Layla A. Jones
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Uncertain future for North Philly horse riding club, famous worldwide and beloved at home
New stables were completed right after “Concrete Cowboys” wrapped, but the animals' grazing pasture on Fletcher Street is slated for development.
4 years ago
Chickenjoy! Filipino cult fave Jollibee is opening a Philly location
Known for its fried chicken and spaghetti meals, the chain is on a U.S. expansion tear.
4 years ago
Pa. suspended on-site alcohol sales for the pre-holiday party night — but to-go cocktails are allowed.
4 years ago
Aldi on North Broad sets December 3 opening next to Divine Lorraine
Philly’s pre-pandemic supermarket boom is slowly continuing to roll out.
4 years ago
As demand surges, some Rite Aid and other free COVID test sites in Philly are closed
There are still dozens of options available, although many have long wait times and longer turnaround.
4 years ago
Philadelphia turnout for the 2020 election was the highest in 25 years
With counting complete, about 65% of the city’s voters cast a ballot, compared to 59% four years ago.
4 years ago
A ‘mask tree’ grows in Harrowgate: Philly resident provides free face coverings for the neighborhood
The day after Darlene Burton put up the popular installation, her daughter was diagnosed with COVID.
4 years ago
As partial shutdown looms, one Latin-American business owner is prepared to weather the storm
Mayor Kenney is expected to announce a partial shutdown, pausing indoor dining. One business owner is confident her Latin-American restaurant will survive the winter.
4 years ago
North Philly turkey giveaway needed ‘now more than ever’ as pandemic rages on
Sharing Love Home Care hosted its 4th annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway near Kensington on Sunday amid the exploding coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
There’s a Black woman leader in Harrisburg: Joanna McClinton makes history
The new Pa. House minority leader is a ‘fierce’ criminal justice advocate — and an ordained preacher.
4 years ago
Iconic South Philly pretzel shop asks for help to reopen after power surge
After four decades in business, family-owned Center City Pretzel Co. is fighting for survival.
4 years ago
Philly’s world-famous sneaker brand Ubiq is gone, but Atmos has arrived
With founder John Lee’s blessing, the shop that originated in the Gallery Mall is now part of a Japanese global chain.
4 years ago