Waymo, the robotaxi service with self-driving cars in a handful of U.S. cities, has plans to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia as part of its "road trip" tour of …
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Navy Yard gets $100 million investment to ramp up submarine manufacturing
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsThe Navy Yard in South Philadelphia will receive a $100 million investment from maritime manufacturer Rhoads Industries to expand the company's fabrication of submarine parts in the coming years, Pennsylvania …
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Jared McCain uses social media influence to promote David Beckham’s new fruit snack company
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsAs Sixers guard and TikTok sensation Jared McCain rehabs from the knee injury he suffered last season, he's teaming up with David Beckham to build hype around the English soccer …
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Roy Rogers opens location in Cherry Hill — its first in the Philly area in decades
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsThe fast food chain Roy Rogers returned to the Philadelphia region Wednesday for the first time in decades with a new location in Cherry Hill. The rodeo-themed chain is known …
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New podcast focuses on Philly businesses that balance profits with greater societal impacts
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsThe new podcast "Get Down to Business" focuses on B Corp companies, and to host Lauren Everett, Philadelphia naturally seemed like the city to serve as the focal point of …
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Mac’s Tavern, a bar part-owned by ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ stars, is closing after 15 years in Old City
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsMac's Tavern, the Old City bar and restaurant known for its ties to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson, is closing after a 15-year-run on …
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Food rescue nonprofit, which has helped feed 10 million people, faces ‘tornado scenario’ with federal funding cuts
by myphillyconnection 84 viewsSince Drexel graduate Evan Ehlers started Sharing Excess in 2018, the food rescue nonprofit has established over 2,000 distribution sites across 36 states and helped feed over 10 million people …
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After Iffy Books owner shared financial struggles, the community rallied to keep the Center City shop open
by myphillyconnection 105 viewsAfter financial strife threatened to shut down Iffy Books, the community rallied and an influx of donations have prevented the small Center City bookstore from having to close — for …
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Outdoor pop-up bar opens in former UArts courtyard, with a nod to the defunct school
by myphillyconnection 93 viewsFrankie's Summer Club, the new outdoor pop-up bar on the former University of the Arts campus, will open Friday in Center City. Named after the school's Frank Furness building, the …
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El Chingón’s al fresco location in Fishtown opens next week
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsEl Chingón, the Mexican BYOB from James Beard-nominated chef Carlos Aparicio, will debut its second location Wednesday in Fishtown. The restaurant at 1431 Frankford Ave. will offer outdoor dining only …