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Meet the West Philly man who rented a billboard to find a date
Sick of swiping on the apps, Dave has put himself out there, near 34th and Wharton Street.
Arts
History
A 19th century Philly civic leader’s legacy includes this pop culture icon
C.C.A. Baldi was a major figure in Philadelphia’s Italian American community. His family would go on to lead in both politics and pop culture.
Some fast facts about Philly’s worst heat waves
The 20th century came in hot when it comes to Philly’s most intense and deadliest warm weather.
Phillies’ first Independence Day Game was one for the books
In 1883, July 4 brought a loss, a win, and the start of something that would become very familiar – a string of losses.
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July in Philly
If you’re only beginning to plan your to-do list (or want to know what roads and locations to avoid), we’ve got you: Keep scrolling, and Happy Fourth!
Food & Drink
Nihonbashi Philly is love letter to the city, and cheesesteaks, in Tokyo
We caught up with Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, owners of Tokyo’s popular cheesesteak spot ahead of their upcoming trip to Philly.
Sorellina brings Neapolitan pizza and neighborhood vibe to the Divine Lorraine
Chef-owners Joe and Angela Ranalli-Cicala are aiming for a casual counterpart to their fine dining restaurant Cicala, located across the lobby.
Herr’s latest ‘Flavored by Philly’ finalists each have merits, taste-testers say
As sure as fireworks on the Fourth, Herr’s has brought out a new trio of Philly-themed chip flavors for us to vote on.
Manny’s Peruvian pop-up brings traditional flavors to South Philly breweries this summer
Ceviche, aji de gallina, rice dishes and sandwiches are part of the rotating menu available on select nights in July and August.
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