2017 Year in Review: Our favorite places to see and things to do

FYI Philly is celebrated the end of a fabulous year, taking you back to some of our most memorable moments and revisit stories that were inspiring, fascinating and fun. We also looked forward to the New Year with fun things to do on New Year's Eve and a refurbished sports club that will make the Eagles' postseason a big hit.

FYI PHILLY YEAR IN REVIEW

We look back at FYI Philly 2017, a great year of fascinating people, interesting places and fun things to do in our exciting city. We take a look at some of the stories that stood out.

Take a look at the clips that didn't make it on air, until now.

FYI PHILLY OUTTAKES AND BLOOPERS

It's called the cutting room floor for a reason, but we pulled out some of our behind the scenes moments to share with you. We have so much fun making FYI Philly we wanted to share that some of those moments with you.

GIVING BACK COMPILATION

We met some inspiring entrepreneurs this year making it their business to give back to the community where they live. Karen Rogers shares some of the stirring stories of charity.

RALLY BEADS | FACEBOOK

NAPOLEON BURGER

4229 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

267 384 9800

PHILLY WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET | FACEBOOK

6700 Essington Ave., Philadelphia PA 19153

(215) 336-3003

Closed Saturdays; Sunday 10 a.m.-Monday 1 p.m.; Weekdays 10 PM - 1 PM (Or anytime by appointment)

THE SOULFULL PROJECT | FACEBOOK

The Soulfull Project hot cereals are available nationally via Amazon and CIBO Gourmet Express Markets in airports across the country. Locally they are available at Wegmans and will be available at Giant in early 2018.

FOOD BANK OF SOUTH JERSEY | FACEBOOK

1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110

NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS

Watching the fireworks over the Delaware has become a huge Philly tradition. Here are some spots to make the night even more of a blast.

BATTLESHIP N.J.

WATCH PARTIES

Deck opens two hours before 6 p.m. and midnight fireworks for guests to come onboard. $10 donation with proceeds going to the ongoing restoration of the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial.

100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 08103 (866)-877-6262 ext. 108

OVERNIGHT STAY

Adults with a child 6-18 in tow can spend the night onboard the ship, sleeping in the sailor's bunks and eating in the mess hall.

OVERNIGHTS

SUGARHOUSE CASINO

FIREWORKS WATCH PARTY

Free in the Fishtown Hops Beer Garden

1001 N Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125

NEW YEAR"S EVE BASH

SugarHouse Event Center, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tickets are $100

BASH EVENTS

FYI Philly takes a look at one of the city's newest and hottest night spots, the Vesper Sporting Club

VESPER SPORTING CLUB

Football season is kicking into high gear, and if you can't get to the game, there's a new club that offers the next best thing.

VESPER SPORTING CLUB | FACEBOOK

223 S. Sydenham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

FIFTY BEST BARS

Alicia Vitarelli highlights some newcomers to Philadelphia Magazine's list of 50 Best Bars.

Best Cocktail, Assassin's Handbook

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY | FACEBOOK

261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 546-4232

FILIPPO PALIZZI SOCIAL CLUB

1408 S 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

SECOND DISTRICT BREWING | FACEBOOK

1939 S. Bancroft Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145

(215) 575-5900

ROYAL SUSHI AND IZAKAYA | FACEBOOK

780-782 S 2nd St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

(267) 909-9002

RAY'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAR | FACEBOOK

1200 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

(215) 365-1169

WARMING THINGS UP

Tamala Edwards rounds up a few hot items that will warm you up this winter.

ST. LUCIFER FOODS | FACEBOOK

P.O. Box 165 Royersford, PA 19468 USA

DAD'S HAT PENNSYLVANIA RYE WHISKEY

925 Canal St, Bristol, PA 19007

(215) 781-8300

RICHBORO COFFEE | FACEBOOK

130 Almshouse Rd., STE# 20, Richboro, PA 18954

FYI profiles the newest show coming to the Academy of Music: Les Miserables.

FYI LOVES THE ARTS

The epic blockbuster "Les Miserables" is coming to the Academy of Music, the latest offering from Broadway Philadelphia. It's the classic story and score with a whole new set design.

BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA: LES MISERABLES

Academy of Music, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

SHOW: January 9-21 -- BUY TICKETS

Take a look at this week's winning shelter.

SHELTER ME

The Philadelphia Bully Crew is an extension of the New York Bully Crew, and their passion is giving animals the love they deserve and finding them forever homes.

PHILLY BULLY CREW | INSTAGRAM

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