Laurel remains at the top of the ’50 Best Restaurants,’ 15 South Philly spots on the list

When it comes to lists of top restaurants in the city, South Philly’s dining options usually rank quite well. Philly Mag’s 2016 list of “50 Best Restaurants” highlights the greatest in the city, including many of the delights in our

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Nick Elmi’s new restaurant next to Laurel to be named ITV, expected to open next month

Nick Elmi, the Top Chef winner behind East Passyunk Avenue’s Laurel, is getting ready to open a new restaurant next to his current hit dining spot.  Instead of simply making Laurel larger, this new location just next door at 1615

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Fundraiser being held for South Philadelphia Older Adult Center’s garden space

Outside of the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center at 1430 E. Passyunk Ave. is a volunteer-run garden that began in 2008.   To keep the garden as a beautiful community space, a fundraiser is be held to raise money to help

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How is a fresh food market exception being used to build a mixed-use development at 601 Christian?

The one-time community space at  6th, Passyunk and Christian has been in flux since the park was closed in 2013. Earlier this year plans were first presented for a new mixed-use development for the lot, but residents and the ZBA resisted

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