Bodega and takeout shop owners in Philadelphia are calling on City Council to walk back the expansion of a curfew zone that will prevent them from doing business overnight starting …
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Business & Finance
P.J. Clarke’s to turn private events space into steakhouse named Rockwell & Rose
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsWashington Square saloon P.J. Clarke's is turning its former events-only space into a new steakhouse called Rockwell & Rose, which will be the older, more sophisticated sister of the original …
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Xfinity Live! is getting a new name as its expansion nears completion
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsXfinity Live! will be renamed after Kensington's Stateside Vodka, which produces Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, in the coming weeks. The sports bar — a popular gathering place during events …
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Essen Bakery owners say they closed for a mental health break. Their employees say they’ve been ghosted.
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsWhen the owners of Essen Bakery announced they were closing their shops in Norris Square and South Philly, it was always supposed to be temporary. Tova and Brad du Plessis …
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Another dog-friendly bar is coming to Manayunk in the former Bark Social spot
by myphillyconnection 86 viewsAnother dog-themed bar will take over the former home of Bark Social in Manayunk, which abruptly closed late last year. Fetch Park, an Atlanta-based chain, will move into the space …
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American Airlines to resume flights from Philly to Budapest and Prague in 2026
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsTravelers can hop a plane to Budapest or Prague from Philadelphia starting next spring. American Airlines announced Thursday that it will add daily flights to the European cities out of …
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Amada in Old City has a new look after a month-long renovation project
by myphillyconnection 81 viewsAmada, the first restaurant opened by Iron Chef Jose Garce, reopened its doors in Old City on Thursday after a month-long renovation project. The Spanish tapas restaurant now boasts new …
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Could yaupon tea be a cost-effective replacement for your morning coffee?
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsThe price of your favorite morning beverage could soon spike due to tariffs, and some coffee and tea drinkers are beginning to search for alternatives to provide that daily caffeine …
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PECO offers $500 grants to customers behind on electricity bills
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsStarting in August, PECO will give out one-time grants of $500 to eligible customers who have fallen behind on paying their electricity bills during the costly summer months. The utility …
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The cost of cheesesteaks are soaring, with one Philly shop raising prices three times in the last year
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsRising beef prices in the United States this year are taking a hefty bite out of the cheesesteak business and putting some of the biggest names in the city in …