A self-taught baker known for her whimsical, colorful cakes — including one that was commissioned for singer Patti LaBelle's 80th birthday party — has opened her first shop in East …
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Manayunk bar the Rook plans to expand to Wildwood at former location of Goodnight Irene’s
by myphillyconnection 940 viewsThe owners of Manayunk bar and restaurant the Rook are planning to expand to the Jersey Shore this year, taking over the former space of Goodnight Irene's in Wildwood. In …
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Federal Donuts to open Willow Grove shop, its second in the Philly suburbs, on Friday
by myphillyconnection 218 viewsFederal Donuts & Chicken is continuing its expansion into the Philadelphia suburbs with the opening of its Willow Grove store Friday. The store at 4021 Welsh Road has seating for …
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Planters hiring ‘Peanutter’ ambassadors to drive across the U.S. in a giant legume
by myphillyconnection 234 viewsLooking to break out of your shell and take on a new job opportunity that's totally nutty? Planters is searching for legume-obsessed people to fill marketing roles that would take …
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia suffered data breach late last year
by myphillyconnection 127 viewsRivers Casino Philadelphia experienced a data breach late last year that may have compromised people's personal data. An unauthorized user accessed or stole files on the Fishtown casino's computer services, …
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Fair trade gift shop Ten Thousand Villages to close store in Center City
by myphillyconnection 172 viewsThe fair-trade gift shop Ten Thousand Villages plans to close 13 stores, including its locations in Center City and Media, Delaware County, by the end of March as part of …
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Macy’s to close Center City store in historic Wanamaker building in March
by myphillyconnection 276 viewsThe three-story Macy's in Center City's Wanamaker building is among 66 department stores the company plans to close in the spring, leaving a major vacancy on the horizon in Philadelphia's …
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NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Divisional Round edition
by myphillyconnection 167 viewsThe Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs is in the books, and the four NFC playoff teams remain alive. We have three obituaries, for the Green Bay Packers, Tampa …
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Eagles will face Rams in Divisional Round of NFL playoffs
by myphillyconnection 118 viewsWith their win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in the final game of Wild Card weekend, the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the Divisional Round and will play …
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Cowboys move on from HC Mike McCarthy: What does it mean for the Eagles?
by myphillyconnection 131 viewsThe Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy are parting ways, the Cowboys announced on Monday via a statement from Jerry Jones. Thank you, Coach McCarthy#DallasCowboys | 📰 https://t.co/lZcM1wJESO pic.twitter.com/FKAHQ2MFWB …