Philadelphia Region
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Former Eagle Chris Long Shows Commitment to Educational Equity in Philly
Chris Long, and his nonprofit, The Chris Long Foundation, has partnered with Yards Brewing Company and Chickie’s & Pete’s on a new initiative to support educational equity in Philadelphia. Long launched the nonprofit in 2018, and its mission is to support communities in accessing clean water and addressing basic needs for youth and families both…
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SEPTA Shuttering Ticket Windows at 14 Regional Rail Stations Due to Low Sales
Because of a decreasing demand for in-person sales, SEPTA is closing in-person ticket sales windows at 14 Regional Rail stations, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Each of the offices has been processing less than 20 sales transactions per week, according to SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch. While the ticket agents there will be losing…
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Philadelphia Airport Set a 2023 Record for TSA Gun Seizures
TSA gun seizures at airports were up in 2023 all across the nation. Philadelphia International Airport saw a record number of guns stopped at TSA checkpoints, writes Christopher Dornblaser for The Morning Call. The TSA caught 45 guns at the Philadelphia Airport in 2023, up one from 44 uncovered in 2022. In Pennsylvania 2023 saw…
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Zero-proof bars, Bottle Shops Are Growing in Popularity in the Philadelphia Region
It is not just in Dry January that people are embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Since the pandemic, more people in the Philadelphia region are choosing to be sober or to be more mindful of how much alcohol they are consuming. To meet the growing demand for fun non-alcohol cocktails…
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See How Philadelphia International Airport Ranked for On-Time Flights Last Year
On-time flights are a blessing for eager travelers who want to get to their destinations as soon as possible. Nationwide, some airports have a greater reputation than others for being on time, writes Jessica Puckett for Conde Nast Traveler. For those who frequent airports, Cirium, an air travel data firm, provides an annual list of…
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Want A Locally-Made Beer? Try These 3 Philly Breweries
While there are several brewery trails outlining where and how to find locally-made beer, PA Eats has created a special list highlighting the breweries in Pennsylvania dedicated to using local malted grains and other brewing ingredients, writes Emily Kovach. There are two main qualifications to make the list. First, the breweries must have at least…
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A Popular Canadian Coffee Chain Is Looking to Expand in Greater Philadelphia
Tim Hortons, a popular Canadian coffee chain, is looking to grow its presence in the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain recently opened its fifth New Jersey store in Cinnaminson, New Jersey at the end of November. There is also a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Stratford at…
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West Oak Lane Diner Will Rise Like a Phoenix as Part of a New Development
A fire forced the Oak Lane Diner to close in 2015, but now it will rise like a Phoenix as it is reborn a part of a new development, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The former home of the popular diner in West Oak Lane is being turned into a mixed-use development with 65 apartments…
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Creative Planning, A Multi-Billion Dollar Wealth Management Firm, Eyes Further Expansion in Philadelphia Market
Just over two months ago, Kansas-based investment advisory firm, Creative Planning, placed itself into the Philadelphia market and now has its sights set on further expansion, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In late November, the firm announced the acquisition of Wilmington-based Daniels + Tansey, and two months prior, Creative Planning added Berwyn-based…
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David Tabby Questions Why His Late Father Had a Nazi Memorabilia Collection, But Created a Museum as a Tribute To Him
After his father passed away in 2019, David Tabby was shocked to find a space filled with Nazi memorabilia at his father Gilbert’s home in a northwest suburb of Philadelphia, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The collection consisted of helmets, medals, uniforms, banners, and hundreds of other Nazi artifacts. It also included several…
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Looking For Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Philadelphia? Here Are Some Ideas
This year, Hanukkah will run from Dec. 7 through Dec. 15, and there is no shortage of events taking place in Philadelphia to celebrate the holiday, writes Visit Philadelphia. On the first day of Hanukkah on Dec. 7, there will be a Menorah Lighting at The Singing Foundation in South Philadelphia. Before and after the…
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Schuylkill River Trail Will Be Closed Through the End of 2023
Starting Monday, December 4, a section of the Schuylkill River Trail will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The closure will remain through the end of the year. The river trail closure between Paine’s Park and Fairmount Water Works will allow for work on the Martin Luther King…
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Philadelphia Ranks as 8th Most ‘House Rich’ Major City in the Nation, According to New All Star Home Study
All Star Home recently released its latest study, which looks at the rates of home affordability across the United States, and Philadelphia isn’t too far from the top. To boil it down, it uses the term “house rich” to describe places where homeownership is dominant and homes are relatively affordable compared to the local median…
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PHL Program Lets Friends, Family Meet Passengers at the Gate
The Philadelphia International Airport has joined a growing list of airports nationwide that are allowing non-ticketed into its terminals, writes Daniel Terrill for Travel Awaits. A new policy implemented on Nov. 1 at the airport allows friends and family members to escort a passenger to or from their gate using a Wingmate Guest Pass. “We…
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Delaware River Bridges See Toll Hikes in 2024, E-Z Pass Discount Expires Jan. 1
Philly-area commuters better open their wallets— as Delaware River bridges’ toll hikes will start in 2024, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com This will be part of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission’s multi-tiered phased toll rate increase, approved in 2021 to mitigate revenue losses triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Three changes in the…
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New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene
The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Your dollars can go further in Philadelphia compared to other cities in the U.S.,” said Alex Gailey, senior data reporter at Bankrate who…
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Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat. Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…
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PECO’s Nicole LeVine, Visit Philly’s Angela Val Named Among 2023 Women of Influence
For 30 years, the Philadelphia Business Journal has selected a number of women for their annual Women of Influence honor for their professional accomplishments, writes Lisa Dukart for the publication. Each year, the women selected for this list are those who have displayed a source of strength and resilience to blaze trails for themselves and…
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