Wawa is closing two stores in Northeast Philadelphia later this month, bringing its number of city locations down to 17. The convenience store chain said it would shutter its locations …
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401(k) creator gives investment advice as Trump’s tariff turmoil sends stock markets spiraling
by myphillyconnection 99 viewsAs the Trump administration's tariff policies send shockwaves through the global economy, anxiety is building among investors worried about how to protect their retirement savings and other assets. After the …
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Yemeni coffee shops are gaining popularity, and now there’s one in Philly
by myphillyconnection 243 viewsFarah Khan and her husband, Hamza Shaikh, first stumbled upon Yemeni coffee shops — late-night spots that serve Middle Eastern food and drinks — during a trip to Michigan a …
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Stephen Starr to open 2 new restaurants in Atlantic City — his first there since the pandemic
by myphillyconnection 244 viewsStephen Starr plans to open two new restaurants this summer in Atlantic City — one that serves Thanksgiving fare year-round and another with a menu centered on steak frites. The …
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The Barbary nightclub in Fishtown to reopen after 3-year closure
by myphillyconnection 390 viewsFishtown soon will welcome a dance club back to its nightlife scene. The Barbary is set to reopen Thursday, three years after it announced a "brief pause" for improvements. The …
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Three Mile Island restart faces questions about water usage, climate change at NRC hearing
by myphillyconnection 172 viewsSpeakers at a virtual meeting Thursday about Three Mile Island raised concerns about restarting the nuclear plant's Unit 1 reactor, nearly a half-century after its sister became a national symbol …
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Exton Square Mall sold to developer that wants to build new homes, retail stores in its place
by myphillyconnection 298 viewsThe Exton Square Mall was sold Tuesday for $34.25 million to Abrams Realty, which plans to replace the 52-year-old shopping destination with hundreds of residences and new retail stores. PREIT, …
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March Madness, Pennsylvania-style: 64 locally-made products compete in bracket-style tournament again
by myphillyconnection 130 viewsAs everyone is filling out their March Madness brackets, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry again has prepared its own tournament with a field of 64 made-in-Pa. goods. The …
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Tequilas Restaurant reopens after two-year closure from fire damage
by myphillyconnection 296 viewsAfter a fire forced it to close in 2023, Tequilas Restaurant will reopen its Rittenhouse doors on Tuesday. The upscale Mexican restaurant announced on Instagram that it would be back …
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Wonder Food Hall approaches big rollout in Philly area, with 7 of 10 locations set to open in next couple months
by myphillyconnection 281 viewsWith menus crafted by celebrity chefs and $1.5 billion fueling an expansion out of the New York City area, Wonder Food Hall is poised to descend on Philly's dining scene …