Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Eagles Players Share Their Favorite Foods
A group of Philadelphia Eagles players shared some insight into their favorite foods and the list is a diverse one filled with some unique dishes, according to a PA Eats report. For Saquon Barkley, health is the main priority when it comes to what foods he puts into his body. Specifically, he eats meals with…
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Here Are Some of the Many Great Pizza Shops Philadelphia Has to Offer
Philadelphia has no shortage of top-tier pizza spots all across the city and that has been getting more recognition nationally, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. In South Philadelphia, stop by Angelo’s Pizzeria where lines are often quite long. There, you can order classic red pies or enjoy unique iterations of its white pies. At…
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Local Artist Jordan Spector Draws Inspiration from the Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Spector, a Philadelphia-based artist and big Eagles fan, credits his hometown football team for helping inspire his masterpieces, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Despite being an artist nearly his whole life, he never thought of it as a potential career. He calls that reality as more of a accident. “I also played football, so…
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Heart Disease in Women: An Urgent Call to Awareness
As a Cardiologist, I frequently encounter a concerning misconception among women: the belief that heart disease primarily affects others, while the fear of breast cancer overshadows the significant risks posed by cardiovascular conditions. It is essential to recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. This stark…
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Checkers Unveils Plans to Open At Least 25 New Locations Across Philadelphia Region
Checkers has announced plans to open a minimum of 25 restaurants throughout the Philadelphia region over the next four to five years, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes amid the company’s reentry into the region over the past year-and-a-half. According to Checkers’ senior director of franchise development Robert Bhagwandat, the Philadelphia-area…
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Community Hero Action Group and Local Doctors Team Up to Protect Philadelphia’s Children
In the wake of the pandemic, the rate of routine pediatric vaccinations has dropped alarmingly, leaving many infants and children vulnerable to preventable diseases. Community Hero Action Group, through its Healthy Babies Philly campaign, is leading the charge to reverse this trend. Partnering with local physicians from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), NAACP Philadelphia, and…
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How Does Philadelphia Rank Among Largest U.S. Cities in Commuting? New Report Provides Some Insight
While commuting is rarely associated with enjoyment, some commutes are truly worth the experience, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine what makes a great commute, Lyft surveyed more than 1,400 commuters to find out what matters most to them. A quarter cited time as the most important factor, 19 percent said consistency,…
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What Impact Has Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Had on Public Health? New Study Provides Some Answers
University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto did not expect to find much of a health impact when she set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s weight and keep that weight off, and it’s a really tall order…
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Baltimore-Based Food Startup SIMPLi Moves Headquarters to Philadelphia
SIMPLi, the sustainable food startup born in Baltimore, has moved its headquarters to Philadelphia with eyes toward further expansion, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The fast-growing startup is known for selling organic pantry essentials, such as olive oil, quinoa, and various kinds of beans and salts. SIMPLi products, which are produced through supply chain…
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‘Ready to Love,’ Reality Dating Series for Black Singles, Comes to Philadelphia
Ready to Love, the reality dating series on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), is coming to Philadelphia for its 10th season, writes Lauren Coates for Variety. In this season of the show, a cast of 20 singles – 10 men and 10 women – in Philadelphia will be paired together and compete in a series…
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These Restaurants and Bars Make Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘Best of Philly’ List for Their Food and Drinks
Philadelphia Magazine has released the 50th iteration of its “Best of Philly” list, and many Philadelphia eateries have been selected as some of the best for food and drinks. Cleo Bagels was selected as the Best “New” Bagel Shop. At the West Philadelphia brick-and-mortar, owner Alex Malamy churns out both inventive bagel creations like the…
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Grab a Bite and Have a Drink At the Most Exciting Restaurant Bars in Philly
Philadelphia has a number of restaurants with great bar programs that have transformed into great attractions throughout the city, writes Kae Lani Palsimano for Philadelphia Magazine. At The Kongsi Bar at Kampar, you can experience unique tastes of Malaysia. Some drink options include kopi (coffee) and martinis, which can be paired with your Kerabu Jantung…
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Philadelphia Seeing Lowest Population Growth in Region in Recent Years
Pennsylvania has recorded a modest population increase in recent years, with most of the growth concentrated in the Southeast, though less so in Philadelphia itself, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. According to recent U.S. Census data, the Philadelphia region accounted for over half of the Keystone State’s population growth between 2019 and 2023. Out…
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These Philadelphia Restaurants Are Worth Visiting Over and Over Again
If you prefer to skip the hassle of hard-to-get reservations, Philadelphia offers plenty of fantastic spots where there is no need to call ahead and where you will want to become a regular guest, writes Sarah Maiellano for Resy. Bridget Foy’s in Queen Village is a local staple that has been around for decades. It…
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Philadelphia to Add Speed Cameras to City’s Most Dangerous Roads
Philadelphia will soon install 42 speed-enforcement cameras at several dangerous roadways throughout the city, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cameras will be installed along U.S. Route 13, and placed on avenues and streets across West, North, and Northeast Philadelphia. It will be the third speed-camera corridor in the city. The first cameras…
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Philadelphia School District Wants to Bring More Diversity to the Teaching Ranks
The School District of Philadelphia is aiming to generate more interest among students of color to get into teaching, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. The District is doing so through a new state-funded training program. At Parkway West High School in West Philadelphia, there is a pre-apprenticeship program for students looking to gain hands-on…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie On Shortlist of Potential Buyers For This NBA Team
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has been named as a potential buyer for one of the NBA’s original teams, writes Ryan O’Leary for The Sporting News. The Boston Celtics are reportedly going up for sale soon. Bill Simmons, founder of The Ringer, mentioned Lurie as a potential buyer. “The Celtics, it was their first round…
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Here Are Some of the Philadelphia Restaurants Reinventing the City’s Dining Experience
Philadelphia’s dining scene is filled with culinary visionaries that makes it one of the best in the nation for how it reinvents the experience, write Kae Lani Palsimano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. At Bastia, you’ll get a blend from the Mediterranean that you won’t come across at many other…
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