Philadelphia
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How Larry Platt’s Acquisition of Philadelphia Magazine Came To Be
The Philadelphia Citizen’s acquisition of Philadelphia Magazine in October was the culmination of more than a year of talks and negotiations, and it took a number of key business leaders to make it happen, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the summer of 2024, Larry Platt received a message from Larry Ceisler,…
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Philadelphia Water Department’s Recently-Completed Flat Rock Dam Project Earns Recognition
Back on June 26, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), along with city officials, community leaders, and project partners, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the Flat Rock Dam project. The transformative three-year project was done to restore healthy, flowing water through the Dam and into the historic Manayunk Canal. Since its completion,…
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Tinder Bots Are Taking Over the Dating App, and One Philly User Had This Interesting Encounter
Tinder bots are becoming more prevalent within the popular dating app and as a result, one Philadelphia user found it’s doing something she never previously witnessed, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. The user was on the app and noticed that a bot started using Philadelphia landmarks as a way to seduce Philadelphians. Specifically, the…
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New Resolution Would Give Philadelphia’s Vacant School Buildings New Life
Philadelphia has about 20 vacant school properties across the city, causing increased pressure from the community to do something with them. There is now a new resolution that the Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on that would bring new life to these vacant school buildings, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. If passed,…
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Last U.S. Pennies Sell At Auction for Massive Amount
The final U.S. pennies have been minted and a recent auction for them sold for a massive amount, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In total, the final pennies sold for a combined nearly $17 million. This includes a three-coin set that sold for $800,000 and another set that sold for $180,000. The sets,…
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As Online Gambling Booms in Philadelphia, So Do Calls to Gambling Addiction Helplines
The Philadelphia media market, encompassing the city, southeastern Pennsylvania, and central and southern New Jersey, is the top market nationwide for online gambling, write Max Marin and Lizzie Mulvey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, internet gaming and sports wagering revenues exceeded $6 billion in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, increasing significantly from close to $3.6…
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Did You Know John Cena’s Grandfather Was Once a Philadelphia Phillies First Baseman?
The name Tony Lupien may not be familiar to many, but he was the grandfather of WWE superstar and actor John Cena, and once played for the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lupien’s didn’t have a long tenure with the Phillies, but his departure was a tumultuous one. Just over a…
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WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Five Below Raises Full-Year Outlook Again After Strong Third-Quarter Sales, Profit
After reporting a jump in third-quarter profits and sales, Philadelphia-based Five Below has raised its full-year outlook, and has revised projections upward for the second quarter in a row, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. The value retailer now anticipates annual revenue of between $4.62 billion and $4.65 billion, which are just above…
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Subway Line That Would End in Neshaminy Included in PennDOT’s New Proposals for Roosevelt Boulevard
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has submitted three new proposals that aim to make the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor safer including a subway line that would run up to Neshaminy in Bucks County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In conjunction with the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA, PennDOT plans to narrow down its…
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Comcast Will Not Further Pursue Warner Bros. Discovery After Failed Bid
Comcast co-CEO Michael Cavanagh disclosed the details of the Philadelphia company’s failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, stating that it would not reenter the process after a hostile bid from Paramount sought to interfere with the Netflix deal announced last week, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Comcast suggested folding a…
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Travel + Leisure Names Philadelphia Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Food and Drinks
As people continue brainstorming or finalizing travel plans for 2026, Travel + Leisure Editors have compiled a list of options and Philadelphia made the top 50 list. Philadelphia has been named one of the top food and drink destinations. Why? “Philly these days is all about the innovative, award-winning chefs from around the globe who…
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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel Talks Upbringing, Role, Homicide Reductions, and More
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is nearing two years on the job and has been hard at work leading the department in its efforts to reshape the city’s perception, write Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Bethel started out as a beat cop in 1986 after the Philadelphia Police Department began actively recruiting more officers of…
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Historic Merger Set for Temple University and Library Company of Philadelphia
The Library Company of Philadelphia, established in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, will merge with Temple University, linking the university’s research and grant-writing initiatives with the extensive historical collections of the city’s oldest cultural institution, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. The deal still has to be approved by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Named One of World’s Worst Cities for Traffic Congestion
The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX has listed Philadelphia as one of the most congested cities both in the United States and globally, writes Jonathan Diamond for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The report found that during 2025, commuters in Philadelphia lost an average of 101 hours to extended travel, placing it third in the…
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Waymo Plans Philadelphia for Self-Driving Taxi Expansion
Waymo is planning to expand in Philadelphia, bringing the city its first fleet of self-driving taxis, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Waymo announced that Philadelphia will join over a dozen cities that are planned for future robotaxi deployments. These will add to the five cities where it already operates: Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco,…
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Forbes 30 Under 30 List Features Several Individuals With Ties to Philadelphia
Forbes has announced its 30 Under 30 list for 2026 and several of the nonprofit founders, athletes, inventors, and social media influencers have ties to Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A commonality shared among many of the honorees is a connection to University of Pennsylvania. Kausi Raman, a Penn grad, is…
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Rugby Coach Behind Eagles’ Tush Push Talks Controversial Play and Who Outed Him
The Philadelphia Eagles have become synonymous for the tush push over the past several seasons, and the play’s addition to the team’s offensive playbook can be credited to Richie Gray, according to a recent Sports in America podcast episode for WHYY. The internationally known former rugby coach from Scotland stayed up late on the night…
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New Women’s Sports Hub Coming to Philadelphia in 2026
There will soon be a new women’s sports hub launching in Philadelphia when 2026 rolls around, writes Shara Dae Howard for KYW Newsradio. Jen Leary, who has been among the most vocal women’s sports advocates in the city, is the founder of the soon-to-be-launched, Stoop Pigeon. Her goal is for the new hub to be…
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