Aug. 24: The Weekly Roundup

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Aug. 24: The Weekly Roundup

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Here's where we went

Fried Chicken from Tallow — Pierce Jordan drove out to Wyncote, PA, after seeing an Instagram ad for a restaurant inside a Fresh Grocer that cooks sandwiches, wings, biscuit sliders and fries in 100% beef tallow. Does that count as "clean-eating"? Read here.

R2 Collective @ Nostalgia Fishtown — Sax player, bandleader and U-Arts grad Robert Rutigliano's show last week was proof to writer John Morrison that jazz has been irrevocably shaped by fusion. Read here.

Chinese Latern Festival @ Franklin Square — Check out Marquis Combs' photos of "face-changing" performance artists and foot jugglers here. The local light installation is open through Aug. 30.

Uncle Blender @ Dumpster Out Back — Ben Gallman wondered "what's in a name?" after seeing a band known as Uncle Blender go ballistic. Video and more here.

Here's where we're going

Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll @ Baltimore Ave Thursday September 3rd, 5-8pm - A west Philly street fest featuring $1, $3, and $5 deals from various local shops and restaurants. In this economy, you cannot afford to miss these deals.

An ode to the end of August

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