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PHILADELPHIA - Assembly Rooftop Lounge, the swanky ninth-floor year-round cocktail bar and lounge overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is coming in hot with another installment of sassy afternoon tea service Drag High Tea, on Sunday, August 21, from 11 am - 1 pm.
HARRISBURG - In February, Gov. Tom Wolf reintroduced his proposal to spend $2,000 in checks for low-income families. The proposal, originally introduced in February, was rejected by Republicans during the budget process after being funded by $2 billion in federal ARPA funds. The new proposal would send these checks directly to people who qualify. In addition, it would help people in need who are currently suffering from poverty or other financial hardships.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Wells Fargo Center and James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces today announced plans for a new culinary concept, Garces Eats, to debut at the arena in October at the start of the 2022-23 NHL and NBA seasons.
PHILADELPHIA - Whether you're looking for a snack or an excuse to get a beer, the partnership between Troegs Independent Brewing Company and Unique Snacks is an excellent fit. The Better Together campaign runs from August 30 to October 31, and it pairs the two companies' delicious products. Featuring flavors like Perpetual IPA and Original Splits, and Extra Dark Splits, the Better Together campaign is sure to get your taste buds excited.
PENNSYLVANIA - Despite increasing traffic, most county residents avoid the turnpike, citing the cost. On The Times's Facebook page, Thomas Wegman pointed to the increasing cost as a primary reason for not using the turnpike. He added that traffic congestion and construction contributed to the high costs. Daniel Collidge, a professional truck driver from Youngstown, Ohio, travels across Pennsylvania and transports automotive parts, and is also worried about rising costs.
PHILADELPHIA - When Coyote Crossing was preparing to celebrate its 25-year anniversary in early 2020; Owner Carlos Melendez readied his restaurant for a rollout of new specials, new dishes, and celebratory cocktails. Unfortunately, COVID derailed those plans, and Melendez put them on the back burner while focusing on ensuring his restaurant survived the restrictions.
PHILADELPHIA - A high school reunion in Philadelphia is disrupted after a tree falls onto people. The tree landed in the section of the food court reserved for the reunion. According to the Philadelphia Fire Department, eight people were transported to area hospitals. The incident occurred during the annual celebration for West Philadelphia High School graduates. The Philadelphia Fire Department confirmed that the incident had no serious injuries.
PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania's new minimum wage and tip regulations take effect on Friday (AUG 5th, 2022). If you're working for a restaurant, bar, or nightclub, you may be wondering whether this is a good time to update your pay scale. These regulations will help protect tipped workers, who are often paid less than minimum wage. Previously, employers could pay tipped workers as little as $2.83 an hour, but new regulations will raise the tip threshold from $30 a month to $135 a month.
HATFIELD - The latest addition to the community is a new restaurant called PJ Whelihan's. The new restaurant will join a few other businesses in Hatfield Pointe. These include Shop Rite, Lowe's, and Wawa. PJW Restaurant Group was founded in 1983 by Bob Platzer, and this will be the company's 20th PJ Whelihan'restaurant in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Connecticut.
PHILADELPHIA - After showing up in the United States and Europe earlier this year, the monkeypox virus is spreading worldwide, with more than 26,000 cases confirmed. The virus spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and is particularly prevalent among men who have sex. The virus is not contagious among people with strong immune systems. However, it can affect anyone, including healthcare workers and pregnant women.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's Parks and Recreation Department collaborates with creative incubator REC Philly to offer unused space at local recreation centers to local entrepreneurs. The Knight Foundation supports the program and will award grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 for successful business concepts.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation hosted their 6th annual Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City Walk/Run on Saturday, July 23, 2022. With over 475 participants, they raised over $55,000 to help spread awareness of ovarian cancer and funds to advance research.
