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PHILADELPHIA - You'll find various choices if you're looking for bourbon bars Near Me in Philadelphia. You can check out Bank & Bourbon, Red Owl Tavern, and Village Whiskey, all of which serve up free flows of the brown stuff. In the month of October, you can check out the Philadelphia Whiskey Festival.
PHILADELPHIA - Mayor Kenney has made it a top priority to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia. Last year, the city recorded its highest number of homicides since 2007. He has named a new police commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, to address the problem. He also wants to reduce the city's prison population by half and continue reforming the city's criminal justice system.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have been deployed to a Wawa convenience store in Center City after video shows dozens of juveniles trashing it. The employees hid behind the counter while the looters tore through the store, dumping trash and throwing food. The video shows thrown items and the floor covered with trash and spilled drinks. The employees also recorded the wild scene, which left the store completely trashed.
PHILADELPHIA - Darrell Alston spent more than 11 years in prison, using that time to make plans and sketch designs for hundreds of pairs of shoes, eventually leading to the conception of his luxury sneaker and apparel brand, Bungee Oblečení. Shortly after launching his business, Alston became one of those feel-good, national comeback stories you often hear about, eventually being featured on the Today Show, Inside Edition, The Nick Cannon Show and more helping this humble Philadelphia-based entrepreneur’s dreams of success in the luxury fashion world come true.
PHILADELPHIA - The public's perception of violent crime is increasing, and elected officials are likely to be held responsible for the rise in crime. While 36% of American voters approve of President Biden's handling of the opioid pandemic, 54% approve of his handling of the economy, and 46% approve of his handling of the violent crime pandemic, the President faces division within his own party over how to respond to the crisis. This will give Republicans an opportunity to gain ground on this issue.
PHILADELPHIA – Old City’s beloved bars and next-door neighbors Royal Boucherie and Khyber Pass Pub are joining forces to bring the City of Brotherly Love a brand-new food-focused fall festival Cochon et Cidre, as a celebratory kickoff to Philly Cider Week, on Sunday, October 23 from 12 pm – 6 pm.
