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(Tim Johnson, left, and his alter ego, "Stella D'oro," will be performing in the 2013 Mummers' New Year's Day Parade. Left photo by Hadas Kuznits)

2013 Mummers’ Parade Adds Drag Queens To Fancy Brigades

Tim Johnson, a female impersonator who performs under the name “Stella D’oro,” says he was delighted to be asked to be part of the first-ever Mummers’ Drag Brigade.

2012/11/29

New Jersey Prisons Adopt Uniform Policy On Menorah Lighting

The New Jersey Department of Corrections is regulating menorah lighting in the state’s prisons.

2012/11/29

(Michael Harris, executive director of the South Street Headhouse District. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Ready For The Holidays?

This week, “What’s Cooking” gets you ready for the holidays with an upscale wine and spirits store on South Street, holiday shopping hints, and an elegant holiday tea at an elegant center city locale.

2012/11/29

Reading Terminal Market Breaks Out Its Holiday Train Display

There were a lot of smiles Saturday at Reading Terminal Market’s Holiday Railroad model train display in Center City.

2012/11/24

Brad Helder is with Bottle Bar East in Fishtown. (credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Beer, French Cocktails and Leftover Turkey

Hadas Kuznits covers a bottle shop in Fishtown, a cocktail bar at the Piazza, and offers a cure for a Turkey hangover.

2012/11/22

Area Bars, Restaurants Prepare For Big Night On Eve Of Thanksgiving

Some Old City bar managers say the Wednesday before Thanksgiving can be as crowded or even more crowded than a typical Saturday night.

2012/11/21

(Chef Terry French. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

South Jersey ‘Extreme’ Chef Making Thanksgiving Meals For Hurricane Sandy Victims

A local celebrity chef is using his talents this Thanksgiving to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

2012/11/16

(Dr. Donald Schwartz, Philadelphia health commissioner, announces help for smokers during the 37th annual "Great American Smokeout." Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Phila. Health Commissioner Announces New Incentives For Smokers Trying To Quit

While many people try to stop smoking cold turkey, Dr. Donald Schwartz says, your likelihood of quitting for good increases when you have support.

2012/11/15

(Chef Mike Stollenwerk in Rhino Bar. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Truffles, Dark Craft Beers, and New Gastro

Hadas Kuznits covers a new gastro pub in center city, a restaurant celebrating high-end Italian truffles, and a West Philly bar marking Black Friday with dark beers.

2012/11/15

(The main, oceanside section of the Atlantic City boardwalk was NOT damaged by Hurricane Sandy. File photo)

Atlantic City Businesses Say Sandy Didn’t Affect Tourism Amenities

Don Marrandino, chairman of the Atlantic City Alliance, says the five-mile stretch of Atlantic City boardwalk is fully intact despite the impression people got from photos that were broadcast during Hurricane Sandy.

2012/11/09