It’s no surprise that Philadelphia, a city with such a rich Italian heritage, is a haven for delicious gourmet pizza. And in recent years, the pizza offerings around town have only gotten better as a new class of Philadelphia restaurants have entered t... »
Since it was announced last month, Mayor Nutter’s ban on outdoor feeding of the homeless has garnered some stiff opposition from community volunteers who claim that the measure is a thinly veiled attempt to keep feeding lines out of sight for the openi... »
Aside from rehabbing the Divine Lorraine Hotel, the Reading Viaduct has got to be one the most anticipated overhauls in Philadelphia right now. Over the past few years, tons of bloggers, photographers and restoration advocates have snuck onto the aband... »
Despite the glaring, neon orange sign reading “demolish or repair,” Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger is assuring the public that the aging Divine Lorraine Hotel will not be knocked down. The notice was recently slapped on the front door of the North Broad... »
Weekends are made for brunching — chatting with friends, digging into a stack of syrupy pancakes, lingering over a cup of a coffee and a few refills (or maybe a few Bloody Marys). And, to be sure, it’s always sunny-side up in Philadelphia. Philly boast... »
We’re getting close to the opening of the brand new Barnes Foundation campus on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. So close that the first Member tickets to see The Barnes became available online earlier this month. And public ticketing will begin on March... »
The Internet has been buzzing lately with talk that a long neglected but beloved historical building could be sold to a new owner. The Divine Lorraine Hotel has rested on the corner of North Broad Street since the late 19th century and this would be th... »
