Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Puts Out Call for Proposals from Private Companies to Install EV Chargers Throughout City
Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems put out a call recently for companies to submit proposals to install EV chargers throughout the city, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. OTIS wants to have none of the costs related to the chargers — which would be installed on curbs…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer, Independence Blue Cross
Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer of Independence Blue Cross (IBX), spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his childhood in Montgomery County, learning the value of hard work in his parents’ restaurant, playing football, and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After studying English literature, Vennera realized…
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Philadelphia-Based Coast Guard Unit, Various Partners Working to Safeguard Delaware River
The Coast Guard unit based in Philadelphia is working with multiple partners to keep the Delaware River safe and secure, particularly to support the flow of commerce, writes Susanna Granieri for the Delaware Currents. That is no small task, given that the river hosts the largest freshwater port in the world — a vital hub…
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Artist David McShane Paints Murals of Philadelphia’s Sports Icons Across City
David McShane, a celebrated artist behind some of the best known murals in Philadelphia, paints beloved local sports icons across the city, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McShane was at Veterans Stadium for the first time in the 1970s when he fell in love with Philadelphia sports. Over half a century later, 60-year-old…
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Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding
Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed Wissahickon Gateway would give walkers, runners, and cyclists a safer route around the busy roads of Ridge Avenue and Main Street in Manayunk. Meanwhile, the…
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Several Philadelphia Natives Make City & State’s 2025 ‘Forty Under 40’ List
The 2025 list of Forty Under 40 honorees has been announced and each of them share the quality of resilience, writes Hilary Danailova for City & State Pennsylvania. A number of Philadelphia natives have found their way onto this list. Jasmine Armstrong, senior director of hospitality & events at Visit Philly. As someone born and…
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Philadelphia-Based Insomnia Cookies Eyes Five-Fold Nationwide Growth Within Next Decade
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie and dessert brand, was founded in 2003. When founder Seth Berkowitz first started the company inside his University of Pennsylvania dorm room, he thought he’d be able to expand to 100 college locations across the country. Fast forward to more than two decades later, and Berkowitz is looking to expand…
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This Age Group is Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Population of Renters
Philadelphia gained about 39,200 renters aged 65 and older between 2013 and 2023, making them the largest and fastest-growing population in the region for renters, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marked a 24 percent increase, while the number of renters in the 55 to 64 year old age group grew by about…
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Enjoy a Nice Reprieve From the Heat At These Philly Ice Cream Shops
Philadelphia is home to quite a few ice cream shops, and with the summer now upon us, it’s the perfect time to visit them, write Annemarie Dooling, Ernest Owens, and Eater Staff for the publication. C & C Creamery in Roxborough is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The family-owned stand is popular now only…
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Meet Willow, the Brewerytown Pup Named Newest Face of Philadelphia’s Fight Against Dog Waste
Philadelphia has named Willow, a one-year-old canine from Brewerytown, the winner of this year’s competition to be the new “spokesdog” to help raise awareness about the harm regarding dog waste, writes Isabella Darcy for the Delaware Currents. The competition is hosted by the Philadelphia Water Department and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, with the…
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Peirce College Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively to serving adults, held its 2025 Commencement on Friday,…
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Philadelphia Man Finds Previously Bought Lottery Ticket in His Car, Wins $50K
While traveling from Pennsylvania to Maryland, a Philadelphia man decided to stop at Woodlawn Mart in Baltimore County to buy some snacks and several lottery tickets. He had kept the lottery tickets in a bag inside his car for over a week before he rediscovered them while cleaning it. Prior to throwing the tickets away,…
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Philadelphia Landmark Buildings Gaining New Life, Thanks to Developers
Local developers gathered at the recent “Conversion City” event to discuss the opportunities and challenges involved in repurposing Philadelphia’s landmark buildings, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leo Addimando, managing partner of Alterra Property Group, emphasized that the key to redeveloping older buildings is to expect the unexpected. “You have to assume that…
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New Philadelphia Housing Bills Would Bring Security Deposit Changes for Renters, Landlords
Philadelphia City Council recently passed new housing bills that would mean potential changes for local renters and landlords, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As stated in Pennsylvania state law, landlords cannot charge more than two months’ security deposit for a tenant to move in for the first year. Landlords can only hold one month’s security…
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PIDC Releases Annual Report, Highlighting Impact in Fueling Philadelphia’s Growth
PIDC, Philadelphia’s public‑private economic development arm, has released its 2024 annual review, which highlights its everyday focus to fuel Philadelphia’s growth through its four main pillars. These pillars are supporting small businesses, expanding access to capital, advancing real estate development, and strengthening communities. Last year, PIDC managed to closer 297 transactions, provided financing to 262…
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Bonded Warehouse Could Help Small Businesses Better Navigate Current Tariff Policies
Bringing a bonded warehouse to Philadelphia could help small businesses more effectively navigate the Trump Administration’s back-and-forth tariff policies, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A bonded warehouse would mitigate the impact of tariff costs and avoid increasing prices on customers. Such a facility must be certified by U.S. Customs. Once goods are received,…
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Little-Known Grant Program in Philadelphia Fueling Small Business Growth
Philadelphia’s Business Lending Network Incentive Grant Program is helping fuel small business growth across the city, although few people know it exists, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The money comes from a partnership between the city and a network of lenders, and the program relies on participating financial institutions to inform their clients about it.…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Toughest Commutes in the U.S., Find Out Why
Commuting throughout various cities throughout the United States can be quite tough, particularly in some regions compared to some others, writes Shallom Joe for Daily Fetch via MSN. While some cities continue to be among the toughest, there are others than have managed to improved things. According to a recent study, Philadelphia is the 12th…
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