Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Poverty Rate Drops Below 20 Percent for First Time Since 1979
Philadelphia is no longer the poorest big city in the United States, as the city’s poverty rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first time since at least 1979. However, that is not all cause for celebration, write Nate File and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data,…
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Meet the Urban Planner and Architect Who Transformed Philadelphia Into the City We Know Today
While William Penn is widely regarded as the founder and namesake of Pennsylvania, less people know about the man he inspired, who would later become known as “The Father of Modern Philadelphia,” according to an American INSIGHT post on LinkedIn. Edmund Bacon, who was born in West Philadelphia, was a well-regarded urban planner and architect.…
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This Philadelphia-Based Chocolate Brand’s Candies Won’t Be On Shelves This Easter
Easter is less than a month away, and Philadelphians looking for their favorite chocolates may notice one prominent candy maker’s products won’t be available for purchase, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Many have already noticed that Zitner’s candy has not been on shelves at Acme, Target, Giant, or elsewhere. Evan Prochniak, President…
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Philadelphia Launches City’s Largest Community Art Project
Philadelphia recently launched its largest community art project centered around printmaking and the Declaration of Independence, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. The project, called “Printmaking by the People,” is being led by Mural Arts Philadelphia. It’s two years in the making and is being unveiled just in time for America’s 250th birthday in…
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In Colonial Philadelphia, Catholics Found Rare Haven for Public Worship
For years, Catholics across the Mid-Atlantic were often subject to legal limits and social distrust during the colonial era, but Pennsylvania provided an extraordinary exception by offering a level of religious freedom unmatched elsewhere, writes Father Anthony D. Andreassi for OSV News. Pennsylvania distinguished itself from neighboring New York and New Jersey from the very…
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Grocery Outlet Closing 36 U.S. Stores, Including Two in Philadelphia
Grocery Outlet has announced that it is closing 36 underperforming stores nationwide, which is set to impact two Philadelphia locations, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The two closures will occur at its Northeast Philadelphia store at 2524 Welsh Road and its 2017 W. Oregon Avenue store in South Philadelphia, respectively. The former closed on March…
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Philadelphia Tops Major U.S. Cities for Closest Average Bus Stop Distance
Philadelphia ranked first in the nation for closest bus stops, according to a new analysis by the Works in Progress transit blog, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. SEPTA bus stops are spaced an average of 564 feet apart, edging out Pittsburgh at 623 feet and Chicago at 673 feet to take the top position.…
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Philadelphia Ranked Most Popular City in Northeast for Apartment Renter Interest
Philadelphia topped the list of cities in the Northeast for interest from apartment renters during the first half of the year, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RentcCafe’s mid-year renter engagement report reviews current and historic apartment search volume on its platform, as well as changes in overall apartment availability.…
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Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City
The greatest wealth in the Philadelphia region still remains concentrated around Center City, as affluent urban ZIP codes dominate the list of the area’s wealthiest ZIP codes, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings,…
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Metropolitan Bakery Ownership Changing Hands, Merzbacher’s Set to Take Over Operations
For the first time since opening its doors in 1993, Metropolitan Bakery will be under new ownership, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Known for its French baguettes, flaky pastries, and sourdough loaves, Metropolitan Bakery is being acquired by Peter Merzbacher, owner of Merzbacher’s. While the beloved Philadelphia bakery will be under ownership,…
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Darts Are Once Again Growing in Popularity in Philadelphia, with City’s Dart Leagues Currently Thriving
Darts are becoming increasingly more popular in Philadelphia once again, with the city’s dart leagues currently thriving, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bonnie Situation is a member of the Olde English Dart League. The team of servers, bartenders, and a trucking logistics supervisor gather each week for four-hour battles that result in…
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Pierre Brondeau, FMC’s Former CEO, Returns to Help Steer Troubled Pesticide Maker As Board Weighs Sale
Pierre Brondeau has returned to lead Philadelphia’s FMC, aiming to rescue the troubled pesticide maker while its board explores a potential sale, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brondeau stepped down as chief executive of the company in 2019, passing the leadership to his right-hand man, Mark R. Douglas, whom he described as…
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See Which Philadelphia Neighborhoods Are Most Expensive for Purchasing Homes
Home prices in Philadelphia continue to climb, with the median home sale price in the city’s most expensive neighborhood with Chestnut Hill reaching $751,000 last year, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This marks nearly a seven percent increase from 2023, according to Bright MLS data. In Philadelphia proper, the median sale price reached $265,000…
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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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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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