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When we embarked on our readers’ poll for favorite sandwiches, we didn’t expect to be drawn into the age-old foodie debate of the definition of a sandwich.
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by the Local Foodie Team
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9/24/26
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After the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many theaters weren’t able to recover. The Stagecrafters Theater, located in Chestnut Hill, has stayed afloat, but it is fighting to regain all of its audience.
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by Julianna Musser
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9/17/26
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Chestnut Hill “spiritual artist” Jesse White is exhibiting her work as part of the Joined Hands Artists Collective in a show on display through Oct. 10 at Allens Lane Art Center.
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by Len Lear
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9/17/26
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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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Now that summer is winding down, you might be feeling a bit melancholy about not being able to enjoy all of the wonderful seafood you had at the shore this summer. Well, fear not!
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by the Local Foodie Team
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9/10/26
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Effie Kammer, a writer and actor, can’t remember when exactly she came across the poem “Goblin Market” (1862) by Christina Rossetti. However, she does remember the impact the poem had on her.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/10/26
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When the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Fall Frolic returns on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Chestnut Hill College, it will feature one of the neighborhood’s music legends in the making.
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by Will Standish
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9/10/26
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I went to see “The Dog Stars” at the Flourtown Movie Tavern. We settled on Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars,” a post-apocalyptic drama based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel.
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by Sam Beckett
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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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Historic Strawberry Mansion is hosting an art exhibition entitled “From Invisible to Invincible: Honoring the Art of Color.”
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/3/26
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Summer is winding down, but there’s still time for at least one more heat wave. We asked our readers to recommend their favorite spots for a sweet summer treat.
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9/3/26
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“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” – David Brinkley
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by Len Lear
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9/3/26
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From dancing and fireworks to family-friendly festivals and events, here’s a list of how to make the most of summer’s final holiday weekend.
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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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When Lindo Jones, a Germantown-based poet, published his debut graphic novel “PawnShop” last year, he didn’t want the celebration to end after the release party.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/27/26
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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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This year’s fourth Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl, an annual celebration of the area’s book scene, took place on Saturday, drawing crowds of enthusiastic readers.
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8/27/26
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Lindsay Smiling, a Mt. Airy resident, took over as sole artistic director of the Wilma Theater on Aug. 1. Smiling, however, is no stranger to the role.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/20/26
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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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In the past few years, Dick Allen Jr. has been part of a documentary film team led by executive producer Sharon Pannozzo that has created a five-part series, “My Father, Dick Allen."
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by Len Lear
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8/20/26
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