Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake BlumgartLink copied to clipboard
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake BlumgartLink copied to clipboard
PhiladelphiaWe counted 400 fish signs, asked restaurants, and spoke to locals. We now need your help to draw Fishtown’s boundaries.Front or Frankford? Norris or York? Help us decide where Fishtown’s boundaries are.Michael Klein and Sam MorrisLink copied to clipboard
PhiladelphiaWe counted 400 fish signs, asked restaurants, and spoke to locals. We now need your help to draw Fishtown’s boundaries.Front or Frankford? Norris or York? Help us decide where Fishtown’s boundaries are.Michael Klein and Sam MorrisLink copied to clipboard
FoodThe best thing Jenn Ladd ate this week: Wood-fired pizza at one of the suburbs’ best shopsSpuntino’s puffy, leopard-spotted pies are worth a trek to downtown Doylestown.Jenn LaddLink copied to clipboard
FoodThe best thing Jenn Ladd ate this week: Wood-fired pizza at one of the suburbs’ best shopsSpuntino’s puffy, leopard-spotted pies are worth a trek to downtown Doylestown.Jenn LaddLink copied to clipboard
BusinessFrom milk to snack foods, more products are going ‘regenerative’Regenerative agriculture aims to improve soil health. Such farmed products now generate $2 billion a year in retail sales. However, the label "regenerative' is only lightly regulated.Emma Court, BloombergLink copied to clipboard
BusinessFrom milk to snack foods, more products are going ‘regenerative’Regenerative agriculture aims to improve soil health. Such farmed products now generate $2 billion a year in retail sales. However, the label "regenerative' is only lightly regulated.Emma Court, BloombergLink copied to clipboard
FoodShay’s Steaks plans to move after settling eviction dispute with landlordShay’s, the steak shop connected with embattled city judge Scott DiClaudio, will close Wednesday. He says the business is close to signing a lease for a new location nearby.Michael Klein and Ellie RushingLink copied to clipboard
FoodShay’s Steaks plans to move after settling eviction dispute with landlordShay’s, the steak shop connected with embattled city judge Scott DiClaudio, will close Wednesday. He says the business is close to signing a lease for a new location nearby.Michael Klein and Ellie RushingLink copied to clipboard
EaglesWhere to watch Eagles games in Philly, from sports bars to giant screensFrom giant screens to neighborhood bars with food and drink specials, here are the best places in Philadelphia to watch the Eagles this season.Henry Savage and Tommy RowanLink copied to clipboard
EaglesWhere to watch Eagles games in Philly, from sports bars to giant screensFrom giant screens to neighborhood bars with food and drink specials, here are the best places in Philadelphia to watch the Eagles this season.Henry Savage and Tommy RowanLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsA Rittenhouse Square grocery store is behind on its rent. Neighbors are stepping in to help. As the longtime Rittenhouse Square market faces an uncertain future, customers are coming through with donations. A Michelin-starred restaurant is even planning a benefit dinner.Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsA Rittenhouse Square grocery store is behind on its rent. Neighbors are stepping in to help. As the longtime Rittenhouse Square market faces an uncertain future, customers are coming through with donations. A Michelin-starred restaurant is even planning a benefit dinner.Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
FoodThis West Philly coffee shop has a bagel-themed fall drink that’s a must-tryLittle Bean, the West Philly coffee shop owned by the couple behind Cleo Bagels, has crafted a pumpernickel syrup — a new permanent addition to its coffee bar.Emily BlochLink copied to clipboard
FoodThis West Philly coffee shop has a bagel-themed fall drink that’s a must-tryLittle Bean, the West Philly coffee shop owned by the couple behind Cleo Bagels, has crafted a pumpernickel syrup — a new permanent addition to its coffee bar.Emily BlochLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsThe average lifespan of a Philly restaurant is short, but that isn’t deterring new spots from openingRecent closures of Hiroki and La Calaca Feliz are an unfortunate reality of the industry. However, Philly is opening more restaurants than those closing.Garland FordiceLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsThe average lifespan of a Philly restaurant is short, but that isn’t deterring new spots from openingRecent closures of Hiroki and La Calaca Feliz are an unfortunate reality of the industry. However, Philly is opening more restaurants than those closing.Garland FordiceLink copied to clipboard
