Health alert issued for ground beef sold in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for a ground beef product because it may be contaminated by a foreign material. According to the FSIS, the 16-oz vacuum-packed White Oak Pastures, ‘Radically Traditional Farming, Grassfed Ground...
Philly cheesesteak showdown set for Tuesday on National Cheesesteak Day
Philadelphia doesn’t need much encouragement to debate cheesesteaks, but National Cheesesteak Day is offering a structured way to do it. A free, live competition this Tuesday (March 24) in Northeast Philadelphia will bring together more than 10 local spots for a fan-voted showdown. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at...
Where to Find Philly’s Favorite Cheesesteaks
Philly takes its cheesesteaks very seriously. More than a sandwich, they’re a civic icon, a tourist draw, a debate topic, a cultural obsession, a Michelin-approved delicacy and an acceptable dish for any meal. While often imitated around the world, an authentic cheesesteak is rarely duplicated successfully outside...
Man dead, woman hospitalized after shooting in South Philadelphia
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on the 1900 block of South 21st Street Sunday that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized.
National Cheesesteak Day is March 24. Here’s where to find a great one
Steak, melted cheese and fresh bread — what could be better? Truthfully, not much. The cheesesteak is an incredible sandwich, and plenty of Shore spots make great ones. In honor of National Cheesesteak Day on March 24, here are five to try. Cheessteaks, Belmar and Brick Antonio Delgado and James Haines are childhood...
Lucky Duck Opens on Delaware River Waterfront in Philly
On a stretch of the Delaware River that has seen little nightlife activity since Festival Pier closed, a new bar has opened its doors. Lucky Duck began serving customers on March 18 at 501 N. Columbus Blvd., located inside the Rivermark apartment complex near the intersection of Spring Garden Street and North...
The Pennsylvania Italian Deli Hiding The Best Tomato Pie You’ve Never Heard Of
Have you ever come across a place that quietly serves something locals swear by, yet rarely makes it onto the radar? In Pennsylvania, there is a deli that has built a steady following around a regional specialty that often gets overlooked. Tomato pie here is not what many expect. It...
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker proposes $1 rideshare tax to close school budget deficit
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced plans to reduce the School District of Philadelphia’s roughly $300 million budget deficit. Those plans include a $1-per-ride tax on rideshares beginning next year.
Philadelphia Gas Works lawsuit proceeds on discrimination, harassment claims
A federal judge allows key workplace claims to move forward
Empty Amazon Fresh Box Poised For Floor & Decor Makeover In Northeast Philly
A big-box vacancy on Roosevelt Boulevard may finally be getting a second act, as a national flooring chain moves to take over the long-idle, once-planned Amazon Fresh space at Red Lion Plaza. Permits filed with the city cover roughly 45,250 square feet in the Northeast Philadelphia shopping center, aiming to...
