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The Haitian Revolution’s Hidden Impact on Philadelphia’s Black History
For generations, Philadelphia has proudly defined itself through the story of the American Revolution. But hidden beneath the city’s familiar history is another revolutionary connection:…
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Cost of Living Outpaces Wage Growth As Philly Living Wage Shrinks
Full-time workers in the Philadelphia area are finding it increasingly difficult to get a living wage as the cost of living continues to outpace wage…
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Temporary Pop-Up Storefronts Coming to Market East Ahead of Summer Tourism Season
This summer, passersby at Market East will likely notice a greater sense of vibrancy in the area as six pop-up businesses will be filling vacant…
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Inside Honeysuckle: The Michelin-Recognized North Philly Restaurant Serving a $65 Gold-Flaked McDonald’s Burger
During last month’s Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony in Philadelphia, Honeysuckle was one of several local restaurants to earn honors. Just recently opening at its…
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Newcomer Opening on South Broad Street Will Become Philadelphia’s Largest Black-Owned Restaurant
Kevin Kelley, the attorney-turned-restaurateur, is preparing to bring his growing chain of restaurants to Philadelphia when Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley opens, writes Jason…
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‘Freedom Dreams,’ New Barnes Foundation Exhibit Explores American History, Culture Through Lens of Black Artists
If you happen to go to the Barnes Foundation in the coming weeks and months, you might want to check out the new Freedom Dreams…
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This Black-Owned Cafe in Germantown Promotes Sustainability and Community
Philadelphia entrepreneur Blew Kind is all about building community and that commitment can be seen in all of her business endeavors, writes Jasmine Joseph for…
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Meet the North Philly Food Entrepreneur Whose Vision is to Transform the Chinatown Food Hall
The Chinatown food hall in Philadelphia, which opened in 2017, was nearly empty for two years and its vendors continued to leave the space. However,…
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This Black-Owned Cafe With Several Philly Locations is Steeped in Three Strong Values
Philadelphia has long had a strong coffee scene, but there is one Black-owned cafe with three local locations that has found success through three primary…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with…
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Chestnut Hill Sees Influx of Black Residents and Black-owned Businesses in Recent Years
Over the last few years, Chestnut Hill has seen an influx of Black residents and Black-owned businesses that have helped breathe new life into the…
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Black-Owned Bookstores Grow Nationwide, With Struggles, Philly Bookstore Among Those Aiming to Fix Them
Black-owned bookstores are booming across the U.S., and Philadelphia’s Harriett’s Bookshop is part of the movement that is reshaping the literary landscape, writes Delano Massey…
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As Black History Month Closes, Deb Spence’s LevelFlat.org Stands As a Living Example of Chasing Your Dreams
Black History Month is not just about looking back. It is about looking around — at the people in our communities who are building something…
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Southwest Philadelphia-Raised Poet and Writer Raina J. León Named New Philadelphia Poet Laureate
Raina J. León, a Black, Afro Boricuan poet and writer raised in Southwest Philadelphia, has been named the city’s new poet laureate, writes Michelle Myers…
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This Black History Month, Get to Know Some of Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers
During the colonial-era United States, a number of Black leaders were fighting for the freedoms they were being denied. While the names George Washington and…
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Philadelphia’s Chinatown Now Has Its First Black-Owned Restaurant
For the first time since its inception, Chinatown in Philadelphia has a new Black-owned restaurant, writes Greg Payne for FOX 29. Carter’s Cheesesteaks is Chinatown’s…
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How Philadelphia’s College Enrollment Has Changed Since 2023 Supreme Court Ruling on Student Admissions
It has been more than two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of eradicating race-based admissions in college and universities. A new…
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For Black History Month, Check Out These Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia
Black-owned restaurants and eateries are a critical part of Philadelphia’s vibrant culinary and hospitality industries, and you are sure to find one suitable for any…
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