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Eagles Players, Coaches Get Their 2025 Super Bowl Championship Rings
The Philadelphia Eagles were recently at a special ceremony in which the team finally got their 2025 Super Bowl rings, writes Dave Zangaro for NBC10 Philadelphia. The team had to wait an extra month to receive their rings due to production issues. However, if the looks of the rings have anything to do with it,…
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Appoints Next Board Chair
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has elected Christopher Franklin as its next board chair, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franklin is the CEO of Essential Utilities, a role he has filled since 2015. He will begin his term as the Chamber’s next board chair in October 2025, succeeding Gregory Deavens,…
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A Year Out, Philadelphia is Ready to Host 2026 MLB All-Star Game
During this year’s MLB All-Star Game, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs to lead the American League to the win, and also earn the All-Star Game MVP Award in the process. His performance was perhaps a sign of things to come next year when Philadelphia hosts the MLB All-Star Game. On Friday,…
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Despite Sharp Drop in Residential Property Sales, Philadelphia Remains a City of Homeowners
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trust found that Philadelphia home sales have declined nearly 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. In 2023, 15,617 homes were sold, nearly 10,000 fewer than in 2022, which was considered a banner year for home sales in Philadelphia. “It was one of the…
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Personal Injury-Attorney Billboards Growing in Philadelphia Area, But Effectiveness Remains Unclear
The number of billboards for personal-injury lawyers keeps growing in the Philadelphia area, but their effectiveness still remains unclear, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA generated just under $400,000 in advertising from law firms in fiscal 2021. In its 2025 budget, the agency projected the same source would generate $1.6 million — a…
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New York Developer Puts Hahnemann University Hospital Towers Under Contract, Plans Apartment Conversion
New York developer Dwight City Group has placed the Hahnemann University Hospital towers along with three other Hahnemann properties under contract with plans to convert them into apartments, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Dwight City Group expects to close on the acquisition following a bankruptcy auction on Wednesday. In May, the developer…
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Check Out the Local Food and Drink Spots That Made Philly Mag’s 2025 Best Of List
Philadelphia Magazine has released its 2025 Best Of Philly list and its “Food & Drink” category is a great microcosm of how strong the city’s dining scene truly is. For best new restaurant, be sure to visit Little Water in Rittenhouse Square. Looking for a quick bite? A rye tartlet at Emmett could fulfill your…
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Joseph Mikulec Autograph Book Heading to Croatia After Century in Philadelphia Private Collection
A book of autographs by Joseph Mikulec, a forgotten Croatian hero, is set to return to his homeland after nearly a century in a private Philadelphia collection, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Mikulec was born on a farm near the small town of Oroslavje in 1878. Driven by a strong sense of wanderlust, he spent…
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New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations
The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. Instead of manually entering the make and model of a violating vehicle in the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobility access violation reporting form, users can simply take a…
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Check Out These Four New Restaurants Opening in Philadelphia This Month
Four new restaurants have or are set to join the Philadelphia dining scene this month, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From the team behind Fishtown’s cabaret Fabrika and the Margolis cocktail bar comes Kinto, a Georgian BYOB that opened its doors on July 10 just up the block. The restaurant features a traditional…
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Philadelphia Confronts Black Infant Mortality Crisis Through Community Action
As Pennsylvania lawmakers advance budget priorities that include maternal health initiatives, community leaders are mobilizing grassroots efforts to address a devastating public health crisis: Black infant mortality rates that continue to impact families across Philadelphia. The statistics are damning. According to March of Dimes data, Black infants in Pennsylvania die at more than twice the…
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For Philadelphia’s Zero-Waste Enthusiasts, Trash Strike Barely Registered
While many Philadelphians struggled with growing piles of trash during the recent eight-day strike by sanitation crews and other city workers, zero-waste enthusiasts largely carried on with their daily routines unaffected, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. City residents focused on zero-waste and sustainability have found ways to maximize composting, recycling, and reuse,…
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Robotaxi Company Waymo Set to Begin Test Run in Philadelphia
Waymo, the robotaxi company, will soon start hitting the streets in several new cities throughout the country as part of a test run with Philadelphia being one of them, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While the autonomous cars will soon be seen downtown and on highways throughout the city, they will not yet…
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Jefferson Health Tackles Philly’s Health Disparities By Putting the Community At the Forefront
Jefferson Health is committed to improving health outcomes in Philadelphia’s most underserved communities, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That commitment is supplemented by building trust and helping community members be part of the solution. In April 2023, Jefferson Health launched the Community Health Worker Academy. The 13-month training program teaches community members the…
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Philadelphia Among America’s Most Stressed Cities, New Study Finds
Stress in some type or level is normal for just about anyone; however, it’s more common for some people and cities than others. A new study looks at the cities that are most and least stressed, and Philadelphia is among the most, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. According to the study, Philadelphia is the seventh-most…
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6 Philadelphia Shops Make List of 14 Must-Try Pizzerias in Pennsylvania
Six Philadelphia eateries have found a place on the list of 14 must-try pizzerias in Pennsylvania, offering delicious flavors that pizza aficionados will enjoy, writes Harper James for Foodie Haven. Angelo’s Pizzeria serves exceptional thin-crust pizzas that have quickly become local favorites. Each pizza is crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients, making every bite a true…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns
Anna Paulson officially began her tenure as the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. This marks a new era for the Philadelphia Fed, as it’s the first time that a new leader has been installed in nearly a decade. Paulson replaces Patrick Harker, whose…
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Howie Roseman and Jeffrey Lurie Have Transformed the Philadelphia Eagles, Here’s How
The Philadelphia Eagles franchise is much different today than the reputation it had been building over the decades prior, writes David Neisz for Philly Sports Network. Gone are the days of the Eagles constantly playing catch up with its division rivals and pursuing trades and free agent signings as short-term solutions to patch holes on…
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