McGlinchey's, the decades-old dive bar that closed last summer in Center City, will soon change hands with a pending sale to developer Alterra Property Group. A liquor license posted on …
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Philly News
Infant’s death in Northern Liberties apartment under investigation
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsThe death of a newborn baby in Northern Liberties is being investigated by police. The baby girl was found unresponsive when police responded to a call to an apartment building …
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Philly News
Pennsylvania primary election guide: What’s at stake and the races to watch
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsThe voter registration deadline for Pennsylvania's May 19 primary election is quickly approaching and several compelling races — including a tight Democratic contest in the Third Congressional District — will …
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Food & Restaurants
West Coast-based loaded french fry shop opens first Pa. location in Fishtown
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsA new Fishtown fast-casual spot is reimagining what toppings can perch atop a basket of fries. Mr. Fries Man, a loaded fries restaurant, opened its first Pennsylvania location at 2313 …
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Business & Finance
Battle Royale, a new microbrewery and arcade, to open in Delco this summer
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsFor Matt and Stephanie Courchain, a couple in their early 40s with two kids, beer and video games are part of the nostalgic fabric that unites elder millennials neck deep …
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Business & Finance
Evil Genius Beer Co. acquires national brand 21st Amendment Brewery
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsEvil Genius Beer Co. has purchased 21st Amendment Brewery with plans to revive the recently shuttered San Francisco brand that helped pioneer the industry's craft beer movement over the last …
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Business & Finance
What raising my autistic son taught me about how people often misunderstand each other
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsFor the last 18 years, I have been learning how to listen to a room where no one is speaking. My son is 18 and severely autistic. At his level …
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Health & Fitness
When people in addiction go missing, their loved ones often turn to Facebook groups to find them
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsA woman recently posted photos of her brother in a local Facebook group, saying he hung out in Kensington — where there's a vast open-air drug market — and that …
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Health & Fitness
Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsA new study found no evidence that fluoride in municipal water systems negatively affects the cognition of residents, challenging data that Republican politicians have used to ban the mineral. MORE: …
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Health & Fitness
ChristianaCare CEO Janice Nevin to retire in September; Jenn Schwartz to take her place
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsChristianaCare is undergoing a shift in leadership with the retirement of Dr. Janice Nevin, the health system's longtime president and CEO. Nevin's retirement, announced Tuesday and effective Sept. 1, comes …