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PHILADELPHIA - While Philadelphia's food banks struggle to meet increasing demand, prices skyrocket, street vendors also feel the struggle. The city's food banks report that more than 16% of people are food insecure. With inflation at a 30-year high and supply chain issues, prices are also rising across the country. Last month's meat index was 11.9% higher than the previous year.
PHILADEPHIA - A Two-Car Crash Knocks Out Power in Northeast Philadelphia has knocked out power for nearly 2,000 customers, putting them in the dark for hours.
PHILADELPHIA - As with most major events in the city, the Thanksgiving Day Parade has a rich history. The parade has been a traditional part of Thanksgiving for over 100 years and has won numerous awards. — and it's back in person on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway after 2020's virtual celebration.
PHILADEPHIA - Philadelphia plans to require vaccine proof for indoor dining establishments in response to the sharp increase in COVID cases across the city. The city's public health director said the decision is necessary to prevent closing all of its indoor dining establishments. However, it will also make it more difficult for businesses to stay in business.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - There's a new sports bar in Center City Philadelphia, and it will be called BarStool Sports. The digital media company has announced the ground-breaking on Instagram. The company is backed by Wyomissing-based Penn National Gaming and will eventually have a number of stand-alone locations featuring the Barstool brand. It will open in Philadelphia later this year. The new bar however will not be a betting parlor.
PHILADEPHIA, PA - The 246th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration. The United States Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775. By the Second Continental Congress.
PHILADELPHIA - Fishtown Pickle Project is getting into the holiday spirit by putting an original spin on an age-old holiday tradition (Feast of the Seven Fishes), hosting their first-ever Feast of the Seven Pickles holiday cocktail party at Fishtown Social, located at 1525 Frankford Avenue, on Tuesday, December 21st beginning at 5 p.m.
PHILADEPHIA - While the job recovery in Philadelphia is lower than in the U.S. overall, it is gaining momentum. The information and construction industries are the only sectors that are close to pre-pandemic employment levels. The hospitality industry is also slowly coming back to Center City, although many professionals are working from home or remotely. The health care industry has experienced its ups and downs but experts are hopeful that more businesses will start opening up again.
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia announced that all children ages 5 to 11 in Philadelphia can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Following the U.S. FDA emergency use authorization of a pediatric strength dose and the U.S. CDC recommendation that children be vaccinated, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has instructed all COVID-19 vaccine providers to begin administering the free vaccine as they receive the vaccine.
PHILADELPHIA - Kismet Bagels Opening Brick & Mortar Location at 113 E. Girard Ave in Fishtown in Early 2022. Kismet Bagels started in May 2020 as an idea, a pivot for Jacob and Alexandra Cohen to keep busy while out of work early in the pandemic.
PHILADEPHIA - A 32-year-old Philadelphia woman was shot multiple times while leaving a baby shower, authorities say. The shooting took place on the 6200 block of Palmetta Street. The mother, who was carrying her baby shower gifts, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Drury Beer Garden, The casual outdoor hangout attached to Opa Restaurant features craft beers and Mediterranean snacks. They are hidden behind the Greek restaurant Opa in Midtown Village.
