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Philly area restaurants are requiring vaccination: a running list

Philly’s coronavirus response

Irwin's and Martha were two of the first in Philly

Philly area restaurants are requiring vaccination: a running list

Show your vax card, or dine outside.
danya
By Danya Henninger

CravePhilly

Ben Miller and Cristina Martinez own and operate El Compadre: The People's Kitchen

Volunteer chefs turn cooking into mutual aid at El Compadre on South 9th Street

A day at the community space operated by Cristina Martinez and Ben MIller.
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By Hope Cohen

MOVE victim remains

University of Pennsylvanina

Three decades ago, Philly’s medical examiner sent 26 human brains to a Penn professor without consent

Despite vows to implement new policies, little appears to have been reformed.
layla
By Layla A. Jones
A mural in honor of Dominique Rem'mie Fells at Graffiti Pier, created by artist Jeannine Kayembe-Oro

Friends and family honor the life of Dominique Rem’mie Fells with a big West Philly block party

Instead of a vigil, this year’s event is a celebration.
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By Michaela Winberg
 ·  Jul. 30
Larry Colton was a hot rookie in 1968

Headlines of Yore

The Phillies pitcher who married a movie star’s daughter and was nominated for a Pulitzer

Born in 1942, Larry Colton had a fascinating life.
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By Avi Wolfman-Arent
 ·  Jul. 30
Health care workers at the Temple University vaccination clinic in April 2021

Philly’s coronavirus response

How vaccination rate in Philly varies by race/ethnicity and age

Case counts in Philadelphia more than tripled over the latter half of July — and 99% are in people who haven't gotten both doses of the vaccine.
danya
By Danya Henninger
 ·  Jul. 30

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Philly food and drink scene

Best pizza in Philly? Tyrese Maxey picks Giovani’s in Center City

The rising Sixers star gave the underrated sports bar a shoutout on Instagram.
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By Jenny Roberts
 ·  Jul. 29
Left: Laura Foreman doing her job; Right: Convicted state legislator Henry 'Buddy' Cianfrani speaking to the media about their relationship

The story of Laura Foreman, reporter whose affair inspired The Inquirer’s ethics policy and proved a double standard in journalism

“I don’t care if my reporters are sleeping with elephants, as long as they aren’t covering the circus.”
layla
By Layla A. Jones
 ·  Jul. 29
Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at the opening of the FEMA clinic in March

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philadelphia: Still no vaccine requirements for city workers, same with SEPTA and school district

The Kenney administration continues to avoid a mandate.
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By Max Marin
 ·  Jul. 28
Terrill Haigler aka Ya Fav Trashman led a protest on the steps of Philadelphia’s Municipal Services Building demanding clean streets, better pay for sanitation workers and the resignation of Streets Department Commissioner Carlton Williams. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Ya Fav Trashman and partners dump litter at Mayor Kenney’s feet to highlight city trash failures

The former sanitation worker is calling for the Streets Commissioner to resign, and also launching a cleanup app called Glitter.
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By Michaela Winberg
 ·  Jul. 28
Property owners are selling the building where Paradigm has been located for the past six years

Paradigm Gallery in bidding war for Queen Village home before someone else scoops it up

Support has been pouring in for the community mainstay, which has been in the neighborhood for a decade.
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By Layla A. Jones
 ·  Jul. 27

Join us for the first in-person Philly Quizzo of 2021! Wed 7/27, 6:30 pm. Free RSVP, win gift cards to NoLibs bars and passes to BlackStar Film Fest

Jul. 26  ·  on Eventbrite
Crabfries and cheese sauce at Yankee Stadium in July

It’s true, Philly sports fan favorite Crabfries are now sold at Yankee Stadium

Chickie’s & Pete’s opened the Bronx ballpark concession stand this spring after two years in talks.
danya
By Danya Henninger
 ·  Jul. 26
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Headlines of Yore

One century ago, Philadelphia was ground zero in the battle to define free speech

As World War I raged, the local Socialist Party came under fire — and sparked a challenge to the Espionage Act.
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By Avi Wolfman-Arent
 ·  Jul. 25
A car stuck in the torrents on July 13

1,000-year storm? In 1982, Northeast Philly saw even more intense rainfall than last week

“Thousand-year” means a weather event has a 0.1% chance of occurring annually — but with climate change, flood frequency is growing.
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By Max Marin
 ·  Jul. 23
Lisa Phillips with her rescue dogs Charlie and Daisy. While on walks she searches out money on the street and collects it for charity.

Broke in Philly

Picking up pennies on Philly streets, and turning them into philanthropy

Lisa Phillips uses her knack for finding loose change to help wipe out medical debt.
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By Michaela Winberg
 ·  Jul. 22
An anti-violence rally in March 2021 at Philadelphia City Hall

Would a gun violence emergency help Philadelphia? Advocates just want action, whatever you call it

Semantics aside, the city still hasn’t set a timeline for distributing its new anti-violence grants.
layla
By Layla A. Jones
 ·  Jul. 22
Part of the group forming the new organization (L - R): Maso Kibble, Diamond Anthony, Jessica Kallup, Manny Frank-Lampon, Rich Frank-Lampon, André Henson aka Alzei Barbei Mizrahi, Elicia Gonzales, Jamaal Henderson, Abdul-Aliy Muhammad

Reinventing Philly’s Pride Parade: What happens next?

A new group is working to create a celebration that’s affordable, representative, and inclusive — without police.
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By Michaela Winberg
 ·  Jul. 21
Participants of the youth advocacy programs at Philadelphia's Juvenile Law Center pose at the Pa. State Capitol with program managers Cathy Moffa (L) and Marcía Hopkins (R)

Broke in Philly

Thousands of Philly foster youth are still waiting for pandemic relief money

The $1.1 million in federal funding is being distributed via $200 gift cards.
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By Steve Volk
 ·  Jul. 20
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Cars will return to MLK Drive early August, with slimmed down traffic pattern

The Fairmount Park roadway is reopening to auto traffic after 16 months.
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By Kaveen Harohalli
 ·  Jul. 20
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Users upset as costs force Free Library to drop free movie streaming service

Kanopy and Hoopla funds will be redirected to physical branches.
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By Michaela Winberg
 ·  Jul. 20
Outdoor dining at Johnny Brenda's

Philly food and drink scene

Three popular Philly bars are closing for a week to give workers paid vacation

Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s and The International join a small list of independent restaurants where staff get summer PTO.
louisplatt
By Louis Platt
 ·  Jul. 18
Henderson made an appearance in the 1957 movie 'Jamboree' alongside Dick Clark

Headlines of Yore

35 years before ‘Hamilton,’ this legendary DJ was using rap to teach history in Philly middle schools

The "Ace from Outer Space" worked locally at WDAS — when he wasn't cutting records, running for office, or helping educate kids.
aviwolfmanarent
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
 ·  Jul. 18
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