Philadelphia
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This Philadelphia Program Has Helped 1,000 Local Homeowners Complete Their Wills
The Will Power Program was launched in 2022 to provide free real estate planning to Philadelphia’s low-income homeowners. Three years later and the program has just helped its 1,000th Philadelphia homeowner with their will and other related legal documents, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Debby Freedman, executive director of Community Legal Services, spoke on the…
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Fall Bird Migration Is On, Making Wissahickon Valley Park Prime Bird-Spotting Destination
Many bird species are moving across Pennsylvania during their fall migration south, making Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia a prime spot for bird watching, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Birds of prey are among the most well-known fall migrants, including falcons, eagles, vultures, and hawks. They draw a large number of birdwatchers as they…
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Philadelphia Has Some of the Rudest Residents in the Nation, According to New Study
Philadelphia ranks among the top 10 cities in the United States when it comes to rude residents, writes FOX 29 staff. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers at Clever Real Estate, who surveyed 1,000 adult Americans in June to determine where Americans want to live in 2024. Each individual surveyed answered…
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Philly Entrepreneur Maya Nazareth to Pitch Apparel Company Alchemize Fightwear on ‘Shark Tank’
Philadelphia entrepreneur Maya Nazareth is set to appear on Season 17 of Shark Tank, where she will pitch her apparel company, Alchemize Fightwear, writes Stephanie Arnold for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Her approach for the episode, where she faced celebrity investors Kendra Scott, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, and Alexis Ohanian, was to focus…
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Rival Bros Coffee Nears $4 Million Fundraising Goal for Expansion
Rival Bros Coffee Roasters has so far raised $2.92 million of its $4 million fundraising target, which will support the continued growth of its roasting, cafes, and e-commerce business, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shows that the Philadelphia coffee roaster has secured contributions…
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Philadelphia City Council Committee Passes New Bill With Goal of Reducing Paper Bag Use
A Philadelphia City Council committee has approved a new bill that aims to reduce the use of paper bags by allowing stores to charge for them, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. The bill is an amendment to the city’s plastic bag ban that, to date, has kept roughly 200 million plastic bags out of…
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Philadelphia Eagles Now Second-Most Valuable NFL Franchise
The Philadelphia Eagles are now the second-most valuable franchise in the NFL after their Super Bowl-winning season, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The team’s value jumped 10 percent from last year. London-based valuation and strategy consulting firm, Brand Finance, which did the analysis, values the Eagles’ brand at $1.3 billion. The Eagles…
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Philadelphia Land Bank Advances Its Preservation Plan with Purchase of 35 Garden Lots
The Philadelphia Land Bank has purchased 35 garden parcels, previously tied up with private tax liens, at a sheriff’s sale in August as part of its ongoing land preservation plan, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The multi-step plan is orchestrated by garden advocates and several City Council members with the goal of transferring abandoned land,…
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The Journey of Philadelphia Woman Who Became First American to Win ‘Cheesemonger Olympics’
Philadelphia cheesemonger Emilia D’Albero made history last month when she became the first American to win the Mondial du Fromage, earning the title of the world’s best cheesemonger, writes Hannah Howard for Food & Wine. After earning the honor, she said it was something she didn’t think was accessible to her until the way she…
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Penn Vet Launches Project Mapping Animal Life in Philadelphia
A new research initiative from Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine aims to track and understand how animals live and move throughout Philadelphia’s evolving urban environment, writes Hailey Hilsabeck for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The Accessing Urban Nature Initiative, led by Penn Vet ecologist and professor Julie Ellis, is deploying about 35 motion-activated cameras across Philadelphia’s parks,…
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Newly Retired Adm. Tom Anderson Takes New Role to Restore Navy Shipbuilding in Philadelphia
Newly retired Rear Adm. Tom Anderson has assumed a role aimed at restoring Philadelphia as a Navy shipbuilding hub, decades after the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard closed during post-Cold War military reductions, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anderson joined Hanwha Defense USA on October 6 as president of shipbuilding. In this position, he…
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Urban League of Philadelphia to Undergo Regional Expansion, Open 3 New Resource Centers
The Urban League of Philadelphia is planning a regional expansion that will see the nonprofit open three new resource centers and more than double its reach, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Once implemented, the Urban League of Philadelphia’s expansion will allow it to advocate and cover for the well-being of underserved communities…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box” law, writes Alonzo Martinez for Forbes. The updated rules take effect on Jan. 6, 2026. The amendment further limits how employers can evaluate a person’s criminal history when making hiring…
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Philadelphia Named Among Best Cities for Poker Players to Live
For individuals who are regular poker players, a new ranking of the best cities to live has been unveiled and Philadelphia is near the top, writes Paul Seaton for Legal U.S. Poker Sites. According to the new rankings, Philadelphia is the second-best city for poker players to live. The city trails only Las Vegas for…
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Aramark Signs Systemwide Contract Covering Food, Other Services with Penn Medicine
Aramark, based in Philadelphia, has entered into a systemwide agreement with the University of Pennsylvania Health System to provide food and additional services, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contract is Aramark’s largest in the United States and the second-largest in the company’s history. “We are honored to partner with a world-renowned health…
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New Memoir Provides The Answer to Who Allen Iverson Is
Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson has released his new memoir, Misunderstood, which takes a deep dive into the basketball legend as a person, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. Iverson recently joined Philadelphia natives Gillie Da Kid and Wallo for a fireside chat at Theatre of Living Arts on South Street to discuss the book,…
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Philadelphia Finance Veterans Launch $50M Community Bank Fund Through Epta Capital Management
Epta Capital Management, founded by Philadelphia finance veterans Jay Goldstein and Bob Marino, has launched a $50 million fund to support community banks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Epta is targeting minority stakes in “leading community banks” with assets between $500 million and $5 billion. The firm aims to provide growth capital…
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Unveils Plan for Regional Progress During Annual Meeting
Philadelphia is a top global destination for business, as well as among the nation’s leaders in inclusive growth. “It is time to level up our approach.” Those were words spoken by Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia President and CEO Chellie Cameron during its annual meeting on Friday, October 10. With Philadelphia preparing to be…
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