Beatrice Forman
@beaforman.bsky.social
non-practicing intellectual covering food (and other things) for the philadelphia inquirer.
Want to set up some tables and chairs on the sidewalk outside of your restaurant in Philly? It could take years, an architect, and a lot of $$$.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
It can take two years for a restaurant to get approved for outdoor dining. One Philly councilmember is trying to make it easier
Councilmember Rue Landau introduced legislation to expand areas where sidewalk cafes can exist without a special zoning ordinance.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Want to set up some tables and chairs on the sidewalk outside of your restaurant in Philly? It could take years, an architect, and a lot of $$$.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
tired: letting philly mag call declare your business "philly's most disappointing new restaurant."
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
Percy rebrands to all-day diner after mixed reviews
The switch-up comes after spate of mixed reviews for the Forín's team's first restaurant, which will now serve pancakes, club sandwiches, and other diner classics until 9 p.m.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
tired: letting philly mag call declare your business "philly's most disappointing new restaurant."
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
🚨 the la colombe cafes in philly have wifi now🚨
all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
full deets for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social here: share.inquirer.com/TTchDx
all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
full deets for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social here: share.inquirer.com/TTchDx
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨 the la colombe cafes in philly have wifi now🚨
all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
full deets for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social here: share.inquirer.com/TTchDx
all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
full deets for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social here: share.inquirer.com/TTchDx
Happy Halloween — and the end of pumpking season at the Philadelphia Zoo!
For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
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For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
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For the Philadelphia Zoo’s animals, pumpkin-feeding season is special
The Philadelphia Zoo doled out roughly 150 pumpkins to hippos, tortoises, primates, and vultures, among other animals.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy Halloween — and the end of pumpking season at the Philadelphia Zoo!
For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
🎁 link:
For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
🎁 link:
Tanghulu has hit the Philly area thanks to the Chums, a cat-themed yogurt shop (!!!) in Ardmore that sells the TikTok-famous Chinese street snacks for $5 a pop.
I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
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I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
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Inside Chums, a new Ardmore dessert shop that sells tanghulu and TikTok-inspired dry yogurt bowls
The cat-themed store draws students from the surrounding colleges and invokes a touch of froyo shop nostalgia.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Tanghulu has hit the Philly area thanks to the Chums, a cat-themed yogurt shop (!!!) in Ardmore that sells the TikTok-famous Chinese street snacks for $5 a pop.
I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
🎁 link:
I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
🎁 link:
Will the real pub burger please stand up?
I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
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I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
🎁 link:
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![A photo of a reddit post in the R/Philly subreddit where a user posted a photo of a flyer with a photo of a crumbly, disintegrating burger patty on a unseeded bun. "Two Robbers pub burger," it reads. "This is literally the burger that came out on [on] Oct. 10, 2025."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m6bbvbbkigjfyu5deer2tfou/bafkreiazaeqcjo2nhaogfvfcobcoqjsfg5e2xsyuzx5da2tumxt2xvtkfy@jpeg)
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Will the real pub burger please stand up?
I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
🎁 link:
share.inquirer.com/waTpMD
I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
🎁 link:
share.inquirer.com/waTpMD
philly's first ever vampire beauty pageant was held at a heavy metal bar, naturally.
for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
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for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
🎁 link: share.inquirer.com/xL01lY
At Philly’s first and only vampire beauty pageant, contestants compete for cash and a chance to feel immortal
Held at Doom, 13 contestants donned their best vampiric drag as they waded through an interview and talent portion not unlike the one at Miss America.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
philly's first ever vampire beauty pageant was held at a heavy metal bar, naturally.
for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
🎁 link: share.inquirer.com/xL01lY
for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
🎁 link: share.inquirer.com/xL01lY
For @inquirer.com: I chatted with Yun Fuentes — the chef behind Philly’s James Beard nominated Puerto Rican restaurant Bolo — about how he would spend a perfect day off in the city.
It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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How to have a Perfect Philly Day according to Yun Fuentes, the James Beard Award-nominated chef behind Bolo
The acclaimed chef spends a rare Thursday off grocery shopping in the Italian Market, buying comics, and trying to beat crowds for his favorite pastelillos.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
For @inquirer.com: I chatted with Yun Fuentes — the chef behind Philly’s James Beard nominated Puerto Rican restaurant Bolo — about how he would spend a perfect day off in the city.
