Northern Liberties
Change in Plans for Massive Northern Liberties Office Space
It was supposed to be hip, modern office space on a grand scale. The massive Destination Maternity building that’s 220,000 square feet and spans an entire city block […]
Sued for Playing Whitney: Bar Owners Fighting Relentless Drive for Music Fees
Although it may surprise people outside the service industry, bars and restaurants must pay music licensing fees for the right to play music in their establishments. That’s […]
Jerry’s Bar Introduces New Fall Menus (Along With A New Chef)
Northern Liberties quaint and comfortable neighborhood hangout spot, Jerry’s Bar, is announcing big changes to the little bar and bistro wedged at the intersection of West Laurel […]
Suppa Is Turning Two and Celebrating
Suppa is celebrating its 2nd anniversary on Liberties Walk in Northern Liberties. The restaurant has some featured menu items from friends of the restaurant through […]
Happy Hour Begins at Heritage
As if you needed more reasons to head to Heritage, the Northern Liberties jazz bar with the fine food from chef Sean Magee, they’ve just […]
Spuntino Brings Neapolitan Pizza to Northern Liberties
Salvatore and Robert Carollo’s second Spuntino is opening today at 2nd and Fairmount in Northern Liberties. The brothers own Spuntino in Doylestown. The wood-fired pizzeria […]
Green Changes In Store for Point Breeze and East Poplar
Years from now, when all is said and done, Philadelphia will have reduced the stormwater pollution entering its rivers and streams by an estimated 85 […]
Emmanuelle Closing on November 30th
Emmanuelle, the hidden cocktail bar behind PYT is closing after its third anniversary party on Monday, November 30th. Phoebe Esmon and Christian Gaal, who have been behind […]
Wahlburgers Coming to the Piazza
We’ve heard the rumor that Wahlburgers was coming to the Piazza for a few months now, most recently from HughE Dillon, who was told Mark Wahlberg was […]
Johnny Brenda’s Hosting Pils Picnic
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 12th, Johnny Brenda’s is hosting its 7th annual Pils Picnic. The event runs from noon to night with a celebration of the […]
Standard Tap’s Sausage Fest Set to Begin
Standard Tap’s yearly sausage fest kicks off on Friday, September 11th. There will be 15 dishes on the menu, all saluting cylindrical meats. Among the […]
If These Two Women Invite You Into Their Car, We Suggest Saying No
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the two women seen in this photo in connection with an armed robbery […]
Rebirth of the Cool: Heritage Reviewed
On the first day, there were Edison bulbs. Twenty-first-century diners across the land gazed up from rough-hewn farm tables, from their plates of artisanal charcuterie […]
This New Strength-Training Gym Makes Being a Newbie Way Less Scary
What with all the grunting, bulging muscles and weights that weigh more than you, walking into a barbell gym to strength train on your own […]
Date Announced for 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties
Mark your calendars. The seventh annual, six-block-stretching 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties will happen on August 2nd. Taking place on (you guessed it) 2nd Street […]