An Ohio high school football player who says coaches forced him to eat a pizza covered with pepperoni grease in violation of his religious beliefs is suing his former district and ousted coaches
ByThe Associated Press
December 31, 2021, 6:26 PM
• 2 min read
CANTON, Ohio -- An Ohio high school football player who says coaches forced him to eat a pizza covered with pepperoni grease in violation of his religious beliefs is suing his former district and the ousted coaches.
The former Canton McKinley High School athlete and his parents filed a federal civil rights suit this week seeking millions of dollars in damages and alleging violations of his religious freedom and constitutional rights.
The athlete says in the lawsuit that coaches were notified he doesn’t eat pork or pork residue as a member of the Hebrew Israelite religious faith, but that they ordered him to eat the pizza as punishment for missing an offseason workout — and indicated his spot on the team was at risk if he didn't.
The coaches say the player chose to remove pepperoni and eat the pizza rather than an alternative food. They weren’t aware it violated his religious beliefs, according to a defamation case they filed previously against the teen's father, his attorney and school officials.
An attorney representing most of the coaches, Peter Pattakos, told The Repository newspaper of Canton that they have statements from over a dozen eyewitnesses that indicate the family's allegations are false.
Canton City School District Superintendent Jeff Talbert said in a written statement that the claims in the family's lawsuit are meritless and the school board will address them through the legal process, the newspaper reported.
The district suspended several coaches after the allegations arose. The board subsequently voted not to renew coaching contracts for four coaches and deemed three other assistant coaches as ineligible for future coaching positions.
The now-18-year-old student has transferred to a different district after facing “threats and ridicule” from teammates and the public because of the situation, according to his lawsuit.
Instead of setting yourself a lofty weight loss goal, what if this year, you approached your New Year's resolution a little differently? Losing weight isn't the end-all-be-all for getting healthy, and can easily lead to unhealthy dieting practices down the line. So alternatively, what if you set a goal that encouraged living a healthier life rather than focusing on a number on the scale?
Eating a nutritious diet is about so much more than just losing weight. Your diet can affect your longevity, your risk of developing chronic diseases, and even your mood. And a nutritious diet doesn't mean restriction—it means learning how to eat healthfully while still incorporating in all of the foods that you love into your life.
Sure, weight loss may come over time, but don't let it be your only motivation. You'll likely have moments where the number on the scale doesn't budge—or you may even see fluctuations in your weight for all kinds of other reasons (bloating, menstruation, climate, illness, and many other factors could be at play).
Instead of getting frustrated by a number and giving up on your health when things "just aren't working," focus on other markers. How does this new healthy resolution make you feel? What are some of the positive physical changes you're seeing (clear skin, less bloating, regular bowel movements, more energy)? How about the mental changes?
If this sounds like something you desire for your health this year, you've come to the right place. We asked a few dietitians to share some attainable healthy resolutions you can easily adopt in 2022 that will leave you feeling healthy, energized, and ready to take on the year ahead. No scale required.
Don't wait for your body to get overly hungry or overly full. Dr. Rachel Paul, PhD, RD from CollegeNutritionist.com says to feed yourself when needed, and to stop when you're no longer hungry.
"The hunger scale goes from 1 to 10, where 1 is starving, and 10 is super full," says Paul. "Aim to stay in the 3 to 7 range, where you wait to eat until you're hungry, and stop eating when you're full. No food is 'not allowed' and you can always eat a certain food again, next time you're hungry."
Who doesn't love an eye-catching colorful plate of food? Incorporating a variety of colors on your plate is a great way to ensure you're getting all kinds of nutrients in your diet, says Mackenzie Burgess, RDN and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices.
"All of these different colors represent different antioxidants, phytochemicals, and nutrients you need to support a healthy body," says Mackenzie Burgess, RDN and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices.
Burgess says the colors are commonly broken up into five different categories: red, yellow and orange, green, purple and blue, and white.
"While it probably isn't realistic to eat every color in one meal, try to incorporate these different colored foods throughout the week with the goal of eating as many as possible," says Burgess.
