Philadelphia
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Five of the Top 10 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic are Located in Center City
About 500,000 people have made their voices heard for the 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, released by Condé Nast Traveler. Philadelphia was nicely represented in one particular list — the Top 15 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic region — with five mentions on the list. Not only was Philadelphia well-represented in the Top 15, but…
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Philadelphia’s Hot Chicken Scene Continues to Boom, Especially in This Part of the City
Philadelphia’s hot chicken scene, a recent addition to the city, continues to grow and thrive, with most new players flocking to Northeast Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s highest concentration of hot chicken shops per square mile can be found driving west on Cottman Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard. This chicken alley…
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Here Are Some Must-Try Foods for Football Fans in Philadelphia
Philadelphians are known for being passionate sports games and when it’s game day, there are number of specialty foods that could be considered must-try eats for football fans in Philadelphia, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. Cheesesteaks are essentially a city ordinance. Whether from Angelo’s, Jim’s, or Pat’s King of Steaks, expect long lines…
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Can Freshwater Mussels Help Solve Delaware River’s Pollution Problem? A Team at PWD Seeks Answers
Lance Butler, a senior scientist for the Philadelphia Water Department, and his team have spent seven years studying the ability of freshwater mussels that could help filter pollutants from the water, writes Kyle Bagenstose for the Delaware Currents. Freshwater mussels are known to consume nitrogen and phosphorus, which contribute to water pollution, and they can…
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Phillies Great Dick Allen Eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame Once Again
Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Dick Allen is once again under consideration for an induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Allen was one of eight players named to the Hall’s Classic Baseball Era Committee ballot this year. To get inducted, a candidate must receive 75 percent of the…
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Philadelphia Sees Lowest Homicide Rate in Over a Decade
Philadelphia’s homicide rate has dropped to the lowest rate the city has seen since 2013, writes John Paul for 6abc. A man in his 30s, who was shot and killed in Frankford on Halloween, marked the city’s first homicide in five days. Philadelphia has seen 214 homicides so far this year, compared to 358 at…
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Bay Area Nonprofit That Provides Youth With Firsthand Culinary Experience Coming to Philadelphia
Sprouts Chef Training, a Bay Area nonprofit that provides mentorship and culinary training to under-resourced youth, is preparing for its arrival to Philadelphia, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the training, Sprouts participants are paired with professional, working chef mentors who guide them through a six-week paid internship at a restaurant.…
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Philadelphia International Airport Adds Online Booking for Economy Parking Lot
Philadelphia International Airport has launched Park PHL, a program designed to simplify the parking experience for travelers by allowing online booking for its economy parking lot at the airport, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The program, in collaboration with Philadelphia Parking Authority, was launched Thursday, October 31. The airport will also start offering valet services…
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Art as Advocacy: Amplifying Voices and Democracy in the 2024 Presidential Election
In times of political and social uncertainty, the role of art in public spaces becomes more crucial than ever. As we navigate a world where the future is increasingly unpredictable, the mission of Mural Arts Philadelphia gains new layers of significance. In an article published in the January/February 2024 issue of The Atlantic, David Frum painted a…
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Washington Post: Where in Philadelphia Are Presidential Campaign Online Donations Coming From?
A new Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the two presidential campaigns has found that more people donated to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump, writes Clara Ence Morse, Kevin Schaul, and Azi Paybarah for the publication. In Philadelphia, several ZIP codes stand out for their highest levels of political contributions. Some of the top…
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Philadelphia-based Designer Gains Global Acclaim Partnering with Worldwide Brands, Platforms
Avee Charles, the founder of Philadelphia-based design and fashion company AVEEATION, has seen her brand gain much global acclaim in recent years, writes Cassandra Lopez for The Philadelphia Tribune. She recently partnered with global brands and platforms like SHEIN, Flying Solo, and Off/Script. Charles founded AVEEATION at 19 years old and has now been successfully…
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Insomnia Cookies Looks to Triple Washington D.C. Footprint After Recently Opening 12th Area Location
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-headquartered cookie company, is planning to triple its Washington D.C. footprint over the next several years, write Daniel Sernovitz and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement comes about eight years after the company opened its initial D.C. store in Adams Morgan. This past October, Insomnia Cookies opened two more…
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Philadelphians Represented in Philly Mag’s ‘150 Most Influential People in Philly’ List
Philadelphia Magazine has released its 2024 list of “The 150 Most Influential People in Philly” list and several native Philadelphians are represented. First up is Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker. The city’s 100th mayor of the first female mayor made a promise to make Philly the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city, and her efforts have…
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Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Could Sell Stake in Team to Family of Tech Titan
Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, is currently in talks to sell a minority stake of the NFL team to sell, writes for Bloomberg. Talks are ongoing between Lurie and the family of technology titan Susan Y. Kim, the new executive chairman of Amkor Technology Inc., according to those with knowledge of the…
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Have a $1 Million House Budget? Here’s What It Can Get You in Philadelphia
As home prices continue to rise across the Greater Philadelphia region, having a seven-digit budget isn’t getting you as far as it would in the past, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Philadelphia, homebuyers with $1 million can purchase a fairly new townhome or luxury condo in a prime location. There is…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Top 50 Luxury Shopping Destinations in the World
A new study has been released that looks at the best destinations around the world for retail therapy and Philadelphia is in the top 50, according to travel experts at Away Holidays. Philadelphia ranked No. 45 overall on the top 50 list, and eighth overall in the United States. “Philadelphia’s historic and artistic allure is…
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Philadelphia Zoo Embarks on $20M Renovation, Expansion of One of Its Exhibits
The Philadelphia Zoo is preparing to start a $20 million overhaul of its bear exhibit later this year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The renovation is the 150-year-old West Philadelphia institution’s largest project in more than a decade. The exhibit, which has the working name “Bear Country,” is expected to be finalized…
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Chilling Thrills Await at These Haunted Attractions in Philadelphia
We are officially in the spooky season, and these local haunted attractions are perfect for those brave enough to embrace the thrills of Halloween, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Eastern State Penitentiary, the infamous prison of yesteryear that once housed the famous gangster Al Capone, is open as a museum throughout the year. However,…
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