The Boozy Mutt, a dog-friendly bar and grill, is set to open in Fairmount in late spring 2023 where the former North Star Bar was located. Local newlywed entrepreneurs Sam and Allison Mattiola are behind the 7,500 square-foot space, which will feature 140 seats, indoor-outdoor facilities and will allow dogs to be safely off-leash.
The Roots have nearly completed "End Game," their 27th studio album. Last week, Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex premiered the album's first single, "Misunderstood." The song is a collaboration with Erykah Badu and Tierra Whack. It has yet to be released on streaming platforms, including Spotfiy and Apple Music. Questlove posted on Instagram that the album would be finished "pronto," but did not disclose a release date. The album has been in the works since 2016.
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia will close its location at 1800 N. American St. in Olde Kensington on Dec. 11 after a nearly two-year run in the space. Len Davidson, the curator of the collection, which has been on display since 1983, hopes to partner with a local institution to find a new location that will keep the vintage signs publicly accessible in the city.