Philadelphia
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WSJ: Nuuly Steals Spotlight in Online Clothing Rental From Original Pioneer
Nuuly, a unit of Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters, has stolen the show from Rent the Runway, the online clothing rental pioneer, writes Meg Tanaka for The Wall Street Journal. While Rent the Runway was first to introduce clothing rentals to young consumers, it is Nuuly that is making the concept work. Renting clothes is a complex…
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Philadelphia’s 2025 Homicide Rate Continues Decline from Past Years
Philadelphia is continuing to see a steep decline in homicides with more than half of 2025 now behind us, writes Isaac Aviluces for AXIOS Philadelphia. This is a stark contrast from the record number of homicides the city saw during the height of the pandemic. As of Wednesday, August 13, Philly has seen 138 homicides,…
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Vine Street Set to Receive Needed Safety Improvements, With Traffic Delays Until January 2026
Vine Street, one of the busiest and most dangerous corridors in Philadelphia, is set to receive much-needed safety upgrades over the next five months, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These upgrades, however, will bring significant disruptions for rush-hour drivers, as traffic delays are expected through January. Construction will begin on Monday, August 18,…
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This Philadelphia Crochet Artist is Going Viral For Her Creative Large-Scale Yarn Designs
Philadelphia crochet artist Nicole Nikolich is going viral for her unique and creative crochet installations throughout the city, writes Chandler Lutz for CBS News Philadelphia. When walking the streets of South Philadelphia, you may have noticed a six-foot-tall Jason Kelce or big Phillie Phanatic installation made out of stitched yarn. They were created by Nikolich,…
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Here Are the Highest-Ranked Pizza Restaurants in Philadelphia
Pizza is a universal language that Americans from all over the country enjoy, write Kristen Hickman and Karim Noorani for Stacker. The publication has compiled a list of the top 30 highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Philadelphia. The ranking is aided by Yelp data and its ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes…
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Washington Post: How the Eagles Plan to Push Forward in Pursuit of Second Straight Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles are partaking in training camp as they begin their pursuit to win another Super Bowl. However, this offseason has been less about their Super Bowl LIX win, and more about the tush push that the team has perfected in recent years, writes Mark Maske for The Washington Post. The short-yardage play has…
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Philadelphia Couple Turns 40 Years of Incarceration Into New Form of Activism As Filmmakers
After spending 40 years in incarceration, Philadelphia couple Mike and Debbie Davis are turning their lives around as filmmakers, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While watching a news broadcast one day, the couple saw a story that framed formerly incarcerated individuals as unworthy of getting second chances. “That just wasn’t true,” Mike Davis…
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Washington Post: Preseason or Not, Eagles Lean Into the Tush Push, Their Signature Play
According to The Washington Post, the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t waste a single moment reminding the NFL that their most controversial, and most effective play, the long-debated tush push, is here to stay. In Thursday night’s preseason opener, backup quarterback Tanner McKee lined up on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Instead of a safe handoff or…
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Securing First Jobs Proves Challenging for New College Graduates in Philadelphia
Securing your first job as a new college graduate in Philadelphia is proving to be a significant challenge, according to a recent ADP study, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Philadelphia metro area ranked in the lower tier among 55 metro areas evaluated by ADP, considering factors such as affordability, wages, and hiring activity.…
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, based on a project from his Psychology 101 class, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Acknowledging that people in their 20s are the unhappiest age group in the country — burdened by a…
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Local Gamers Believe New Game Set in ‘Philabieldia’ is Shoutout to Real-Life Philly
Local gamers believe a Japanese video game developer gave a nod to real-life Philadelphia by naming the game world in its upcoming release, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, “Philabieldia,” writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. The Square Enix game was introduced at a Nintendo Direct event last week. “This was Philabieldia, a…
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Meet the Philadelphia Native Designing Costumes for Two Hit TV Shows
While it’s easy to focus on the on-screen aspects of watching a popular TV show, a whole team of individuals work behind the scenes to make sure everything on-screen can come to fruition. One of the many important, but sometimes overlooked, components is the costume design and one Philadelphia native is behind the costume design…
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Philadelphia Traffic Ranking Improves to No. 21 Among Largest U.S. Metro Areas
It might not feel like it when stuck in traffic on I-76 during rush hour, but commuting in Philadelphia is improving at least compared to other metro areas, writes Jeff Tomik for PhillyVoice. ConsumerAffairs recently released its annual report ranking the 50 most populous metropolitan areas by worst traffic. Philadelphia dropped to No. 21 this…
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This App Helps You Find Philly’s Public Restrooms, Water Fountains, and More
A web app called PHLASK is helping tourists, families, and even Philadelphia residents locate and access certain resources throughout the city, writes Angie Bacha for Technical.ly. The app was originally created as a social practice art project that served to examine water access throughout the city. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic led to many drinking…
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Philadelphia Is Heaven For Frozen Treat Lovers
Philadelphia is heaven for frozen treat lovers, with many famous spots scattered throughout the city that serve everything from real-fruit water ice to Philly-style ice cream, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. John’s Water Ice, founded in 1945 by Italian immigrant John Cardullo, is one of the most popular spots in Philadelphia during the…
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Premium Headwear, Workwear Brand Debuts New MLB Hat Collection Featuring Phillies Star Bryce Harper
Premium headwear brand and workwear label ’47 and Carhartt recently partnered with Major League Baseball on a new baseball cap selection featuring Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, writes Julia Teti for Women’s Wear Daily. The new collection includes a number of different styles, including MVP hats, Clean Up and Hitch style hats, truckers, and more.…











































