Longtime Philadelphia radio host Andre Gardner revealed Friday he has been laid off from 102.9 WMGK, ending his 22-year run with the classic rock station. Gardner posted a statement on …
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Italian restaurant from Couch Cafe chef coming to Queen Village
by myphillyconnection 313 viewsA chef who made her name serving pasta out of her own kitchen will soon open her first restaurant in Philadelphia. Liz Grothe gained fame in foodie circles for Couch …
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Manayunk’s dog-friendly bar Bark Social closes as company goes bankrupt
by myphillyconnection 412 viewsCanine-friendly bar Bark Social in Manayunk closed abruptly Thursday after the business declared bankruptcy, leaving dogs with one fewer social spot in Philly. The company explained in an Instagram post …
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Mid Penn Bank’s next move: expanding its footprint while deepening community ties
by myphillyconnection 360 viewsMid Penn Bank, based in Harrisburg, is merging with William Penn Bank of Bristol for $127 million in stock to strengthen its presence in the Philadelphia area. But to many …
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy but says service will continue ‘without interruption’
by myphillyconnection 176 viewsSpirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, after facing multiple financial setbacks in recent years. The Florida-based company will attempt to bounce back after struggling to recover from pandemic-related …
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King of Prussia Mall adding Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, toy store Camp and other shops
by myphillyconnection 196 viewsThe King of Prussia Mall has a new slate of stores and restaurants opening in the coming months, including the tropical-themed restaurant Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar and a toy store …
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Philly company with kid-safe cardboard-cutting saw to appear on ‘Shark Tank’
by myphillyconnection 425 viewsPhilly entrepreneurs who created a kid-safe saw for cardboard will cut their teeth on tonight's episode of "Shark Tank." University of Pennsylvania graduates Kausi Raman and Max Liechty went on …
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Olde Bar, which Jose Garces opened at the Old Original Bookbinder’s location, closes its bar and restaurant
by myphillyconnection 314 viewsThe Olde Bar, the restaurant and bar that took over the Old Original Bookbinder's oyster saloon, has shut down regular service. The retro restaurant's owner Garces Group confirmed on Monday …
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Starbucks ditches open-door policy spurred by arrests at Philly store in 2018
by myphillyconnection 257 viewsStarbucks has adopted a new policy that requires people to be paying customers to spend time at the coffee chain's cafes and to use its restrooms. The policy reverses the …
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New cafe and cocktail lounge opens inside the Kimmel Center
by myphillyconnection 355 viewsEnsemble Arts has welcomed a new production to the Kimmel Center: Curtain Call, a cafe and cocktail bar that's now open to the general public. The lounge is located in …