Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
"World Cafe" music venue being shut down
The city of Philadelphia is ordering a long-standing performance venue to shut down in a few weeks.
According to the Daily Pennsylvanian, a notice from the city’s department of revenue instructs World Cafe Live, located at 3025 Walnut St., to halt all of its operations by March 11, citing “serious tax violations.”
The order revokes the venue’s Commercial Activity License, the site said.
The address is also the home of the radio station WXPN, (88.5), which is a separate business although it does broadcast World Cafe Live shows as part of its “Free at Noon” series.
https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2026/02/beloved-pa-music-venue-ordered-to-cease-operations-because-of-tax-violations.html
Used to gear them on local NPR outlet.
Bummer.