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Good mornings: Breakfast tacos land in Center City at the new El Cafe

And don’t sleep on the Mexican pastries.

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Why ‘Unlike Agholor’ was trending on Twitter: All the best comments about Philly’s new hero

Former firefighter Hakim Laws saved some babies and made a whole city laugh.

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40 photos that show off Philly’s colorful new Fashion District

The former Gallery mall has been brightened up for a new era.

7 years ago

Rendang hoagie at Hardena's food truck (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
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Things to Eat: Indonesian hoagies, Sengalese chicken and buckets of brunch

Plus, a breakfast sandwich that puts McGriddles to shame.

7 years ago

The local classic and American muscle car community gathers for a meet on a North Philadelphia, on Sunday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for Billy Penn)
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Pics from the first Philadelphia Car Show, where serious ‘car culture’ was on display

The first annual North Philly meetup showcased rare classics and motor cars.

7 years ago

Shamus Clancy, Philadelphia writer and sports super fan, shows off his Carson Wentz bobble head toy at his apartment in South Philly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Can this South Philly lifer turn ‘emo’ sports fandom into a business?

Shamus Clancy was at rock bottom when he discovered his voice as a sportswriter. Now he wants to turn his unusual brand of fandom into a business.

7 years ago

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Ready or not, Fashion District Philadelphia is launching on Sept. 19 (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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What you’ll see when Fashion District Philadelphia launches this week in Center City

PREIT’s revamp of the Gallery mall is all about “retail-tainment” and local love.

7 years ago

There's still several pairs of the limited-edition Pusha T sneaker on display in Philly, but none left for sale BILLY PENN / LAYLA A. JONES
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Pusha T sneakers sold only in Philly and Norfolk disappear in under 3 hours

The all-white “Ozweego” was only available at the rapper’s two shoe stores, one in Old City and another in Virginia.

7 years ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Things to Eat: Bangin’ beef ribs, soul food chicken, rose Greek pie

Our new weekly series on the tastiest food in town.

7 years ago

Cofounder Tess Hart and general manager Sola Onitiri (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
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Philadelphia
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Triple Bottom brings beer to the railroad tracks in Philly’s growing Spring Arts District

The brewery is grounded in feel-good missions, and it’s also quite attractive.

7 years ago

We were presented with customized jerseys upon arrival at the Union fantasy camp. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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From Kabul to Chester, former soccer pro gets second chance with Philly Union

I played pro soccer in Afghanistan. The Philly Union gave this WHYY reporter a second shot at glory.

7 years ago

Stacks of Two Robbers hard seltzer in the Yards Brewing walk-in (Mark Henninger/for Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Yards Brewing is getting into hard seltzer, thanks to a local contract

Two Robbers is moving all their production to the Spring Garden facility — which is serving the clear bubbly on tap.

7 years ago

Kyle Tanguay, Swoop and two other members of the Eagles cheer squad (Twitter / @ktangkyle)
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10 things to know about Kyle Tanguay, the Eagles’ first male cheerleader in 35 years

He’s a New Hampshire native and UArts dance major, and yes, he’s taken.

7 years ago

Gavin Santora, 8, came from Tabernacle, N.J. with his family for the Eagles' season opener on Sept. 8 2019. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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The secret to an epic Eagles tailgate? These die-hard fans say it’s the people

WHYY wanted to hear your favorite Eagles tailgate traditions ahead of Sunday’s season opener against Washington. Philly fans didn’t disappoint.

7 years ago

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Best Philly breweries to watch the Eagles

15 spots to catch the game if you love local beer.

7 years ago

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