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"We all schedule work meetings, hair appointments, and dinner reservations on our calendars, why not exercise?" asks Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, author of The Sports Nutrition Playbook and a member of our medical expert board. "'I'll exercise more' sounds good, but often the hardest part is actually making it happen. So, make your goal to schedule exercise on your calendar and if you have a conflict, reschedule it, just like you would a work meeting."
Goodson recommends setting your workout "appointment" three times a week at first. Once you start making those meetings regularly and feel good about it, you can add in another day or two.
"This is a fantastic way to tangibly make exercise a part of your life," says Goodson.
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"While the recommendation is to eat 25 to 38 grams of fiber a day, the average American only eats about 10 to 13 grams," says Goodson. "Fiber helps feed the good bacteria in your gut and certain types of fiber, soluble fiber, can help lower cholesterol. 25 grams may sound like a lot, but look for ways to add small amounts of fiber to each meal and snack."
"This tactic often backfires," says Young. "The best way to eat less of an unhealthy food is to eat more of a healthy one."
Instead, it's about incorporating the right kinds of foods into a diet that makes sense for you. So what are those healthy foods to always incoporate into your meals? Fruits and vegetables!
"Focus on adding a fruit or a vegetable to each meal," says Young. "Add a cup of berries to your oatmeal or enjoy an omelet with spinach and cheese for breakfast. At lunch, top your sandwich with avocado, lettuce, and tomato. At dinner, start with a vegetable soup or salad and enjoy a cooked vegetable like sauteed Bok choy or roasted cauliflower."
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"Make it your resolution to make breakfast a little healthier and more unique than a bowl of cereal or eating a granola bar," says Cheryl Mussatto MS, RD, LD, author of The Nourished Brain. "Why not include a fiber-filled, nutrient- and antioxidant-rich veggie as part of this meal? Considering that 90% of U.S. citizens are not meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans' recommendation to eat 2 to 3 cups of vegetables each day, starting your day with a vegetable is an opportunity to squeeze one in."
"For instance, add a handful of baby spinach to scrambled eggs or add a slice of tomato to your avocado toast," Musatto continues. "Another fun idea is to stir grated zucchini into pancake batter or have a side of last night's leftover roasted veggies alongside a whole grain muffin. And of course, yogurt-based smoothies are always perfect for adding in veggies like kale, cooked carrots, sweet potatoes, or even beets."
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Not a fan of fruits or vegetables? Instead of doing a complete 180 this year, why not slowly work some into your diet over time? A great way to do this is by trying a new fruit or vegetable each week, and evaluating what you want to keep or not keep in your diet moving forward.
"Many of us have gotten stuck in our ways when it comes to the fruit and vegetables we've always eaten, but often don't realize that our taste can mature and change over time," says Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD, from Balance One Supplements. "By revisiting some old fruit or vegetables you didn't like or trying new ones you can open up a whole new world of nutrient-dense foods."
"If there is a vegetable you didn't like before you can also opt to try a new cooking method," Best continues. "If one new fruit or vegetable weekly is too much, allow yourself to introduce one every other week or on a monthly basis. By the end of 2022, you'll be surprised to see how much variety you now have in your diet and new recipes you can integrate into your regular meal routine."
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"If you want to try to skip or limit the sugar in your drinks and baked goods, use honey as an alternative," says Maggie Michalczyk, RDN, founder of OnceUponAPumpkinRD.com and author of The Great Big Pumpkin Cookbook. "Honey is a pure and natural sweetener with a wide array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. Just a drizzle can transform and elevate many different recipes, plus honey is a natural energy booster making it a great choice to add to a cup of tea."
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"We continue to learn so much how the gut is connected to things like our digestion, mood, immune system, and more," says Michalczyk. "If you're looking to make simple health changes in the new year consider making small changes to benefit your gut. For example incorporating a probiotic into your routine, adding more fermented foods into your diet, or taking small steps to be less stressed out overall is all really beneficial for our gut health overall."
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While packaged, processed foods can be convenient when you're on the go, dietitians recommend that most of the time you focus on eating whole, real foods instead—the types of foods you would find in the perimeter of the grocery store.
