Starting 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 118 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 …
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Center City brunch spot Chubby Chicks to close following viral harassment
by myphillyconnection 93 viewsChubby Chicks, a Black-owned brunch spot in Center City, will close its doors in the coming weeks. Chef and owner Shakeira Turner announced the move on Instagram Monday, and said …
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Take a look at one of New Jersey’s four new cannabis consumption lounges — now open for a toke
by myphillyconnection 86 viewsPeople seeking a safe space in New Jersey to spark up a joint and sample marijuana products now have a few options at dispensaries that just debuted the first state-approved …
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Two-story Taco Bell to open next week on Chestnut Street, but it won’t be upscale Cantina model as planned
by myphillyconnection 116 viewsThe new Taco Bell location in Rittenhouse is gearing up to open its doors next week — but not as a highly anticipated Cantina model as originally planned. The Mexican …
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New PLCB fee will raise prices for wine and spirits in 2026, industry groups say
by myphillyconnection 104 viewsLeaders in the wine and spirit industry are speaking out against a new fee the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will levy on their products next year, warning that it will …
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Amazon Fresh sets Aug. 14 opening for long-delayed Northern Liberties store
by myphillyconnection 106 viewsAmazon Fresh, the retail giant's tech-forward supermarket chain, will finally open its Northern Liberties store in August nearly five years after plans for the location were first announced. The grand …
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Vintage clothing store Snail to open in Old City, giving jeans, T-shirts and leather goods a ‘second life’
by myphillyconnection 102 viewsAfter a stint interning at New York Fashion Week and working in retail, vintage clothing seller Lauren Thomas got into the secondhand market after learning about the environmental impacts of …
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Pennsylvania reports record $6.4 billion in gambling revenue
by myphillyconnection 99 viewsThe Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a record $6.4 billion in revenue during the fiscal year that ended in June, crediting online gaming for most of the gains at the …
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Angelo’s Pizzeria to open shop in South Jersey at former Di’Nic’s space
by myphillyconnection 101 viewsAngelo's Pizzeria will soon be serving its famed South Philly cheesesteaks in South Jersey, where owner Danny DiGiampietro is taking over the storefront of Di'Nic's Roast Pork & Beef in …