It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
Naturally, America's only true clown bar is in Philly.
For @inquirer.com: I toured the Neon Clown Dream Lounge in Kensington, where 120 clowns mingle with vintage decor salvaged from abandoned churches, amusement parks, and airport lounges.
And before you ask, yes, they have clown regulars!
For @inquirer.com: I toured the Neon Clown Dream Lounge in Kensington, where 120 clowns mingle with vintage decor salvaged from abandoned churches, amusement parks, and airport lounges.
And before you ask, yes, they have clown regulars!
Inside the Neon Clown Dream Lounge, a Kensington bar that takes clowning seriously
The bar features a mismatch of decor rescued from abandoned amusement parks, homes, churches, and airport lounges. And yes, clowns do visit.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Naturally, America's only true clown bar is in Philly.
For @inquirer.com: I toured the Neon Clown Dream Lounge in Kensington, where 120 clowns mingle with vintage decor salvaged from abandoned churches, amusement parks, and airport lounges.
And before you ask, yes, they have clown regulars!
For @inquirer.com: I toured the Neon Clown Dream Lounge in Kensington, where 120 clowns mingle with vintage decor salvaged from abandoned churches, amusement parks, and airport lounges.
And before you ask, yes, they have clown regulars!
It's back: @inquirer.com's list of Philly's 76 most essential restaurants is here and more intentional than ever
I selected 4 Latin American restaurants for the list, eating across the diaspora and my bodyweight in plantains. Talk about an honor
🎁 link to the full list: share.inquirer.com/w5I4JX
I selected 4 Latin American restaurants for the list, eating across the diaspora and my bodyweight in plantains. Talk about an honor
🎁 link to the full list: share.inquirer.com/w5I4JX
October 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It's back: @inquirer.com's list of Philly's 76 most essential restaurants is here and more intentional than ever
I selected 4 Latin American restaurants for the list, eating across the diaspora and my bodyweight in plantains. Talk about an honor
🎁 link to the full list: share.inquirer.com/w5I4JX
I selected 4 Latin American restaurants for the list, eating across the diaspora and my bodyweight in plantains. Talk about an honor
🎁 link to the full list: share.inquirer.com/w5I4JX
does your philly pup deserve a little (or big) treat?
for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: i wrote about the world of philly's best pet bakers, who can turn a mix of pumpkin, peanut butter, and flour into multi-tiered birthday cakes and cupcakes for dogs that look just like the real thing.
for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: i wrote about the world of philly's best pet bakers, who can turn a mix of pumpkin, peanut butter, and flour into multi-tiered birthday cakes and cupcakes for dogs that look just like the real thing.
Inside the world of Philly’s upscale pet bakeries that specialize in birthday cakes for dogs
Towering peanut butter cakes, bacon-cheddar cupcakes and biscuits shaped like Swoop are on the menu for pets that deserve a little (or big) treat.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
does your philly pup deserve a little (or big) treat?
for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: i wrote about the world of philly's best pet bakers, who can turn a mix of pumpkin, peanut butter, and flour into multi-tiered birthday cakes and cupcakes for dogs that look just like the real thing.
for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: i wrote about the world of philly's best pet bakers, who can turn a mix of pumpkin, peanut butter, and flour into multi-tiered birthday cakes and cupcakes for dogs that look just like the real thing.
in august, i asked @inquirer.com to tell me about their happy places in philly, and they sent me 200+ to comb through.
the result: my (unofficial) map of the happiest places, from secret bird sanctuaries and citizens bank park to dive bars, the wissahickon, and a whispering bench.
the result: my (unofficial) map of the happiest places, from secret bird sanctuaries and citizens bank park to dive bars, the wissahickon, and a whispering bench.
