Philadelphia Region
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Home Ownership Among Single Mothers in Philly Region Higher Than Most Major Metros
Single mothers in the Philadelphia metro are more likely to own a home than in most other major metros in the country, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to LendingTree’s analysis of Census Bureau data, in 2022, around 43 percent of single mothers in the Philadelphia region owned their homes. This ranked Philadelphia…
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Unlock Your Earning Potential: Theses Are The Top Philadelphia Area Gig Jobs
The gig economy is thriving across the Philadelphia area, offering gig workers and independent contractors a plethora of opportunities for flexibility you won’t find at a full-time job and matching a wide range of skill sets and lifestyles. Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, prefer to cozy up at home in your pajamas or hit the roads of…
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Philly Metro Is Safe from Rare Cicada Co-emergence
While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, the Philadelphia area is in the clear for now, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. This spring, two specific broods of droning cicadas will emerge simultaneously from the ground. This has not happened in over two centuries, or since Thomas…
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Gen X Leads the Surge in Philadelphia Metro’s Millionaire Homeowners, Outpacing Boomers
The number of millionaire homeowners in the Philadelphia metro area is on the rise, with households that earn $1 million and more now being one of the fastest-growing income groups, according to a recently released study from Point2, an international real estate search website that covers industry trends and news. Nationwide, the number of households…
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While Prices Rise Nationwide, Luxury Home Prices in Philly Metro Are Dropping
The prices of luxury homes in the United States are higher than they have ever been, with the median-priced home selling for a record $1,225,000 in the first quarter, which is an increase of 8.7 percent from a year earlier, according to a recently released report from Redfin. Luxury home prices are growing primarily because…
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Hospitals Struggling With How to Help More People Suffering a Mental Crisis
There are more people these days going to the emergency room for a mental health crisis and local hospitals are having trouble coping with the increase, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Being in a busy emergency department is really the worst place for them to be,” said Deborah Cunningham, the vice president of…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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How Philadelphia’s Lenfest Institute for Journalism Finds Ways To Expand Local and Regional News
While there have been a series of bleak stories coming out about the challenges surrounding local news in America, the Lenfest Institute for Journalism in Philadelphia has been a bright spot, writes Brier Dudley for the Seattle Times. The nonprofit has consistently found ways to expand local and regional coverage and also generate helpful ideas…
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5 Philadelphia-area Nonprofits Get Donations From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently made major contributions to 361 nonprofits nationwide. Of the more than 300 nonprofits, 11 are based in Pennsylvania, including five that have operations in Philadelphia, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. One is Bread & Roses Community Fund, a funder of grassroots organizing for racial, social, and economic justice in the…
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Latino Entrepreneurs in Philadelphia Have Reached ‘The Tipping Point,’ Says GPHCC President
Since the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1990, the number of Latino-owned businesses across the region has grown exponentially. As the number of Latino-owned businesses has grown, so too has the membership numbers of the GPHCC. That was a key point Jennifer Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic…
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Local Experts Weigh In on Philly Area Bridge Safety Post-Key Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, experts offered their insights about the safety of the bridges over the Delaware River in the Philadelphia area, write Kelly Rule, Jeff Cole, Jennifer Lee, Steve Keeley, and Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Delaware River Port Authority is in charge of the Ben Franklin,…
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Over the Last 10 Years, Philadelphia Region Sees Surge in Active Apprenticeships
A growing number of industries are offering apprenticeships, hoping to attract new talent by offering free education and long-term career options, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Risk-mitigation firm Aon started its Philadelphia apprenticeship program three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic. But the risk paid off. Aon’s first Philadelphia trainees…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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A Temple University Senior Plans To Visit, Then Rank Every SEPTA Station in the Region
There are more than 280 SEPTA stations throughout the region, and Temple University senior Rose Cohen has made it her mission to visit and rank each one of them, writes Nathaly Suquinagua for Billy Penn at WHYY. Since moving from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia, Cohen has decided to better familiarize herself with the city’s buses…
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New Jersey’s Washington Crossing State Park to Unveil $14M Visitor Center Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
The New Jersey side of the historic area where Gen. Washington crossed the Delaware River is getting a $14 million makeover just in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Construction for the new visitor center at Washington Crossing State Park will start this month.…
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American and Frontier Airlines Add New Destinations From Philadelphia
American Airlines, the largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is growing its domestic routes this summer as it works to raise its passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels at PHL, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It also sees an “incredible opportunity” to grow its presence with Philadelphia’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary,…
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What is the Expected Economic Impact of Philly’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Games?
The official match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released. As a result, a second look is being taken to analyze the economic impact the games will have on Philadelphia, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia will host six FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, each…
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These 3 Actors With Philadelphia Ties Have All Been Nominated For Oscars
Hollywood isn’t short on stars with Philadelphia roots, and two have been nominated for an Academy Awards, writes Max Bennett for The Patch. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, and Bradley Cooper were all announced as nominees for the 96th Academy Awards in March. Randolph is being nominated for an Oscar for her performance in “The…
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