Philadelphia
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Iconic 6ABC Theme Finally Gets Official Release After More Than Five Decades
Long a beloved staple of Philadelphia’s airwaves, the Action News theme “Move Closer to Your World” is finally an officially released song, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The iconic 6abc theme was released by Philadelphia-based producer duo Maxwell Perla and Vincent John, under their retro-inspired Eraserhood Sound imprint. The 1970s-style theme is a…
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Meet the Philly Artist Transforming City Scenes and Views Into Creative Pieces of Quilt Art
As a quilt artist, Rachel Blosser Derstine and her husband often uses the city’s many sights as inspiration for her artistry, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I am really passionate about doing scenes from around Philadelphia because I love the city so much,” Blosser Derstine said. Her husband enjoys traveling by bike along Kelly Drive…
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Score Stylish, Budget-Friendly Clothes at These Philly Thrift Shops
If you are looking for stylish, budget-friendly clothing, Philadelphia has several thrift shops that can help you find the perfect look, writes Joy Franklin for PhillyBite Magazine. Greene Street, run by a mother-daughter duo, has three locations in Philadelphia and four more across the region. As a consignment store, it offers a broad selection of…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below Pauses Orders from China Amid Tariff Escalation
Five Below has suspended shipments from China due to the ongoing tariffs situation, write Reshmi Basu and Carrington York for Bloomberg. Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk sent a letter to suppliers on behalf of the Philadelphia-based discount retail chain announcing that it will be suspending cargo shipments. “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused…
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Philadelphia Jail Population Reaches Lowest Level in At Least a Decade
The Philadelphia jail population is currently at a level that has not been seen in the city in recent memory, write Chris Palmer and Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to data from the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, Philadelphia has fewer than 3,700 individuals in jail as of last week. The city has not…
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Lane Johnson and New Fiancée Kelsey Holmer Share Celebratory Engagement News
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson recently announced his engagement to now-fiancée Kelsey Holmer, writes Ashlyn Robinette for People. The announcement comes just two months after Johnson and the Eagles won their second Super Bowl ring together. Holmer expressed immense excitement about the announcement. “Lots to celebrate 💍🩵,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. The…
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Current Political Climate Presents Major Challenges for Philadelphia’s Tourism Industry
Philadelphia’s leading international tourism agency is closely monitoring the volatile political climate while working on attracting global travelers to the region, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for AXIOS. A decline in international tourism, no matter how small, could damage the billion-dollar money-maker for Greater Philadelphia. Many travelers may currently be choosing to avoid visiting…
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Philadelphia Man Tim Mancuso Takes Love of Watches to New Heights
Tim Mancuso, an avid watch collector who moved to Philadelphia five years ago, is helping transform the region into a hotspot for watch enthusiasts and brands, writes Johnny Davis for Esquire. And he believes it is working. “Philadelphia has become the key watch city in the world, for brands and collectors,” he said. “That might…
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TILT’s Philly Photo Day Gives Philadelphians Opportunity to Show Off Their Photography Chops
The Philly Photo Day exhibition by TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image gives every Philadelphian an opportunity to show off their photography chops, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. TILT promotes all levels of photography through its classes, exhibitions, free programs, artist residencies, and much more. The first Philly Photo Day exhibition was…
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Philadelphia’s Affordability Attracts Super Commuters from New York
An increasing number of New Yorkers are relocating to Philadelphia and then travelling back and forth to New York for work, mainly due to the city’s affordability, writes Jason Peters for Metro Philadelphia. A recent Stanford University study shows that the number of Philadelphians commuting over 75 miles has increased by 28 percent since the…
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Di Bruno Bros. Receive Investment From Local Grocery Store Magnate Jeff Brown
Di Bruno Bros., which has been a staple in Philadelphia for 85 years, recently received investment from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the size and scope of the investment is unclear, it is confirmed that an entity owned by the Brown family has become a secured…
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The Athletic: NFL Owners Delay Official Decision on Tush Push
As NFL teams have looked into getting the tush push banned, NFL owners have decided not to make an official decision, writes Brooks Kubena for The Athletic. In February, the Green Bay Packers submitted a proposal to the NFL’s competition committee to have the play banned. The team’s coach, Matt LaFleur cities injury concerns and…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to start and/or grow their businesses, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. For Mujeres Que Inspiran president and founder Mayorie Paredes, the reasoning for launching the nonprofit was important. “Sometimes they feel…
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Looking to Spend $20 Or Less? Try These Affordable Meals in Philadelphia
It’s getting harder to find great meals for under $20, but Philadelphia still has places with incredible food at affordable prices, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. At Amy’s Pastelillos in Fishtown, every pastelillo is just $5, so you can grab three and still have enough for tax and a tip.…
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Philadelphia Named Among Top 10 U.S. Cities for Food and Drinks
Great meals are aplenty across the entire United States with supremely talented and gifted chefs gracing just about every major city. Food & Wine has compiled a list of the top 10 U.S. cities for food and drink, and Philadelphia is one of those on the list, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. Philadelphia…
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Skee-Ball’s Philadelphia Roots Highlighted in New Documentary
The new award-winning documentary, And the Balls Roll On…, tells the story of Skee-Ball and highlights its Philadelphia roots, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The game was thought up by Joseph Fourestier Simpson, a Philadelphia inventor born in the nineteenth century, whose many previous creations failed to find success. He got inspiration for…
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People Magazine Writer Compiles List of Best Places to Eat If You Had Just 24 Hours in Philadelphia
As someone who grew up in Philadelphia, Regan Stephens is quite familiar with Philly’s dynamic food scene, she writes for People. While it’s impossible to eat from all the restaurants that makes the local food scene so great, Stephens has compiled a list of the best places to get a true taste of Philly’s top-tier…
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Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus
For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Even Snyder of Emmett is known for taking bold culinary risks, which made his new Fishtown eatery one of the strongest restaurant openings so far…
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