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Apple revealed Monday that John Ternus, a University of Pennsylvania graduate who has long served as the tech giant's head of hardware engineering, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on …
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Love City Brewing and Sophie’s BBQ to team up for new Manayunk spot that’s slated to open this spring
Love City Brewing has selected Sophie’s BBQ, a Havertown favorite, as the food partner for its Manayunk location that's planning to open later this spring. …
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Now serving brunch, dancerobot draws inspiration from Japanese roots and an old Philly diner
When crafting their brunch menu, the team at dancerobot knew they wanted push the boundaries. Acclaimed chefs and co-owners Jesse Ito and Justin Bacharach began …
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival will bring 70+ food trucks and vendors to Main Street this month
Festivals Food One of the biggest food events of the spring is coming back to Manayunk. The StrEAT Food Festival returns Sunday, April 19, from …
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Concerts Shakira Shakira is adding an Atlantic City stop to her current world tour, with a show set for Saturday, July 25 at Boardwalk Hall. …
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
On Stage in April: Philly Theatre Week, ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Shucked’
Performances Theater In April, Philadelphia theaters are looking back with a number of history-themed plays and musicals. The month kicks off at the Academy of …
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Easter Family-Friendly Ocean City will host a weekend of free Easter events on April 4 and 5, with activities taking place on the Boardwalk and …
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
‘A Nation of Artists’ exhibition opens April 12 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA
Museums Art A new exhibition opening April 12 will be on view at two of Philadelphia’s major art institutions, offering a shared look at how …
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
Pay-what-you-wish Friday nights return to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this spring
Museums Art The Philadelphia Museum of Art is bringing back its pay-what-you-wish Friday nights this spring and summer. The program, called “Independent Fridays,” runs from …
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Circus festival coming to Mt. Airy with shows, workshops and low-cost classes
Festivals Circus A 10-day circus festival is coming to West Mount Airy this April, with a mix of performances, classes and drop-in activities for kids …