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Tony & Nick’s Steaks, formerly the Original Tony Luke’s in South Philly, put up for sale
Tony & Nick’s Steaks, formerly the Original Tony Luke’s outpost that opened in South Philly in 1992, has been listed for sale for $3.2 million. Father-and-son owners Tony Lucidonio Sr. and Nicholas Lucidonio, who served time in prison for tax fraud, are selling the shop as a turnkey business. Read full article →
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Philadelphia gym honors 9/11 first responders with 110-story stair climb
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. WHYY commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11. WHYY-TV 12 airs its 2001 tribute concert […] The post Philadelphia gym honors 9/11 first responders with 110-story stair climb appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Penn student who went viral for his dorm room design wins $100,000 prize in a content creator competition
University of Pennsylvania student Marcus Quinn went viral in May for his design of his 80-square-foot dorm room. This summer, he took home a $100,000 prize in an online competition for content creators. Read full article →
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‘The mission became personal.’ Philly firefighters, police deployed to Ground Zero reflect on the days after 9/11
Mayor Cherelle Parker honored the 34 Philadelphia firefighters, police officers and housing authority workers dispatched to Ground Zero on 9/11 with a plaque on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Several first responders reflected on their experiences. Read full article →
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Northern Liberties fall block party will bring 40+ vendors, trick-or-treating and a costume contest to Piazza Alta
Piazza Alta’s Autumn Harvest Block Party returns to Northern Liberties on Oct. 24 with 40+ vendors, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, food and kids activities. Read full article →
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First responders remember Philadelphia’s heroes who served on 9/11
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. WHYY commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11. WHYY-TV 12 airs its 2001 tribute concert […] The post First responders remember Philadelphia’s heroes who served on 9/11 appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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‘Utopian Hotline’ brings an unusual message-for-the-future experiment to Franklin Institute’s planetarium
Utopian Hotline brings public messages about the future to the Franklin Institute’s Fels Planetarium for Philadelphia Fringe Festival shows Sept. 24-26. Read full article →
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How a clown on a Philly stage is helping audiences find solutions
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Harry Potter has his invisibility cloak. With it, he can move about unseen. Fringe performer […] The post How a clown on a Philly stage is helping audiences find solutions appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article…
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Little Susie’s continues expansion with new coffee and pie shop set to open in Northern Liberties
Little Susie’s Coffee & Pies plans to open a new location in Northern Liberties in 2027 and already has plans for another shop in Fairmount. The chain, founded by owner Dan Martino in 2019, opened its first shop in Port Richmond and has expanded with stores in Old City, Point Breeze, Olde Kensington and Bella…
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Philadelphia’s next generation of opera stars takes center stage at AVA’s Giargiari Bel Canto Competition
The Academy of Vocal Arts’ Giargiari Bel Canto Competition takes place Oct. 3 at the Kimmel Center, with audiences helping choose an Audience Choice Award winner. Read full article →