Philadelphia
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$50,000 Grant Boosts WEALTH Collective’s Fight Against Home Appraisal Bias in Philadelphia and Beyond
The WEALTH Collective has received $50,000 from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia to support its efforts to eliminate home appraisal bias locally and beyond, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The WEALTH Collective is a team of Black women in real estate, banking, and finance who are fighting appraisal bias that disproportionately affects…
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How Has Philadelphia Managed to Significantly Reduce Overdose Deaths in Kensington, Across the City?
Upon being elected mayor, Cherelle Parker designated addressing Kensington’s decades-old drug market as one of her many focuses. In several instances, the efforts that have since been made have led to some progress, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Last year, the number of annual overdose deaths dropped for the second year in…
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Here Are 5 of the Most Beloved and Legendary Philadelphia Bakeries
Pennsylvania is no stranger to legendary and beloved bakeries, and several of them are located in Philadelphia, writes James Morgan for Family Destinations Guide. Schenk’s Family Bakery offers a variety of baked goods not often found in other bakeries. Its multitude of options include everything from donuts to Danish pastries and sheet cakes. The clean…
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Philadelphia 76ers Play-By-Play Announcer Kate Scott Hired to Lead WNBA Coverage on USA Network
Kate Scott, the Philadelphia 76ers’ play-by-play announcer, has been named as the lead broadcaster for WNBA coverage as it makes it way onto USA Network in 2026, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. Earlier this month, USA Network announced a new 11-year deal with the WNBA to show more than 50 games on the network next…
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur Launches New Program to Connect Black Women Founders With Resources, Capital
Tanya Morris, the founder of Philadelphia-based entrepreneur resource organization Mom Your Business, has launched a new program designed to help uplift fellow Black women entrepreneurs, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. In partnership with Baltimore-based EcoMap Technologies, Mom Your Business has launched Foundery PHL. The new platform offers business owners a learning guide filled with access…
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Philadelphia to Honor Late Black Philly Silhouette Artist With New Historical Marker Next Year
The name Moses Williams may not be familiar to many, but it likely will soon as the late Philadelphia artist will be getting a new historical marker in 2026, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Born in slavery in the 1770s, Williams later became one of the greatest silhouette artists in the nation. In the…
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Philadelphia-Based Athleisure Brand Addison Bay is Gaining Nationwide Exposure, Thanks to New Partnership
Addison Bay, the Philadelphia-based athleisure brand, recently began a new collaboration with SoulCycle. As a result, it’s been getting more love from all across the nation, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founder Marguerite Adzick is also an avid SoulCycle rider, and the partnership allows her to live out her dream of designing a…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
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Relic Theatre Company Prepares for October Premiere of Inaugural Show
Relic Theatre, a new theater company founded by Kendyll Young and Grant Struble, two Philadelphia-based actors, is preparing for the premiere of its first production this month, writes Michaela Althouse for the PhillyVoice. The married couple were forced to reconsider their careers in acting when the pandemic closed theaters in 2020. “I was working a…
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Employee-Owned Companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Modeled to Value Employees and Provide Stability
Employee-owned businesses are on the rise in Pennsylvania — including Philadelphia icon Wawa — modeled on valuing employees and providing stability, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Keystone Bike Co., a worker-owned cooperative in South Kensington, is another among them. Zach Rachell, a worker-owner, believes the unique ownership structure is one of the…
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Who Is Philadelphia Eagles Associate Performance Coach Autumn Lockwood?
Growing up, football and change has been the two constants that have guided Autumn Lockwood’s life, writes Abigail Cuffey for Women’s Health. A soccer player at the University of Arizona, Lockwood went on to graduate with a degree in criminal justice. Through she had the initial intention of becoming a special agent, she started to…
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Philadelphia Artist Alexa Colas Taking Her Living Room on Road
Philadelphia artist Alexa Colas turned her living room into a record store, listening room, performance space, and the set of a PhillyCAM TV show. Now, she is taking her living room on the road, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Clubfriends Radio & Records: I Turned My Living Room Into a Record Store, Colas’…
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Philadelphia Small Businesses See Boost in Sales With Red October Now Upon Us
While the Philadelphia Phillies’ start to the playoffs has been much less than ideal, Philadelphia area businesses are still seeing a boost as fans are eager to watch the team play, write Alicia Roberts and Jim McHugh for CBS News Philadelphia. Even before the Phillies’ first playoff game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, local businesses…
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Pepsi Philly Eats Fest: A Showcase of Local Restaurants, Music, and Community
On the afternoon of Saturday, October 4, Eakins Oval was packed as hundreds of people gathered for the first-ever Pepsi Philly Eats Fest. The event was a celebration of Philadelphia’s iconic food scene, as nine local restaurants showcased some of their most popular dishes — from cheesesteaks to fries, wings, macaroni and cheese, sandwiches, and…
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23 Philadelphia Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Twenty-three Philadelphia companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Inc. list ranks firms based on their percentage growth from 2021 to 2024, providing a “snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies,” according to the publication.…
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Philadelphia’s Historic Neighborhoods Offer Perfect Fit for Every Newcomer
Philadelphia is home to unique neighborhoods, each with a distinct personality, and understanding them is key to finding the perfect fit for those moving to the city, writes Eric Henderson for the PhillyBite Magazine. Each neighborhood has both strengths and weaknesses, so it is essential to weigh all factors before deciding, including lifestyle and budget.…
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$6M+ in Funding Awarded to Philadelphia Scientists from RFK Jr.’s Plan for New Autism Research
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University are set to receive more than $6 million from RFK Jr.’s plan for new autism research, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A total of 13 projects nationwide have received funding from the $50 million allocated for autism research. To secure the…
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Philadelphia’s Ethical Food Entrepreneurs Champion Fair Supply Chains, Inclusive Hiring, and Sustainable Sourcing
Three food-focused companies in Philadelphia are proving profit and purpose are not at odds by driving fair supply chains, inclusive hiring, and sustainable sourcing, writes Debora Reaves Charmelus for Technical.ly. Philadelphia-based startup Food Forest AI links food and beverage brands with manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to cut inefficiencies in the food supply chain, a major…
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