The 20 happiest places in Philly, according to our readers
We asked readers in August where their happy place in Philly is. From Dirty Franks to Wissahickon here's what you told us.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
in august, i asked @inquirer.com to tell me about their happy places in philly, and they sent me 200+ to comb through.
the result: my (unofficial) map of the happiest places, from secret bird sanctuaries and citizens bank park to dive bars, the wissahickon, and a whispering bench.
the result: my (unofficial) map of the happiest places, from secret bird sanctuaries and citizens bank park to dive bars, the wissahickon, and a whispering bench.
are we doing ~ personal news ~ on bluesky now??
because i am so delighted to share that i am officially a food writer for @inquirer.com! i'll be covering a mix of food trends, nightlife, and labor issues.
are you a chef, bartender, or FOH staff with an idea? DM or email bforman[at]inquirer[dot]com
because i am so delighted to share that i am officially a food writer for @inquirer.com! i'll be covering a mix of food trends, nightlife, and labor issues.
are you a chef, bartender, or FOH staff with an idea? DM or email bforman[at]inquirer[dot]com
October 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
are we doing ~ personal news ~ on bluesky now??
because i am so delighted to share that i am officially a food writer for @inquirer.com! i'll be covering a mix of food trends, nightlife, and labor issues.
are you a chef, bartender, or FOH staff with an idea? DM or email bforman[at]inquirer[dot]com
because i am so delighted to share that i am officially a food writer for @inquirer.com! i'll be covering a mix of food trends, nightlife, and labor issues.
are you a chef, bartender, or FOH staff with an idea? DM or email bforman[at]inquirer[dot]com
Is Erewhon coming to Philly? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
For @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: I broke down how the viral bougie grocery chain from LA bait-and-switched us all with a single Instagram post.
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For @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: I broke down how the viral bougie grocery chain from LA bait-and-switched us all with a single Instagram post.
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Is Erewhon coming to Philly? Even the bougie Los Angeles-based grocer isn’t sure
Erewhon posted an Instagram slideshow Tuesday morning with a map of Philly captioned, "The Taste of Erewhon in Your City. Coming soon." It doesn't mean what you think.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Is Erewhon coming to Philly? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
For @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: I broke down how the viral bougie grocery chain from LA bait-and-switched us all with a single Instagram post.
www.inquirer.com/food/erewhon...
For @phillyinqfood.bsky.social: I broke down how the viral bougie grocery chain from LA bait-and-switched us all with a single Instagram post.
www.inquirer.com/food/erewhon...
Philly’s most anticipated new shop has 3 rules: no slicing. no sandwiches. and, most importantly, no singles.
For @inquirer.com: I tried to understand the hype around viral chain PopUp Bagels, which plans to open 8 shops in the Philly area. Its first will be in Ardmore.
For @inquirer.com: I tried to understand the hype around viral chain PopUp Bagels, which plans to open 8 shops in the Philly area. Its first will be in Ardmore.
PopUp Bagels, Philly’s most anticipated new bagel shop, comes with rules and a viral TikTok following
PopUp Bagel’s concept is simple, if a little peculiar: no slicing, no sandwiches, and, most importantly, no loosies.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Philly’s most anticipated new shop has 3 rules: no slicing. no sandwiches. and, most importantly, no singles.
For @inquirer.com: I tried to understand the hype around viral chain PopUp Bagels, which plans to open 8 shops in the Philly area. Its first will be in Ardmore.
For @inquirer.com: I tried to understand the hype around viral chain PopUp Bagels, which plans to open 8 shops in the Philly area. Its first will be in Ardmore.
Midtown Village’s fall fest will not happen this year as organizers struggle to manage the cost of required city services like police.
The festival dates back to 2004: It seems like we’re always in debt … It’s not a good idea to throw a party when you still owe for last year’s party.”
The festival dates back to 2004: It seems like we’re always in debt … It’s not a good idea to throw a party when you still owe for last year’s party.”
Midtown Village cancels its fall festival after 20 years, citing rising costs
Organizer Fergus Carey said that the Midtown Village Merchants Association — which hosts the festival — has been unable to pay back the city for costs associated with 2024.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Midtown Village’s fall fest will not happen this year as organizers struggle to manage the cost of required city services like police.
The festival dates back to 2004: It seems like we’re always in debt … It’s not a good idea to throw a party when you still owe for last year’s party.”
The festival dates back to 2004: It seems like we’re always in debt … It’s not a good idea to throw a party when you still owe for last year’s party.”
