Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Bars, Restaurants Push for Later Curfews in Anticipation of World Cup
With more than 500,000 tourists expected in Philadelphia for the World Cup games, pressure is mounting to extend the state’s 2 a.m. alcohol curfew at bars and restaurants, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Ben Fileccia, senior vice president of strategy and engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, said that Philadelphia needs to remain…
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How a 1775 Meeting At a Philadelphia Tavern Launched America’s First Antislavery Society
The first meeting of an antislavery society in the United States was held in a Philadelphia tavern in 1775 and was recently commemorated at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Quakers Israel Pemberton Jr. and Thomas Harrison filed a lawsuit against the slave trader who transported Dinah Nevil.…
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WSJ: New Book Delves Into Careers of Two Players Who Led the Sixers To Most Recent NBA Championship
While the NBA was going through a down period during the 1970s, the American Basketball Association was thriving, thanks to its arguably two best players at the time, Julius Erving and Moses Malone, writes Alex Bleth for The Wall Street Journal. Those two players also led the Philadelphia 76ers to its most recent championship in…
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New Bakery Map Highlights the Bakers and Small Businesses Shaping Philadelphia’s Pastry Scene
A new interactive bakery map is now available to highlight and celebrate the bakers and neighborhood gems that encapsulate Philadelphia’s pastry landscape. The new map is the culmination of a partnership between Visit Philadelphia, Sisterly Love Collective, and the James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin. “Visit Philadelphia’s first-ever bakery map allows us to showcase our…
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Philadelphia Photographer Eyes Heritage Preservation By Documenting Immigrant Recipes in New Cookbook
Philadelphia photographer Cielito Mercado Vivas has turned her camera toward the kitchen for a new cookbook inspired by stories of immigrants, family, and food, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. “Everyone has something favorite of their mom or dad, I know I did too,” she said. Raised in Andorra by Filipino immigrant parents, Vivas is known…
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Comcast’s NBC Invests $8 Billion in Live Sports Content in Effort to Grow Viewership Numbers
NBC is busy at work in terms of its sports content for this month as its parent company, Comcast, aims to keep up with its competitors, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Comcast has labeled Feb. 2026 as “Legendary February,” as NBC and its subsidiaries are playing host to several major sporting events this month alone.…
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Philadelphia Woman Becomes First American to Win Gold Medal at Cheesemonger Olympic Competition
An American has taken home a gold medal at the Mondial du Fromage — or “Cheesemonger Olympics” for the first time since the competition was launched in 2013, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. During this year’s competition in France, Philadelphia cheesemonger Emilia D’Albero earned first place. Among with teammate Courtney Johnson of Seattle,…
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Philadelphia Matchmaker Helps Hundreds of Couples of All Ages Find Love
Philadelphia-born Aleeza Ben Shalom, a dating coach and host of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking, has assisted hundreds of couples across all age groups to find love, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ben Shalom has released her new book, Matchmaker Matchmaker: Find Me a Love That Lasts. The world-renowned matchmaker…
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Meet the Philadelphia Entrepreneur Redefining Workplace Wellness Through a Holistic Approach
Growing up, Taina Estremera never imagined she would one day run her own consulting business. She pictured something simpler: a steady paycheck, days off, and a job that typically remained within set office hours. However, years spent working in the nonprofit and behavioral health spaces across the city quietly shifted that notion. On her 40th…
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Philadelphia Region’s ‘Eds and Meds’ Identity Could Soon Expand with Growing Defense Sector
Philadelphia already has a reputation as an “eds and meds” region due to its many colleges and hospitals, but its economic identity could soon include the defense industrial base, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With President Donald Trump planning to increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027, local universities could take advantage…
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Philadelphia Mortgage Payments Top Rents By More Than $600 Per Month
Owning a home in Philadelphia is more expensive than renting, a trend observed in all 100 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, write Sami Sparber and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The median monthly gross rent in Philadelphia is $1,567, while the median housing cost with a mortgage is $2,199, making homeownership $632 more expensive…
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Nashville-Based Senior Care Provider Opens 3 New Philadelphia Health Centers in Former Rite Aid Locations
Nashville-based primary senior care provider ArchWell Health has expanded into Philadelphia, as it has opened three new health centers throughout the city, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each of the three health centers — one in Germantown and two in North Philadelphia — have opened in former Rite Aid locations. ArchWell already…
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Who Are Some of the Most Notable Black Philadelphians Throughout History?
Philadelphia has a rich and vast Black history with many influential names who are not often included in school textbooks, writes Charles Barkley for Philadelphia Magazine. Julian Francis Abele, the first Black graduate of Penn’s architecture school, designed more than 400 buildings in the city, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Free Library of…
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These Philly Restaurants and Bars Feel Like Extensions of Your Home
Sometimes you need a bar or a restaurant that feels like an extension of your home: with plenty of comfort foods on the menu, drinks that will help you feel toasty, and a cozy atmosphere that will help you relax and leave the stress of the day behind you, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia…
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WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Value Chain Five Below Expands Assortment with More Items Over $5
Philadelphia-based Five Below prices are creeping past $5, as the value retailer has recently added more items that surpass that threshold, with some priced at $20 or more, writes Jennifer Williams for The Wall Street Journal. This is a significant shift for the company, whose name reflects its commitment to selling toys, games, party decorations,…
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Enjoy a Nice, Romantic Meal With Your Significant Other At These Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia region has more than a few romantic restaurants, notable for their lighting, pacing, and service that adds a level of romance to each meal, write Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abyssinia, considered Philadelphia’s first Ethiopian restaurant, is one such place. With a rather small waitlist,…
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This Philadelphia Nonprofit Helps Those With Mental Health, Intellectual Challenges Access Jobs
For individuals with mental health and intellectual challenges, finding a suitable job opportunity can be a difficult ordeal, but a Philadelphia nonprofit is helping remove those barriers, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. COMHAR Inc. is that nonprofit. In the words of COMHAR CEO Trapeta Mayson, “this is about empowerment. It’s about having people…
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How SEPTA Plans to Prepare for Huge Crowds Coming to Philadelphia for World Cup
While we are still a few months away, SEPTA is hard at work in coming up with how to plan for the countless number of riders it will likely see for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. The city is set to host six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial…
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