Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Fed President Harker Pushes Back On Idea That College is Only Path to Economic Prosperity
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker, who once served as a university president himself, has pushed back on the idea that college is the sole path to economic prosperity, writes Nicole Goodkind for Barron’s. “Now I’m going to say something completely inappropriate,” said Harker during the Economic Mobility Summit, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of…
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Philadelphia’s Poverty Declines While Violent Crime, Unemployment Show Improvements
According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 State of the City report, poverty and violent crime in Philadelphia are declining, while unemployment rates are falling and educational outcomes are improving, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Pew researchers found that the city’s economy is overall stronger than it was during the pandemic five years ago, although…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Top 5 Life Sciences Hubs in the Nation
Colliers, a commercial real estate services firm, recently did its second annual analysis of the top life sciences hubs in the nation, and Philadelphia is in the top five, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia took fourth place on this year’s ranking for the second consecutive year. The firm credited Philly’s strong…
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Finesse Current Fashion Trends with Timeless Pieces of the Past At These Philly Vintage Shops
With vintage clothes and accessories rising in popularity, Philadelphia’s many vintage stores offer the perfect way to mix current fashion trends with timeless pieces of yesteryear, write Alex Tewfik and Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Moore Vintage Archive in Queen Village draws hobbyists from near and far with its curated collection, deeply rooted in fashion…
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Philadelphia’s Many Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods Also Provide Many Unique Offerings
Philadelphia is home to a vibrant and culturally diverse mix of neighborhoods, with each offering something for everyone, write the Editors for Philadelphia Style. Avenue of the Arts is a true haven for art lovers, opera aficionados, and theatergoers. It is home to numerous art centers and galleries, but there is also so much more,…
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Jalen Hurts Now a Married Man, Weds Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows in Private Ceremony
Jalen Hurts continues to reach different milestones in both his professional and personal life, the latest one being that he is now a married man, writes Tionah Lee for E! Online. Hurts and his longtime girlfriend, Bry Burrows, officially tied the knot during a recent private wedding ceremony. The wedding comes seven months after the…
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The Athletic: Philadelphia Phillies Has Top 10 Front Offices in MLB, According to League Executives
The MLB has 30 teams and front offices all competing with one another to put their ball club in position to be the last team standing to hoist the World Series trophy at the end of the season. With that being said, The Athletic has polled 40 of the top decision-makers from across the sport…
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Giant Warehouse Coming to Property Near Philadelphia Airport
A half-million square-foot industrial distribution RMR Group warehouse is set to replace a vacant office building on a 31.5-acre property on Tinicum Blvd. across from the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RMR Group, a Massachusetts firm, plans to demolish the existing building that was previously occupied by PNC Bank.…
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Philadelphia Ready to ‘Wonderfully Welcome’ 2031 Women’s World Cup If Opportunity Presents Itself
As Philadelphia prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches next year, the city is already setting its sights on the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The United States, along with other members of the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football, currently represents the…
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Philadelphia Has Two Representatives On the Time100 List of Most Influential People in 2025
The annual Time100 list, which recognizes individuals across a variety of different sectors changing the world, has been released and two Philadelphia representatives are on it, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of them is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and the other is Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, owner of Kalaya. Hurts was…
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Philadelphia School District to Launch New Pilot Program Designed to Protect Children on School Buses
The Philadelphia School District has announced plans to launch a new program that serve to protect them through the use of new technology, write Hayden Mitman and Katy Zachry for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new program will see 20 school buses throughout Philadelphia have cameras installed to help ticket drivers who pass a school bus…
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Philadelphia Shelter Dog Stars in New Graphic Novel
A Philadelphia shelter dog is the subject of a new graphic novel titled, “Midnight ‘Don’t Judge Me’ Ruiz,” writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. In 2019, the black pit bull named Midnight was found tethered to a street pole. The new novel by Susan Russell and Anne Koszalka follows Midnight’s journey as he went from being…
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Two More Wawa Philadelphia Stores Are Closing This Month
Even as Wawa expands, seemingly everywhere, two more of its Philadelphia stores are closing, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Northeast stores are within two miles of each other. A store at 6506 Frankford Ave. will close April 22, followed by a store at 6919 Castor Ave. on April 24. The newest…
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Despite Federal Turmoil and Investor Pressure, Startup Founders Stay Committed to Philadelphia
Despite federal funding cuts and policy changes threatening startup financing, Philadelphia founders continue to grow their companies locally, even as investors pressure them to relocate, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. During a recent dinner celebrating the 2025 Philly RealLIST Startups, several entrepreneurs noted that many factors influence the decision to leave or expand outside a…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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This Philly Nonprofit Provides Sports, Recreational Activities, and Mentorship for Youth
Urban Youth Kings & Queens Inc. was founded by a Mount Airy native whose upbringing is one that inspired him to want to help others, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The nonprofit was founded in 2016 by Haneef Hill, who was raised in after-school programs, particularly in athletics. He credits those programs from helping keep…
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Philadelphia Home Prices Have Increased More Than the National Average
Home prices are leveling around the country, and in some regions are even coming down, as more homes are being listed for sale, write Janice Kai Chen and Rachel Lerman for The Washington Post. According to a recent WaPo analysis of home value data, single-family home prices grew only 2.7 percent nationally in the last…
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Owner of Two Philadelphia Pizza Shops Crowned Champion At 2025 International Pizza Challenge
Davide Lubrano is the co-owner of two Pizzata Pizzeria locations in Philadelphia and after years of working in the pizza industry, he can add a new title to his list. During last month’s International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas, Lubrano was crowned champion, according to a report from PMQ.com. Philadelphia and Pizzata Pizzeria are no…
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