Where are the best cheesesteaks made? Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain literally stirred the pot in June, when he suggested that you had to cross the Ben Franklin Bridge to find them. Bourdain traversed New Jersey in search of the region's hidden delicacies and untold stories for his "Parts Unknown" culinary travelogue series on CNN and said a mouthful. Here's what we learned.
Here are some other must-read stories from the just-completed month on PhillyVoice:
For 16 years, Jesuit priest has given Camden youth a reason to hope
The Rev. Jeff Putthoff has transformed Camden teens, young adults into tech entrepreneurs.14 Philly DJs to watch
Philadelphia is a city bursting with music history, and DJs are an important part of its story. The list of world-renowned DJs who claim Philadelphia as home spans a multitude of decades and covers nearly every genre of music.
Picture of a dolphin with bite marks discovered along the Jersey Shore.
Photo of half-eaten dolphin on North Wildwood beach
A photo of a half-eaten dolphin that washed up on the Jersey Shore went viral on social media and sparked fears of beach-goers in the wake of recent shark attacks along the East Coast.
Five potential Eagles offensive line trade targets
Heroin took a young life and left a family shrouded in pain and grief
Natalie Cribari's loved ones fight on with memories, hope and her poignant poem about the drug that killed her. A girl described as bubbly, creative and social devolved into an addict who fed insatiable drug cravings by stealing from her family. Natalie’s addiction ultimately claimed her life, at age 20, on March 28, 2006.
Friends, family: Bradford has always been 'a fierce competitor'
Friends and family of Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford are universal in the feeling that the Birds are in very goods hands with the former Heisman Trophy winner.
11 entrepreneurs creating wacky, wonderful inventions in Philly
Matthew Baron, creator of The Woofer, hunches over his Woofer-wearing labrador.
Here you'll find just some of the Philly inventors who are keeping the marketplace of ideas alive -- the guys and gals who enhance our lives through the settled dust of their blustery brainstorms. Here, the full spectrum of eye-catching inventions you'll find gracing city limits today: the silly (a dog coat with speakers), the world-changing (a portable DNA tester), the practical (a toothbrush made from plants) and the utterly bizarre (a so-called "supercomputer").
With addition of Okafor, Sixers choose big when everyone else is going small
For the third consecutive draft, the Sixers drafted a center. Despite that -- and the fact the league has turned to a smaller, faster game -- Rich Hofmann said they did exactly what he would’ve at No. 3.
A.C. to Exit 0: A local's guide to Jersey Shore dining
Summer is in full swing at the Jersey Shore, and everyone is open for business. Whether you're a day-tripper, couch surfer or have a season pass, avoid the tourist traps and eat like a local. From fine dining to delis, here are some regional institutions and hidden gems to hit while down the shore.
Will unlimited paid vacation policies take flight?
Ever dream of bolting from the office for a month to drive across the country? Or flying to Europe for a few weeks? Maybe even boarding a long cruise to the Caribbean?
Daddy Jekyll, Daddy Hyde: Transforming patterns of verbal abuse for the sake of our children
When children witness these struggles, we are obligated to examine the cost, seek out needed healing and offer prompt support.
Chip Kelly’s either a genius — or soon to be unemployed
Chip Kelly watches warmups before OTAs at the NovaCare Complex last month.
After ignoring the offensive line in two consecutive drafts, Eagles coach Chip Kelly in June released Pro Bowl guard Evan Mathis. No one can say for sure what was behind this latest bizarre move, but now there is true clarity on one essential issue. Kelly must win now, this season. He has trampled logic so recklessly, he is either going to be very right or very wrong. He will have to prove himself immediately, or he will be headed back to college before the first heavy snowfall.
Philadelphia's first ‘cat café’ is opening soon
If sipping a cup of coffee while petting cute and cuddly kittens is your idea of the ‘purr-fect’ day, then you’re in luck. Philadelphia’s first ‘cat café’ – a coffee-shop-meets-cat-adoption-center – is set to open this winter.