Center City shoppers apparently have an appetite for snickerdoodles. The Center City District released its latest data on local retail Tuesday, dubbing 2024 the "year of the cookie," due to …
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Origin of new Northern Liberties brewery can be traced to college apartment bathtub
by myphillyconnection 171 viewsFuture 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 …
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Brunch spot Hawthornes will close next month after 15 years in South Philly
by myphillyconnection 141 viewsHawthornes, 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 …
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Wawa is closing its experimental Center City store with a pickup window
by myphillyconnection 127 viewsWawa 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 …
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Downtime Bakery, a sourdough specialist, opens shop in Mount Airy
by myphillyconnection 320 viewsBaker 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 …
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Island-themed bar and Mediterranean restaurant to open in Midtown Village
by myphillyconnection 500 viewsA 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 …
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Five Below’s flagship Center City store shut down after fourth failed health inspection this year
by myphillyconnection 422 viewsFive 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. …
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Tyson Foods to close 2 North Philly plants that produce cheesesteak meat
by myphillyconnection 365 viewsTwo 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 …
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Baker who made Patti LaBelle’s 80th birthday cake opens cafe in East Kensington
by myphillyconnection 146 viewsA 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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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream plans to triple its shops in the Philly region
by myphillyconnection 184 viewsVan Leeuwen Ice Cream plans to expand its presence in the Greater Philadelphia region to 15-20 stores in the coming years. The New York-based company opened its first ice cream …