Penn Book Center has a new name: People’s Books & Culture
The 57-year-old bookshop in West Philadelphia is thriving under new ownership.
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Philly has more restaurants per capita than New York City
For the first time, Philadelphia has an official count of how many places you can go out to eat.
Is the best fried chicken brunch in Philly at a dance club?
Plus, an Indonesian hoagie, West African comfort and a breakfast sandwich worth seeking out.
Is the new North Central district Temple’s version of University City? Here’s how they measure up
A look at Philly's college-area special service districts.
Who wants to buy Penn Book Center? Owners are taking offers
The independent bookstore has been a West Philly mainstay for 57 years.
Philly college students’ go-to grub spot? Chick-Fil-A, apparently
Here's our analysis of popular food options across Philly's three major college campuses.
This ‘heartbreaking’ Penn Museum display shows the horror of ISIS destruction
The University City exhibit also highlights Syrian and Iraqi emergency preservation efforts.