Before Mimmy was a TikTok sensation, she was Gov. Josh Shapiro’s favorite teacher.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote about Judith “Mimmy” Kalickman Bernstein, a diva whose tenacity and devotion to her family community knew no bounds. The TikTok fame was just a cherry on top.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote about Judith “Mimmy” Kalickman Bernstein, a diva whose tenacity and devotion to her family community knew no bounds. The TikTok fame was just a cherry on top.
Judith ‘Mimmy’ Kalickman Bernstein, beloved teacher turned TikTok star, dies at 82
A retired second grade teacher living with several cancers, Mrs. Kalickman Bernstein found a new purpose on TikTok, where she and her grandson amassed over 665,000 followers.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Before Mimmy was a TikTok sensation, she was Gov. Josh Shapiro’s favorite teacher.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote about Judith “Mimmy” Kalickman Bernstein, a diva whose tenacity and devotion to her family community knew no bounds. The TikTok fame was just a cherry on top.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote about Judith “Mimmy” Kalickman Bernstein, a diva whose tenacity and devotion to her family community knew no bounds. The TikTok fame was just a cherry on top.
what does it take to win a performative male contest? multiple labubu keychains, tampons, and having a passing knowledge of what an OB-GYN does.
i wrote about upenn’s performative male contest for @inquirer.com. (🎁 link.)
i wrote about upenn’s performative male contest for @inquirer.com. (🎁 link.)
Matcha lattes, tote bags, and half-read Jane Austen: Penn students crown Philly’s most ‘performative male’
More than 100 onlookers turned out to watch the competition organized by 34th Street Magazine, where competitors were asked to answer trivia about the female experience. Not everyone excelled.
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September 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
what does it take to win a performative male contest? multiple labubu keychains, tampons, and having a passing knowledge of what an OB-GYN does.
i wrote about upenn’s performative male contest for @inquirer.com. (🎁 link.)
i wrote about upenn’s performative male contest for @inquirer.com. (🎁 link.)
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Would you try O’Jung’s Dirty Spicy Caesar martini?
Inquirer reporter @beaforman.bsky.social did so you don’t have to (…but you should).
🔗 www.inquirer.com/food/bars/oj...
Inquirer reporter @beaforman.bsky.social did so you don’t have to (…but you should).
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September 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Would you try O’Jung’s Dirty Spicy Caesar martini?
Inquirer reporter @beaforman.bsky.social did so you don’t have to (…but you should).
🔗 www.inquirer.com/food/bars/oj...
Inquirer reporter @beaforman.bsky.social did so you don’t have to (…but you should).
🔗 www.inquirer.com/food/bars/oj...
Would you try Philly’s first Caesar salad martini?
Meet the Dirty Spicy Caesar ‘tini from O’Jung’s in South Philly, made with vodka, vermouth, olive juice, and a half shot each of Caesar dressing and buffalo sauce. And yes, that’s parm on top.
for my full review ➡️ share.inquirer.com/ueutZt
Meet the Dirty Spicy Caesar ‘tini from O’Jung’s in South Philly, made with vodka, vermouth, olive juice, and a half shot each of Caesar dressing and buffalo sauce. And yes, that’s parm on top.
for my full review ➡️ share.inquirer.com/ueutZt
Would you drink a Caesar salad martini? South Philly bar O’Jung’s is betting on it
After a summerlong trial one, the cocktail is now a permanent menu item at South Philly dive bar O'Jung's.
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September 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Would you try Philly’s first Caesar salad martini?
Meet the Dirty Spicy Caesar ‘tini from O’Jung’s in South Philly, made with vodka, vermouth, olive juice, and a half shot each of Caesar dressing and buffalo sauce. And yes, that’s parm on top.
for my full review ➡️ share.inquirer.com/ueutZt
Meet the Dirty Spicy Caesar ‘tini from O’Jung’s in South Philly, made with vodka, vermouth, olive juice, and a half shot each of Caesar dressing and buffalo sauce. And yes, that’s parm on top.
for my full review ➡️ share.inquirer.com/ueutZt
I chatted with @centercityphila.org CEO Prema Katari Gupta about how she spends a perfect Sept. Sunday in Philly.
