Philadelphia
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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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Three Philadelphia Chefs, One Bar Receive 2025 James Beard Awards Nominations
Philadelphia’s thriving dining and drinking scene has earned four James Beard Awards nominations for 2025, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Three local chefs and one popular bar are being considered for the most prestigious prizes in the nation’s restaurant world. This is a significant improvement over last year, when Jesse Ito of South…
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Share Your Historic Photos for New Philadelphia Book Project Set for 2026 Release
Hidden City is producing a new book of historic Philadelphia photos and is calling on the public to submit photos that could be included in it, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The new book will be titled, Philadelphia In Color, and is expected to be released sometime in 2026. Pete Woodall is the project director…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Announces Wall Ball 2025: Restoring Hope: Where Art and Justice Meet
Mural Arts Philadelphia is proud to announce that its signature fundraising event, Wall Ball 2025, will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia. Located at 1009 Canal St, this vibrant space will provide the perfect backdrop for an evening celebrating Mural Arts’ Restorative Justice program and its mission to create…
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Philadelphia Phillies Surpass $3 Billion Valuation Mark, According to Forbes
The Philadelphia Phillies are the seventh most valuable team in Major League Baseball for the second consecutive year at a value of $3.1 billion, according to the latest Forbes rankings. The team’s valuation rose 6 percent from last year and saw an 11 percent annualized change. The valuation breakdown are as followed: The Phillies raised…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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Could Schuylkill Expressway Tolling Be Solution Toward Funding SEPTA, Easing Congestion?
Following New York City’s successful congestion pricing model, tolls on the Schuylkill Expressway could help fund SEPTA and reduce congestion here, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. After implementing congestion pricing, as authorized by state law, New York began charging a $9 toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street during the day and $2.25…
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Philadelphia Schools Make Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges List
Niche has released its new 2025 Best Colleges list, and Philadelphia and its surrounding area had some representation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania ranked No. 6 overall on the list, moving up one spot from last year’s ranking. Penn was also listed as the top institution for business…
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A Group of Women Are Fundraising in Hopes of Bringing a Women’s Sports Bar to Philadelphia
After a series of watch parties in support of women’s sports, a group of four women have come together to launch a new crowdfunding campaign to open a new sports bar in Philadelphia. The new bar would be Philadelphia’s first dedicated to women’s sports, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jen Leary, a local…
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Interest in Ultra-Luxury Condos in Philadelphia Soars
Center City’s luxury multifamily properties are preparing for a busy sales and leasing season, driven by rising demand during the typically slow winter months, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 48-story Laurel in Rittenhouse Square wrapped up 2024 on a hot streak, with its sales team predicting that the current year will…
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Alba Martinez to Step Down as Philadelphia Commerce Director, Effective May 1
Alba Martinez is set to resign from her role as Philadelphia Commerce Director in May after 16 months in her role, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her next career venture will see her work on producing a musical for “La Guagua 47.” The project, which saw its official debut in 2022, highlights…
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Upgrade Your Culinary Skills at These Philly Cooking Classes
If you’re looking to upgrade your culinary skills, Philadelphia offers several cooking classes, whether you prefer online options or in-person instruction, writes Ashlee Woods for Billy Penn at WHYY. Old City Kitchen offers a variety of classes, covering everything from Italian to Indian and Asian cuisine, for over three years. Classes are available almost every…
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‘When Latino Businesses Thrive, the Entire Economy Benefits,’ Says GPHCC President and CEO
Change is an inevitable part of life, and while change can cause uncertainty for business owners, the ability to overcome them is a huge difference maker. In today’s society, we are seeing new immigration policies, rollbacks of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and tariffs. As business owners question just how much the current political climate will…
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Philadelphia Eagles Move on From Longtime Pep Band
Amidst an offseason where the Philadelphia Eagles have seen a number of roster changes, another is set to take place. The Super Bowl champion Eagles recently announced that the team is moving on from its longtime pep band after 28 years in partnership, writes Barry Warner for Touchdown Wire. That pep band was responsible for…
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Carnival Cruise Line Open to Potential Expansion in Philadelphia, Says President Christine Duffy
With Norwegian Cruise Line scheduled to start bringing ships to Philadelphia in 2026, another major operator might be eyeing the city for a potential expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carnival Cruise Line President and Philadelphia native Christine Duffy said the company sees a chance to add the city to its destinations.…
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Philadelphia Remains the 6th Largest U.S. City, But is Losing Some Ground
U.S. Census data shows that Philadelphia is still the sixth largest city in the United States with 1.55 million residents, despite losing more than 16,000 residents between 2022 and 2023. However, population growth in San Antonio could change that someday, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Philly’s population is smaller than Phoenix, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles,…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Photo Still in Existence
Philadelphia is notable for being a city of firsts, but one “first” distinction it has that may not be known by many is being the first city where someone took a photo, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. The photo was taken in 1839 by Joseph Saxton, an engineer and watchmaker with an…
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Joann Fabrics Stores Are Closing; Here Are the Best Local Alternatives in Philly
The announced closure of all 800 Joann Fabrics stores was a blow to crafters and sewers across the nation, but Philadelphia offers plenty of alternatives to take its place, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Approved Textiles is a relative newcomer to Philadelphia’s Fabric Row. It specializes in supporting “slow fashion” by offering sustainably…
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