Philadelphia Region
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Philadelphia Leadership: Bill Brown, CEO, Citadel Credit Union
Citadel Credit Union is charting its next phase of growth and innovation, under the stewardship of new CEO, Bill Brown. With a deep member focus and commitment to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses, Brown is driving Citadel’s mission to deliver superior banking solutions with a personal touch — expanding its reach,…
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The New Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia Airport Is Open, and Gorgeous
The new Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHL opened Thursday at the Philadelphia International Airport and is ready to be admired, writes Zach Griff for The Points Guy. The 20,000-square-foot lounge has a wide variety of top amenities, including a signature bar, dining room, wellness center, game room, beer garden, children’s play area, and…
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PNC Bank Plans to Add New Branches to Philadelphia’s Lower-Income Neighborhoods
PNC will be opening branches in Philadelphia’s low-to-moderate income neighborhoods as part of the $88 billion community benefits plan the bank announced back in 2021, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, PNC opened a new location at the Shoppes at LaSalle in North Philadelphia, in a strip mall adjacent to…
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Philadelphia Airport Returns to Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels
It’s been a few years coming, but Philadelphia International Airport is reporting that passenger numbers are solid, showing that air travel in and out of Philadelphia has fully recovered to pre-pandemic days. “In the 2024 calendar year, we had over 30 million passengers fly into or out of PHL, and that was almost a 10…
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Avelo Airlines Taps Into Wilmington Airport’s Potential to Expand Flight Options for Philadelphia Suburbs
Avelo Airlines has recognized the untapped potential of Wilmington Airport and is stepping in to offer Chester County and the entire Philadelphia suburbs a convenient and much-needed boost in flight options, writes Jacob Passy for The Wall Street Journal. The upstart carrier has been targeting airports with a sizable catchment area – referring to the…
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Fly Eagles Fans Fly! Airlines Add PHL Super Bowl Fan Flights
When Philadelphia Eagles fans are ready to experience their Super Bowl dreams in person, airlines at Philadelphia International Airport are ready to get them there. Airlines out of PHL are adding dozens of Super Bowl flights out of Philadelphia to New Orleans, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Eagles will play against…
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Zillow Ranks Greater Philadelphia Among Top Five Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia ranked on Zillow’s top 5 housing markets for 2025, coming in fifth among the nation’s 50 most populous metro areas, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The region’s housing affordability compared to nearby markets, combined with low inventory and high demand, makes the Philadelphia metro area one of the most competitive markets…
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Leaving on a Jet Plane? Here’s the Best Deals Out of Philly Airport
Finding affordable airline tickets is tricky these days, with airline ticket prices jumping 25 percent in the last 12 months, outpacing even inflation, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel & Leisure. Even so, the savvy traveler who knows when and where to book a flight can still find deals and bargains, according to Laura Lindsay, a…
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Spirit Airlines Cuts Back Popular Flights Out of Philadelphia Airport
Spirit Airlines is cutting back some of its most popular flights at Philadelphia International Airport next month, according to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Over 100 flights will be cut in February at PHL compared to the same time last year, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spirit will offer less frequent…
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Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many
Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential buyers, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While home prices were lower in the region than across the country as a whole, 2024 was still the second-least affordable year…
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Frontier Airlines Cuts 5 Philadelphia Airport Routes for 2025
The low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, the second largest airline at Philadelphia International Airport, has cut four routes from the airport, and has cut another temporarily during the winter season. The cuts began in January, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Denver-based Frontier will halt service from PHL to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; Cincinnati…
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Philadelphia-Area Hotel Sales in 2024 Totaled Over $100M, More Than Half in the City
Philadelphia-area hotel sales generated more than $100 million across the region in 2024, with most of the revenue occurring in the city, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marked a rebound from a different year in the industry in 2023, when transaction volume was down nationwide as a result of a disconnect…
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Philadelphia Airport Employees Become Fashion Models for a Day
Philadelphia International Airport employees took to their own runway last week when they participated in a fashion show at the airport, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. PHL Food & Shops at the airport held the Today’s Traveler fashion show Dec. 12 which features airport employees as the stars of the runway. The…
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Philadelphia is a Top 5 Metro City If You Are Looking to Buy a Starter Home
In half of the 50 most populous metro cities in the United States, a starter home isn’t affordable for a household making the local median income; however, Philadelphia is in the top five most affordable markets for starter homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is according to a new Redfin analysis. The…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar counties, write John Duchneskie, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump won 37,000 more votes in the Philadelphia suburbs than in 2020, which is around a third…
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Could a Woman’s Soccer Team be in Philadelphia Region’s Future?
The National Women’s Soccer League would love to have a team in Philadelphia, but it’s unclear how much the region wants the team, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a place where we’d like to be at some point,” Commissioner Jessica Berman said. “There’s been an effort to get an expansion team, but…
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Shapiro Approves One-Time Funding to Avert SEPTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has approved $153 million in one-time federal funding for SEPTA, preventing a planned fare increase and service cuts set to take effect in 2025, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro has instructed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to start transferring the funds from seven highway projects throughout…
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Philadelphia International Airport Cuts Ribbon on SEPTA Station Upgrades
A ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 15 celebrated a $1.5 million renovation to the airport train platforms, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The renovations to the SEPTA regional rail platform were completed over two years. The makeover included new carpeting, ceilings and HVAC systems, along with new signage, concrete and upgraded LED lighting. “We installed over…
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