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Welcome to FOOD HEROES, First We Feast’s new documentary series that highlights the extraordinary individuals and trailblazing organizations using food as a catalyst for social change. By revolutionizing food culture in their own communities, these ‘heroes’ are inspiring positive change on a national level. In places like North Philadelphia, Down North Pizzeria lives by the […]
After finishing runner-up the last two years in the NBA’s MVP voting, Joel Embiid has finally won the award. The Philadelphia 76ers big man spoke to TNT’s Inside the NBA shortly after being crowned the league’s 2023 Most Valuable Player. “It’s been a long time coming,” Embiid shared. “A lot of hard work. I’ve been through a lot. … […]
It’s official. The Kansas City Chiefs have won the Super Bowl. But what led to the Chiefs defeating the Eagles 38-35 have gotten Eagles fans upset over the outcome. In an anticlimactic ending, a holding call on third down was the deciding factor for the Chiefs to win their third Super Bowl and second of […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are going to the Super Bowl, a feat that was celebrated by an unlikely source. After the Eagles win against the 49ers on Sunday, the official Twitter account of the Empire State Building tweeted out a photo of it lit in green in honor of the victory. As you might expect, New Yorkers […]
It’s safe to say that Ric Flair isn’t a fan of Brock Purdy. After San Francisco 49ers QB left Sunday’s NFC Championship game with an injury, the WWE Hall of Famer took to Twitter where he questioned Purdy’s toughness. “I crashed an airplane. Get in the game!” he tweeted. Flair was referring to an incident that happened in 1975, […]
The “Montreal Bagel” Nike Dunk Lows are a smash hit, so Philadelphia Cream Cheese is getting on the bandwagon by saying it’s going to offer cream cheese socks to go along with your bagel dunks. “A bagel is nothing without smooth, creamy Philly,” Philly Canada wrote on their Instagram page. “That’s why we’re dropping Philly Schmear Socks, […]
A woman’s Uber ride took a terrifying turn this week when she was wounded in a gun attack. According to WPVI, the incident took place on the Vine Street Expressway near Broad Street in Center City. The rideshare driver reportedly told police the 21-year-old victim was shot in the leg after the assailant pulled up next to his […]
Meek Mill has secured a pardon. The 35-year-old—born Robert Rihmeek Williams—announced the big news via Instagram on Thursday, nearly 15 years after he was convicted of drug- and weapons-related charges. The move serves as an act of forgiveness for certain criminal convictions, and allows the related offenses to be expunged from his criminal record. “Thank y’all,” Meek captioned a photo of the […]
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart have partnered on a multimillion-dollar donation aimed at educational facilities in the Philadelphia area. Per a press release, the three have been confirmed to be giving back by way of a collective donation of $7 million. The donation will be put toward 60 different schools in need (both […]
Meek Mill is bringing cheer this holiday season, as the REFORM Alliance co-founder paid the bail of women currently incarcerated in Philadelphia. The women, who were incarcerated at Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, also received gift cards to buy presents for their families. Five women were released today and will be reunited with their families, with 15 […]
