City council members introduced 24 resolutions and 20 bills at Thursday's meeting — the first since the summer recess — but much of the focus centered around the business curfew …
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From Zero to Profit: Launching a Dropshipping Store Using DSers
by myphillyconnection 207 viewsStarting a business with dropshipping has never been more accessible or potentially rewarding than it is today—especially when connected to one of the best platforms in the industry, DSers. If …
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Visit Philadelphia expands marketing reach with $9 million tourism campaign for 2026
by myphillyconnection 158 viewsVisit Philadelphia, the region's tourism marketing agency, unveiled a $9 million advertising campaign Tuesday to promote a busy 2026 schedule of events that includes celebrations for America's 250th anniversary of …
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Three types of scams every growing business should watch for
by myphillyconnection 106 viewsGrowing your business requires dedication, strategy and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only looking to target your personal …
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The new freeze-dried John’s Water Ice candy has a sweet backstory
by myphillyconnection 168 viewsFor 80 years, John's Water Ice has stood strong in South Philly as a destination for the city's favorite frozen treat made in classic, no-nonsense flavors. Then came this summer, …
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Food truck and corner shop owners ask City Council to reconsider expansion of business curfew
by myphillyconnection 151 viewsBodega 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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P.J. Clarke’s to turn private events space into steakhouse named Rockwell & Rose
by myphillyconnection 158 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 144 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 190 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 200 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 …