Mac'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 139 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 160 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 139 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 136 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 …
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All Aboard Candy, known for its charcuterie boards of sweets, to open shop in Rittenhouse
by myphillyconnection 113 viewsFor anyone in Center City that needs to satisfy a sweet tooth, All Aboard Candy is opening a new scoop shop Thursday near Rittenhouse Square. All Aboard Candy was created …
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Ballers, a pickleball and golf complex, to open in former electric company hub in Fishtown in July
by myphillyconnection 156 viewsA "social" sports complex offering pickleball and golf will open inside a former power station in Fishtown next month. The facility will be the flagship location for Ballers, a chain …
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Overnight curfew approved for bodegas in Kensington, Fairhill and Germantown
by myphillyconnection 138 viewsBodegas and takeout spots in Kensington, Fairhill, Germantown and other neighborhoods will be forced to close overnight under legislation approved in the penultimate City Council meeting before summer recess Thursday. …
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Reps. Pelosi, Ocasio-Ortez and other top Democrats reportedly boycott 3 Stephen Starr restaurants in Washington
by myphillyconnection 125 viewsCongressional Democrats are boycotting six upscale restaurants in Washington – including three owned by Stephen Starr – in a show of support for restaurant workers attempting to unionize. More than …
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Del Frisco’s Grille in Center City to close this summer after 7 years
by myphillyconnection 125 viewsDel Frisco's Grille will close later this summer after nearly seven years as the ground-floor restaurant at the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia in Center City. A layoff notice posted by the …