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Philadelphia is doing its damndest to get people out of their houses this weekend, even as the temperatures plunge. The packed schedule of events includes a board game convention and …

Frozen works of art soon will decorate Frankford and Girard avenues for an annual holiday tradition. Fishtown Freeze, the combination ice sculpture expo and winter festival, is set for Saturday, …

Two Tyson Foods plants in North Philadelphia that produce cheesesteak meat will close in the next two months, prompting layoffs for more than 200 workers. The Original Philly Raw Plant …

Five Below's flagship store in Center City has been ordered to cease operations after four consecutive failed inspections this year. The Philadelphia health department shut down the 1529 Chestnut St. …

A new bar and Mediterranean restaurant inspired by coastal Greece opens Friday in Midtown Village, bringing an island-themed atmosphere to a multi-level storefront on Chestnut Street. Mona is the latest …

Baker Dayna Evans, who grew a following by selling sourdough bread at pop-ups and her East Mount Airy home, has opened her first storefront. Downtime Bakery had its grand opening …

Wawa is shutting down a Center City store that it used to test the viability of smaller urban stores. The store at 16th and Ranstead streets is closing Monday. The …

Hawthornes, the all-day cafe in Bella Vista, will serve its last breakfast sandwich on Jan. 5. The brunch and beer spot announced its closure on Instagram after 15 years in …

Future Days Beer Co. opens Thursday in a renovated carriage house in Northern Liberties, but its original home was much more modest. The brewery was born in an off-campus apartment …

The Divisional Round is coming. The Eagles are now preparing to host the Los Angeles Rams with a trip to the NFC title game on the line. Before then, here …