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The Ministry of Awe turns a historic bank into a trippy playground of art and oddity
Philly’s newest art space opens tomorrow, packed with moving murals, AI technology, modern art and surreal design.
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The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago
A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.
Magnolias, rubber trees, Birds of Paradise: Philly’s invention of the American flower show kicks off March ’52 Weeks of Firsts’
A festival this Saturday will celebrate the show and the city’s role in U.S. history.
‘Kind of stunned’: Court overturns Washington Square West historic district designation
Advocate says the ruling may put city’s historic preservation program “in jeopardy.”
Historic slavery protest celebrated as Philly’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ closes out February
The last “Firstival” during Black History Month will balance respectful remembrance with a celebration of activists, past and present, who fought to end slavery.
Food & Drink
Gluten-free night at Little Walter’s: one neighbor’s quest for a flourless pierogi
Chef Michael Brenfleck made his kitchen gluten free for one special evening to support a friend with celiac disease. The night was such a hit, it’s now a monthly series.
The Butter Krak’s missing! Where are Zitner’s chocolate eggs this Easter?
Local grocery stores already have their Easter displays up, but Zitner’s candies are nowhere to be found.
Say it ain’t sourdough! Metropolitan Bakery has been sold, but its recipes will live on
Merzbacher’s of Germantown is taking over operations and will continue selling Metropolitan baked goods at specialty shops. Its iconic Rittenhouse location will close.
Every taco tells a story. How Philly’s top chefs are teaming up for Amá’s new Taco Novela series
Chefs from favorites including Mawn, El Chingon and Palizzi Social Club, are representing charitable organizations for a high-end Taco Tuesday series.
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