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What's up, Philly?

We've got tasty news, festival drama, and fun Easter plans coming your way!

• 🍔 Big news for fast food fans - McDonald's Snack Wraps are making a comeback in 2025! The fan-favorite wrap that vanished in 2016 is returning after countless customer requests.
• 🏖️ Surprise, surprise - Fyre Festival 2 has been postponed. Ticket holders are getting refunds while Billy McFarland scrambles to find a new location. Who could have seen this coming?
• 🐰 Looking for Easter fun? Check out these awesome events around Philly, from the South Street Easter Promenade to brunches with the Easter Bunny.

Stay tuned for more great stories coming your way!

Music

Christie Brinkley Shares Sweet Details About Billy Joel Romance

In her upcoming memoir "Uptown Girl," Christie Brinkley takes us back to 1983, when she met Billy Joel at a dive bar in St. Barts. The supermodel reveals charming details about their first encounter, including a funny mix-up with Joel's name. Their whirlwind romance blossomed through music, poetry, and old-fashioned courtship, leading to their marriage in 1985. Want to know what made the Piano Man so irresistible to the iconic model?

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Food & Dining

Tokyo's Cheesesteak Masters Coming to Fishtown

A taste of Tokyo meets Philadelphia's signature sandwich! Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, the creative minds behind Tokyo's hit spot Nihonbashi Philly, are bringing their unique spin on cheesesteaks to Fishtown. After studying Philly's finest sandwich shops and crafting their own special recipe, these passionate food artists will show off their skills at Liberty Kitchen PHL on April 30. Want to taste how Japanese innovation meets Philadelphia tradition?

Music News

Rock Stars Take Over Tribeca Film Festival With Must-See Documentaries

The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival is bringing music fans an amazing lineup of rock documentaries this June. It might be a good excuse for a quick trip to NYC. From Billy Joel to Metallica, the festival will showcase intimate looks at some of music's biggest names. The Piano Man kicks things off with a two-part HBO documentary, while Depeche Mode shares footage from their Mexico City shows. Plus, catch special performances from Billy Idol and Eddie Vedder following their premieres.

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What's happening in Philadelphia?

• Baseball Action: Watch the Phillies face off against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Come for the game, stay for the food and fun! (Friday, April 18, 2025, at 6:45 PM; 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148)
• Pet Love: Meet your next four-legged family member at the April Adoption Event. Cats, dogs, and other pets need homes! (Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Gordon Drive, Exton, PA 19341)
• Dance Party: Step back in time at the 2000s Rave. Put on your best outfit and dance to hits from twenty years ago! 18+ (Friday, April 19, 2025, at 9:30 PM; Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, 1009 Canal St, Philadelphia, PA 19123)

Social Media Trends

Medical Experts Sound Alarm on TikTok Weight Loss Trend

A concerning TikTok trend is catching attention from medical professionals. Videos promoting extreme thinness under the mask of wellness are popping up more frequently on social feeds. These clips push risky eating habits and questionable "discipline" methods. Dr. Asim Cheema points out how these videos twist normal body signals into something else entirely. Mental health experts are particularly worried about younger viewers who scroll through this content daily.

That's a wrap for today!

What a packed day! We started with Christie Brinkley's sweet memories of meeting Billy Joel, caught up with McDonald's bringing back Snack Wraps, and watched the Fyre Festival 2 drama unfold. We got a taste of Tokyo coming to Fishtown with an exciting cheesesteak twist, checked out some cool rock documentaries at Tribeca, and kept an eye on important social media discussions. Plus, plenty is happening around Philly - from baseball action to adoption events and dance parties!

Catch you next week with more music, news, and fun!