Philadelphia
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Former New Yorker Editor and Cartoonist Turns His Sketchpad to Philly’s Restaurant Scene
Former New Yorker editor and cartoonist John Donohue, author of All the Restaurants in New York, now brings his sketchpad to Philadelphia’s vibrant restaurant scene, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having sketched nearly 1,500 restaurants in New York, Donohue aims to do the same with Philadelphia. A self-taught artist with over 20…
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Philly’s Coworking Hubs Are Reshaping Work Culture Through Connection and Creativity
Philadelphia’s coworking spaces now do more than share desks — they are building communities that help encourage collaboration and innovation, writes Steve Filmore for WHYY. Long favored by freelancers and startup workers, coworking spaces that offer shared offices for daily or monthly rental are now reshaping the how and where people do business. Across the…
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Temple University Press Book Explores ‘Ghosts’ of Long-Demolished Philadelphia Buildings
Building Ghosts, a new book from Temple University Press by co-authors Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, explores the history of long-demolished Philadelphia buildings, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book highlights the stories of people who once lived in the now-empty spaces through several dozen vignettes. Lester wrote the stories, while Bixler took…
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Philadelphia Welcomed Hundreds of Thousands, Sees Over $1B in Economic Impact from Tourism in 2024
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority have recently unveiled their 2024 Annual Report. According to the report, the PHLCVB attracted nearly 550,000 attendees to Philadelphia in 2024 through the various meetings, conventions, and sporting events. In fact these visitors spent $410 million locally, which contributed to an economic impact of $636…
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Philly’s Empanadas United Now Under New Ownership, Set to Expand and Go National
Empanadas United, the Philadelphia-born empanada maker was recently acquired by Virtual Dining Concepts and is set to go national, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As part of its new national expansion, Empanadas United is also expected to triple in both revenue and its geographic footprint. Empanadas United was founded by Victor Tejada…
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What To Know About Wawa Welcome America 2025
The Wawa Welcome America festival will be returning to Philadelphia for its 34th consecutive year this summer between June 19 and July 4, 2025. Like many years past, Wawa Welcome America will feature block parties, parades, live performances, and events that will also culminate with the annual July 4 fireworks show and concert at the Ben…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Success Transforms Fan Experiences Across Generations
As the Eagles prepare for their third Super Bowl appearance in seven seasons, it puts a spotlight on how much success different generations of fans have seen from their hometown team, write Zoe Greenberg and Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben Asztalos, 47, became an Eagles fans in 1988 when he was 10 years…
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Not Just a Festival—A Call to Action: Nicole Keels-McGruder Champions Community Empowerment in Philadelphia
When was the last time a community event didn’t just entertain but transformed lives? On Saturday, May 17th, Cobbs Creek Park won’t just be a park, it will become the epicenter of empowerment, resilience, and civic revival. The 2025 Community in Action Festival, presented by Community Hero PA, is not your average festival. It’s a…
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American Airlines to Debut New Business-Class Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport This Month
American Airlines expects to debut its new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport on schedule sometime later this May, writes Sean Cudahy for The Points Guy. The premium lounge will be located in the A-West terminal of the airport, near the area where many of the carrier’s international flights depart from. During the company’s first-quarter…
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New Fiscal Notes Website Allows Philadelphians to See Cost of Bills, Resolutions Introduced By City Council
Mayor Cherelle Parker recently unveiled a new website that allows Philadelphians to discover the potential cost of bills and resolutions introduced by City Council, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. According to the mayor, this feature — called “Fiscal Notes” — is commonplace in the state House of Representatives. To this end, she is glad…
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Philadelphia Launches New ‘Phambassadors’ Program to Foster City Pride Ahead of 2026 Celebrations
The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation recently held a pep rally-style event at LOVE Park to announced the launch of the new “Phambassadors” initiative. The new program serves as a way for Philadelphia residents to celebrate and show pride in the city ahead of the numerous events coming into the city in 2026. “It is more…
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Philadelphia’s New Apartments Are Among the Smallest in the Nation, According to New Report
As the average size of new apartments are continuing to expand nationwide, some cities such as Philadelphia are an exception. Philadelphia has the 10th smallest average new apartment size in the nation, according to a new report by RentCafe. The report found that new Philadelphia apartments are an average of 759-square-feet, which is significantly lower…
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Explore Philadelphia’s Thriving Literary Scene At These Various Bookstores
Philadelphia’s literary landscape is constantly changing and the city remains filled with numerous bookstores sure to satisfy your reading desires, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. The well-known Barnes & Noble in Center City is not only stocked with books covering dozens of genres. It’s also a nice spot to enjoy free live readings and…
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It’s a Royal Visit As Prince Edward Stops in Philly to Promote Youth Education, Celebrate History
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, will be in Philadelphia on April 30 and May 1 to highlight the city’s youth education and celebrate the historic ties between the United States and Great Britain, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. Prince Edward previously made two trips to Philadelphia in 2012 and 2018, respectively. His job as a…
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Philadelphia Ranks Second in the State in Alcohol Consumption, But What Are They Drinking?
Philadelphia ranked as the second biggest alcohol consumer in Pennsylvania, with 18.5 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to June 2024, write Garland Fordice, Lizzie Mulvey, and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the 19120 ZIP code of North Philadelphia, liquor is the most popular drink of choice with…
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Fabric Health Helps Philadelphians Access Health Care, Other Social Services by Reaching Them Where They Are
Fabric Health helps Philadelphians access health care and social services by reaching them in places they already frequent, like laundromats, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Originally launched in Philadelphia four years ago and now based in Washington, D.C., the company has expanded to multiple cities. Its mission aligns with state efforts to reduce maternal and…
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Synthetic Dye Ban Puts Philadelphia’s Classic Treats at Risk
With the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., moving to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial food dyes, several iconic Philadelphia treats may be at risk, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The aim is to eliminate artificial colors from the nation’s food supply by the end of next…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia Has An Uneven Tree Distribution
Philadelphia enjoys a decent amount of tree cover on average, but the distribution is uneven, with some neighborhoods far leafier than others, writes Niko Kommenda for The Washington Post. Overall, the city boasts 31.1 percent tree cover — an increase of 1.9 percent over the past five years — but still falls short of similar…
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