Washington Square West
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Best Hidden Streets in Philadelphia: A Local’s Guide to the City’s Most Charming Blocks
Philadelphia is often celebrated for its history, sports culture, and iconic landmarks. But some of the city’s most beautiful places are the tiny streets tucked…
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From Queen Village to Fishtown, These Spots Make Food & Wine’s Best Philadelphia Hoagies List
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert…
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9 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Named Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Stacker has compiled a list of the 30 best places to live in Pennsylvania, and nearly one-third of the neighborhoods are located in Philadelphia, according…
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Center City’s Longest-Operating Japanese Restaurant Permanently Closes After More Than 4 Decades
Shiroi Hana, the longest-operating Japanese restaurant in Center City, has served its final meal as it has now closed, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia…
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Abrams Realty Unveils New Plans for Washington Square West Site, Promising ‘Coolest Building in Philadelphia’
Abrams Realty & Development has decided to scrap its previous plan to build a multifamily high-rise at the former Wendy’s site on Walnut Street and…
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Di Bruno Bros. Receive Investment From Local Grocery Store Magnate Jeff Brown
Di Bruno Bros., which has been a staple in Philadelphia for 85 years, recently received investment from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, writes Emma Dooling…
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Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus
For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani…
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Washington Square West Restaurant Named to Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. in 2025’ List
Yelp has released its most recent list of the top 100 places to eat in the U.S., and a Philadelphia restaurant has made its way…
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Best Spots in Philly to Buy Thanksgiving Pies
If you are short on time or not a fan of baking, these Philadelphia spots have you covered with everything from classic Thanksgiving pies to…
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New Sandwich Spot to Replace Shuttered Effie’s in Washington Square West
Chibanos, a new sandwich shop is set to replace the recently-shuttered Effie’s in Washington Square West, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Evan…
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Washington Square West is Now Philadelphia’s Newest Historic District
On Friday, September 13, the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted to make Washington Square West a historic district with a unanimous 9-0 with one abstention, writes…
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These Spots Offer Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Philadelphia
If you want to start your day right, a tasty breakfast sandwich is always a good choice — and there are plenty of spots in…
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Effie’s, the Greek Restaurant and BYOB in Center City, to Close After 27 Years
Effie’s, which has been a staple in Center City for 27 years, will soon close, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Effie Bouikidis, the…
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Kiddo Makes USA Today’s ‘10 Best New Restaurants in the US That You Need To Try in 2024’ List
USA Today recently asked a panel of food and travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite new restaurants to open in the past year. From…
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Here Are Some of the Best Brunch Spots in Philadelphia
Brunch has always been one of the most favorite meals for many Philadelphians, so it is no wonder that the city has plenty of excellent…
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Kiddo, A New Restaurant in Washington Square West, Has A Unique Approach Toward Sustainability
Wyatt Piazza is the co-owner of Kiddo, a Washington Square West-based restaurant, alongside his wife, Elizabeth Drake. Together, the two put sustainability atop their list…












































