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Jensen Toussaint is the Editor of PHILADELPHIA Today. His professional career started in August 2018, when he began his tenure at AL DÍA. There, he oversaw the publication's leadership coverage, as it pertained to businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits. Jensen remained there before joining PHILADELPHIA Today in September 2023. He also holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Temple University and an associate degree in Liberal Arts from the Community College of Philadelphia. To contact Jensen, e-mail jtoussaint@acj.today.

30th Street Amtrak Station in Philadelphia.

30th Street Could Become A Neighborhood Thanks to Planned Amtrak, SEPTA Changes

SEPTA and Amtrak could help turn 30th Street into a neighborhood with improvements to their stations, but the true challenge will be to ensure that…

ACANA workers in front of its current headquarters.

The African Center, A $23M Mixed-Use Project, Expected To Start Construction Soon in Southwest Philly

The first phase of The African Center, a $23 million mixed-use project in Southwest Philadelphia, is expected to begin construction soon after several years…

Brian Roberts.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sees 11% Rise in Compensation in 2023

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts saw his compensation package reach a four-year high in 2023 at nearly $35.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…

Man in a cemetery.

N.Y. Times: Philadelphia Photographer Searches Out Forgotten Burial Sites

Philadelphia photographer Caroline Gutman spends much of her time looking for forgotten, unmarked African American burial grounds throughout the United States, writes Caroline Gutman for…

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Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington with students

Philadelphia School District Planning To Pilot Year-Round Classes At 20 Schools This Fall

Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony Watlington and Mayor Cherelle Parker are taking the next steps in the vision of having year-round schooling, writes Mike…

Inside The Gables Bed and Breakfast.

This University City Bed & Breakfast is a Gem in More Ways Than One

The Gables Bed & Breakfast in University City is housed inside an opulent mansion that can be considered a hidden gem of hospitality, writes Natalie…

Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont Regularly Sells Out at Local Farmers Markets

Wild Yeast Bakehouse is a one-man sourdough bakery churning out 350 loaves each week from owner John Goncher’s Rosemont home, writes Jenn Ladd…

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Center City Businesses, Organizations Want to Make Downtown Philadelphia More Convenient For All

Center City businesses and organizations are looking for ways to make visiting Philadelphia’s downtown more convenient for everybody, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…

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David Oh.

Philadelphia Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time.

However…

People stand outside the newest Philadelphia Fashion Incubator location.

Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Celebrates Opening of Its New Base and Participants

The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator recently celebrated the opening of a new space in Fabric Row, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for the Women’s Wear Daily.

According…

A cheese dispensary.

Cheese Lovers Rejoice! Philadelphia Now Has A New 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine

Philadelphia-based Perrystead Dairy recently unveiled the city’s first 24/7 cheese vending machine, writes Alex Mitchell for the New York Post.

The vending…

The USS Battleship New Jersey

N.Y. Times: Battleship New Jersey Undergoes Major Repairs in Philadelphia

The most decorated battleship in the history of the United States, the Battleship New Jersey, recently received an overdue face-lift at Philadelphia Navy Yard…

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Liz Grothe’s New Restaurant, Scampi, Will Open in Queen Village This Summer

Liz Grothe has served guests in her Northern Liberties apartment since she founded the popular supper club, Couch Cafe in 2022.

But she will soon…

Pizza and beers at Toska Restaurant.

Toska Restaurant in Mount Airy Provides Customers With Unique Albanian-Inspired Dishes

Pizza and beers are popular food and beverage options for many, but one Philadelphia restaurant, Toska, is giving those options a unique twist, says Aunyea…

When Washington’s Army Ran Out of Food at Valley Forge, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation Helped Feed Them

When General George Washington’s army ran out of food while taking refuge in Valley Forge during the winter of 1777, Polly Cooper of Oneida…

Wissahickon Valley Park

2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money

Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding…