Commerce
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Philadelphia Has Developed into a Breeding Ground for Young Entrepreneurial Minds
Philadelphia’s economy is brewing with fresh, innovative ideas and a key reason as to why is the age of the entrepreneurs in the city, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A recent analysis produced by LendingTree found that the average age of an entrepreneur in Philadelphia is 34.44 years. Philadelphia’s average age ranks…
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Rocky Merchandise is Now Available Inside the Parkway Visitor Center Outpost
The more than 4 million visitors on average that visit the Rocky Statue outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art shows an immense level of popularity for the fictitious boxer, writes Julia Merola for Billy Penn at WHYY. To add to the popularity, Philadelphians and tourists will be able to buy official Rocky gear. The Philadelphia…
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New Sushi Spot Opens Inside Japanese Restaurant in Fishtown
A new sushi spot has opened in Fishtown and provides its customers with a unique experience, writes Maggie Mancini for Phillyvoice. Sushi Suite is the newest addition to Japanese restaurant, Izakaya Fishtown on Frankford Avenue. The space is an eight-seat sushi counter. Head Chef Mitsutaka Harada prepares a wide range of sushi dishes that can…
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Fishtown’s Thunderbird Salvage Selling Dining Set That Once Belonged to Jerry Blavat
A secondhand shop Thunderbird Salvage on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown is offering a 10-piece dining set for sale that once belonged to the late Jerry Blavat for $5,000, writes Kristin Hunt for the Philly Voice. The set includes eight high-back chairs made by the Italian furniture maker Costantini Pietro along with two lacquered wooden tables…
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Get to Know WilmU at an Open House, Either Online or In Person, on Oct. 18
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at an Open House, either online or in person at the Pratt Student Center, on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 11 AM-7 PM. WilmU’s Pratt Student Center is located at 320 North Dupont Highway in New Castle. In addition to having the application fee waived at…
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur Launches Makeup Brand Focused on Sustainability
As a Drexel University student, Paige DeAngelo was inspired by one particular assignment, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She began reporting for one of the school’s TV shows, which had an emphasis on weather and sustainability. Offering tips to students on how to incorporate sustainability in an affordable way sparked something…
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Two Philadelphia Eateries Make Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants of 2023 List
Two Philadelphia eateries are among the 24 best new restaurants of 2023 in the United States, according to a new list by Bon Appetit. Heavy Metal Sausage at 1527 W Porter St in the city’s Melrose section is usually a neighborhood butcher shop and sandwich joint. But on Thursday and Friday nights, tables and chairs…
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Hilco Redevelopment Partners’ New Construction Could Bring Thousands of Jobs to Philadelphia
For well over 100 years, 34th and Hartranft Streets in South Philadelphia was the location of the East Coast’s biggest oil refinery, writes Inga Saffron for the Philadelphia Inquirer. It was the site of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery. However, after a 2019 explosion and fire destroyed the refinery, the then-owner was forced to declare…
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‘I Just Swore by Ginger’: Society Hill-Based Ginger Beverage Company Enjoys Breakthrough Year
Ginja Snap, a Philadelphia ginger beverage company formed by Shaakira DeLoatch in October 2020, is among the latest cohort of Santander’s Cultivate Small Business Program held at Temple University, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. DeLoatch first got the idea of making ginger drinks when she had a sore throat. She accidentally created…
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Philadelphia City Solicitor Diana Cortes is Returning to the Law Firm She Started Her Career With
Next month, Diana Cortes will be leaving her role as Philadelphia’s City Solicitor to join Morgan Lewis law firm, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. In 2020, Cortes made history by becoming the first Latina to ever be appointed as the city’s chief legal officer. She had originally joined the city’s law department in 2018…
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House of the Week: Elegant Federal-style Home in Picturesque Setting in Chestnut Hill
An elegant Federal-style home set on a lovely 0.47 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chestnut Hill. Perfectly nestled in a picturesque setting, the residence is just a short walk to the historic downtown Chestnut Hill. . . Highlights include an oversized living room with a…
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WSJ: After Decades of Disparaging Her Research, Penn Celebrates Katalin Karikó’s Nobel Prize
The University of Pennsylvania is basking in the glow of Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, two researchers who recently discovered they had been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking work on messenger RNA, writes Gregory Zuckerman for The Wall Street Journal. Karikó and Weissman did most of their research at the school,…
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These are the Top 5 Schools in Philadelphia, According to Niche
When looking for schools for K-12 students, the Philadelphia region is not short of quality options, according to Niche. Whether it’s in the city or the surrounding suburbs, there are at least a handful of schools within an area that could be to your liking. Niche recently released a list of the top schools…
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Mira Irons Leaves Unique Legacy as She Departs as Leader of the College of Physicians and Mütter Museum
Mira Irons is returning to work where she previously spent 15 years of her career, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is going to serve as the Park Gerald Chair in Genetics & Genomics and Associate Chief of Genetics and Genomics at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. The new role marks the end of…
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Philadelphia-Based Health Insurance Tech Company, StretchDollar, Launches in Four States
Small businesses looking for a new way to set up their employees’ health insurance plans will soon have a new resource, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. StretchDollar, a Philadelphia-based health insurance tech company with a second headquarters in San Francisco, has recently launched in four states – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, and Colorado.…
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Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling Opens Swanky Second Location in Chestnut Hill
Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling has expanded into Philadelphia with the second location of its all-day cafe and cocktail bar concept Char & Stave recently opening its doors in Chestnut Hill, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new spot is located in the same space where the brand hosted its holiday pop-up late last…
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Center City Retailer Boyds Celebrates 85 Years, and Four Generations of a Family Business
When celebrating more than 80 years of existence, not just any celebration will suffice, writes Jean E. Palmieri for Women’s Wear Daily. For its 85th anniversary, the upscale Philadelphia-based retailer, Boyds, has created a new special and worked on developing several new products to commemorate the milestone. Over its 85 years, the retail…
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A Formerly Incarcerated Man Turns Life Around with Help from South Philadelphia Nonprofit
After spending years in prison, it was difficult for Tommy Braithwaite to reintegrate into society, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. “I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs. As soon as they background check, they tell me they are doing with someone else,” Braithwaite said. His situation is common for many formerly incarcerated individuals. According…
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