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Former Sixers Guard World B. Free Could Finally Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame
World B. Free was nominated last month by the veterans committee for the 2025 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Stefan Bondy for The New York Post. At 71 years old and given that 35 years has passed since his retirement, Free had mostly given up on the prospect of going into…
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Philadelphia Named Among the Cheapest Places to Travel in 2025
While travel can be expensive, the demand continues to boom with around 5.2 billion people expected to fly this year. For those looking to book their vacation plans on a budget, there are several deals and budgets available for if you’re traveling within the United States or abroad, such as Philadelphia, writes Lauren Dana Ellman…
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Philadelphia School District Takes This Approach to Help Raise the High School Graduation Rate
Leaders at the Philadelphia School District and long strived to strived to improve its four-year graduation rate and have launched a new initiative to do it, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Through its “Ninth Grade Success Network,” a group of 24 schools are receiving extra resources to place a close focus on…
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Check Out Philadelphia’s Highest-Rated Cafes, According to Customer Yelp Ratings
If you are looking for the perfect spot to start your day with a steaming cup of java, try these highly-rated Philadelphia cafes, which received top marks from Yelp users, according to a Stacker report. Six Philadelphia cafes earned a 5.0 rating among seven total with a perfect rating. They are: Guardhouse Café with 10…
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Several Philadelphia Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The Greater Philadelphia area has 15 chefs and restaurants who were named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Two Philadelphia chefs and restaurants are up for two of the James Beard Award’s biggest honors. Greg Vernick of Vernick Fish is being nominated for the Outstanding Chef category; and…
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10 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Have Among PA’s Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Last Decade
Pennsylvania has seen a major transformation in its urban landscape over the past 10 years in terms of home value, writes Jon Dykstra for Home Stratosphere. Zillow analyzed 346 neighborhoods across the state to determine the top performing between 2014 and 2024, and 10 Philadelphia neighborhoods made its way to the top 30. The West…
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Cheer on the Eagles at Some of the Top Philly Sports Bars for Game Day
If you are looking for the perfect spot to wear your green and cheer on the Eagles with a lively crowd, these local sports bars have you covered, write Laura Swartz, Bradford Pearson, and Melissa Martens for Philadelphia Magazine. McGillin’s Olde Ale House is one of Philadelphia’s oldest bars and a truly memorable location to…
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Previously Unknown Chapter of David Bowie’s Philadelphia Music History Discovered in Estate Sale
Previously unheard David Bowie performances, recorded nearly 50 years ago at Philadelphia’s famed Sigma Sound Studios, were recently discovered in an estate sale, writes Dan DeLuca for The Charlotte Observer. Max Ochester, the owner of Brewerytown Records, who specialized in uncovering Philadelphia’s soul music past, purchased 15 boxes of reel-to-reel tapes during a Montgomery County…
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Wonder Food Hall to Open 2 Philadelphia Locations Later This Year
Wonder Food Hall, the multi-billion dollar food delivery platform, is planning to open two Philadelphia locations in 2025, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Founded by investor and entrepreneur Marc Lore, the Wonder “super app” — as he bills it — combines numerous restaurants and allows customers to pick and choose meals from different menus and…
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Rental Prices Are Going Up Regionally, But Philadelphia One-Bedroom Rentals Are Cheaper
If you are trying to rent a place in Philadelphia, you’ll likely get some cost relief, but trying to do the same in most other major cities will be more difficult, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. In 2024, Philadelphia welcomed a big number of new apartment units throughout the city. According to a RealPage…
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U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Philadelphia with Nearly $37M for Two Local Projects
Philadelphia has been selected to receive nearly $37 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for two local projects, reports Metro Philadelphia. With the funding, $23.3 million will be used to help transform Eakins Oval and another $13 million will go toward connecting the Schuylkill River Trail from Manayunk to Passyunk. “This…
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For Author Jim Murphy, A.J. Brown Reading His Book on Eagles Sideline is ‘A Real Gift’
The aftermath of Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown reading a book on the sidelines of a game led to that book becoming a viral success, writes Carly Tagen-Dye for People. “It is amazing and a real gift and an honor,” Murphy said in an interview with the TODAY Show. Jim Murphy, the author of Inner…
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Philadelphia School District’s Tony Watlington Named 2025 Superintendent of the Year
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. is being honored by the District Administration Leadership Institute as the 2025 Superintendent of the Year, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. “This recognition belongs to our entire school community,” Watlington wrote in a statement. “The progress we’ve made would not be possible without the collective dedication…
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Two Philadelphia Hotels Receive Michelin Guide Honors As Among Best in the U.S.
The MICHELIN Guide announced top honors for top U.S. hotels in 2024, and two Philadelphia hotels were named to the list, according to the MICHELIN Guide. The two Philadelphia hotels are Guild House Philadelphia and The Rittenhouse Hotel, respectively. The Guild House Hotel is located inside a landmark 1855 rowhome inside Midtown Village. The boutique…
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Mayor Parker Lobbies to Bring Biden Presidential Library to Philadelphia
There is rising speculation as to where the legacy of President Joe Biden’s four years in office will be physically remembered, and Mayor Cherelle Parker wants it to be in Philadelphia, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. Biden happens to have several connections to Philadelphia. He officially launched his bid for the White House in 2019…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares to Open 2 New Philadelphia Locations This Year
Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening a new store at Roosevelt Mall and Quartermaster Plaza, respectively, later this month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two new Sprouts Farmers Market locations are the latest as the grocer continues to grow its presence in the region. The 24,000-square-foot Sprouts store opening at the…
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New $13.7M Federal Grant Will Link Schuylkill River Trail from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue
A $13.7 million federal grant will complete two extensions of the Schuylkill River Trail, from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The grant to the Department of Streets and the Schuylkill River Development Corporation is through the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program. It will fund the construction of the Wissahickon Gateway Trail…
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A.J. Brown’s Sideline Reading Helps Propel Book to Becoming No. 1 Seller on Amazon
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has helped turn a book into the hottest seller on Amazon, writes Dan Gelston for AP News. During the Eagles’ Wildcard Round game against the Green Bay Packers, Brown was seen on the sidelines reading a copy of Inner Excellence by self-help author Jim Murphy. As a result, the…
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