Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Remains Among Most Populous U.S. Cities, But Shrinking Numbers Threaten Its Status
With 1.6 million residents, Philadelphia remained the sixth most populous city in the United States in 2024, although continued population decline could be putting this ranking at risk, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Philadelphia experienced the steepest population decline of any Pennsylvania municipality from 2020 to 2024, losing 29,878 residents over that time. The…
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Four Philly Nonprofits Awarded Grants to Improve Access to Fresh, Affordable Food
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced a $3.4 million investment in businesses across 23 counties, including Philadelphia. The funding’s aim is to connect low-income communities with fresh, healthy, and affordable food produced by local farms. Four Philadelphia County nonprofits received Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grants for this very cause. Weavers Way Co-Op received…
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Eagles Great Brandon Graham Authors New Children’s Book, Inspires Others With It
Philadelphia Eagles great Brandon Graham has been keeping himself busy since announcing his retirement from the NFL a few months ago. He recently became an author, writing a new children’s book titled, BG’s ABCs: Tackling Football and Life. In the book, Graham shares lessons he’s learned throughout his journey about being a leader. “I knew…
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Meet VOTE411.org from the League of Women Voters: Your Secret Weapon for Today’s Primary Election
Philadelphia voters, mark your calendars: the municipal primary election is set for today, May 20, 2025. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This primary is crucial, as it determines party nominees for several key positions. On the ballot, you’ll find races for District Attorney, with incumbent Larry Krasner seeking a third…
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Despite Ranking Low in Influencer Numbers, Philadelphia Not Without Influence
Philadelphia lacks the volume of content creators seen in cities like Los Angeles and New York, however several local influencers are holding down the fort, writes Amara Chimezie for Billy Penn at WHYY. Brandon Edelman, better known as Bran Flakezz, is a Philadelphia-based influencer with 1.3 million followers who began his content creation career over…
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Philadelphia is a Highly Multicultural and Multilingual City, Census Data Confirms
Philadelphia is a diverse and multicultural city where 15.7 percent of the population is foreign-born, so naturally, city residents speak a variety of different languages, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the most recent American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, Philadelphians speak 41 languages or language groups. In addition, the…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Top 5 Industrial Markets Nationwide in 2025
While construction activity nationwide has remained relatively low due to ongoing oversupply and increased rent, the industrial real estate market remains stable. A new study that looks at the current trajectory of the market ranked Philadelphia as the fourth-strong industrial market in the nation for the first quarter of 2025, according to CommercialCafe. The ranking…
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Savor Philadelphia’s Brunch Scene at These Top Restaurants
Whether you’re in the mood for creative twists on brunch classics or hearty comfort food to start your day, Philadelphia’s spots have you covered, write Laura Swartz, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Polish restaurant Little Walter’s in Kensington recently introduced brunch, which features avocado toast, babka, bialy, gołabki stuffed with brisket and…
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Four Philadelphia High Schools Ranked Among Best Statewide for Student-Athletes
Pennsylvania has produced a number of legendary professional athletes across various sports. A new study ranking the top 25 Pennsylvania high schools for athletes features four right in Philadelphia, writes Joe Spears for USA Today High School Sports. The five schools are St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (No. 3), Neumann Goretti High School (No. 6), Father…
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Eagles GM Howie Roseman Named ‘Most Valuable Philadelphian’ During Second Annual Philly Opener
During the second annual Philly Opener — an event marking the official start of Philadelphia’s tourism season — Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was awarded with the Most Valuable Philadelphian Award. The award is given out to someone who exemplifies what it means to be a Philadelphian and helps raise the city’s profile. “And…
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Mural Arts New Preservation Easement Tool Helps Protect Philadelphia Art
While Philadelphia has more than 4,000 murals throughout the city, a minimum of a half-dozen of them are lost as a result of demolition and/or development, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To help prevent this was continuing or even growing, Mural Arts has looked towards preservation easement. The new tool was designed by…
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Michelin Guide to Feature Philadelphia Restaurants for First Time in 100-Year History
The Michelin Guide has announced that Philadelphia restaurants will be included in its pamphlet for the first time in its 100-plus year history, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. After being limited to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities edition now also features Philadelphia and Boston. To this end, inspectors…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise critical funds to support homeowners in the city. The Philadelphia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide, began as a grassroots organization of dedicated volunteers in…
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Philly Rental Housing and Childcare Are Getting Increasingly Expensive
In Philadelphia, it costs more on average to send two children to daycare than it does to rent a home, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a new Redfin report, the average cost of childcare for a Philly region child is $961, with two children coming out to about $1,922. That…
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Philly Has Quite a Few Kid-Friendly Beer Gardens, Here Are Some of the Best
Philadelphia has many great beer gardens that serve as not only a have a drink, but are friendly to the point that kids can enjoy themselves, as well, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. At Morgan’s Pier, guests can enjoy views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. With specialty cocktails and numerous outdoor…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President, Mid Penn Bank
Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in South Jersey, the lessons he learned from playing sports, and why he is excited about his role at Mid Penn. Norcross was an ambitious and hardworking teenager whose first job was as a page in the U.S. Senate…
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Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy For Second Time, Will Close All Remaining Philadelphia Stores
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in under two years and just months after pulling through the first. As a result, the chain plans to close all remaining Philadelphia stores, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. According to CEO Matt Schroeder, there is a possibility that Rite Aid…
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Five Below Co-Founder, Executive Chairman Tom Vellios to Step Down in June
Five Below co-founder and executive chairman Tom Vellios will be stepping down for his executive role as part of the Philadelphia-based company’s continue leadership turnover, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After he steps down, effective June 12, Vellios will transition into an advisory role. He will be replaced by current board member…
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