"Excessive consumption of fast food is harmful to your health," says Shannon Henry, RD with EZCare Clinic. "Although it is good in moderation, fast food can lead to obesity, heart strokes, and much more. For new year resolution, focus on eating less fast food and more whole foods—including vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and fish."
What you eat after your workout determines how well your body recovers from said sweat session, as well as what kind of physical progress you'll see.
We go into a lot more detail here but generally, if you did a short run or a brisk walk, you don't really need to replenish in any additional way, other than your regular meals, Skolnik said. If you do a cardio routine (i.e. run, bike, swim) for more than 60 minutes, eat 30 grams of carbs and 15 grams of protein, our nutritionists advised.
What to eat after a workout matters the most after strength training. Here, you want to think about 20-25 grams of high-quality protein and 10 grams of carbs post-weightlifting.
Your muscles are more open to repairing and rebuilding right after exercise, and they need that protein to rebuild your muscle fibers back bigger and stronger. However, as long as you get enough protein in 24 hours, you'll still gain the benefits, Skolnik said.
Speaking of protein, it's often a hot topic and a much-used supplement among avid exercisers. But if you have some of the macronutrient every meal — roughly 20 grams or 3 to 4 ounces — you're likely getting enough, Skolnik advised.
She does mention that protein powders provide a convenient way to reach your daily quota, though. For reference, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram bodyweight.
Here are a few other nutritional details to keep in mind:
1. Look for a quality protein powder.
If you do decide to have a protein powder, look for one with a third-party stamp of approval, like the NSF. You also want one that has leucine in it, an amino acid that helps stimulate protein synthesis, Skolnik said. Whey, egg, and soy proteins all have this but other plant-based protein powders may add it in, too.
Naked Whey Protein is third-party tested and has just one ingredient sourced from small dairy farms that mixes well with any shake — and it's tasty.
Vega Sport Plant-Based Protein Powder is the best tasting, most effective plant-based powder you can find, with a wide array of flavors and whopping 30 grams of protein.
Gainful is a completely personalized protein blend to meet your specific goals while adhering to your dietary restrictions, and offers access to a registered dietitian.
2. Start taking creatine supplements.
Despite the vast majority of workout supplements being snake oil or downright dangerous, creatine supplementation is proven to actually improve your workout performance — everything from sprinting power to strength — and help you shed fat and build lean body mass.
Studies show that supplementing with creatine, which is a natural substance found in our muscle cells that helps them produce the energy our body runs on, is safe both short and long-term (up to five years).
Look for a supplement that's 100% creatine monohydrate, like Optimum Nutrition, below. Our experts advise starting with 20 grams of creatine monohydrate (5g, four times a day) for seven days, then moving down into a maintenance dose of 2-5 grams per day.
Check out the label of Optimum Nutrition's Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder, and you'll see that it lists just one ingredient: creatine monohydrate. According to our experts, that's a major plus, because you don't want or need anything else in your creatine supplement.
3. Consider drinking more tart cherry juice.
Research suggests that tart cherry juice can assist in muscle recovery. Skolnik said the polyphenols may help fight off muscle soreness as they reduce inflammation and provide antioxidants.
The juice also has natural melatonin, which can help you sleep (this also aids in recovery, too, she said).
I had never heard of Cheribundi before now, but it's apparently super popular, both for its tart taste and as a recovery drink for pro and collegiate baseball, football, and basketball players.
4. Eat more Vitamin C-rich foods.
Skolnik suggested foods like oranges, bell peppers, and broccoli, as they all contain vitamin C, a nutrient that can help with tissue repair.
5. Stay hydrated.
Water should be your best friend, considering every cell in the body needs it to function, Skolnik added. You also need water for temperature regulation and hydration contributes to blood volume, transporting nutrients to and waste away from tissues and cells, and it allows for blood pressure regulation.
Without water, the heart has to work harder to pump enough blood to allow for oxygen to get to the working muscles. In other words, dehydration makes you feel more tired even when doing the same amount of work. So, grab another sip of that H2O.
And if you ever do cardio for more than 90 minutes, be sure you replenish your electrolytes. Vellers told us that she has a 64-ounce water bottle she aims to finish every day to keep up her hydration.
