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May 2014

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Mystery customers leave $7000 total in tips at Rouge

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There is such a thing as leaving a generous tip for your server but a couple of mystery men who dined at Rouge have gone above and beyond the conventional amount. According to Philly.com, two customers, described to be middle aged, came into the restaurant last Thursday paying with Amex Black Cards for their $258 dinner check. The server, Jess Nguyen, noticed that they had left behind a $5,000 tip as well as the words, “God Bless!!” and “Boom!!!”, on the check. They then proceeded to leave behind a $2,000 tip on a $150 bar tab for the bartender Sam Trasatti, again writing on the check, “God Bless!!”.

The group known as Tips For Jesus was apparently behind the generous donations, as pictures of the incidents can be seen posted on their Instagram page. They asked that their identities be kept anonymous and even scratched out their names on the checks.

Monday

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May 2014

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Night Market Philadelphia Begins May 15

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The Food Trust, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization headquartered in Philadelphia, is celebrating street food culture with its series of food festivals called Night Market Philadelphia. With four different festivals spread throughout the summer, the first will be held in Old City on May 15 on 3rd and Arch streets. The outdoor celebration will feature over 85 of the area’s biggest food trucks and restaurants like Han Dynasty, Serrano, The Franklin Fountain and Amada. The events will also feature various forms of entertainment and the music set to perform is Johnny Showcase and the Left Lucy Cabaret with their soul and funk music.

The subsequent Night Markets will be held at West Oak Lane on June 19th, Lancaster at 35th on Aug. 21 and Chinatown on October 2nd. The Old City Night Market starts at 6 p.m.

Sunday

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March 2014

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The 5th World Water Day 5K Run/Walk

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Philadelphia’s 5th World Water Day 5K Run/Walk is returning on March 22. The walk is sponsored by Keiyo Soy Ministries, an organization that raises funds to provide for “clean water, sanitations facilities, and hygiene education in the Kerio Valley in the Rift Valley Province of northern Kenya.” Catch the discounted student entry fee of $20 ($25 on race day).  The event starts on Martin Luther King Drive at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Sunday

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March 2014

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New exhibit focuses on minorities in baseball

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From now until Oct. 13 the exhibit, “Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American” will be on display at the National Museum of American Jewish History. Looking through old artifacts and collections, viewers will be able to see what it was like for a minority to be a part of “America’s favorite past time.” Whether it was the baseball player themselves, their family members or fans, life was different for the minority group and this will be displayed for the public.

Sunday

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March 2014

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PYT Goes National

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Northern Liberties’ inventive burger joint and bar, PYT​,​ has been announced ​it will be opening locations in New York and Washington D.C.. According to Zagat, the restaurant signed a deal with Fransmart, a franchise consulting firm, to expand outside of Philadelphia. Fransmart has been in charge of chains like Elevation Burger and CaliBurger. In addition to NY and DC, there are more locations planned for Philadelphia and Dan Rowe of Fransmart has stated that people from Boston, Portland and Florida have already showed interest in branching out there.

PYT gained national attention themselves with their wacky burger creations through their recent spotlight on Good Morning America. Such creations have included the deep-fried Twinkie burger, deep-fried Eliio’s burger and burgers replacing the buns with their so-called Bacon Buns.

Thursday

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January 2014

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Center City Restaurant Week Returns

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More than a hundred Center City restaurants will open their doors and offer discounted meals when the Center City District Restaurant Week returns at the end of the month.

Three-course dinners will be offered at a reduced $35 per person while lunches will be $20 per person.

Center City District Restaurant Week will run from Jan. 19-24 then again from Jan. 26-30. For those on the go, a mobile app has been released with the ability to see participating restaurants, menus and to make reservations.

For more information and to see a list of  restaurants, visit the official website or check them out on Twitter.

Sunday

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December 2013

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Acclaimed Philly artist dies

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On Thursday, Dec. 26, Philadelphia artist and Lower Merion school teacher Todd Marrone passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39.

Known for his pop-art style, his murals can be seen throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Marrone was also a well loved art teacher for Welsh Valley Middle School. Chris Hall, principal for Welsh Valley, released a statement that school officials will help students process the lost within the upcoming weeks.

He leaves behind his wife Heather and two children.

Marrone last tweeted on Dec. 23, “Get that figgy pudding away from me.”

Sunday

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December 2013

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In 2014, Shakespeare turns 450

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Philadelphia has a lot to look forward to in the upcoming New Year, with the opening of places like Venice Beach in Manayunk and the Dilworth Plaza next to city hall. Both projects, however, are not slated to open until the spring/summer.

Luckily, theater and literature fans will have something to celebrate just as the New Year rings in. The entire year of 2014 has been named Year of the Bard: Shakespeare at 450 in dedication to William Shakespeare. With programs and events occurring throughout 2014, Year of the Bard will kick-off in on January with events, including an exhibit of some of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Shakespeare pieces and items on Jan. 29. Eventually it will cultivate with a large birthday party on April 23 for Shakespeare.

For more information and a list of events visit the Free Library’s website.

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