Philadelphia
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Asian Needle Ants, Known for Powerful and Life-Threatening Sting, Spread Into Philadelphia
Asian needle ants, with a powerful sting that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in some humans, have spread into Philadelphia, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The insect, native to China, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula, has been sighted only three times in Pennsylvania, and each time it has been in Philadelphia. The first sighting…
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New Tool from Circular Philadelphia Maps Donation and Recycling Sites Across City
Circular Philadelphia has launched an interactive new tool to help users find donation and recycling sites throughout the city, that is being funded by a $20,000 grant from the Green Family Foundation, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The new tool, ResourcePhilly, aims to reduce waste in Philadelphia by helping residents find responsible drop-off locations for…
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Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho have partnered together on new technology to develop new personalized bracing technology, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through the partnership, Dimension Ortho will make its platform available for personalized bracing and fracture care across all of Rothman Orthopaedic’s clinical sites. Dimension Ortho president and co-founder Dr.…
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Philadelphia-Based Post Brothers Eyeing Conversion Opportunities Back Home
With two major conversion projects underway in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia-based Post Brothers is eyeing similar opportunities back home, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer is working to create 1,000 apartments across two major projects in the nation’s capital that convert former office space. In Philadelphia, others are already pursuing similar efforts,…
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SEPTA Has Sent 3,200 People to Criminal Court Amid Cracks Down on Fare Evasion
SEPTA has criminally charged more than 3,200 Philadelphia residents with fare evasion so far this year as part of its crackdown on people who avoid paying to ride the transit system, write Ellie Rushing and Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most of the individuals cited were sent to court this spring, marking a sharp…
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Philadelphia Chosen As One of Three Cities to Gain WNBA Team
The WNBA is continuing to grow, and with that growth means that a WNBA team is finally coming to Philadelphia, writes David Chang for NBC10 Philadelphia. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the league will be adding three new expansion teams, with Philadelphia’s new professional women’s basketball team debuting in 2030. Josh Harris, managing partner of…
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Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology
Tejas Agarwal, founder of the Philadelphia startup Sahay AI, was moved by two deadly train crashes in 2023 to develop technology aimed at preventing future rail disasters, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. After developing the rail infrastructure technology, Agarwal was unsure how to transform it into a viable startup. As an immigrant to the United…
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SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists
SEPTA’s board of directors recently voted to approve major cuts in service and significantly increase fares, write Laura Fay, Raymond Strickland, CBS News Philadelphia Staff for CBS News Philadelphia. The vote came as SEPTA continues to deal with a major, $213 million budget deficit. “This is a vote none of us wanted to take,” SEPTA board chair…
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Philadelphia Phillies Fans Among Most Loyal in the MLB
Pennsylvania is home to two MLB franchises, both of which have some very passionate fans. However, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies are especially loyal, writes Christopher Boan for Penn Stakes. A new ranking of fanbase loyalty among all 30 MLB teams features the Philadelphia Phillies listed third. The team trails only the Los Angeles Dodgers…
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Committee of Seventy Expands Civic Education Guides for Philly’s Non-English Speakers
The Committee of Seventy recently unveiled the launch of Spanish and Chinese editions of its civic education guides, writes Davis Cuffe for Billy Penn at WHYY. The goal is to help further promote civic engagement, help address the language barriers non-English speakers often face when voting, and also to help them better understand Philadelphia’s local…
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How 2 Philly-Based Designers Helped New York City Mayoral Primary Winner Captivate Voters
When Zohran Mamdani first burst onto the scene as a New York City mayoral candidate, he wanted to take a fresh approach, and two Philadelphia-based designers helped him do it, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Local designers Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler of design co-op Forge are the ones responsible for designing Mamdani’s…
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Philadelphia Earns USA Today’s ‘Most Walkable City’ Distinction for Third Consecutive Year
Philadelphia is the most walkable city in the United States, making it highly attractive for residents and visitors alike, according to USA Today’s 10Best list. This is the third consecutive year that Philadelphia topped the list. “Philadelphia is beloved for its cultural and historical attractions, and its walkability is appreciated by both residents and visitors,”…
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Philly’s Black Girl Joy Bike Ride Promotes Sisterhood, Self-Care for Black Women
In 2023, Philadelphia therapist Iresha Picot created Black Girl Joy Bike Ride, a now-weekly cycling group between Black women, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. For Picot, her goal is to promote community, joy, and Black women putting themselves first. “As Black women, we’ve been conditioned to put everybody else’s needs before our own.…
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New Podcast ‘Get Down to Business’ Highlights B Corp Companies with Philadelphia at Center of First Season
The new podcast Get Down to Business, hosted by Lauren Everett, highlights B Corp companies and places Philadelphia in its first season, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. “We knew that there was a very well-established and diverse group of local B Corps in Philly, and what we were looking for with this first season was…
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Philadelphia Region Law Schools See Surge in Applicants Amid Political Shifts and LSAT Changes
The Philadelphia region law schools — as well as nationwide — are seeing a surge in applicants this year, driven by increased public attention on the courts during the presidential transition and recent changes to the LSAT exam, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. Some of the reasons for this spike are specific to the region.…
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Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol Women Built Bonds That Still Thrive Decades Later
Women of the Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol, who spent about a decade working for the local MLB team as an “elite corps” of usherettes, built bonds that still thrive to this day, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hot Pants Patrol debuted in 1971 as a marketing gimmick conceived by Bill Giles, the Phillies’…
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Philadelphia’s Lula Commerce Helps Mom-and-Pop Stores Build Online and Delivery Presence
Philadelphia-based Lula Commerce offers a platform that helps small retailers provide online shopping and delivery through popular apps such as DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Co-founder Adit Gupta developed the idea for the startup during the early months of the pandemic after seeing how difficult it was to help his parents…
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Jalen Hurts Publishes New Children’s Book, Will Reach Bookstores March 2026
Jalen Hurts, who months ago helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl en route to winning Super Bowl MVP, will be adding author to his list of accomplishments, writes Alana Beltran for NBC10 Philadelphia. During a recent appearance on TODAY, Hurts announced that he has written a new children’s book titled, Better Than…
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