Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Fall Festivals Showcase Vintage Fashion, Local Food, and Handmade Art
The fall is here, and with it comes an array of festivals and markets in Philadelphia featuring everything from vintage fashion to local food, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philly Halal Food Fest is a half-day festival held on September 27 that celebrates the region’s Muslim-owned businesses, vendors, and restaurants. Guests will get…
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Governor Shapiro Named 2025 “Champion for Aging” at the Annual Connected Health & Safety Conference
The Connected Health and Safety Association (CHS) has concluded its 2025 national conference in Philadelphia, bringing together national leaders in personal emergency response, remote patient monitoring, and home care innovation. The two-day event featured presentations centered around the industry’s innovation, policy leadership, and the shared commitment to advancing independence and safety for aging adults and…
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Philadelphia Job Growth Surpasses Other Major Cities, But Office-Focused Industries Not Seeing Same Gains
Philadelphia has outpaced other major cities in job growth in recent years, but industries that drive office leasing are not seeing the same gains, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Center City District’s new report analyzed 15 years of data on office leasing, vacancies, job growth, and the talent pipeline in Philadelphia and…
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Top Philadelphia Breakfast Spots for Early Risers to Jump-Start Their Day
Philadelphia early risers have many great places to jump-start their day with a hearty breakfast, regardless of their preferences, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, Kae Lani Palmisano, and Annemarie Dooling for Philadelphia Magazine. Middle Child, with locations in Midtown Village and Fishtown, offers their popular fluffy egg breakfast sandwich with a generous filling of corned beef and…
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WSJ: Eagles’ Tush Push Continues to Draw Ire of Not Only Opposing NFL Teams and Coaches, But Officials
The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have been the talk across the league over the past few years due to its vaunted tush push. As we stand two games into the 2025-26 NFL season, the talk has escalated further, writes Jason Gay for The Wall Street Journal. During the offseason, the NFL owners came…
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Longtime Hair Stylist Performs Kind Gesture for Patients at Penn Medicine With Mobile Bedside Salon
Richard Cornish has been a hairstylist for over 30 years, and in January 2025, started a new venture in his career, operating Restore Salon Services, writes Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia. Restore Salon Services is a mobile bedside salon that Cornish operates out of two black travel bags for patients at Penn Medicine who…
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Philadelphia Among Housing Markets With Largest Annual Value Gains Nationwide
The Philadelphia housing market ranks among those that have the largest annual gains nationwide as of June 2025, writes Treh Manhertz for Zillow. The total value of housing in the nation increased to $55.1 trillion in June, a record high and a sharp gain of $20 trillion since before the pandemic. Approximately 12.5 percent of…
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MANNA Celebrating 35 Years of Providing Nutritional Support for Those in Need
MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance), one of the nation’s leaders in evidence-based nutrition, was founded in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1990, at the height of the HIV epidemic. Its founders’ goal was to deliver nutritious meals to those who were sick and dying. That mission has grown exponentially…
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Aunt Orphia’s in Philadelphia, Known For Its Pound Cakes, Earns 2025 Family-Owned Business Award
Aunt Orphia’s Delicious Homemade Pound Cake Co., is one of three Philadelphia companies to earn a 2025 Family-Owned Business Award, writes Lindsey Nolen for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One day, Orphialasertrella Adams-Taylor purchased a pound cake from a food truck outside a local college campus. Upon realizing that it wasn’t a great pound cake, she…
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YEAH Philly Launches New Comic Book That Teaches Philly Youth About Law Enforcement
YEAH Philly, an organization to inform and support Black youth in West and Southwest Philadelphia who have been charged with a violent crime, has launched a new comic book unlike most, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The new comic book features police officers, judges, and young people and aims to help youth…
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Philadelphia is Prime Destination This Fall for Arts
Philadelphia has emerged as the prime destination in the United States this fall for everything new, historic, and vibrant happening across the arts, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. Calder Gardens will open September 21 at 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Named after Philadelphia native and acclaimed sculptor Alexander Calder, the site blends art, culture, environmental awareness,…
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Martin Luther King Drive Bridge to Reopen This Month After $20.1M Rehabilitation Project
Martin Luther King Drive Bridge is set to reopen this month for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists after years of being closed, write Laura Fay, Joe Holden, and Ed Specht for CBS News Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Streets Department and Mayor Cherelle Parker will reopen the bridge at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 19, during a ribbon…
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Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund’s Scholarship Program Supports, Empowers Local High School Students
The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund offers a scholarship that supports high schoolers planning to pursue higher education degrees at two- or four-year institutions, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. All of the awards are granted based on academic achievement, test scores, coursework, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial needs. Scholars may receive up to…
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Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair
Margaritas hold the distinction of being among the most popular cocktails in the United States, and two Philadelphia restaurants in particular, hold the drink with much weight, writes Robert Simonson for The Wall Street Journal. One restaurant is so enamored with the drink that it’s named after its base — tequila. At Tequila’s near Rittenhouse…
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New Visit Philadelphia Campaign Aims to Attract Visitors, Residents for America’s 250th Anniversary
Visit Philadelphia has launched a new $9 million national campaign to attract visitors and residents ahead of America’s 250th anniversary next year. “Whether it’s your first visit to Philadelphia or your fiftieth, 2026 is the year to experience our city,” Angela Val, president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia, said in a press release. “We’re inviting…
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How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction
Rosemary Connors made a name for herself in Philadelphia as a journalist, spending 15 years as an anchor at NBC10. Last year, she parted ways with NBC10 and has since transitioned into the construction sector, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Connors recently created Rosette Specialty Trades, a new scaffolding company, carrying on her mother-in-law’s legacy…
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Philadelphia’s First of Its Kind Pilot Program, Which Gives Cash to Struggling Renters, Proves Effective
The PHLHousing+ program, a first of its kind in the nation, which gives no-strings-attached cash to struggling renters, is proving to be effective, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program was launched in the fall of 2022. Since then, Philadelphia has been giving cash to 301 households randomly selected from wait lists for…
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SEPTA Requests Up to $394M Bailout to Address Funding Gap That Caused Drastic Service Cuts
SEPTA has requested a bailout of up to $394 million last week to address a funding gap that resulted in drastic service cuts, writes Sri Taylor for Bloomberg. SEPTA officials asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to authorize the one-time use of its state capital assistance funds to cover a $213 million budget deficit. This…
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