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A sign outside Lovett notes that free meals are available for kids during the summer.
Health

City of Philadelphia offers free meals for kids at over 500 sites this summer

The City of Philadelphia, along with partners, is supporting over 500 meal sites to give free and healthy meals to the city's children and youth.

5 years ago

A bartender creates a cocktail in a to-go bottle
Politics & Policy

Veto-bound mixed-drink to-go bill passes Pennsylvania Senate

Pennsylvania's Senate is advancing legislation that substantially expands which outlets can sell bottles or cans of mixed hard-alcohol drinks to go.

5 years ago

Outdoor dining at Booker’s restaurant in West Philadelphia
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Politics & Policy

COVID expanded outdoor dining — and Philly officials say some changes may stay

City Council will hold hearings on how to adapt expanded outdoor dining rules for post-pandemic life. Some changes could be permanent.

5 years ago

Sheila throws up a peace sign while tending bar
Community
Billy Penn

The North Philly corner bar that brings together Latino regulars and queer clientele

Upstairs Rainbow Eye was started as a separate spot, but now it’s just part of Sammy’s Place.

5 years ago

Silvio Garbati is the owner of Café Verdi, a 65-seat Italian eatery in Wilmington, Delaware. (Courtesy of Silvio Garbati)
Community

Wilmington kicks off City Restaurant Week as COVID restrictions lift

After last year’s event was canceled, Wilmington restaurant owners are celebrating the return of the weeklong event, eager to welcome back customers.

5 years ago

Wilmington Alliance's Laura Semmelroth, entrepreneur Derrick Allen, and Pastor Chelsea Spyres
Community

Wilmington Kitchen Collective connects religious and corporate backers to aid culinary entrepreneurs

A rare combination of religious and corporate groups hopes to use a commercial kitchen in a church basement to support Wilmington’s future restaurateurs.

5 years ago

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Detective Christine Bleiler, who served as a model for the character Mare, made the first cheesesteak of the day LOUIS PLATT / BILLY PENN
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Wawa honors ‘Mare of Easttown’ with spicy cheesesteak and new store dedication

The convenience chain didn’t realize it provided inspiration for the Kate Winslet HBO series until the show aired.

5 years ago

Visitors mill about The Boathouse at FDR Park
Community
Billy Penn

Tacos, crab cakes, spiked desserts: What to eat and drink at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Maybe skip the veggie hoagie, but there are local food trucks, a beer garden, and seating that overlooks the lakes.

5 years ago

Community
Billy Penn

There’s a new kind of donut at one of Center City’s oldest bakeries

Tiffany’s Bakery says it’s a “doyo,” but whatever you call them, the steamed cakes are pretty good.

5 years ago

Owner Adiyuh Davis inspects the pepper selection. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Health

Oasis of fresh fruit, veggies sprouts in northeast Wilmington ‘food desert’

The gritty strip of Northeast Boulevard is targeted for comprehensive redevelopment. The Produce Spot emerged ‘organically’ when two sisters went into business.

5 years ago

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Nina Bryan of Sweet Nina's is one of the bakers taking part in 'Blooming Desserts' at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Her banana pudding was named 'Best of Philly' two years in a row. (Provided)
Arts & Entertainment

Black women bakers team up with Philadelphia Flower Show for ‘Blooming Desserts’

The collaboration, called “Blooming Desserts,” will feature desserts from Jillian Bakes, KakeMi Cakes, and Sweet Nina’s.

5 years ago

A giant
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Philly debate: Was the 500-foot sandwich actually one giant cheesesteak?

Either way, the Italian Market world record attempt made a great excuse for a big street party.

5 years ago

The KeVen Parker Soul Food Café in the Reading Terminal will be closed permanently. (Abdul R. Sulayman / The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

In reversal, KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café at Reading Terminal Market closes permanently

Although the market has expanded its number of Black-owned businesses in recent years to approximately 11, the booths are overwhelmingly white-owned businesses.

5 years ago

Mike Scotto wears a mask inside Jester's Cafe
Community

New Jersey restaurants and businesses can now welcome more people indoors

As long as they adhere to social-distancing guidelines, N.J. restaurants and other businesses can now function at full or almost-full capacity.

5 years ago

Children at Southwark School eat their school lunches from styrofoam trays, Dec. 20, 2016.
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Education

Pa. families set to receive $1 billion in relief due to missed school meals during virtual school

Fund amounts will vary based on the amount of time a student spent in virtual school The max benefit will be about $1,200 per child.

5 years ago

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