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SS United States’ final journey to become an artificial reef, in photos
It was a long farewell for the SS United States as the historic ocean liner took several hours to sink beneath the sea off the coast of Florida on its way to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef.
UPenn is the oldest university in the country, thanks to this technicality
The school is hosting a Firstival party this Saturday to celebrate its No. 1 status.
How to watch the SS United States’ final voyage
The final date was set — then moved up a day — for the historic ocean liner being converted into an artificial reef off the coast of Florida.
Food & Drink
How the spring freeze is driving up your fall restaurant bill
Crop losses are pushing restaurants to source ingredients from farther away, adding costs and squeezing already thin profit margins.
Zitner’s Butter Krak is coming back!
The Philly chocolate company announced that it has resumed production and is scheduling candy shipments this winter.
Pay what you can, or change what you do: How Philly restaurants are surviving
Philadelphia restaurants are experimenting with new ways to stay afloat as costs rise and customers cut back.
Silk City apologizes for throwing a diner’s belongings in the trash
A Philly resident says an employee threw her jacket, wallet, car keys and even her child’s stuffed animals in the trash, while she was in the restaurant bathroom.
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