Ed Rendell, the former governor of the cheese steak mecca, backed out of a news business investment in order to purchase this famous shop, which he frequented over the years.

"The news business is interesting, but I decided to follow up on a deal that was even closer to my heart,” Rendell said, “and my stomach.”

Rendell faced concerns that he might seek unpopular changes at the 80 year-old establishment – he’s noted for preferring extra onions – concerns that he sought to assuage by signing a pledge

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 Alan Turkus