 500,000 visitors to the city, some restaurants may institute a 20% service charge to account for customers who …
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Philly News
Spirit Airlines, one of three carriers at Atlantic City’s airport, is preparing to shut down
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsSpirit Airlines, one of three commercial carriers that operates out of the Atlantic City International Airport, is reportedly set to cease operations. As the company moved through bankruptcy court, President …
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Philly NewsTransportation
SEPTA riders can soon tap multiple people in with their credit cards or mobile wallets
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsSEPTA will make its multi-rider feature accessible to travelers using contactless payment methods starting Friday. The tool, which allows users to tap up to five people through the turnstiles, had …