It obviously includes hitting up Open Streets, but also strolling the Barnes with her daughter and a family dinner at Amma’s.
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It obviously includes hitting up Open Streets, but also strolling the Barnes with her daughter and a family dinner at Amma’s.
✍️ for @inquirer.com
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How to have the Perfect Philly Day, according to Center City’s biggest champion Prema Katari-Gupta
The Center City District CEO spends an ideal Sunday bonding with her daughter at Open Streets, taking in a Phillies game, and eating dosas with her family.
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September 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I chatted with @centercityphila.org CEO Prema Katari Gupta about how she spends a perfect Sept. Sunday in Philly.
It obviously includes hitting up Open Streets, but also strolling the Barnes with her daughter and a family dinner at Amma’s.
✍️ for @inquirer.com
share.inquirer.com/nVhknR
It obviously includes hitting up Open Streets, but also strolling the Barnes with her daughter and a family dinner at Amma’s.
✍️ for @inquirer.com
share.inquirer.com/nVhknR
The organizers of Philly's largest street festivals say the rising cost of police security has overtaken their budgets — and could force them to cancel.
"We’re limping along," said Gwen McCauley, who received a $24K bill from police for the 2024 Manayunk Arts Fest, over 23% of the event's budget.
"We’re limping along," said Gwen McCauley, who received a $24K bill from police for the 2024 Manayunk Arts Fest, over 23% of the event's budget.
Street festival organizers say the rising costs of Philadelphia police patrols are crushing them
Street festival organizers are considering shrinking or canceling events, as security consumes a higher portion of the event budget.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The organizers of Philly's largest street festivals say the rising cost of police security has overtaken their budgets — and could force them to cancel.
"We’re limping along," said Gwen McCauley, who received a $24K bill from police for the 2024 Manayunk Arts Fest, over 23% of the event's budget.
"We’re limping along," said Gwen McCauley, who received a $24K bill from police for the 2024 Manayunk Arts Fest, over 23% of the event's budget.
"Jenny Han made [Belly] from Philly because it’s the City of Brotherly Love."
In honor of last night's wild TSITP episode, I asked local fans for @inquirer.com two very important questions: Belly Conklin is supposed to be from the Philly suburbs, but where? And do we claim her?
In honor of last night's wild TSITP episode, I asked local fans for @inquirer.com two very important questions: Belly Conklin is supposed to be from the Philly suburbs, but where? And do we claim her?
Belly Conklin is supposed to be from the Philly area on ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty.’ Are fans convinced?
The Conklins are supposed to hail from an unnamed Philly suburb in the hit book and TV series from Jenny Han. Fans, however, think Belly is a bit of a poser.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Jenny Han made [Belly] from Philly because it’s the City of Brotherly Love."
In honor of last night's wild TSITP episode, I asked local fans for @inquirer.com two very important questions: Belly Conklin is supposed to be from the Philly suburbs, but where? And do we claim her?
In honor of last night's wild TSITP episode, I asked local fans for @inquirer.com two very important questions: Belly Conklin is supposed to be from the Philly suburbs, but where? And do we claim her?
For some athleisure-wearing Philly girlies, a perfect day starts with a sculpt class at Together. Classes at the Old City fitness studio are $$, but sell out in seconds.
How does Together's co-founder spend a perfect day? With a workout, Franklin Fountain, and a "fridge cig."
🖊️ for @inquirer.com
How does Together's co-founder spend a perfect day? With a workout, Franklin Fountain, and a "fridge cig."
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How to have the Perfect Philly day, according to go-to fitness instructor Kate Connelly
The Together pilates and aerobics co-owner starts her day with a class on the reformer and ends it with a burger, ice cream and a 'fridge cigarette.'
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August 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
For some athleisure-wearing Philly girlies, a perfect day starts with a sculpt class at Together. Classes at the Old City fitness studio are $$, but sell out in seconds.
How does Together's co-founder spend a perfect day? With a workout, Franklin Fountain, and a "fridge cig."
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How does Together's co-founder spend a perfect day? With a workout, Franklin Fountain, and a "fridge cig."
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