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Federal Jury Rules in Favor of Langhorne’s Sesame Place in Racial Discrimination Suit
A federal jury has rejected a discrimination suit against Sesame Place brought by five Black and Hispanic families who said costumed characters ignored their children, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The verdict comes two years after a viral video threw the Langhorne amusement park in a firestorm of racial controversy. The video appeared…
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New Neshaminy Mall Owner Paramount Realty Has Strong Bucks County Ties, is Dedicated to Development
The Bensalem Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) recently met with the new owner of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, which used the opportunity to express its dedication to developing the site, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Paramount Realty owns several other malls, including Neshaminy Mall neighbor, Woodhaven Mall. “We are thrilled to report that the Neshaminy Mall…
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Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly’s Middle Eastern Perfume Oils
Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities. More recently, several Philadelphia-based Black creators on TikTok and Instagram have popularized these Middle Eastern-imported fragrance oils as affordable alternatives to high-end designer perfumes, writes Mariyum Raina Rizman for The…
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New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. Up until this Monday, ready-to-drink cocktails were only available to purchase in Pennsylvania liquor stores. The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by…
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Brooklyn-based Bon Appétit Editor Goes on Search for the Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia
Bon Appétit recently sent Restaurant Editor Elazar Sontag to Philadelphia to find out who makes the best Philly Cheesesteak in the city. Sontag, who lives in Brooklyn, tried 19 different cheesesteaks in a single day. Each one was recommended by Philly locals, Best-Of Lists, and a number of online forums. Then the following day, he’d…
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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Fills This Very Important Void for Readers
It has been nearly a year-and-a-half since Center City’s new Barnes and Noble store opened and while it has less space than its old Rittenhouse Square location, it has done more sales, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newer Chestnut Street location is designed and curated more to those who most feel the…
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University of the Arts Files for Bankruptcy After Talks on Potential Temple University Merger Falls Apart
The University of the Arts has filed for bankruptcy three months after shuttering the school, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. The bankruptcy filing comes after a plan to merge with Temple University fell through. It also comes two wees after it faced a demand from bondholders for the immediate repayment of more…
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Centuries-Old Stockton Inn in New Jersey Reopens as Hotel and Restaurant
The Stockton Inn, a more than 300-year-old property in Hunterdon County in Stockton, New Jersey has served many purposes over the years and it has now reopened as a chic hotel and restaurant, writes Judi Franco for New Jersey 101.5. The property has been around since 1710, becoming an important historical structure in The Garden…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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Philadelphia is Home to One of the Best Pizzerias in the World, New Ranking Says
50 Top Pizza has published its newest list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, and a Philadelphia pizza shop found its way onto the list, writes Jeremy Repanich for Robb Report. That Philly shop is Pizzeria Beddia, which ranked No. 13 on the list of the best pizzerias in the world. It trails…
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Here Are the Best Bucks County Spots to Go if You’re Looking to Celebrate Oktoberfest
The annual Oktoberfest is fast approaching and Bucks County has some German beer-centric events coming up where you can grab a giant stein and soft pretzel as big as your face, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon has an Oktoberfest celebration that can be branded as a mini German-themed…
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Philadelphia Boxer Nicole Fisher-Brown is a Fighter Both Inside and Outside the Ring
Nicole Fisher-Brown spends a lot of hours with her husband Clinton Brown inside Happy Hollow Recreation Center and Boxing Gym in Germantown, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Fisher-Brown is a true trailblazer. She won the 2024 Woman’s Championship in USA Boxing and currently has a 5-0 record as a novice and amateur fighter…
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A New Cafe and Co-Working Space is Coming Soon to Old City
Sunday Girl, a new relaxing and cozy cafe and co-working space, will soon open its doors in Old City, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The new space is the brainchild of Becca Grites, who has years of experience managing and working in small establishments and has always loved working Sunday shifts for its slower,…
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German Society of Pennsylvania Ditches Natural Gas, Looks Underground for Source of Heat
The German Society of Pennsylvania, an 1829 Victorian building located near the corner of 6th and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia, has completely eliminated its use of natural gas by adding a closed loop geothermal energy system, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. “We had a steam heating system for parts of the building,” said Tony…
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Pennsylvania Will Have Longer Happy Hours Thanks to New Liquor Rules
Starting September 13, Pennsylvania will have longer happy hours under new state rules that will allow drinking establishments to increase their discounting from 14 to 24 hours per week, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rule and several others were overwhelmingly supported in the legislature and are an indicator of the loosening…
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Carnival Cruise Line Open to Potential Expansion in Philadelphia, Says President Christine Duffy
With Norwegian Cruise Line scheduled to start bringing ships to Philadelphia in 2026, another major operator might be eyeing the city for a potential expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carnival Cruise Line President and Philadelphia native Christine Duffy said the company sees a chance to add the city to its destinations.…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was out of control, writes Larry Kane for KYW Newsradio. Almost every person in the audience at the Convention Hall at the Philadelphia Civic Center believed that one of the Fab…
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Group of Philadelphia-area Hospitality, Real Estate Firms Buys Restaurant, Adjacent Bar Near New Hope
Three Philadelphia-area hospitality and real estate firms have bought the Boat House bar and the adjacent shuttered Hamilton’s Grill Room in Lambertville, New Jersey, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Refined Hospitality, Brickstone Realty, and Trax Partners also acquired each restaurant’s corresponding liquor license. The sale closed on August 29. Refined, which helped…
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