Philadelphia
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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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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The installations is part of a solution for a major health risk. According to a 2022 analysis of district water sources conducted by PennEnvironment and various local nonprofits, 98…
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Indulge in Delicious Ice Cream This Summer at These Philadelphia Gems
With summer almost here, there is no better time to indulge in rich, creamy scoops from some of Philadelphia’s favorite local ice cream shops, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Malai is a newcomer to the city’s ice cream scene. Originally from Brooklyn, the shop serves rich ice cream infused with bold spices…
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Peirce College Graduate’s Journey To Commencement: Donna Payton
Today’s feature is Donna Payton, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “In February 2022, I found myself feeling dissatisfied with my online experience at Liberty University. I shared my concerns with my husband, John Payton, who is a proud graduate of Peirce College. John, who earned his Bachelor of…
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Meet the Man Who Helped the Eagles Master the Tush Push
The Philadelphia Eagles’ now-famous “tush push” owes some of its dominance to a name you might not know: Richie Gray. Hired in 2023 as a team advisor, the former rugby union player brought deep expertise in body movement, leverage, and contact dynamics. Initially tapped to help the defense counter the controversial play, Gray ended up…
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FOX 29’s Mike Jerrick Discovers Skin Cancer During Live TV Segment with Penn Dermatologist
Mike Jerrick, co-host of Good Day Philadelphia on FOX 29, was recently diagnosed with skin cancer during a live broadcast of the morning show, writes Melissa Rudy for Fox News. Dr. Joanna Walker, a dermatologist with the University of Pennsylvania’s Tara Miller Melanoma Center, was taking part in a skin care segment when it all…
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Philly Native Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter Tells All in New Memoir
Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter recently made a stop at the Community College of Philadelphia to discuss some of the content included in his memoir, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The book, titled, The Upcycled Self, A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, details how he has strived to overcome childhood trauma. At…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among Best Cycling Cities in the U.S.
For cyclists of all experience levels, the United States has a wide range of bike-friendly cities and trails, and a list of the top cycling cities features Philadelphia, writes Sanjana Sharma for Buycycle. Buycycle, a leading marketplace for pre-owned premium bikes, did an analysis of the most popular cycling cities across the nation and ranked…
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2 Philadelphia Companies Make Fortune 500 List for 2025
The 2025 Fortune 500 list is out and nine Philadelphia-area companies are on the list, including two headquartered in Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Up first is media and technology giant Comcast, which ranks at No. 35 on the list with $123.7 billion in revenue. It’s ranking is down two spots…
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Justin Demetrius Barker: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Justin Demetrius Barker, a graduate of the Master of Science Organizational Leadership and Management program. “Well, I came to Peirce about two years after graduating high school. I had attempted to attend Temple University and CCP, but I still hadn’t shaken off the high school C-student mentality. Honestly, I carried that mentality with me…
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CHOP Nurse Supports Grieving Pet Owners Through End-of-Life Portrait Photography
Nayana Gadde, a nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, offers a different kind of healing touch in her free time, taking end-of-life portraits for pets and the families who love them, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Gadde takes what she calls “soul pictures,” a practice that comes from a deeply personal place. Several…
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SEPTA Promotes Interim General Manager Scott Sauer to Permanent Role
Scott Sauer, who has served as interim general manager for SEPTA since November 2024, has been promoted as the transit authority’s permanent general manager, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Sauer was named interim general manager after his predecessor Leslie Richards stepped down from the role in late 2024 after nearly five years. His career with…
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Philadelphia Phillies Remember Roy Halladay’s Classy Gesture After Perfect Game
On May 29, 2010, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay pitched the MLB’s 20th perfect game. After accomplishing the feat, Halladay set out to buy gifts for the team’s players, personnel, and staff to celebrate the moment. Halladay would enlist Frank Coppenbarger, who served as the team’s director of team travel and clubhouse services, to…
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More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report
With New York residents feeling the strain of high housing costs, many are looking to relocate to another city, and Philadelphia is now the most popular destination, writes Mary K. Jacob for New York Post. This is according to a new report from StreetEasy, which reveals that Philadelphia is now the most popular metro area…
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Philly Immigrant Business Owners Powering Through Tariff, Deportation Concerns
Immigrant-owned small businesses are an integral part of Philadelphia’s economy; however, tariffs and deportation threats are adding a wrinkle to their abilities to survive, let alone thrive, writes Christian Salazar for The Philadelphia Citizen. Many immigrant businesses specialize in products imported from their native countries. Therefore, the tariffs being imposed by the Trump administration is…
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VIP Packages for 2026 FIFA World Cup Go On Sale for Massive Prices
Philadelphia is readying to host six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. VIP packages recently went on sale, and their costs are massive, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. FIFA has three different VIP packages of luxury lounges inside the stadiums available for those who are interested and…
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Elizabeth D. Reevey: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Elizabeth D. Reevey, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “A goal delayed is not denied. That was my mantra to keep myself motivated to complete my goal no matter how long or difficult this journey may seem. I remember going to a technical school in the…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority CEO Has $6.3 Billion Plan to Address Philly Public Housing
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and its CEO Kelvin Jeremiah are on the verge of embarking on a $6.3 billion strategy to help address Philadelphia’s public housing challenges, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal is to overhaul all 13,000 of its existing properties, building 3,000 new units, and buy 4,000 additional units in…
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