North Philadelphia
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How North Philly’s Dawn Staley Has Built Résumé As One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Sports Figures
Dawn Staley has been a college basketball coach for over two decades, and coupled with her playing career, she has developed arguably the best résumé of any athlete in Philadelphia history, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. A three-time NCAA champion with University of South Carolina women’s basketball, it’s easy to forget that the program…
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Entertainment Industry Veteran Plans $10 Million Investment for Logan Theater Revitalization
Nolbert Brown Jr., an entertainment industry veteran, is planning to invest $10 million into the revitalization of the Logan Theater in North Philadelphia, which has been shuttered for 33 years, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brown is spearheading the transformation of this 102-year-old theater into becoming the Cicely Tyson Performing Arts Center.…
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Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans
As part of its plans to further its expansion across North Philadelphia, Temple University recently acquired New Barber’s Hall, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While Temple is the new owner of the 46-year-old jazz club and bar, it will continue to operate until its owner, Jake Adams, retires some time in the…
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Temple University Obtains Three Seven-Figure Gifts, Totaling $7.5 Million
Temple University has extended its recent fundraising efforts after receiving three new gifts, totaling $7.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The largest of the three gifts is a $5 million donation that will be used to launch the Oller Rule of Law Center at Temple’s Beasley School of Law. It will…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Donation Ever Given to a U.S. Catholic High School
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a massive $74 million gift, an amount that points to being the largest donation ever gifted to a Catholic high school in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift was given by the Howley Foundation, led by St. Joe’s Prep alumnus and billionaire…
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Temple University Receives Major Gift, Will Use Funds to Launch New Honors College in 2027
Temple University recently received one of its largest donations ever, and is using the generous gift to create a new honors college, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift was given by Jane Creamer Sullivan, however the size of the gift has not been disclosed. Sullivan is the daughter of Temple’s College…
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Phresh Prints Ink Celebrates Decade of Growth With Grand Opening of New Shop
Phresh Prints Ink reverently celebrated a decade of producing apparel for various Philadelphia organizations with the grand opening of its new shop, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Now located on Fox Street, the North Philadelphia print shop focuses on screen printing, embroidery, and sports uniforms and is already preparing for its next stage of growth.…
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Inside Honeysuckle: The Michelin-Recognized North Philly Restaurant Serving a $65 Gold-Flaked McDonald’s Burger
During last month’s Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony in Philadelphia, Honeysuckle was one of several local restaurants to earn honors. Just recently opening at its new location at Broad and Spring Garden streets in North Philadelphia, Honeysuckle highlights and celebrates Black food and Black culture, Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton learned at FOX 29. One…
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Temple University Joins Developers As Institutional Partner in ‘Transformational’ North Philly Project
Three years after Shift Capital and Essence Development acquired a 7-acre property in North Philadelphia for a new mixed-use project, Temple University has now joined as a new institutional partner, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Upon finalizing the acquisition in 2023, the developers tapped their planned North Station mixed-use project as a…
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Meet the North Philly Musician Who Helped Create the Sound Behind Oscar-Winning Film, Sinners
During this past weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony, Sinners won four Oscars for Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score, respectively. Amidst the recognition that the 2025 film has been receiving is the Philadelphia musician behind its sound, Randy Bowland, write Alicia Vitarelli and Jason Kleinberger for 6abc. Bowland is an acclaimed…
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Meet the Northeast Philly Brothers Sharing Success in Their Respective Sports
Two brothers from Northeast Philadelphia are each finding success within their respective sports, building their trophy case, writes Pat Gallen for CBS News Philadelphia. Last year, the older from Frankie Westfield made his debut with the Philadelphia Union. The next day, his younger brother Rocco Westfield helped lead Father Judge High School’s basketball team to…
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North Philadelphia Pilot to Build Homes With Rental Units for Seniors, Creating Landlord Opportunities
An experimental North Philadelphia housing project will allow working-class homebuyers to become landlords by including attached rental units for seniors, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. NewCourtland is constructing for-sale homes on vacant lots along the 2900 block of Bonsall Street in Allegheny West, with most units featuring accessory dwelling spaces for seniors. The developer is…
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North Philly Man Who Worked As MLK’s Former Speechwriter To Be Subject of New Documentary
Clarence B. Jones, a lawyer and former speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is the subject of a new Netflix documentary directed for NBA star Stephen Curry, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The short documentary, titled The Baddest Speechwriter of All, will mark Curry’s directorial debut, pairing him with Academy Award-winning director…
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Temple University Pays $8 Million for Former McDonald’s Site Adjacent to Its Sports Complex
Temple University has purchased the former McDonald’s site at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, next to Temple University Sports Complex, for $8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast food restaurant that once occupied the lot was demolished in 2023. This acquisition continues a series of deals the university has pursued…
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How Temple’s Former Women’s Fencing Coach Broke Barriers, Created Opportunities for Future Generations
For five decades, Dr. Nikki Franke stood as a consistent presence for Temple University’s women’s fencing team, writes Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. While she retired from her longtime post in 2022, she is still praised as someone who broke barriers and created opportunities for generations after her. Franke became introduced to fencing while…
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Temple University Unveils New 10-Year Strategic Plan for Institution, North Philadelphia Region
Since being installed as the new president at Temple University, John Fry has been detailing his vision for the future of the institution. Last week, Temple unveiled its new, long-term strategic plan for the future, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan, called “Forward with Purpose” has been approved with the target…
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Temple University Jazz Band Earns First Place in 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship
Temple University’s jazz band was recently one of dozens nationwide that participated in this year’s National Collegiate Jazz Championship, but they went home with the biggest win, earning first place, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. While they worked hard and have tremendous talent, the first place finish wasn’t a given. Terell Stafford, director of…
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Logan Triangle in North Philadelphia Could Soon Be Turned Into Modular Home Factory
As part of her plan to preserve and create 30,000 housing units, Mayor Cherelle Parker is working to bring a modular home factory to the Logan Triangle, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. If it receives approval, the factory would be built on a 35-acre site near Roosevelt Boulevard in a notorious section of North Philadelphia,…
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