Favorite Neighborhood Dive Bars in Center City Philadelphia

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Remember Moe’s Tavern from The Simpsons? That’s what a dive bar really is: sticky floors, usually with patches of sawdust here and there; a humongous jar of pickled something sitting on the counter, and three things available on the “menu”. If you want a truly authentic dive bar experience, you’ll have to travel farther out

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MANNA: Shut up & Dance

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Once a year, the dancers of the Pennsylvania Ballet turn emotion into movement for MANNA’s annual Shut Up & Dance one-night benefit performance. This year, dancers will be directed by principal dancer, Ian Hussey, as well as perform their own original pieces on Saturday, March 21 to show their support for those lost from the

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This Week in Philly

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Here’s What’s Going On This Week in Philly… Monday, March 16 Join food and beverage entrepreneurs during Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching event for free! People will have the opportunity to participate in up to six 20 minute one-on-one sessions. Coaches include professionals from Samuel Adams and Accion who will cover topics

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Philly PR Girl’s Favorite Irish Philadelphians

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With the Irish Holiday right around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to give a few shout outs to some of our favorite famous local Irish Philadelphians and share what their plans are for the upcoming holiday: FOX 29’S traffic reporter Bob Kelly, also known as “The Dean of Traffic,” was born and raised

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Women’s History Month #WCW | Elizabeth Cardillo

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If you haven’t heard, Pennsylvania has a new queen in its midst. Elizabeth Cardillo, better known now as Miss Pennsylvania USA, was crowned this past December and will be representing our great state well in the quickly approaching Miss USA pageant.  Cardillo is Philly PR Girl’s #WomanCrushWednesday this week! Cardillo was born and raised in Hampton,

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Where to Celebrate March Madness, Philly Style

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March Madness is a beloved phenomenon that happens throughout the month of March every year during the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. This synchronized frenzy is madness because there are so many games going on throughout the country, and usually around the same time! The excitement and anticipation of teams vying for that number one spot and teams

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This Week in Philly

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Here’s What’s Going On This Week in Philly… Monday, March 9 World Cafe Live presents Moshav, a musical performance by artists Yehuda and Duvid. After releasing their latest album, Dancing In A Dangerous World, the Israel natives will perform their musical talents of vocals, percussion, and guitar for all to see! The show starts at 8

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Dining Spotlight: BonChon

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What’s twice-fried and covered in soy garlic and hot sauce all over? Answer: Chinatown’s most talked-about new dinner entree. Korean-style restaurant franchise BonChon recently opened its first Philadelphia location at 1020 Cherry Street, and ever since, the crowds have been unrelenting. BonChon’s concept was first produced in 2002 in South Korea. Since its start, founder Jinduk Seh has expanded

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First Friday Interview: Bryan Mayer of Kensington Quarters

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Established by co-owners Bryan Mayer and Michael and Jeniphur Pasquarello, Fishtown’s locally sourced American restaurant and bar provides some of the freshest dishes you’ll find in Philly. That’s because their venue has a butcher shop set up in front, and their mouth-watering entrees are butchered, cooked, grilled, and cured in-house daily. The boys of Kensington Quarters endeavor to support small, local farms

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