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I can still remember going to Jake’s restaurant in Manayunk when it opened on Oct. 19, 1987, because that same day the stock market crashed, losing about 500 points.
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by Len Lear
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10/1/26
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Tara Maguire had never seriously created art until 2017, when she went to an art class at Woodmere with her mother, philanthropist and artist Frances (Frannie) Maguire.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/24/26
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Ooka, which means “cherry blossom” in Japanese, was founded by brothers Ben and Lenny Huang to be an authentic sushi and hibachi restaurant.
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by Len Lear
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9/17/26
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On 1.7 acres of land in Roxborough, next to The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Owen Taylor spends his days growing and harvesting seeds from more than 230 types of plants.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/10/26
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In March of 1978, David Braverman parked a school bus dubbed “Max” on Sansom Street on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. LeBus was an immediate hit.
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by Len Lear
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9/3/26
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Along with his brother, Joe, who runs the second Stanley’s True Value Hardware location in Oreland, Mark Jaconski says he’s committed to providing a positive experience for his customers.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/3/26
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Foodies will take over Main Street from Sept. 14-20 at more than 20 locations, with special menus and prices as Manayunk Restaurant Week returns with old favorites as well as some newly opened hot spots.
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9/3/26
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No doubt about it: Northwest residents are a well-caffeinated bunch! And they are passionate about their favorite spots.
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by The Local Foodie Team
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8/27/26
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Jerk Squad Philly planted the foundations of its first-ever location at 5301 Germantown Ave. in June.
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by Julianna Musser
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8/20/26
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Shamrock Medicine celebrated its opening in Chestnut Hill last Friday with a ribbon cutting and open house at its new offices, located at 6 E. Willow Grove Ave.
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8/20/26
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Weavers Way Co-op’s Chestnut Hill location plans to close for eight to 10 weeks next summer for renovations.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/19/26
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In Indian religious thought, nirvana is the ultimate state of enlightenment. It is considered the highest form of spiritual achievement and is often characterized as an absolute truth that is difficult to describe.
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by Len Lear
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8/13/26
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During a trip to Ireland in his senior year of college, Matt Vendeville discovered European cider. He was hooked.
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by Elie Bekelman
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7/30/26
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7/30/26
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The Philadelphia-based ReAnimator Coffee has opened a new location, this one in Mt. Airy at 6509 Germantown Ave.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/23/26
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After more than a decade away, Chestnut Hill’s McNally’s Tavern is bringing its iconic Schmitter back to Citizens Bank Park — just in time for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week.
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7/16/26
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KP’s Fine Meats is leaving the Market at the Fareway in Chestnut Hill, saying that “after six years of running our brick and mortar locations, we are heading back to our roots of being a mobile butcher business."
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7/16/26
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In June, the Blue Warbler opened with a soft launch of its all-day hybrid restaurant, bar, and cafe model.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/9/26
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For Michael Hurst, the appeal of Chill on the Hill was not frozen yogurt: It was Chestnut Hill.
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by Elie Bekelman
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7/9/26
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Since Jansen closed its doors in West Mt. Airy last September, some local foodies have lamented the paucity of fine dining options in Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Len Lear
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7/2/26
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