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Full City spotlight: This Brewerytown coffee shop helps former foster kids succeed
The Monkey & The Elephant keeps young adults off the streets and helps set them up for productive careers.
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Shakespeare & Co. bookstore and cafe is now open in Rittenhouse
It's the first location outside of NYC for the independent retailer.
Why Federal Donuts is perfect for South Street
The fried chicken and donut mecca opens at the corner of Sixth and South in late September.
How a Francisville bike shop-cafe combo defies gentrification stereotypes
"Bicycle shops need to portray themselves as neighborhood hubs," said Malaysia native Izzat Rahman.
How an old British superstition can get you free coffee on June 1
Look for the "rabbit, rabbit" sleeves at Metropolitan Bakery.
Starbucks while Hispanic: A Latina barista tells her story
The company's response to the Philly arrests gave Iris Castaneda courage to share her own experience.
10 Philly nonprofits to support on the ‘Day Without A Starbucks’
When Starbucks closes its stores May 29, volunteer to advance racial justice.
Why this new Spring Garden taco shop has its own brand of coffee
Heffe Tacos is betting big on breakfast.