• 4 Dos and 2 (Please) Don’ts to Beat the Heat this Summer in Philadelphia

    4 Dos and 2 (Please) Don’ts to Beat the Heat this Summer in Philadelphia

    Summer is here and with it brings plenty of sunshine, time with friends, and fun adventures in and around the city. But it can also bring excessive heat that can derail anyone’s day, and even health if you’re not careful. Philadelphia has plenty of ways to stay cool this summer, so read on to learn…

  • Urgent Care Center for Pets Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia

    Urgent Care Center for Pets Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia

    King of Prussia is now home to PetMedic, a new urgent care center for pets which is aiming to fill the veterinary void in the area, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PetMedic recently opened its first site in Pennsylvania next to the King of Prussia Mall. The urgent care facility offers care…

  • Tecovas Brings Western Flair to Pennsylvania with New King of Prussia Store

    Tecovas Brings Western Flair to Pennsylvania with New King of Prussia Store

    Western-inspired clothing brand Tecovas opened its first store in Pennsylvania in King of Prussia Mall last month, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. Austin-based Tecovas is a fast-growing Western wear retailer that was founded nine years ago. It has close to half a million followers on Instagram and its fans include celebrities such as…

  • Soko Bag in Phoenixville Combines Korean Comfort Food with Craft Beer

    Soko Bag in Phoenixville Combines Korean Comfort Food with Craft Beer

    Soko Bag is a combination of a smallish sports bar, a local brewery, and a Korean fried chicken joint that joined the Phoenixville dining scene in January to great success, writes Jason Sheehan for the Philadelphia Magazine.  The inside of the former Sal’s Pizza Box now has a mural of Philadelphia sports heroes made in…

  • Brownstein Group Celebrates 60 Years of Advertising Success

    Brownstein Group Celebrates 60 Years of Advertising Success

    Brownstein Group is Philadelphia’s longest-running independent marketing communications agency, and is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, writes Nathaniel Chambers for My Front Page Story. According to the agency, the secret to success over the past 60 years has been “embracing change and knowing when and how to adjust.” Brownstein Group was founded in 1964…

  • Alterra IOS, Eco Materials Purchase Southwest Philadelphia Site, Plans to Build $40M Soil Recycling Facility

    Alterra IOS, Eco Materials Purchase Southwest Philadelphia Site, Plans to Build $40M Soil Recycling Facility

    Alterra IOS and Eco Materials have collaborated on a joint venture to buy a 5-acre Southwest Philadelphia site, with plans to build a soil recycling facility there, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Including the $5.75 million purchase price, the project is expected to cost a total of $40 million. The facility would…

  • Leo the Lion, MGM Mascot During the 1920s, Retired to the Philadelphia Zoo

    Leo the Lion, MGM Mascot During the 1920s, Retired to the Philadelphia Zoo

    Leo the Lion, who appeared in the Metro Goldwyn-Meyer logo that preceded its films from 1924 to 1928, spent his post-retirement days at the Philadelphia Zoo, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. After retiring from Hollywood in 1931 after a lengthy career, Leo was meant to stay at the Fairmount Park site temporarily. However, the stay…

  • Amanda Shulman Brings Her Supper Club to Philadelphia

    Amanda Shulman Brings Her Supper Club to Philadelphia

    After spending years running a supper club from her apartment, Amanda Shulman has elevated her visionary concept with a Philadelphia restaurant, writes Khushbu Shah for Food & Wine. While she was an undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania, Shulman spent her weekends cooking five-course meals for paying dinner guests. After she began working as a…

  • Boost Your Tax-Sheltered Roth Accounts Using These Lesser-Known Paths

    Boost Your Tax-Sheltered Roth Accounts Using These Lesser-Known Paths

    If you are looking for ways to boost your Roth IRA or Roth 401(k), these lesser-known paths can help you get around the roadblocks, writes Laura Saunders for The Wall Street Journal. These paths are useful for savers who are attempting to move more dollars into their Roth accounts before the end of 2025, when…

  • IBX’s Dr. Domenick Bucci Named President of Philadelphia County Medical Society

    IBX’s Dr. Domenick Bucci Named President of Philadelphia County Medical Society

    Dr. Domenick Bucci, the Vice President of Medical Management and Medical Policy at Independence Blue Cross, has been elected the 163rd president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society (PCMS). Prior to his new role, Dr. Bucci served on the PCMS Board of Directors and Executive Committee as treasurer. “I’m grateful for this opportunity and look forward…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter

    AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter

    AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are actively working to combat the scourge of scams and fraud targeting Pennsylvanians of all ages. This spring, AARP offices across the country are honoring law enforcement officers, lawmakers, state officials,…

  • Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants

    Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants

    With summer upon us, it is a prime time to start enjoying outdoor dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At East Branch Brewing Company in Downingtown, you can enjoy a diverse selection of lagers, IPAs, sangrias,…

  • Philly-based Startup HopSkip Raises $3M in Funding to Fuel Growth, Expand Its Reach

    Philly-based Startup HopSkip Raises $3M in Funding to Fuel Growth, Expand Its Reach

    Philadelphia software startup HopSkip managed to raise $3 million in the latest financing round and is planning on using the money to fuel growth and expand its reach, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is led by co-founder and CEO Sean Whalin, a Comcast Business alum. He started HopSkip in 2019…

  • New 360-Unit Residential Tower, The Noble, Opens in Northern Liberties

    New 360-Unit Residential Tower, The Noble, Opens in Northern Liberties

    The Noble, a new 13-story, 360-unit residential tower on Spring Garden, recently celebrated its grand opening on June 27. The new tower is part of a longstanding partnership between National Real Estate Advisors and Kushner Real Estate Group. “This project is the first of a series of projects between Spring Garden Street and Callowhill Street,” said Daniel…

  • Local Nonprofit ManUpPHL Focuses on Real Talk to Provide Real Help

    Local Nonprofit ManUpPHL Focuses on Real Talk to Provide Real Help

    ManUpPHL is addressing violence in Philadelphia by offering a program that connects young men to mentorship and resources, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of Listening to the Streets sessions, participants — who range in ages from 17 to 35 — spend 24 hours together over three weeks sharing their vulnerabilities while…

  • Top Summer Activities in Philadelphia

    Top Summer Activities in Philadelphia

    The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau invites you to uncover the city’s hidden treasures this summer and indulge in a unique urban escape. Here are some of the top summer activities that make the city the ultimate destination for effortless living. Franklin Square is a hub of family-friendly activities and features a mesmerizing fountain show,…

  • Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’

    Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’

    Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick for the New York Post.  The social studies teacher said he wanted to run for Congress to “return the people’s house to the people.”  Earlier this week, Young held a…

  • Newman’s Own Brings ‘Pay What You Want’ Pizza Truck to Philadelphia As One of 10 Major U.S. Cities

    Newman’s Own Brings ‘Pay What You Want’ Pizza Truck to Philadelphia As One of 10 Major U.S. Cities

    Newman’s Own, a company known for its high-quality food products and charitable efforts, recently stopped in Philadelphia for its recently-debuted “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative. The “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative invites customers to set their own price for a slice of pizza. As part of the initiative, Newman’s Own will…