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A new study shows how cell membranes curve to create the "mouths" that allow the cells to consume things that surround them.
Just like our eating habits basically shape anything in our body, the way cells 'eat' matters for the health of the cells. And scientists did not, until now, understand the mechanics of how that happened."
Comert Kural, Study Lead Author and Associate Professor of Physics, The Ohio State University
The study, published last month in the journal Developmental Cell, found that the intercellular machinery of a cell assembles into a highly curved basket-like structure that eventually grows into a closed cage. Scientists had previously believed that structure began as a flat lattice.
Membrane curvature is important, Kural said: It controls the formation of the pockets that carry substances into and out of a cell.
The pockets capture substances around the cell, forming around the extracellular substances, before turning into vesicles – small sacs one-one millionth the size of a red blood cell. Vesicles carry important things for a cell's health – proteins, for example – into the cell. But they can also be hijacked by pathogens that can infect cells.
But the question of how those pockets formed from membranes that were previously believed to be flat had stymied researchers for nearly 40 years.
"It was a controversy in cellular studies," Kural said. "And we were able to use super-resolution fluorescence imaging to actually watch these pockets form within live cells, and so we could answer that question of how they are created.
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"Simply put, in contrast to the previous studies, we made high-resolution movies of cells instead of taking snapshots," Kural said. "Our experiments revealed that protein scaffolds start deforming the underlying membrane as soon as they are recruited to the sites of vesicle formation."
That contrasts with previous hypotheses that the protein scaffolds of a cell had to go through an energy-intensive reorganization in order for the membrane to curve, Kural said.
The way cells consume and expel vesicles plays a key role for living organisms. The process helps clear bad cholesterol from blood; it also transmits neural signals. The process is known to break down in several diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
"Understanding the origin and dynamics of membrane-bound vesicles is important – they can be utilized for delivering drugs for medicinal purposes but, at the same time, hijacked by pathogens such as viruses to enter and infect cells," Kural said. "Our results matter, not only for our understanding of the fundamentals of life, but also for developing better therapeutic strategies."
Emanuele Cocucci, an assistant professor in Ohio State's College of Pharmacy, co-authored this study, along with researchers from UC Berkeley, UC Riverside, Iowa State University, Purdue University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Willy, N. M., et al. (2021) De novo endocytic clathrin coats develop curvature at early stages of their formation. Developmental Cell.doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2021.10.019.
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Brinker International, Inc. EAT is poised to benefit from solid Chili's performance, sales-building initiatives and reimage program. This along with a focus on expansion efforts bodes well. However, a decline in traffic from pre-pandemic levels and a rise in food and labor costs are a concern.
Let us discuss the factors that highlight why investors should retain the stock for the time being.
Factors Driving Growth
Chili's has been a major growth driver for the company. Chili’s turn-around strategies generated positive results, with traffic and sales moving in the positive direction. These strategies are focused on simplifying Chili’s core menu by improving recipes, strengthening value proposition with higher-quality ingredients and incorporating new cooking techniques to deliver better food at more compelling prices. During first-quarter fiscal 2022, comps at Chili's franchised restaurants increased 14.7%. The upside can be attributed to an increase in dining room sales and traffic at the company’s franchise restaurants. Comps at Chili's franchised restaurants increased 23.1% against a decline of 11.5% in the year-ago quarter. At international franchised Chili’s restaurants, the same surged 32% versus the year-ago quarter’s decline of 21.9%. In the U.S. franchised units, comps climbed 17.8% against the year-ago quarter’s slump of 5.6%.
Brinker is steadfast in its goal to drive traffic and revenues through a range of sales-building initiatives such as streamlining of the menu and its innovation, strengthening its value proposition, better food presentation, advertising campaigns, kitchen system optimization and the introduction of a better service platform. During fiscal 2021, the company implemented technology enhancements to curbside its takeout system. The initiative is already simplifying the operational side of the business and improving guest metrics. During the fiscal year, Just Wings went live with a website that offers online ordering for takeout and delivery. These initiatives will likely contribute to Brinker’s business in the near future.
