Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s Official Host City Poster for FIFA World Cup 2026 Unveiled
Philadelphia soccer fans couldn’t be more excited about the fact that their city will be among several host cities for FIFA World Cup 2026. As the city continues its preparation efforts for one of the sporting world’s biggest spectacles, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 has unveiled the official host city poster. After a statewide design contest with…
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Rap Snacks CEO Set to Debut New Potato Chip Brand in Honor of Black Food Innovators
The CEO of Rap Snacks has launched a new potato chip brand that pays homage to Black food innovators, writes Delano Massey for AXIOS Philadelphia. James Lindsay, a Philadelphia native, has launched Crum chips. The new chip brand is a tribute to George Crum, the Black chef who is credited for creating the potato chip.…
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WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges
Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…
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A Mural of a 76ers Legend Helped Lay Groundwork for Philadelphia’s ‘Mural Capital of the World’ Status
While many art enthusiasts locally and nationwide are familiar with Mural Arts Philadelphia, not too many are privy to how a portrait of a Philadelphia 76ers legend helped launch it, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the spring of 1989, Mural Arts founder and executive director Jane Golden, alongside her team, wanted to…
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Two Philadelphia Forever 21 Locations to Close As Retailer Seeks Buyer
Forever 21 is set to join the growing list of retail stores that have been closing both in the region and nationwide. The retail apparel brand recently announced the likelihood of closing all of its Pennsylvania stores, including two in Philadelphia, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes as the retailer searches…
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Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability
Philadelphia is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new pilot program that uses technology that would give SEPTA buses at traffic signals, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. In the city’s latest effort to help improve bus speed and reliability, the pilot would allow SEPTA buses to get longer green lights or…
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Philadelphia Projected to Add 1.5M Square Feet of New Office Space This Year, According to New Report
Philadelphia’s office pipeline is projected to increase its stock of office space by 1.5 million, according to a new CommercialCafe report. This represents a 0.8 percent increase of the city’s office space stock. The Philadelphia market represents one of this year’s top 20 largest office development projects, ranking 11th. It’s also home to one of…
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Meet the Local Community Builder Committed to Addressing Philadelphia’s Litter Problem
David Evans is a Philadelphia-based community builder and civic engagement activist motivated to improve his city in multiple ways, writes Angie Bacha for Green PHL. Evans is the founder of Block by Block, a volunteer-based community nonprofit that works to make Philadelphia a cleaner city. His work serves a breeding ground for those just as…
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Former Miss Philadelphia Jacqueline Means is Now Miss Caribbean US
Jacqueline Means, who won the Miss Philadelphia pageant in 2023 recently won another title as this year’s Miss Caribbean US, reports Jan Carabeo for CBS News Philadelphia. Means, 22, is of Puerto Rican heritage through her grandmother. In a word, Means described what it means to be crowned Miss Caribbean US as “indescribable.” “You work…
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Wall Street Journal: The Sixers Still Have Nothing to Show for ‘Trust the Process’ Era of Decade Ago
When the Philadelphia 76ers hired Sam Hinkie as the team’s new general manager in 2013, he embarked on a plan for the Sixers to lose with a purpose, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. That purpose was to rack up losses in order to get high draft picks, increasing the chance to draft…
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See Which Philadelphia ZIP Codes Were Among Hottest Housing Markets in Region During Fourth Quarter of 2024
Four Philadelphia ZIP codes were among the hottest housing markets in the region for the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Intercontinental Exchange data, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. ZIP code 19102 topped the list with an average list price of $1,132,618 and an average sale price of $784,054. The Center City…
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Find Out How the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club Managed to Watch Super Bowl LIX in South Africa
Long before the Eagles clinched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club already had a trip to South Africa planned. After the way the previous season ended for the Birds, they didn’t anticipate such a fast turnaround. However, amid clinching their way to the Super Bowl, the local rugby team wouldn’t…
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Wall Street Journal: NFL Teams Seek Ban on Tush Push, But What’s the True Reason?
The Philadelphia Eagles have been using the tush push to a highly effective degree for the better part of the past three seasons. However, teams that have been struggling to effectively defend against the short-yardage play are trying to get the NFL to ban the play, writes Andrew Beaton for The Wall Street Journal. The…
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Philadelphia Wins Title of ‘Best City for Street Art’ By USA Today
USA Today recently released its list of 10 best cities for street art, and Philadelphia has found its rightful place at the top, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL 17. The city is home to over 4,000 murals. Mural Arts Philadelphia, which started as an anti-graffiti program in 1984, is the main catalyst for these murals.…
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Tribaja Announces Return of Diversitech 2025: A Philly Takeover Empowering Professionals to Learn, Earn, and Grow in Tech
Tribaja, a tech platform built to foster inclusive career pathways in tech, has announced the fifth annual Diversitech Conference, taking place from March 20-22, 2025, in Philadelphia. This year’s conference promises to deliver an extraordinary experience, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and rising tech talent to champion inclusion, economic mobility, and career advancement in the tech sector. Attracting…
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Philadelphia Parking Authority to Begin New AI-Influenced Ticketing System in May
Starting in May, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will start using AI-powered cameras to start generating tickets for cars parked in bus lanes throughout the city, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. PPA employees will install AI cameras on 150 SEPTA buses and over 20 trolleys, according to executive director Rich Lazer. The cameras will be…
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Bryce Harper Further Embraces Team, City With New Tattoo of Phillies Mascot
Bryce Harper and the Phillie Phanatic have built quite the rapport with each other since Harper decided to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019. Now, Harper has further solidified that bond with a new tattoo of the Phanatic, writes Blake Schuster for For The Win. Their bond started just about at the beginning of…
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Philadelphia County Sees One of Largest Population Declines in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the few shrinking states in the U.S., with Philadelphia County among those leading the largest population declines, writes Jess Thomson for Newsweek. As of July 1, 2023, the Keystone State’s population stood at 12,961,683, a decline from 12,972,091 in 2022, 13,013,614 in 2021, and 13,002,788 in 2020. Philadelphia County has experienced…
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