FoodDecoding the most misunderstood of Spain’s fine winesFino sherries partner so well with tapas and other salty snacks, they’re well worth acquiring a taste for.Marnie OldLink copied to clipboard
FoodDecoding the most misunderstood of Spain’s fine winesFino sherries partner so well with tapas and other salty snacks, they’re well worth acquiring a taste for.Marnie OldLink copied to clipboard
FoodPhilly’s most unique mooncakesNobody in Philly makes mooncakes like A La Mousse owner Anna Chen, who fills hers with everything from Dubai chocolate to Oreos and Hong Kong milk tea.Kiki AranitaLink copied to clipboard
FoodPhilly’s most unique mooncakesNobody in Philly makes mooncakes like A La Mousse owner Anna Chen, who fills hers with everything from Dubai chocolate to Oreos and Hong Kong milk tea.Kiki AranitaLink copied to clipboard
OpinionThe Blue Warbler is Chestnut Hill’s most intriguing restaurant in years, even if there’s still plenty of room to growFred Mogul left journalism to pursue a lifelong dream of opening a restaurant. The quirky but charming result, with a globe-hopping meat-free menu, may be just what Chestnut Hill needs.Craig LaBan | ColumnistLink copied to clipboard
OpinionThe Blue Warbler is Chestnut Hill’s most intriguing restaurant in years, even if there’s still plenty of room to growFred Mogul left journalism to pursue a lifelong dream of opening a restaurant. The quirky but charming result, with a globe-hopping meat-free menu, may be just what Chestnut Hill needs.Craig LaBan | ColumnistLink copied to clipboard
FoodCoffee with a side of cow nuzzles | Let’s EatHot dinnerware, 70% off; a Vetri restaurant expands; we tried a retro burger that tastes like 1956; and what the heck is a Tush Push Tater?Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
FoodCoffee with a side of cow nuzzles | Let’s EatHot dinnerware, 70% off; a Vetri restaurant expands; we tried a retro burger that tastes like 1956; and what the heck is a Tush Push Tater?Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
FoodYou can cuddle cows while drinking coffee at this Montco animal sanctuaryThe Dresher animal sanctuary's Coffee & Cow sessions enable guests to bottle feed, brush, and snuggle a duo of baby calves.Beatrice FormanLink copied to clipboard
FoodYou can cuddle cows while drinking coffee at this Montco animal sanctuaryThe Dresher animal sanctuary's Coffee & Cow sessions enable guests to bottle feed, brush, and snuggle a duo of baby calves.Beatrice FormanLink copied to clipboard
FoodHoneysuckle’s Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate named best new chefs by Food & WineOmar and Cybille St.Aude-Tate were named to Food & Wine's Best New Chefs list and are celebrating their win in New York this week. They join a long roster of Philly chefs named to the list since 1989.Kiki AranitaLink copied to clipboard
FoodHoneysuckle’s Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate named best new chefs by Food & WineOmar and Cybille St.Aude-Tate were named to Food & Wine's Best New Chefs list and are celebrating their win in New York this week. They join a long roster of Philly chefs named to the list since 1989.Kiki AranitaLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsJust one Philly restaurant hits the New York Times’ best restaurant list this yearBomb Bomb Bar, which chef Joey Baldino bought and (lightly) restored last year, is credited with bridging old-school and contemporary red-sauce Italian cooking.Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsJust one Philly restaurant hits the New York Times’ best restaurant list this yearBomb Bomb Bar, which chef Joey Baldino bought and (lightly) restored last year, is credited with bridging old-school and contemporary red-sauce Italian cooking.Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
FoodThe cult-favorite ceramic dinnerware from ‘The Bear’ holds a pop-up sale in PhillyJono Pandolfi's discount pop-up is in Philly through Sept. 21. Here's your chance to buy the same dinnerware as Vetri. Zoe GreenbergLink copied to clipboard
