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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in 1932, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The initial Girl Scout cookies were baked in the ovens of Philadelphia Gas and Electric, today’s PECO, as part of a bake-sale fundraiser conceived…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition to Philadelphia, the other potential host cities are Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Boston. To determine which city will host the huge political event, leaders from the convention will…
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Historic Cunningham Piano Company to Close 135-Year-Old Germantown Factory, Relocate Headquarters
Cunningham Piano Company, which has held it down in Philadelphia for nearly 135 years, is selling its historic Germantown factory headquarters and relocating, write Joe Holden and Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. The plan is to relocate its headquarters to King of Prussia. According to the company, the move to King of Prussia will…
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Four Seasons Philadelphia Unveils New $25K-Per-Night Sky Garden Penthouse Suite
Four Seasons Philadelphia at the Comcast Technology Center has unveiled a new collection of rooms on the 45th floor, including a Sky Garden penthouse suite that is priced at $25,000 per night, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. In addition to the 4,000-square-foot penthouse suite with a private terrace, the Sky Garden features four guest rooms…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Philly Special Will Be Subject of New ESPN ‘30 for 30’ Documentary
ESPN has decided to use “The Philly Special” from Super Bowl LII as the subject of its newest 30 for 30 documentary, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The documentary, produced by NFL Films and directed by Shannon Furman and Angela Zender, will premiere on Friday, February 6 at 9 p.m. “Everybody loves the…
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A Decade In, How Far is Philadelphia From Its Vision Zero Goal of Eliminating Traffic Deaths By 2030?
It has been a decade since Philadelphia launched Vision Zero with the aim of eliminating traffic deaths by 2030. In the 10 years since, the city still remains far from that target, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Magazine. When Mayor Jim Kenney introduced the initiative in 2016, 99 people had lost their lives in crashes.…
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Philadelphia Region Braces for Busy Filming Year in 2026
The Philadelphia region’s film industry is gearing up for its busiest year yet, driven by $100 million in state tax credits and growing international interest, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Big-ticket sporting events and America’s 250th birthday programming later this year are drawing attention to the region and are expected to boost film production…
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House of the Week: Charming Traditional in Chestnut Hill
A charming traditional home set on a lovely 0.43 acres with eight bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chestnut Hill. This exceptional, thoughtfully reimagined residence perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Refined details include refinished hardwood floors, elegant oak cabinetry, and custom built-ins, all reflecting the thoughtful updates…
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Mi Vida Brings Authentic Mexican Cuisine to East Market in Center City
Mi Vida, a new authentic and contemporary Mexican cuisine restaurant, recently celebrated its opening on East Market. The new eatery is the latest concept from Washington, D.C.-based KNEAD Hospitality + Design. It’s the fourth Mi Vida concept to open in the region — with two locations in D.C., and one is Virginia Beach — and…
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Grandson of Reese’s Founder Takes on Hershey, Defending Family Recipe
Brad Reese, the 70-year-old grandson of the man who invented Reese’s, has become Hershey’s most persistent critic, publicly defending the family recipe and the brand legacy, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. When he is not celebrating Reese’s, he is constantly busy criticizing its Hershey-based owner. “They ruined my fun,” he said. Among…
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Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local nonprofit organizations. The community’s scholarship committee held a donut sale, selling 300 donuts and raising $800. Proceeds will fund scholarships awarded later this year to qualifying Freedom Village employees, helping support their continued education and…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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Subaru Park in Chester Gets Upgrades as New MLS Season Opens
There’s a lot happening at Subaru Park in Chester, from new lighting to an upgrade to the concession and retail areas, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. . There are more food and beverage options, new sponsors, and a new concession operator, Aramark. Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott said the new multimillion-dollar stadium…
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Rev. Dr. William Shaw Celebrates 70 Years Leading Congregation At Historic West Philly Church
For now 70 years, White Rock Baptist Church and its congregation has been led by one man as pastor, Rev. Dr. William J. Shaw, writes Sherry Stone for The Philadelphia Tribune. Having served the history 127-year-old West Philadelphia church since 1956, Rev. Dr. Shaw is among the longest-serving and most influential ministers in the region.…
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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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Philadelphia Relic Named Most Popular Abandoned Building in the World
A couple months ago, unoccupied house insurance experts at Alan Boswell Group released its list of the most famous and popular abandoned buildings across the world, and a Philadelphia building is atop the list, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. That building is the Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount, often described as America’s most…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport them into a fantasy of a better future, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Ellisha Caplan is a 47-year-old consultant in Delaware who has been searching various real-estate…
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