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Last Updated: Jun. 25, 2017 · 8:23 a.m.

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One of many successful author events at Penn Book Center, which is closing after 57 years — unless someone steps in to take it over

Who wants to buy Penn Book Center? Owners are taking offers

The independent bookstore has been a West Philly mainstay for 57 years.

Weirdest thing you’ve bought while drunk shopping, Philadelphia?

Apparently this is a $45 billion industry nationwide.

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City Hall worked closely with Amazon on the cashless ban bill — and the person involved was not registered as a lobbyist

Rendering of the incoming coffee kiosk at Dilworth Park

Why Philly is fighting over a Starbucks next to City Hall

Dilworth Park is getting a new coffee kiosk — and not everyone's pleased.

First conceived back in 2008, the Kensington Community Food Co-op is just weeks away from launch

Does Philly even need the cashless ban? An obscure 1984 state law already mandates credit card alternatives

3 more Giant Heirloom Markets are planned for Philly

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Starting in May, Pennsylvanians will be able to buy major brands in reusable containers via a company called Loop

DYK you can get groceries from dozens of Reading Terminal vendors delivered?

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Trader Joe’s might open a second Center City location across from the Convention Center at 1324 Arch St.

Broke in Philly

Pricing at Rowhouse Grocery, opened in the supermarket desert of Point Breeze, is so low that some customers complained

Jenea Robinson’s goal was to create a beauty boutique in Philly that is calm and inviting, particularly for black women.

Attention South Street Amazon customers: Your packages just got safer

The developer says he "had to" lie about plans for the new pickup center.

Holidays in Philly

5 Philly markets for your last-minute holiday shopping

Wawa’s new flagship is a game-changer for the Liberty Bell

It's all of a sudden convenient to visit Philly's Historic District.

Philadelphia Flyers 2018 Santa Sacks promo video featuring Gritty the Mascot

Holidays in Philly

14 Gritty gifts you can snag from Etsy right now

One for your dorky dad, one for your hateful teen cousin and one that's perfect for Secret Santa.

A Philly gift guide for people who want to do good

10 holiday shopping ideas that’ll help make the city better.

This trolley will ride Baltimore and Lancaster avenues on Saturday to give passengers a tour of small businesses

The state of lettuce shelves in Philly grocery stores right now

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The state of lettuce shelves at Philly supermarkets right now (Whole Foods, ShopRite, Acme) #romainelettuce #recall
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