Philadelphia
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Former Saks COO Targets $100M in Sales at Philadelphia-Based Voomi Supply Next Year
R.J. Cilley, former COO of Saks Fifth Avenue, has joined Philadelphia-based Voomi Supply as its new CEO and aims to build the company into a billion-dollar business, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While a jump from selling Prada, Cartier, and Gucci may not seem to have much in common with an industrial…
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SEPTA Commuters Can Thank This HVAC Specialist for Keeping Buses Temperature-Friendly
Christian Coston is an HVAC specialist at SEPTA, where he is responsible for helping keep SEPTA buses cool during the summer and warm during the winter, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. Coston overhauls the entire AC system on the buses as they come on the excel series. “It’s a very tedious job,” he said. “You…
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Micro-Rental Trend, Big on the West Coast, Increasing in Philadelphia
While micro-housing started out as a solution for factory works and newcomers to a big city, it has since become a trend for many others. The trend has been primarily a West Coast one, but it has started moving elsewhere throughout the country, such as the Northeast, where Philadelphia leads the charge, writes Andrei Popa…
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Philadelphia’s Fast-Food Revolution Began with Horn & Hardart Automats Over Century Ago
The fast-food revolution began in Philadelphia on June 9, 1902, when Joe Horn and Frank Hardart opened their first Automat on Chestnut Street, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This approach to food appealed to the new, faster-paced society. Horn, a Philadelphia native, started his own restaurant at age 27. He partnered with Hardart,…
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Gina M. Slocum: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Gina M. Slocum, a graduate of the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program at Peirce College. “The year was 2015, I faced a significant career setback when I was laid off, from my role as an office manager at a nonprofit organization. In that role, I not only managed the office but…
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Philly’s Career and Technical Education Program Helps High School Grads Transition to Workforce
The School District of Philadelphia’s career technical education program students recently celebrated their graduation. While some graduates citywide are enjoying their summer vacation or preparing for college, others are already in the workforce thanks to the program, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29. This is true for Adryanna Day. Within two days of graduating from…
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Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia
Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen have signed leases to open four new locations, including two in Philadelphia. The two new Philly locations will be…
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Philadelphia Makes Significant Jump in Ranking of World’s Top Startup Ecosystems, Now Top 15
Philadelphia now ranks among the top 15 startup ecosystems in the world, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The city jumped up 12 spots from last year’s rankings of the top 40 regions for startups, which was analyzed and compiled by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Philadelphia is now ranked at…
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Philadelphia Bus Line Added Just Before Pandemic Defies Post-Pandemic Trends
Since SEPTA launched the 49 bus route in early 2019, it has defied post-pandemic transit trends, write Julene Paul and Josh Davidson The Conversation. A recently published study on the bus line by Paul, Assistant Professor of Planning at University of Texas at Arlington, and Davidson, Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science at Oberlin…
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Who is Gabrielle Dillon? Wife of New Philadelphia Eagles Running Back
AJ Dillion, one of the newest members of the Philadelphia Eagles, is the husband of foodie and influencer Gabrielle Dillon, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gabrielle, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, is bringing her influencer lifestyle to Philadelphia. She’s already popular online with more than 150,000 combined followers on TikTok and Instagram.…
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Trea Turner Documentary ‘The Turnaround,’ Earns 2025 Emmy Award
“The Turnaround,” a documentary about Philadelphia Phillies shortshop Trea Turner’s 2023 standing ovation that helped turned his season around has won an Emmy Award, writes Dan Gelston for AP News. Having already won a World Series championship and an NL battling title, Turner has another honor to add to his arsenal. Turner was able to…
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Philadelphia Eagle Finishes Atop NFL Player Merchandise Sales List
The NFLPA recently released its newest top 50 NFL player sales list, and a Philadelphia Eagles player is at the very top, writes Chris Cwik for Yahoo! Sports. Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley is this year’s league leader in merchandise sales, doing so in his historic first season with the team. Barkley surpassed teammate and…
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Diner en Blanc to Return to Philadelphia in August With Touch of Jazz Age
Diner en Blanc will be returning to Philadelphia on Thursday, August 21. While each year is special, this year’s edition will also incorporate the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby and Art Deco. Guests will be able to enjoy an evening of elegance, community, and flair from the Jazz Age. Diner in Blanc was founded…
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Philadelphia As a Travel Destination Offers Nourishment For Both the Body and Soul
Philadelphia is stepping out of New York City’s shadow as a wonderful travel destination where visitors can find nourishment for both body and soul, writes Orla Thomas for National Geographic. Philadelphia is taking center stage in the nation’s dining scene. Last year, the city got more James Beard Foundation Awards than any other in the…
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Philadelphia Citizen Currently in Talks to Acquire Another Local Publication
The Philadelphia Citizen investors are actively at work to buy Philadelphia Magazine, write Ryan W. Briggs and Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These negotiations have been ongoing for more than a year. Venture capitalist Richard Vague and FS Investments CEO Michael Forman are leading the financing efforts toward to acquisition, according to various sources.…
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These Philadelphia Eateries Make Inquirer Food Critic’s Top Restaurants
Philadelphia’s dining scene is thriving with many exceptional options, but these restaurants stand out the most in 2024 for their innovation, quality, and unique offerings, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mawn, a freewheeling “noodle shop with no rules,” is one of the toughest reservations in Bella Vista, and wider. Pietramala in Northern Liberties…
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Philadelphia Homebuyers Face More Competition Than Most Other Areas of the Country
Philadelphia area homebuyers, along with those across the Northeastern United States, face among the stiffest competition compared to other parts of the nation, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is according to a new Zillow analysis. The analysis, which looked at activity on its website in March, found that there are between five…
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Philadelphia Nightlife is Booming and Paying Major Dividends to the City
Nightlife in Philadelphia is booming, and ultimately paying off for the city in a major way, according to a staff report from Metro Philadelphia. Two recently released inaugural impact studies by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce highlight the billion-dollar impact of the city’s nighttime and music economies. The first of two studies analyzing Philadelphia’s economic…
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