FoodThe cult-favorite ceramic dinnerware from ‘The Bear’ holds a pop-up sale in PhillyJono Pandolfi's discount pop-up is in Philly through Sept. 21. Here's your chance to buy the same dinnerware as Vetri. Zoe GreenbergLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsFishtown’s latest sandwich spot is inside a car clubFocaccia Affair, run by a scion of the Santucci's Pizza family, has taken over the kitchens at Fishtown’s Cannonball Club and Center City’s Barstool.Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsFishtown’s latest sandwich spot is inside a car clubFocaccia Affair, run by a scion of the Santucci's Pizza family, has taken over the kitchens at Fishtown’s Cannonball Club and Center City’s Barstool.Michael KleinLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsPhilly’s top Tibetan restaurant was set to expand to Montco. Then its building caught fire."The building may be gone, but our dream is not," wrote the owners of White Yak, who were weeks away from opening a second Tibetan restaurant in East Norriton before a fire razed it.Jess RohanLink copied to clipboard
RestaurantsPhilly’s top Tibetan restaurant was set to expand to Montco. Then its building caught fire."The building may be gone, but our dream is not," wrote the owners of White Yak, who were weeks away from opening a second Tibetan restaurant in East Norriton before a fire razed it.Jess RohanLink copied to clipboard
Crime & JusticeCamille Joseph left Haiti for a better life in Philadelphia. His family wonders why he was fatally shot in Nicetown.Camille Joseph, 25, was shot and killed in a Nicetown shopping center parking lot on Sept. 11, police say. But they have yet to identify a suspect or a motive. Jesse BunchLink copied to clipboard
Crime & JusticeCamille Joseph left Haiti for a better life in Philadelphia. His family wonders why he was fatally shot in Nicetown.Camille Joseph, 25, was shot and killed in a Nicetown shopping center parking lot on Sept. 11, police say. But they have yet to identify a suspect or a motive. Jesse BunchLink copied to clipboard
FlyersFormer Flyer Kevin Hayes announces his retirement after 12 NHL seasonsHayes, 34, spent four seasons with the Flyers from 2020-23 and earned his only All-Star nod during his time in Philly.Gustav ElvinLink copied to clipboard
FlyersFormer Flyer Kevin Hayes announces his retirement after 12 NHL seasonsHayes, 34, spent four seasons with the Flyers from 2020-23 and earned his only All-Star nod during his time in Philly.Gustav ElvinLink copied to clipboard
PhiladelphiaFAA grounds flights heading to Philly airport due to equipment issuesDeparting flights are delayed by the issue, which was also impacting Newark's airport.Henry SavageLink copied to clipboard
PhiladelphiaFAA grounds flights heading to Philly airport due to equipment issuesDeparting flights are delayed by the issue, which was also impacting Newark's airport.Henry SavageLink copied to clipboard
OpinionWhy do Pennsylvania elected officials want to take my family’s mineral rights from us?Can the government retroactively change laws to benefit certain parties and take property that the state Supreme Court had already ruled belongs to families like mine?Jeff Sloan, For The InquirerLink copied to clipboard
OpinionWhy do Pennsylvania elected officials want to take my family’s mineral rights from us?Can the government retroactively change laws to benefit certain parties and take property that the state Supreme Court had already ruled belongs to families like mine?Jeff Sloan, For The InquirerLink copied to clipboard
Nation & WorldGerman leader faces tough time ahead after election defeats, but no sign of leadership challengeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz is standing by his vow to stay in office after his party suffered two more regional election defeats and was voted out of a state legislature in a humiliating first.Geir Moulson, Associated PressLink copied to clipboard
Nation & WorldGerman leader faces tough time ahead after election defeats, but no sign of leadership challengeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz is standing by his vow to stay in office after his party suffered two more regional election defeats and was voted out of a state legislature in a humiliating first.Geir Moulson, Associated PressLink copied to clipboard
EaglesEagles open as road favorites against the Bears; updated Super Bowl oddsThe Eagles scored a comeback victory over the Titans. Can they keep it going in Week 3 as they travel to face the Bears on Monday Night Football?Ariel SimpsonLink copied to clipboard
EaglesEagles open as road favorites against the Bears; updated Super Bowl oddsThe Eagles scored a comeback victory over the Titans. Can they keep it going in Week 3 as they travel to face the Bears on Monday Night Football?Ariel SimpsonLink copied to clipboard