Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Is Filled With Hidden Gems, Here Are Several You Should Know
Whether you’re a Philadelphia native, longtime resident, or tourist, there are likely at least a few local attractions you may not be familiar with, according to a recent Visit Philadelphia article. As a city filled with not only well-known landmarks and attractions but also several hidden gems, there are many things to see and explore.…
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Philadelphia’s Black Forward Specializes in Items That Inspire and Empower
Philadelphia’s Black Forward, a Black-owned and operated pop-up and online shop, specializes in goods that are designed to both uplift and empower, reports FOX29 Philadelphia. Company founder and CEO Erica Keith previously worked at Hallmark for nearly two decades, gaining a strong foundation in creating products that evoke emotion and pride. Now, she has been…
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Reading Terminal Market Packed with Big Flavors and Endless Choices
Reading Terminal Market, a historic indoor farmers market that can be found beneath a former railroad shed for more than a century, is the bustling heart of Philadelphia’s culinary scene, writes Jim Wright for the PhillyBite Magazine. It is home to some of the nation’s most iconic sandwiches, including the expertly crafted roast pork at…
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Visit These Philadelphia Spots In Peak Tomato Season for the Best BLTs
Philadelphia eateries are taking full advantage of peak tomato season by crafting juicy BLTs and tomato-packed sandwiches that few can resist, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. You can rarely go wrong with a BLT, but a few standout spots are serving some of the best in the city—and beyond. Middle Child, with locations…
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FCC Initiates Second Investigation of Comcast and NBCUniversal This Year
The Federal Communications Commission has launched another investigation into NBCUniversal and its parent company, Comcast, this year, focusing on their management of local broadcast television affiliate stations, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the commission’s February investigation into the Philadelphia-based company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. In a letter sent to Comcast…
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Penn Medicine Hospitals Rank as Best Hospitals in Region and State
Penn Medicine’s hospitals ranked as the best hospitals in the Philadelphia region and Pennsylvania, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. The West Philadelphia-based health system maintained its top position for another year despite not actively participating in the rankings process. University of Pennsylvania hospitals and Penn…
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Beauty Is In the Eye of the Customer At These Philadelphia Restaurants
Philadelphia is filled with so many gorgeous restaurants, from the ceilings to the lights, the atmosphere, and everything in between, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for OpenTable. For instance, SkyHigh inside the Four Seasons features 40-foot windows surrounding all four sides. There are also mirror-paneled ceilings that reflect the sidewalks and allow you to see as far…
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Milwaukee High School Played Role in Inducting Former Phillie Dick Allen Into National Baseball Hall of Fame
Students from Milwaukee’s Golda Meir School contributed to the efforts to induct former Phillie Dick Allen into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The high school established a Sports Analytics Club in 2022, which chose to create a performance portfolio on Allen for the 2023–24 school year, focusing…
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Stateside Brands’ Surfside Is Nation’s Fastest-Growing Alcohol Brand
Surfside, a canned iced tea and vodka drink from Philadelphia-based Stateside Brands, is the fastest-growing alcohol brand in the country, writes Chloe Sorvino for Forbes. The idea for the summer’s most popular ready-to-drink spirits beverage came to vodka entrepreneur Matt Quigley after he noticed a lot of discarded bottles of iced tea on the streets…
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Barnes Foundation Sells Digital Art Education Tech to Penn Museum
Technology is helping The Barnes Foundation bring its collection to more people, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The museum’s vast collection has joined the digital age. With the Virtual Experience Platform, students in its educational programming can already visit the artwork up close in 360 degrees.. With the platform, Claude Monet’s brushstrokes can be viewed…
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Rapid Increase in Beef Prices Likely to Lead to Higher Cheesesteak Prices
Rapidly increasing beef prices are likely to lead to higher cheesesteak prices in Philadelphia, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Beef prices have reached record highs, with the average price of ground beef hitting $6.12 per pound in June, an increase of nearly 12 percent from a year ago. The average price of uncooked beef…
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Invest for Better is Philadelphia’s New Network for Women Building Wealth Together
Invest for Better, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing more women into impact investing, has recently launched in Philadelphia, writes Helen Horstmann-Allen for Technical.ly. Philadelphia has become one of the first regional hubs for the nonprofit, thanks to a grant from the Nasdaq Foundation and support from ImpactPHL. Horstmann-Allen, one of the founding organizers of…
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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and delivered the most Philly speech ever given. “No one likes us!” he roared. “No one likes us! No one likes us! We don’t care!” The crowd of a million celebrating…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction
With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States and the rest of the country, writes Matt Wasielewski for BisNow. A dive into which U.S. cities are the most expensive for new construction found that Philadelphia ranks fifth at…
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Ultra-Luxury Apartments On Rise in Philadelphia
A spike in local millionaires choosing to rent their homes rather than buy has led to the creation of an influx of new luxury apartment buildings in Philadelphia designed specifically for high-net-worth individuals, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2019, there were 22 millionaires renting homes in Philadelphia. By 2023, that number…
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Philadelphia Native, Former Little League Baseball Star Mo’ne Davis Eyes Return to Sport
Mo’ne Davis, who stole bases and the hearts of many when she became the first girl to pitch a shutout win in the Little League World Series at just 13, is eyeing a return to the sport, writes CBS News Philadelphia. Next month, the Philadelphia native will be one of more than 600 players to…
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Philadelphia Company Creates Custom Bears to Comfort Patients Facing Emotional Struggles
Moved by his personal experiences, lifelong Philadelphia native Eric Wyatt founded Burden the Bear to remind those facing grief, illness, or isolation that they are not alone, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Wyatt, whose life was upended by a near-fatal car accident a decade ago that left him unable to continue working in construction, often…
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Top Paying Computer and Engineering Roles in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has grown into a true tech hub, offering many jobs across the industry, according to a recently released report by Stacker. While the advent of AI is making the future of the sector bright yet unpredictable, those seeking employment are able to focus on one key factor in their consideration: pay. To determine the…
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