July 23, 2024
Olympics
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Jeff Tomik
There will be more than two dozen U.S. athletes with ties to the Philadelphia area competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Here are how and when to watch the local rowers, runners and swimmers — as well as their chances to bring home a medal.
July 22, 2024
Food & Drink
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Jeff Tomik
Pennsylvania has a long history of implementing restrictions on purchasing alcohol, but at least one of those rules loosened last week when a new law went into effect to allow gas stations and grocery stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails. Here's a look back at five consequential moments in the state's complex history of limits on buying booze.
July 19, 2024
Food & Drink
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Jeff Tomik
For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Human Robot Brewery's head brewer Andrew Foss picks six beers, including his inspiration for making Czech-style lagers and what he cracks open after a long trail run.
June 14, 2024
Food & Drink
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Jeff Tomik
For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Attic Brewing Co. owner Laura Lacy picks six beers, including what pairs well with a soft pretzel and the best beer in Philly history.
June 7, 2024
Food & Drink
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Jeff Tomik
For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Dock Street's head brewer Mark Russell picks six beers, including what pairs well with pizza and what to drink at the shore this summer. He also discusses the long heritage with lagers at Philadelphia's oldest microbrewery.
June 5, 2024
Food & Drink
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Jeff Tomik
Attic Brewing Co. in Germantown, met in the United Kingdom in April to brew a beer with two European breweries with the same name. The collaboration, a hazy IPA called 'Trifecta,' will be released Thursday ahead of the Philies' series in London.
May 24, 2024
Travel
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Jeff Tomik
Barnegat Light is known for its 172-foot, 19th century lighthouse at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Here's information about the town's beach tags, events taking place this summer, lifeguards and more.
May 24, 2024
Travel
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Jeff Tomik
Beach Haven is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Here's information about the shore town's beaches, summer events, attractions, lifeguards and more.
May 24, 2024
Travel
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Jeff Tomik
In addition to its beaches, Harvey Cedars is known for being home to a popular Christian center that hosts retreats. Here's information about the Long Beach Island town's beach tags, events taking place this summer, attractions, lifeguards and more.
May 24, 2024
Travel
by
Jeff Tomik
Long Beach Township is a noncontiguous municipality spread out on LBI. It offers different vibes throughout the island. Here's information about its beaches, summer events, attractions, lifeguards and more.