Philadelphia
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The Untold Philadelphia Story of Black Friday’s Beginnings
Black Friday, a term synonymous with shopping frenzies and unbeatable deals, has a history that might surprise you. This story, rooted in the 1950s Philadelphia, is a far cry from today’s retail extravaganza according to The History Channel. It all began with the Philadelphia police. They used “Black Friday” to describe the bedlam following Thanksgiving.…
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Where to Find Fresh Turkey for Thanksgiving in Philadelphia
A high-quality turkey can make or break a Thanksgiving dinner, and many shops and markets around Philadelphia offer fresh birds guaranteed to deliver a more tender, flavorful result, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Godshall’s Poultry at Reading Terminal Market, you can order either boneless or bone-in turkey breast roasts, as well as…
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Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony
Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 18. With many of the city’s finest culinary professionals in attendance, Philadelphia was one of five cities represented along with New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago. A number of Philadelphia chefs and restaurants…
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Philadelphia Health Department Launches New Campaign Addressing Heart Health
The Philadelphia Health Department has launched a new campaign to help spread educational messaging and conversation points about heart health and its leading factors, writes Eric Nixon for WHYY. More specifically, the campaign’s goal is to give Philadelphians the tools needed to have in-depth conversations with health care providers about the effects stimulants have on…
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Before the Revolution Was Fought with Guns, Philadelphia’s Thomas Paine Sparked Dissent with His Pen
Before the Revolution was fought with guns and bayonets, Thomas Paine fought it with words. Words that were sharper, louder, and more dangerous than any weapon on the field. Long before the Continental Army clashed with British troops enforcing British rule, Paine’s pen and Robert Bell’s printing press jolted the American colonies toward a destiny…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Ten Best Sports Cities for Fans in the Country
Philadelphia ranked among the top ten cities in the nation that have the best vibes for sports fans, according to a recently released report by WalletHub, writes Lauren Barry for KYW Newsradio. The ranking compared nearly 400 towns nationwide using 50 key metrics across football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey. “Sports can cause rivalries between…
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Bennett Compost Evolved From Small, Unique Idea to Citywide Composting Force
Bennett Compost in Philadelphia has evolved from a simple, unique idea into a full citywide composting movement that now serves more than 6,500 customers and continues to grow, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Tim Bennett launched the company in 2009 after seeing that Philadelphia lacked any service to help residents compost their food and reduce…
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Now Under New Ownership, Di Bruno Bros is Eyeing Expansion Throughout Philadelphia
Di Bruno Bros is now under the ownership of Brown’s Super Stores, who wants to maintain the local charm of the South Philadelphia-born specialty grocer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While doing so, Brown’s also plans to grow Di Bruno’s physical footprint throughout the region over the next decade. Its goal is…
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First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry Celebrated 250 Years in Existence in 2024
First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry will celebrate its 250th birthday in November, writes Brad Rhen for DVIDS. The unit was formed on November 17, 1774 — three weeks after Philadelphia hosted the First Continental Congress — under the name, Philadelphia Light Horse. “It’s the oldest continuously mounted unit in the United States Army, so this…
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Family of Cobbs Creek Hit-and-Run Victim Pushes for Law Changes to Keep Drivers Accountable
Nearly four months after Philadelphia mother Angela McDonald lost her 32-year old son, Mark McDonald, in a hit-and-run in Cobbs Creek, the McDonald is still hoping for an arrest in the case. As efforts continue to find the person responsible, the family is looking to make a change in Philadelphia’s laws regarding vehicular accidents, write…
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Center City Architect Tony Weber Completes Pocono Dream Home
Center City architect Tony Weber recently finished his International-style dream home in the Poconos, a project that took nearly five years to complete, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After the death of his wife, with whom he and their two children regularly vacationed on Cape Cod or in the Adirondacks, Weber began searching…
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This Local Navy Veteran Wants to Improve Quality of Life for All Philadelphians
Claire Gunnison served for about a decade in the U.S. Navy as an F-18 weapons systems operator and flight instructor. Since returning to civilian life, Gunnison has been committed to helping others, writes Ben Bennett for WHYY. She leads the veteran-led nonprofit, Action Tank. During its first year, she and the team helped fight the…
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Philadelphia’s Historical Markers Shine Light on Lesser-Known Figures and Events
Philadelphia has several of Pennsylvania’s 595 historical markers highlighting the region’s lesser-known figures and events, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. One of the markers commemorates the house that once stood at 5109 Germantown Avenue, where the first protest against slavery was held by a group of German Quakers in 1688. In 1840, John Wagner…
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U.S. Penny’s 232-Year History Begins and Ends in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, where the penny was born, will also mark the end of its 232-year journey, except for the millions of coins tucked away in jars nationwide, writes Kevin Donahue for Billy Penn at WHYY. The penny was created under the Coinage Act of 1792 and first minted at the U.S. Mint on Seventh Street between…
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New Book Explores Philadelphia’s Role in Birth and Growth of Vegetarianism in the United States
Revolutionary Peace: How Philadelphia Launched the U.S. Vegetarian and Vegan Movement by Vance Lehmkuhl explores the city’s role in the birth and growth of vegetarianism in the United States, writes David Owen Bell for Hidden City. “Philadelphia is known for its role in the American Revolutionary War, but what this book tries to bring to…
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WSJ: ‘Philadelphia: A Narrative History’ Offers Insights, But Focuses Unevenly on One Side of the Coin
Philadelphia: A Narrative History, a book by Paul Kahan is a trove of knowledge about the city, but it spends all too much time focusing on its failures, writes D.G. Hart for The Wall Street Journal. The book carries a tone of persistent scolding, while offering a relentless commentary on the city’s shortcomings. The encyclopedic…
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2 TSA Airport Checkpoints Close Ahead of Busiest Travel Season
Two TSA security checkpoints closed Wednesday at the Philadelphia International Airport just before the busiest travel seasons of the year, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint closures at Terminals A-West and F are likely a result of the federal government shutdown, though PHL and TSA did not directly connect…
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Two Historic Philadelphia Churches Continue to Serve As Cornerstones of Faith After Centuries
Standing nearby each other for centuries, Philadelphia’s Christ Church and Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church continue to serve as the spiritual home for many in the city, just as it did for several generations before them, writes Luis Andres Henao for the Associated Press. Prominent historic figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and…
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