Happy Monday Philadelphia! There were a lot of exciting things happening in Philly last week. In case you missed it– don’t fret! We’ve got you covered on five things you missed last week in Philly.
From the horse galloping down interstate I-95 to a big announcement from Nike regarding Philly, new stories are published daily. Also, be sure to check out our weekend roundup of events every weekend to ensure you never miss a Philly beat!
1. A Horse Was Seen Galloping Down I-95
Last Tuesday, one driver on I-95 got an unexpected surprise when he spotted a horse galloping down the interstate. It all happened in the early hours of the morning meaning there weren’t many drivers on the road. The horse is safe now and there were no reported injuries. Read more here.
2. Local West Philly Eatery Makes Best Restaurant List By USA TODAY.
USA TODAY released a list of 47 restaurants across the United States to watch out for this year and one in Philadelphia made the list. West Philadelphia’s Doro Bet is a family-operated restaurants that fuses together Ethiopian and American food. Their secret recipe for Ethiopian fried chicken is so coveted, it caught the eye of USA TODAY. Read more here.
3. Nike Chooses Philly As The Location For The First US ‘World Of Flight’ Store
The United States is getting its first Nike ‘Word Of Flight’ store! Nike, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel corporation, has chosen no other than Philadelphia for its flagship location. However, city commission says not so fast! Read morehere.
4. The Lineup For The Roots Picnic Was Revealed
Hip-Hop icon and rapper, Lil’ Wayne is this year’s headliner. Philly-native and singer, Jill Scott to also co-headline the show. Additionally, festival-goers can expect to see performances from artists such as André 3000, Babyface, Sexyy Red. Read morehere.
5. AT&T Suffers A Major Nationwide Outage Crisis
Thousands of AT&T mobile users across the nation, including some in our area, were in for a surprise Thursday morning when they awoke to find themselves without service. This sent many into a frenzy, some people were even unable to access 911 and emergency services. Read more here.