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Commercial Signage on the Façade of Gruta 77 in Madrid, SpainFor nearly three decades, Gruta 77 has been a haven for Madrid’s rock and roll faithful. Right in the heart of Carabanchel, this legendary concert venue and…atlasobscura.com · Oct 16
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The art of scrapple: Philly’s weirdest sculpting contest is back💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Last Wednesday, New York-based graphic designer Helen Reynolds took a…billypenn.com · Oct 16 -
A retired Penn professor has been blocking Uber Eats robots for months. This week, she got arrested for itCarolyn Marvin, 78, was arrested for disorderly conduct Wednesday after blocking an Uber Eats robot. The retired Penn professor says she is protesting the loss…phillyvoice.com · Oct 16 -
Underground speakeasy in former Wilmington bank vault to host Halloween party with free drinks for guests in costumeSimmer Down, an underground speakeasy in a former Wilmington bank vault, is hosting a free Halloween party Oct. 31 with drinks for guests in costume.phillyvoice.com · Oct 16 -
Your Philly Halloween GuideHalloween is still several weeks away, but spooky events are in full swing in Philly. Whether you’re looking for a themed drink, haunted house, or…billypenn.com · Oct 16 -
Penn Wood High School suspends sports programs as it reviews student safetyPenn Wood High School and Penn Wood Middle School is suspending sports programs while the district conducts an investigation into an alleged incident that…phillyvoice.com · Oct 16 -
Lane Johnson’s mental health advocacy may be the newly retired Eagle’s most lasting impactLane Johnson’s accomplishments on the football field were great. But the newly retired Eagle also contributed to a cultural shift that made it more acceptable…phillyvoice.com · Oct 16 -
Cupid meets ‘The Addams Family.’ What could possibly go wrong?💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. On Netflix’s “Wednesday,” there’s no mystery Wednesday Addams can’t…billypenn.com · Oct 16 -
Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville, FloridaTucked into the “Are you sure we’re not lost?” countryside north of Gainesville sits Lubee Bat Conservancy, a small but world-renowned organization dedicated…atlasobscura.com · Oct 16
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Ardmore Vintage Market bringing 40+ vendors to Lancaster AvenueArdmore Vintage Market returns Nov. 1 with more than 40 vendors selling records, clothing, jewelry, books, artwork, toys, antiques and other vintage finds.phillyvoice.com · Oct 16 -
Philly, By the Numbers for the Week Ending October 16thLeBron! Rats! And one robot-blocking act of civil disobedience! It’s been a busy week in Philadelphia news. We break it down for you below. 3rd: […]phillymag.com · Oct 16 -
Bucks Co. Man Threatened To Murder Congressman: IndictmentIn an email, the 44-year-old man demanded that the Congressman fix a healthcare issue or “he goes bye bye forever.”patch.com · Oct 16 -
Marsha’s opened to put women’s sports first. A year later, it’s closing💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. One year ago, the temperature around Marsha’s South Street, Philly’s…billypenn.com · Oct 16 -
‘Wild Ride’ Of Damaging Winds, Thunderstorms Threaten Philly AreaA tornado is even possible, forecasters said.patch.com · Oct 16 -
At Least the Dodgers Were Swept / The Brewers are Really GoodAt least we have this: That’s a great baseball team they have up in Milwaukee. Holy cow. A resilient club that does all of the fundamental things properly and…crossingbroad.com · Oct 16 -
Video game lounge takes over Drexel gallery with spotlight on indie creatorsDrexel University’s Leonard Pearlstein Gallery has been transformed into a communal video game lounge where visitors can try out indie titles, learn about…phillyvoice.com · Oct 16 -
Deadtime Stories Books & Gifts in Lansing, MichiganDeadtime Stories Books & Gifts is a weird little shop in Lansing’s REO Town that is probably best described as equal parts bookstore and spider shop. The store…atlasobscura.com · Oct 16
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Where to See the World’s Most Famous Preserved Body PartsSure, you’ve seen a dead body before, but have you ever seen a thumb preserved in salt? How about a saint’s heart shrouded in gold? Beyond the normal displays…atlasobscura.com · Oct 16
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Arthur Conan Doyle Based Sherlock Holmes on a Real-Life Scottish Surgeon Who Used Deduction to Diagnose Patients and Investigate CrimesA new book chronicles the exploits of Joseph Bell, an Edinburgh lecturer whose lessons sparked the creation of the world’s most famous detectivesmithsonianmag.com · Oct 16
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From a West Philly comic rack to ‘The Black Hero’s Journey’💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Some people spend decades figuring out what they want to do with their…billypenn.com · Oct 16 -
Less honk, more handlebar: Philly Bike Ride rolls back into town💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The Philly Bike Ride returns this Saturday, for its fifth year of…billypenn.com · Oct 16 -
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Kylie Kelce gives her take on Wawa testing sushi in the Philly suburbsKylie Kelce offered her thoughts on Wawa testing out premade sushi rolls at select stores in the Philly suburbs during Thursday’s episode of her podcast, ‘Not…phillyvoice.com · Oct 15
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Delco Wendy’s giving first 100 customers free food for a year at grand reopeningThe first 100 eligible customers at the Folsom Wendy’s on Oct. 24 can get one free sandwich, salad or breakfast item per week for a year.phillyvoice.com · Oct 15
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How a Philly man earned one of Chipotle’s ‘celebrity cards’ and got free food for a yearA Philly man has earned free Chipotle for a year after eating over 800 burrito bowls. Evan Campbell, who’s been documenting his quest for a ‘celebrity card’ on…phillyvoice.com · Oct 15
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PETA to Mayor Parker: Put Philly’s rats on birth controlPETA President Tracy Reiman sent Mayor Cherelle Parker a letter urging her administration to dispense birth control to the city’s rat populations instead of…phillyvoice.com · Oct 15
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Now Everyone’s a Blood Clot ExpertJalen Hurts has a blood clot. Not good: Rap Sheet: “On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf.…crossingbroad.com · Oct 15
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City Council makes bike lane around City Hall permanent a year after it was installed by PennDOTCity Council approved a bill Thursday to make the bike lane outside City Hall permanent. The path was built last year during a repaving project without formal…phillyvoice.com · Oct 15
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Abandoned Agricultural Mill in Śmiałowice, PolandTucked away in the Polish countryside stands an impressive early 20th-century agricultural mill complex that looks more like a grand estate than a heavy…atlasobscura.com · Oct 15
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October Fundraiser Will Benefit Jason Myrtetus and the Abramson Cancer CenterYou may be aware that Philadelphia sports media veteran Jason Myrtetus is battling colon cancer. He’s detailed his fight on social media and on this website as…crossingbroad.com · Oct 15 -
PETA’s Answer for Philly’s Massive Rat Problem? Birth ControlListen to the audio edition here: It probably doesn’t surprise you that Philadelphia is home to a huge rat population. It’s a big […]phillymag.com · Oct 15 -
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