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Blue Bell releases new ice cream flavor

PHL17 2/2 2:33A Alix Martichoux

HOUSTON ( KIAH ) – Blue Bell Creameries announced Thursday that it's dropping a new flavor in time for Valentine's Day – and for the lesser-known "holiday" National Ice Cream...

The history of Groundhog Day is more complex than you may think

PHL17 2/2 2:18A Jaclyn Tripp

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. ( KTAL/KMSS ) – On Thursday, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, but Groundhog Day is about much more than predicting the timeliness of...

Dr Pepper adds 'Strawberries & Cream' soda to permanent lineup

PHL17 2/2 1:55A Aaron Marrie

FRISCO, Texas ( WTAJ ) — Dr Pepper is mixing things up this February, adding a new flavor to the beverage brand's collection. Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream will be hitting...

Parents pay at least one monthly bill for 40 percent of millennials, survey finds

PHL17 2/2 12:15A Daniel de Visé

( The Hill ) -- In a new survey, two-fifths of millennials say their parents still pick up one or more of their monthly bills.  And the most common parental subsidy is the...

Living near a ‘food swamp’ could raise stroke risk in adults 50 and older: research

PHL17 2/2 12:03A Sharon Udasin

( The Hill ) -- Adults ages 50 and older who live near fast food-dense environments may be at heightened risk of stroke, preliminary research has determined.  So-called “food...

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Daily Brunch Offered at The Dutch on East Passyunk Avenue

Philly Grub 2/1 10:33A Marilyn Johnson

The Dutch,  the popular breakfast, lunch, and dinner eatery with a focus on reinventing the Pennsylvania Dutch classics, is expanding operations this winter with the relaunch of daily brunch service  ...

Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans-themed pop-up at Craftsman Row Saloon

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 2/1 9:49A Maggie Mancini

Craftsman Row Saloon is bringing back its annual Mardi Gras pop-up bar from Friday, Feb. 3 through Fat Tuesday on Feb. 21. Guests can enjoy all things New Orleans, including...

LaScala's Beach Bar to replace shuttered Laguna in Brigantine

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 2/1 9:12A Michael Tanenbaum

LaScala's Beach Bar will move into the space at 1400 Ocean Ave. in Brigantine after the closure of the long-running Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. The owners are the same restaurant...

The Hayes by Chef Townsend Wentz Opens in Midtown Village

Philly Grub 2/1 8:47A Marilyn Johnson

The Hayes , Midtown Village’s new contemporary American tavern and gastropub from acclaimed Chef Townsend Wentz, has officially opened for service, for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week at ...

17 Philly Restaurants That Promise a Romantic Night Out

Philly Eater 2/1 6:17A Eater Staff

Lark. | Neal Santos Moody lighting, classy cocktails, and prix fixe menus for that special-occasion dinner on your calendar Whether it’s for date night, a job promotion, a birthday celebration, or...

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4 Ways To Style a Striped T-Shirt

Vida Fashionista 1/30 4:15A Davida Janae

4 Ways To Style a Striped T-Shirt. Happy Monday everyone. It’s been a while since my last “4 ways to style” post/video. I think I am going to start sharing at least one per week. The post 4 Ways To...

Target Valentines Day Outfit Inspiration

Vida Fashionista 1/24 6:44A Davida Janae

Target Valentines Day Outfit Inspiration. First off, I think this is my first blog post of the new year. Things have been so wild with 2 kids and some new career opportunities. I also now The post...

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Random Eagles notes: Super Bowl referee, LVIII (next year's) odds, and jersey colors

PhillyVoice - Sports 2/2 12:09A Jimmy Kempski

There were a few Philadelphia Eagles-related news items the last couple of days that aren't worthy of their own articles, but combined together are worth rounding up. So let's...

Instant observations: Embiid, Harden star in Sixers' bounce-back win vs. Magic

PhillyVoice - Sports 2/1 2:55P Kyle Neubeck

The Sixers coasted to a double-digit win over the Magic on Wednesday night, avenging their loss to Orlando early in the week.

An Inch Closer to the Union’s New Kit Reveal

Philadelphia Sports Nation 2/1 1:09P Ryan Hall

MLS jerseys rotate on a bi-yearly cycle. Each year a team gets new home or away jerseys. For the Union, this year is a new away kit. We just got our first bit of information...

Super Bowl LVII: Is Philly pivoting away from an underdog city?

CBS Philly (Sports) 2/1 11:14A Matt Petrillo

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Who could ever forget Eagles center Jason Kelce's passionate speech during the Eagles Super Bowl parade in 2018? Kelce went onto say that Philadelphia...

Eagles list five players with injuries; Chiefs list six

PhillyVoice - Sports 2/1 10:08A Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs did not practice on Wednesday, but each team released injury reports based on an estimation of who would not have participated...

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Will Leasing a Car Ruin Your Chances of Buying a Home? Maybe—Here’s Why

realtor.com® Real Estate News 2/2 3:00A Ana Durrani

Getty Images Buying a home of your very own is a dream. For most people to make that dream a reality, they ll have to get approved for a home loan . To up your chances of being approved—at a favorable...

Tom Brady Is Really Retiring—and Now You Can Rent His Tampa Home for $60K a Month

realtor.com® Real Estate News 2/1 11:30P Jennifer Kelly Geddes

Getty Images / Realtor.com It s finally quitting time for Tom Brady . The famous quarterback just announced his retirement from the game that made him a household name. You may recall, he also said he...

2023’s Housing Market Is Looking Up: 3 Things That Should Give Homebuyers Real Hope

realtor.com® Real Estate News 2/1 11:00P Margaret Heidenry

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (2) After suffering all-time lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, the supply of homes for sale has rebounded with a bang. January marked a...

Who Pays the Real Estate Commission and Closing Costs: The Homebuyer or Seller?

realtor.com® Real Estate News 2/1 12:53P Clarissa Buch

Getty Images Do you know how much an average real estate agent commission is? Or who pays these fees , known as closing costs? If you re scratching your head, you re not alone: More than half of...

Twinning in Missouri: Pair of Matching Mansions Hits the Market for $2.1M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 2/1 10:00A Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com When one mansion isn t enough, two will do. That s how  twin brick mansions , built in different eras in Carthage, MO , came to be. Together, the homes total 16,851 square feet and are...

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Eating ultra-processed foods like hot dogs and soda may increase risk of cancer, research shows

Philly Voice (Health) 2/1 4:26P Tracey Romero

Ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing cancer, particularly ovarian and brain cancers, a study from Imperial College London finds. These foods are heavily...

Eye drops brand linked to string of drug-resistant bacterial infections, CDC says

Philly Voice (Health) 2/1 5:59A Tracey Romero

Consumers are advised to discontinue the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears while the CDC investigates whether the eye drops are the source of a string of drug-resistant...

How does body weight affect the brain? A new study offers new clues

Philly Voice (Health) 1/31 10:12A Tracey Romero

Scientists have been trying for years to understand how body weight – particularly higher body weight – affects the brain. Many studies have found that obesity leads to...

Can't stop eating junk food? The brain can be trained to prefer healthier options

Philly Voice (Health) 1/31 5:44A Tracey Romero

Emotional eating, and the overindulgence of junk foods, can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight, and lead to various other health issues. Many processed foods have...

Plant-based meats often lack essential nutrients, and can be high in sugar, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 1/30 3:52P Tiffany Rivera

Plant-based meat products generally are considered to be healthier than processed meats, which are high in fat and have been linked to cancer. But many of them are not...

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