Focus on the reimage program bodes well. Brinker’s remodeling initiative is expected to continue boosting its potential as a brand and augment guest experiences that is likely to drive traffic and comps over the next three years. The company is positioned to invest aggressively to grow its business in fiscal 2022 and beyond. For the coming year, Brinker’s will look for more ways to offer convenience, value and a great guest experience by doubling its pipeline of new restaurant openings and expanding its portfolio of brands.
Brinker is one of the few fast-casual restaurant chains that have been expanding despite sluggish economic development. In fiscal 2018, 2019 and 2020, the company opened 34, 23 and 31 restaurants, respectively, globally. During fiscal 2021, the company opened 18 new restaurants, including eight company-owned, 10 total franchises. In fiscal 2021, the company also opened restaurants in six new locations and entered into two new arrangements — one with an existing franchise partner and the other with a new franchise partner. In first-quarter fiscal 2022, the company opened 4 restaurants. In fiscal 2022, the company anticipates opening 20-23 restaurants.
Concerns
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Shares of Brinker have declined 34.3% so far this year against the industry’s growth of 13.1%. The dismal performance was primarily caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Although the majority of dining services are open, traffic is low compared with pre-pandemic levels. Going forward, the company intends to monitor the situation on a regular basis to gauge the impacts of COVID-19.
The company has been continuously shouldering increased expenses, which are detrimental to margins. A rise in restaurant labor costs, which include wage rates, training and overtime, continues to hurt the company. Brinker is encountering higher repairs and maintenance expenses as well as an increase in utility expenses. During the fiscal first quarter, total operating costs and expenses increased to $850.8 million from $715.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Restaurant operating margin — as a percentage of company sales — was 10.4% compared with 11.6% in the prior-year quarter. Uncertainty due to the pandemic resulted in labor and supply chain disruptions. The company’s margin in second-quarter fiscal 2022 is likely to be impacted by higher food and beverage and labor costs.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Brinker currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Papa John's International, Inc. PZZA, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. ARCO and McDonald's Corporation MCD.
Papa John's currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company benefits from its off-premise business model. Sales at off-premise business model have exceeded pre-pandemic levels. We believe that a boost in customer count coupled with targeted off-premise marketing is likely to drive the channel’s performance in the upcoming periods.
Papa John's reported better-than-expected earnings in three of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 27.2%. The company’s fiscal 2021 earnings is likely to witness growth of 142.1%. PZZA stock has gained 58.6% in the past year.
Arcos Dorados carries a Zacks Rank #2. ARCO has a long-term earnings growth of 42.9%. Shares of the company have increased 11.7% so far this year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Arcos Dorados current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 31% and 112.5%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
McDonald’s carries a Zacks Rank #2. A robust drive-thru presence and investments in delivery and digitization in the past few years have helped the company to tide over the pandemic. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for McDonald's current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 20.9% and 55.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels. MCD has rallied 26.6% in the past year.
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HOUGHTON — Let’s Eat Community Meals Inc. has served the Copper Country with hot, healthy meals for the past seven years.
Chassell residents Bill Binroth and Nancy Sauvola-Binroth launched the group in 2015, offering free meals to those in need from the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell.
Over the years, the non-profit has grown, and now proudly serves four meals per month from locations in Chassell, Hancock, Baraga, and South Range. Each of these meals is served from a different church or community venue, such as St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Baraga, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock, and the South Range Eagles Club.
On Monday afternoon, Let’s Eat Co-Director Bill Binroth sat down with the Gazette to discuss the organization’s work and the new direction that it is taking in 2022. He first described the factors that motivated him and his wife to begin Let’s Eat in 2015.
“At the time, I was working with Habitat for Humanity, so I could see that there was a certain amount of poverty in the area,” he recalled. “And you could see that a lot of adults were single and seemed like they were looking for more ways of being involved. I definitely got the impression that getting people together was a need.”
With these factors in mind, Binroth and other volunteers began serving meals with the intention of providing healthy food and bringing people together.
