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Doctors at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia take care of many patients, but for one pediatric cardiologist, some of his patients are not human.

KYW's Wally Kennedy talks to the curator of the Independence Seaport Museum, Craig Bruns, about the current exhibition the museum is showing on the War of 1812.

Grammy Lifetime Award winner Smokey Robinson takes the stage at the Mann Center on Sunday, Augusy 26th at 8pm, with special guest actor and comedian Sinbad. KYW's Cherri Gregg talks with Mann Center President and CEO Catherine Cahill

Roe Restaurant moves into a popular Old City location. Hadas Kuznits speaks with waitress Noni Purwaningsih about their Japanese-Thai fusion cusine.

Percy Street BBQ gets a special recognition from craftcans.com. Hadas Kuznits chats with General Manager Aric Ferrell about the restaurant's craft can selection.

Things are getting buggy this month at the academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. John McDevitt reports.....

There is a big contest going on in Philadelphia and everyone is invited to enter. KYW's Lauren Lipton talks with Organizer for Take Back Vacant Land Nijmie Dzurinko.

Stasia DeMarco visits another laid back bar in Old City.

Andrew tells us what's happening down the shore this weekend...

McCrossen's Tavern hosts a "Riesling Smackdown." Hadas Kuznits speaks with GM and Sommelier Lauren Harris about the fight to crown the best reisling wine, during an ongoing event they're calling "The Summer of Reisling."

La Veranda has a new chef, who previously worked at the Vatican. Hadas Kuznits chats with chef Luca Bizzarri.

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Vocal prodigy Jackie Evancho brings her Dream With Me tour to the Mann Center on Saturday, August 25th. Molly Daly talks with Mann Center President and CEO Catherine Cahill about the upcoming appearance.

There's a new oyster house in University City. Hadas Kuznits chats with Dave Magrogan of Doc Magrogan's.

Feastival takes place in September. Hadas Kuznits speaks with Feastival founder Audrey Claire Taishman about this third annual event which celebrates the culinary arts and the performing arts.

Cupcakes have become quite a big thing in this area, and now pies are about to follow. Magpie is an artisan pie shop that opens next month at 1622 South Street.

Philadelphia prepares to host a secret mass picnic in the park in August, with registration opening this week. Hadas Kuznits speaks with Netanya DiBona about Diner En Blanc.

A new Japanese restaurant opens on Main Street in Manayunk. Hadas Kuznits chats with Pat Polwitoon, co-owner of Yanako.

Stasia DeMarco checks out another Laid Back Bar - Rebel Rock Bar and Bites .

Restaurants in University City are offering two weeks worth of special dining deals. Hadas Kuznits speaks with Lori Brennan of the University City District about University City Dining Days, which takes place through July 26th.