Philadelphia
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Walking on Frozen Schuylkill River is Both Dangerous and Illegal, Philly Police Warn
Philadelphia police are warning the public to avoid ice-covered bodies of water, including the frozen Schuylkill River, or risk facing fines, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The frozen river’s allure is strong, particularly because it only freezes a few times each decade, tempting some people to venture onto the ice. “We’re getting reports of people…
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Meet the Mother-Daughter Tandem Hyping Up Philly As Part of Phambassadors Initiative
In the lead up to a huge 2026, Philadelphia launched its Phambassadors initiative to gather up local volunteers whose job is to share the city’s story. “The baseline criteria is you just gotta love Philadelphia,” Phambassadors program director Jacleen Mowery said. “We have you sign the pledge on our website, which is just a very…
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a local woman and now has an official name: Isle of Jean, writes Nick Jaramillo for Billy Penn at WHYY. The island, which can be approached on a small boardwalk, became…
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Grammy-Winning Producer Will Yip Champions Philadelphia in Indie Music World
Will Yip, a Grammy-winning music producer and engineer, is a passionate champion of Philadelphia and a driving force in its indie music scene, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From the first moment that he stepped into a recording studio, Yip knew what he wanted to do. He began by convincing Philly hardcore quartet…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Philadelphia Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Emergency visits, surgeries, and long-term treatment plans add up fast. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis of pet insurance in Pennsylvania highlights how many owners use insurance to manage those costs before a crisis hits. For Philadelphia families weighing options, the numbers and tradeoffs…
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Unrivaled Basketball’s Debut in Philadelphia Indicates Local Fans Are Ready for WNBA Team in 2030
Unrivaled made its Philadelphia debut on Friday, January 30, and the result was the most-attended women’s professional basketball game ever, writes Jack Baer for Yahoo! Sports. The doubleheader women’s basketball games at Xfinity Mobile Arena drew 21,490 fans, which set a record for the most of any non-playoff women’s basketball game ever. According to Unrivaled,…
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Philadelphia Comedienne Betsy Kenney Finds Viral Success With Subtle Hometown Humor
Philadelphia comedienne Betsy Kenney spent ten years pursuing comedy in New York before gaining viral success with her subtle hometown humor, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 38-year-old comedian has gained popularity on TikTok and Instagram with her Philly “ASMR” videos, turning her into an unlikely local celebrity. ASMR, short for Autonomous Sensory…
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To Curb Scalpers, Philadelphia Bans Resale of Restaurant Reservations
A new Philadelphia law targeting the growing “reservation scalping” market could make it easier for everyday diners to compete for some of the city’s most sought-after restaurant reservations, writes Stacey Leasca for Food & Wine. Late last year, Philadelphia City Council approved legislation banning the resale of restaurant reservations by third parties unless the restaurant…
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Philadelphia’s Bar Scene Continues to Grow, Here Are Some of Best New Additions
While you probably already have a favorite drinking spot, there are many new bars opening in Philadelphia that can give older, established places a run for their money as they vie for your attention, write Hannah Albertine and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the Philadelphia Magazine. One of the best new additions is Poison Heart in Spring…
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A Philadelphia Nonprofit Wants to Help City Increase Educational Equity By Incorporating More Play Spaces
Philadelphia nonprofit Playful Learning Landscapes has brought the concept of playful learning to the city over the past decade-plus and want to expand it even more, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded in 2009, Playful Learning Landscapes brought playful learning to various spaces, including parks, sidewalks, subway stops, laundromats, grocery stores, and more.…
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This Philadelphia Firm Will Manage Concessions for FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Lemon Hill This Summer
Endless Consulting, a Philadelphia-based firm has been chosen to lead food and beverage concessions for Philadelphia’s FIFA World Cup Fan Festival this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the firm typically manages hospitality for large events that last up to a week, Endless Consulting will be entrusted to run operations for…
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Philadelphia 76ers to Honor 2001 Eastern Conference Champion Team for 25th Anniversary
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers team won the Eastern Conference and made their way to the NBA Finals. While they weren’t able to capture the NBA championship, the team is still special in the minds and hearts of Philadelphia sports fans, writes Pat Gallen for CBS News Philadelphia. “I…
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New Chapter Begins in 2027 As Will Shortz Moves Storied Crossword Tournament to Philadelphia
Will Shortz, a New York Times crossword editor and NPR puzzle master, is relocating the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament to Philadelphia in 2027, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Philadelphia has a cultured audience,” said Shortz. “It’s just a great city to have a major literary event at.” Shortz established the ACPT in 1978…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long table at the Second Continental Congress where he sparred with John Adams and later helped shape the Declaration of Independence. But the story really starts much earlier, in a cramped…
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The Tasties, a New Philly Culinary Awards Ceremony for Local Restaurant Community, Returns Feb. 1
The Tasties, the creation of a group of Philadelphia podcasters that celebrates the individuals that make Philadelphia’s food scene what it is, is set to return in February, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. The award ceremony was launched by chef Eli Kulp and his fellow Delicious City Podcast co-hosts Marisa Magnatta and Dave Wez…
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The Wall Street Journal Names Philadelphia the Top Place to Visit in 2026
People all go on trips and vacations for different reasons, and Philadelphia has several reasons, which is why it’s not only one of the 10 best places to visit next year, but the top place, writes Wall Street Journal staff. One of the many prevalent things Philadelphia is known for is its sports. For both…
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Philadelphia Dining Scene Picks Up 13 James Beard Award Semifinalist Nominations for 2026
It’s been two months since a number of Philadelphia restaurants were celebrated with Michelin stars for the first time ever. Now, the James Beard Foundation has announced its semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards and Philadelphia’s dining scene picked up 13 semifinalist nominations, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Best…
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Find Out How Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Identifies AI Startups Redefining Technology
As director of pipeline and insights for Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Tito Obaisi has refined a disciplined and intuitive method to be able to spot the AI startups that are redefining the tech industry, writes Grace Shallow for Technical.ly. Founded in 2018, LIFT Labs has facilitated long-term partnerships between startup founders and Comcast leaders. Recently,…
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