Philadelphia
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TD Bank to Close 6 Philadelphia-Area Branches Amid Plan to Shutter 51 Across the U.S.
TD Bank has announced its plans to close 51 branches across 12 U.S. states, including six in the Philadelphia area, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Of the six area branches scheduled to close, two are in Philadelphia proper. They are the locations at 399 Market Street in Old City and 9996 Haldeman Avenue in Bustleton,…
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Philadelphia Proving to Be Fertile Ground for West Coast Winemakers
Two local winemakers who decided to move from the West Coast found fertile ground in Philadelphia, writes Emily Kovach for Grid Magazine. Tom Caruso spent seven years running Pray Tell in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with his partner and assistant winemaker, Sydney Adams, before relocating last year to a warehouse in Kensington under the Pray Tell…
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The Philadelphia Citizen Has Officially Acquired Philadelphia Magazine, But What’s Next?
The Philadelphia Citizen is now officially the new owners of Philadelphia Magazine, the finalization of a months-long process. Now, the question is what’s next for the future of the 117-year-old glossy regional lifestyle brand, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Magazine can be considered a pioneer for city magazines, for its mix of…
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Botld’s New Bird Gang Spirits Philly Artists Collection Celebrates Eagles’ 1960 Championship Win
Botld and the Philadelphia Eagles have collaborated to produce their first-ever Artist Series bottles as part of their Bird Gang Spirits partnership, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The new limited-edition collection was developed by three local artists and huge Eagles fans followings. They are Jordan Spector, Paul Carpenter, and Eric Kenney also known as…
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Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
The Revolution that changed the world was born right here in the Delaware Valley, in the muddy crossroads of Chester County, the meeting houses of Germantown, and the narrow streets of Philadelphia. This month, PBS premieres The American Revolution, a sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, and written…
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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums affordable is now coming to an end, write Ryan Deto, Isaac Avilucea, and Sabrina Moreno for AXIOS Philadelphia. As open enrollment for Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace starts on Saturday, the…
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‘Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia’ to Premiere Next Month on Netflix
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia, an upcoming Netflix series, will examine the violence that erupted during the mob war between Joey Merlino and John Stanfa, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The series delves into the 1990s power struggle between men loyal to Stanfa, a veteran crime boss chosen by the Five Families, and those…
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2 Acclaimed Philadelphia Restaurants Announce Expansion Plans Throughout City
Two of Philadelphia’s hottest restaurants — Honeysuckle Provisions and Friday Saturday Sunday — have announced plans to expand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate, owners of Honeysuckle Provisions, recently shuttered their West Philadelphia Afrocentric cafe and grocery store after exactly two years in operation to open a…
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These Philadelphia Natives Are Among the 150 Most Influential People in the Region
Philadelphia is the hometown of many of the most influential people in the region, according to the latest list compiled by Philadelphia Magazine. Atop the list of Brian Roberts, the CEO of the media/entertainment/tech giant that is Comcast. What places him in the top spot is his local impact, namely the $125 million he and…
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Stateside Vodka Takes Anheuser-Busch to Court, Accusing Beer Giant of Copying Surfside Brand
Philadelphia-based Stateside Vodka is suing Anheuser-Busch InBev, claiming the company’s recently launched canned cocktails copied the design of its highly successful Surfside brand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The lawsuit was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The local spirits company claims that…
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Philadelphia Neighborhood Spellings That Sometimes Trip Up Even Lifelong Residents
Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods and a rich history. The latter point has led to several street and neighborhood names that may stumble even lifelong residents, let alone visitors and even autocorrect, writes Jim Smithton for Philly Bite Magazine. There are four locations in particular that often stumbles people when it comes to its…
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New Preservation Alliance Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Historic Designation
A new report by the nonprofit Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights the economic benefits of a historic designation and its positive impact on housing affordability, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Since 2016, when an outcry over the demolition of historically significant buildings prompted then-Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to strengthen the city’s…
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Vacant Pharmacy Locations Offer Prime Opportunity for Philadelphia’s Grocers
As many retail spaces that were formerly occupied by struggling national pharmacy chains hit the market across Philadelphia, grocers are viewing them as ideal spots to grow their footprint, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. A former Walgreens space located at Broad and Snyder streets in South Philadelphia will soon become a Met Fresh supermarket. The…
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Philadelphia’s Longest-Serving School Board Member Named 2025 Urban Educator of the Year
Joyce Wilkerson, the longest-serving Philadelphia Board of Education member, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Urban Educator of the Year award, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. The honor is given out annually by the Council of the Great City Schools, the nation’s leading organization for urban public schools. The organization alternates…
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Get Ready For Halloween Fun and Treats At These Philly Bars And Restaurants
The last week of October is upon us, which means Halloween is just days away. That revelation means that there are several bars throughout the city that are hosting events to celebrate the spookiest night of the year, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The East Passyunk Witch Craft Crawl will see various bars…
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Benjamin C. Jewell Appointed Commissioner of the Philadelphia Water Department
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has announced the appointment of the next leader of the Philadelphia Water Department, Benjamin C. Jewell. Commissioner Jewell’s appointment as Water Commissioner was effective last week. Following the departure of former Commissioner Randy Hayman in July, Jewell was appointed Acting Water Commissioner. Previously, he served as the First Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner…
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Philly Entrepreneur Maya Nazareth’s ‘Shark Tank’ Appearance Leads to $300K Deal for Alchemize Fightwear
Maya Nazareth, the Philadelphia entrepreneur and founder of Alchemize Fightwear, recently made an appearance on hit show ABC show, Shark Tank, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While there, she pitched her women’s sports apparel company to “sharks” Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Kendra Scott, and guest investor Alexis Ohanian. Nazareth appeared on…
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Philadelphia Students Are Showing Improvements in Several Key Areas, But Not All, New Data Shows
Philadelphia students are showing an upward trajectory in key areas over the past three years, such as test scores and attendance, but there is still a lot of room left for improvement, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The School District of Philadelphia has released preliminary performance data of its students from 2021…
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