“What we did was provide one meal a month, on the third Sunday of the month. We put together a team and a manager to run the event. We split up the various tasks between volunteers like groceries, cooking, and dishing up the meals,” Binroth explained.
After seven years, Let’s Eat has this process down to a science. To date, they have served a grand total of 19,773 meals to community members in Chassell, Hancock, Baraga, and South Range.
Let’s Eat also makes a point of serving healthy food.
“We wanted to introduce meals that were healthier. You know, an abundance of veggies, and low-fat meats. We never serve red meats or processed meats. We go for things like ground turkey, which is 93% fat free. And then at least two veggies and one or two fruits,” Binroth said.
Let’s Eat is a 501(c)3 non-profit staffed entirely by volunteers and funded by donations. During its early years, a grant from the Portage Health Foundation helped the organization along.
Now, Let’s Eat relies on donations and volunteer labor from community members and groups, and sponsorships from local businesses. According to Binroth, a $200 sponsorship can provide 100 meals. He expressed gratitude to the many community businesses, organizations, and volunteers that help make the group’s work possible.
When COVID-19 struck the area, Let’s Eat had to make some adjustments to its operation. But despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the organization has thrived.
They reduced the number of volunteers working at each event, usually operating with only four to five people. They also invested in take-out containers and began serving meals to-go rather than hosting a sit-down event.
For Binroth and the group’s other organizers, the work is motivated by deep ties to the Copper Country, and love for the area’s unique community.
“I went to school here and my wife is from Chassell. So, she grew up here and we have ties to the area,” he said. “I like giving back to the community. I find that people are appreciative. People are nice to each other here.”
While Let’s Eat has experienced great success in its current form, its organizers have decided to take a new direction in 2022. The monthly meal program will continue, but going forward it will be carried out by a variety of churches and community organizations around the Copper Country.
“I have made a strategic plan to transition this function to a bunch of local organizations,” Binroth explained. “So, I have lined up essentially 10 to 12 organizations in Houghton County, and 10 to 12 in Baraga County that are willing to take on one meal per month from 2022 onward.”
Let’s Eat will continue to put on one event in Houghton County and one in Baraga County each year, but the remainder of the upcoming events will be run by different organizations.
These organizations include Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity in Houghton County. In Baraga County, organizations include Pettibone Traverse Lift, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and the Baraga County Catholic Community.
Let’s eat will continue to play a role in the events in 2022 to make sure that each community group has the tools that it needs to make the program a success.
“I think of it as shifting gears. We’re still interested in this happening, but we’re going to be less directly involved. The purpose of the event is not going away,” Binroth said.
Binroth has worked with each of these organizations over the past seven years, and he is confident that the meal program is in capable hands going forward. He hopes that each community organization will run with the event and make it their own.
For more information, contact Bill Binroth at bbinroth@gmail.com or 906-370-9965.
Where to go for dinner or New Year’s Eve — or where to find a table for brunch on New Year’s Day — is always a tough choice. The fast-spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus makes it tougher.
But for those who are vaccinated and want to celebrate a new year, many restaurants require proof of vaccination and have ramped up their own safety measures to ensure yours.
In an effort to diversify the people developing Philadelphia, city officials are launching a pilot program to help minority real estate developers find more opportunities and contracts.
The Minority Developer Program, slated to begin in January, will:
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🏠 Train participants on industry and business best practices,
🏠 Connect participants with seasoned industry leaders as mentors,
There’s a lot of mystery surrounding the history of the Brandy Alexander, a widely known cocktail that may — or may not — have roots here in Philly. Today’s question: Do you know when the Brandy Alexander was invented? That answer is in this piece, along with theories on the origin story of this classic cocktail.
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Considering: What to do with the kids while they’re off school this week — and this weekend. 🤔
Upset about: The Fishtown flagship location of coffee giant La Colombe was involved in a smash and grab robbery just days before Christmas. A barista told me that after smashing the iconic glass entry doors, thieves attempted — unsuccessfully — to steal the registers. 😡
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I asked yesterday what your most memorable moment of 2021 was. Let me know if you haven’t, and I’ll use some of the best answers in Thursday’s edition. Email me at morningnewsletter@inquirer.com.
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