Who’s running for Philly mayor in 2023? Candidates are getting ready to declare
At least seven city officials and one grocery store magnate are making plans to run. Announcements could start in the coming weeks.
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Meet MK Glam, the Black hair care vending machines popping up in Philly ShopRites
Local entrepreneur Maeyonni Westbrook has big plans for expansion.
What if Philadelphia used reality TV to choose the city’s next mayor?
The Bachelor: Philly Mayor Edition — a suggested screenplay for the 2023 election.
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Golden Farms: Overbrook’s new supermarket is ready to open
The location was originally a ShopRite, which the owner said he shut down because of the soda tax.
Kenney hints at a new grocer swooping in to replace the closing Overbrook ShopRite
ShopRite owner Jeff Brown says the soda tax might force him to shut down two more stores.
Philly’s independent grocery stores: The soda tax is killing us
In neighborhoods where chains won't go, 'even my lottery is down.'