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Here Are Some of the Best Places to Eat Outside Lincoln Financial Field
With football season nearly upon us, those who will be traveling to Lincoln Financial Field to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles will inevitably get hungry. The Linc has a variety of food vendors to choose from not only inside the stadium, but around and outside it, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia…
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South Philly Comedian Chip Chantry Releases Debut Comedy Special
Chip Chantry, a South Philadelphia-based teacher-turned comedian, has released his debut comedy special titled, Move Closer, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over his 21 years as a comic, Chantry has gained a following and become a social media favorite for his Philadelphia patriotism, undying love for the 6abc Action News theme, and aversion…
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SS United States Caretakers Have Until Sept. 12 to Remove Historic Ocean Liner from South Philly Pier
After a prolonged legal battle, a federal judge has ordered the caretakers of SS United States, the 70-year-old ocean liner known as the “Queen of the Seas,” to move the vessel from its pier in South Philadelphia by September 12 or lose possession, writes Edward Helmore for The Guardian. “You’re not entitled to be at…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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The Athletic: Eagles’ Cam Jurgens is Ready to Step into the Spotlight After Jason Kelce’s Retirement
Cam Jurgens has spent his first couple years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles playing beside Jason Kelce, the center he was drafted to replace, writes Brooks Kubena for The Athletic. The farm-raised Nebraskan has since bought a house deep in South Philadelphia and has already established himself in Philadelphia as the third-year veteran…
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Future of SS United States Could Be Underwater as Efforts to Save It Continue
The SS United States, the once-storied luxury cruise liner, has under a month before it has to vacate its Philadelphia berth on the Delaware River, as ordered by the court. With new filings being submitted constantly and another court hearing set for August 19, an alternative has emerged to try to save it: to sink…
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This Philadelphia Dive Bar Was Named One of the Best in the Nation
The United States is filled with hundreds of dive bars that hit the spot for all kinds of customers, and one of the 30 best is located in Philadelphia, writes Meagan Drillinger for Far & Wide. Ranking ninth on the list is Bob & Barbara’s Cocktail Lounge on South Street. Opened by Robert Porter and…
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House of the Week: Exceptional Residence in Siena Place
An exceptional three-level home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in the heart of the lively Siena Place neighborhood. This lovely residence has been meticulously renovated and offers almost 3,000 square feet of living spaces that come complete with a wide range of modern amenities. . . The…
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South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World
A recent survey conducted by SkyCity compiled a list of the best rooftop bars in the world, and Philadelphia is home to one of them, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia was ranked the ninth best rooftop bar in the world. Located atop the former Bok Vocational High School, Bok Bar…
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Wells Fargo to Remove Its Name from South Philadelphia Sports Arena Next Year
Wells Fargo has announced that it will discontinue its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia sports arena when the bank’s contract expires next year, write Gillian Tan and Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg. “Wells Fargo regularly reviews and adjusts our overall sponsorship strategy,” the bank said in a statement. “As such, we have made the business…
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Recent Furness High School Grad Uses Temporary Clinic Position as Pathway Toward Full-time Nursing Career
Sylvain Farrel, a recent Horace H. Furness High School graduate, is hoping to turn his temporary position at a local clinic into a pathway to a full-time nursing career, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Farrel’s primary responsibility at Unity Clinic, which is part of Villanova in South Philadelphia, includes registering patients. “It kind…
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Joe Forkin, President of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Has Major Plan for Philadelphia’s Waterfront
The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. The City of Philadelphia’s original plans to redevelop the land into office space including a 30-story tower and science research park failed when no developer materialized.…
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Phillies Are Among the Top MLB Teams for Attendance for the 2024 Season
The Philadelphia Phillies are in first place in the MLB with a 62-34 record and are also near the top of the league in terms of attendance, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Phillies have already reached two million total attendees for the season as it heads toward the MLB All-Star break.…
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South Philly Mutual Aid Organization Launched During Height of COVID Still Going Strong
The People’s Kitchen was founded in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with the mission of mutual aid and food sovereignty and four years later the mission remains strong, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The organization operates from its Italian Market location and consists of chefs, students, and volunteers committed to fighting hunger…
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NextFab To Close Its South Philadelphia Location At the End of the Year
NextFab has announced plans to close its South Philadelphia location and consolidate resources into its North Philadelphia location by the end of the year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. According to NextFab’s director of marketing Rebecca Ledbetter, the goal is to better serve the artists and community in that neighborhood. “After the pandemic and seeing…
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Former Cruise Chef Brings Rotating Menu of Traditional Peruvian Flavors to Local Breweries with His Pop-up
This summer, Chef Manuel Ruiz is bringing traditional Peruvian flavors to South Philadelphia breweries with his pop-up, Manny’s Peruvian, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ruiz worked as an onboard cook and pastry chef on a cruise ship for seven years. After he felt he had seen most of the world and learned…
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South Korea-based Industrial Group, Hanwha, Acquires Philly Shipyard in $100M Deal
Philly Shipyard, the local U.S. building company, has been sold to the South Korea-based industrial group Hanwha in a $100 million deal, writes Noah Bovenizer for Ship Technology. Per the terms of the purchase agreement, Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean take on the entirety of Philly Shipyard Inc, the operating subsidiary of the Oslo-listed and…
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SS United States Conservancy Launches $500K Fundraising Campaign As it Continues Relocation Search
The SS United States Conservancy, which oversees the historic SS United States ship, has launched a new $500,000 fundraising campaign to help cover costs as it looks to relocate, writes Bruce Shipkowski for AP News. The conservancy was recently given a deadline to move from its location on the Delaware River in South Philadelphia by…
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