Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Has Three of the Oldest Bakeries in America
Bakeries can be considered an essential part of communities all across the nation, and many are still thriving and going strong several decades later, writes Elizabeth Chorney-Booth for Love Food. Philadelphia is home to three of the oldest surviving bakeries in the nation. One is Termini Brothers. Opened in 1921 by brothers Giuseppe and Gaetano…
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Philadelphia Red Cross Workers Head to Los Angeles to Assist Those Affected By Wildfires
Disaster relief workers from the Red Cross in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been deployed to assist the population that has been affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, write Tim Jimenez and Mike Dougherty for KYW Newsradio. Two wildfires have claimed five lives so far and forced 130,000 people under evacuation warnings. “Just the…
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Take Steps Now to Prepare for Extreme Cold
Philadelphia will experience long stretches of below-freezing temperatures in the coming days, and that can result in frozen pipes on your property and a loss of water. Besides cutting off water, frozen pipes can burst and lead to expensive repairs and home damage. While the Water Department can’t unfreeze your pipes, it does have some…
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Philadelphia Now Ranks Among Zillow’s Top Five Hottest Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia has climbed six spots from last year to rank as the nation’s fifth hottest housing market for 2025, according to Zillow, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local real estate experts believe that the current year could bring back some semblance of normality to the Philadelphia-area real estate market following a…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia’s 2024 Year in Review
In 2024, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrated its 40th anniversary, reflecting on its origins and envisioning the future of public art and civic engagement in the city. Founded in January 1984 as the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, Mural Arts has transformed Philadelphia into “the world’s largest outdoor art gallery.” This year, we honored stories of education, justice, and community…
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Philadelphia’s Thriving Restaurant Scene Poised to Grow and Evolve with Numerous New Openings in 2025
Philadelphia’s already thriving restaurant scene is poised to grow and further evolve with dozens of new openings scheduled for 2025, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. January openings include Mediterranean eatery Emmett in Olde Kensington and Asian fusion spot Kenny’s Wok in the Concourse at Comcast Center. The Newsroom, a speakeasy restaurant that…
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‘History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,’ Tells Story of City’s Iconic Sandwiches and People Behind Them
Mike Madaio’s new book, A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches; Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, explores the rich and flavorful history of the city’s most iconic sandwiches and the people behind them, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. During his research into Philadelphia’s century-long sandwich history, Madaio uncovered countless fascinating facts that took the book…
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Free Library’s Innovative Book Bike Program Takes Reading to Philadelphia Communities
The Free Library of Philadelphia launched an innovative program, the Book Bike program, in 2016 that brings reading to local communities, writes Gabe Donahue for Billy Penn at WHYY. Tyler Gittelman, an employee at the Free Library in South Philadelphia, can be seen traveling to community events around the city with a selection of books…
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‘The Brutalist’: A Dive into the Film’s Mid-Century Philadelphia Influence and Architecture
“The Brutalist,” a fictional drama about a critical part of the American dream, zooms in on mid-century Philadelphia, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The story follows Jewish Hungarian architect, who immigrates to the United States after surviving the Holocaust. The character, played like Adrien Brody, then meets his cousin, who runs a furniture…
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Philadelphia Colleges Thrive in 2024 Amid Major Endowment Gains
Endowments at colleges and universities saw significant gains in fiscal 2024, with local schools recording hundreds of millions of dollars in investment returns, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania, with one of the largest endowments in the nation at $22.35 billion, grew by 6.6 percent compared to the previous…
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Three Philadelphia Museums Named Among Pennsylvania’s Quirkiest
Pennsylvania has no shortage of strange and fun museums, and there are three in Philadelphia that qualify as among the state’s quirkiest, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. The Mütter Museum has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1863. Over these 160-plus years, the museum has documented the advances in medicine and the sometimes-disturbing procedures…
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For Many Philly Sports Fans, Their Basement Serves As the Ultimate Showcase of Their Fandom
There is a crucial segment of Philadelphia sports superfans who have turned their basement into a carefully curated collection on memorabilia in order to showcase their fandom, writes Zoe Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jay Gleckner, 44, of Millbrook, has converted the lower level of his home into a fan cave. There, you’ll find jerseys…
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Here Are 4 Zero Proof Bars & Bottle Shops to Check Out in Philly
The demand for tasty and elevated non-alcoholic drink options is rising and Philadelphia is home to several top-tier zero proof bars and bottle shops that specialize in non-alcoholic beverages, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. While Herman’s Coffee is known for having many people come for the coffee, many stay for the market. The beloved…
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Eagles’ DeVonta Smith Proposes to Girlfriend Mya Danielle on New Year’s Eve
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrated New Year’s Eve by getting engaged to his girlfriend, Mya Danielle, writes Tabitha Parent for People. The couple got engaged on the roof of a tall building in front of a colorful flower arch that featured roses, sunflowers, and greenery. There were also candles that decorated the floor,…
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Philadelphia Flyers Great Brian Propp Releases New, Inspirational Memoir
Brian Propp, a Philadelphia Flyers great, has released a new memoir highlighting his resilience amid his stroke recovery, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The book is titled, Angel on My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage. “My story is about faith and a little bit hockey and my stroke and how I…
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Philadelphia is Expected to See Many More Out-Of-Town Restaurants Open in 2025
The Philadelphia area has long been a magnet for out-of-town restaurateurs, and it’s a trend that is expected to continue throughout 2025, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Business partners, restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef Chintan Pandya, are planning to expand their New York-based restaurant company, Unapologetic Foods, and Philadelphia is where they are…
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Meet the Woman Who Created a ‘Traveling Queer Bar’ to Bring LGBTQ, Non-Binary Folks in Philly Region Together
Rebecca Kenton was in her 30s when she began questioning her identify and searching for her lesbian community. She came out after being in a heterosexual marriage with two young children. However, after years of finding that the community was more “cliquish,” making it difficult to connect, Kenton decided to build what she sought, writes…
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New Report Crowns Philadelphia as One of Most Helpful, Neighborly Cities in America
The City of Brotherly Love is living up to its name. To the surprise of many — but not Philadelphians — a recent report by AmeriCorps found that Philadelphia is one of the most helpful and neighborly cities in America, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. The report used the Current Population Survey,…
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