Philadelphia
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Phil Martelli ‘Rejuvenated’ by Community That Remembers Him
Former St. Joseph’s coach Phil Martelli was honored recently at a Philadelphia Legacies Portrait and Community Awards Event with a banner that read, “Welcome Home, Phil.” Martelli returned to his Philly roots following the 2023-24 season after spending five years in Ann Arbor as associate head coach for the Michigan men’s basketball team, writes Mia…
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Tailoring Your Content Marketing Message to Philadelphia’s Diverse Audience
In the age of personalization, marketers are constantly on the lookout for ways to connect with their local audience. Whether it’s the small business owner in Old City or the tech startup in University City, there’s a shared goal – to capture potential customers. But how do you know your content marketing strategy aligns with…
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Philadelphia’s Turn the Key Program Celebrates 100th Price-Restricted Home Sold in the City
In April 2022, Philadelphia officials announced the launch of the Turn the Key program to give away city-owned land to developers to build 1,000 price-restricted homes for first-time buyers. The program just recently celebrated its 100th sold home with now 900 to go, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This program is the city’s…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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Philadelphia’s Poverty Rate Drops Considerably, But Remains Most Economically Challenged Big City
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that Philadelphia’s poverty rate fell to its most significant year-over-year decline in a decade at more than one percentage point between 2022 and 2023, write Layla A. Jones and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s poverty rate declined from 21.7 percent in 2022 to 20.3…
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WSJ: Four Philadelphia Colleges Make List of Top Schools for Helping Graduates Become Financially Successful
The Wall Street Journal has released its 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for best salaries, graduate earnings, and returns on investments, writes Kevin McAllister for the publication. Four Philadelphia colleges were ranked in the top 200 for helping make their graduates rich. The top Philadelphia college is University of Pennsylvania, which ranked 13th overall…
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‘Brightness in Black,’ New Initiative That Shines Light on the Black Community Launches in Philadelphia
On Saturday, September 14, national nonprofit StoryCorps officially launched its newest initiative, Brightness in Black, in Philadelphia. The Brightness in Black initiative was launched to collect and amplify stories that showcase the nuance, complexity, and richness of the Black experience. The overarching goal of the initiative is to challenge the pervasive narratives of Black life…
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Three Popular Former Eagles Named Among Senior Nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 183 players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 seniors category and three popular former Philadelphia Eagles made it, writes John McMullen for Sports Illustrated. Former quarterback Ron Jaworski, former wide receiver Mike Quick, and former linebacker Seth Joyner were each named…
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World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia’s New CEO Looks Toward Organizational Growth
Thomas Young has been in the role of CEO of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia since August 2023, and has a vision of growing the organization, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, he hopes to double its organization’s staff and increase its annual operating budget. The latter is estimated at $2…
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Kamala Harris Is in Philly to Debate and Post Philly-Themed Ads
If you want a Philadelphian to vote, mention food. That seems to be part of the Harris campaign strategy here in the Philadelphia region as ads from the campaign feature Wawa, cheesesteaks and pretzels on debate day, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia’s Latino Votes Crucially Important for Both Kamala Harris, Donald Trump
As both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris battle to become the 47th President of the United States, both parties argue that a tight election could be swayed by the Latino vote, writes Catherine Lucey for The Wall Street Journal. That is especially true in Philadelphia, which just hosted the first presidential debate between these two…
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Try Some of Philadelphia’s Most Inventive Nachos at These Popular Spots
If you are looking for inventive takes on nachos, Philadelphia has you covered, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. Libertee Grounds in Spring Garden prepares amazing masala nachos, where tortilla chips get covered in queso, garlic sour cream, pico, along with your choice of meat (be it chicken kadai, spicy lamb keema, or Korean barbecue…
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L.A. Times: Philly Native Benj Pasek, Justin Paul Reach EGOT Status with Emmy Win
Philadelphia native Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have added their names to the illustrious EGOT list after winning an Emmy for “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?”, writes Ashley Lee for The Los Angeles Times. The original song was co-written with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman for “Only Murders in the Building” at the…
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur is Brains Behind Apps That Link Big Delivery Services to Small Restaurants
Victor Tejada, a former Comcast designer and Dominican Republic native, now runs Delivery Guys Apps, which links small immigrant-owned restaurants with big delivery services, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We are empowering culinary diversity and independent restaurants,” said Tejada. Tejada moved to Philadelphia in 2017 for a Comcast job, but left the…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was out of control, writes Larry Kane for KYW Newsradio. Almost every person in the audience at the Convention Hall at the Philadelphia Civic Center believed that one of the Fab…
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Philadelphia Eagles Climb 2 Spots in Forbes’ Latest Ranking of NFL Franchise Valuations
After finishing last year 10th on Forbes’ ranking of National Football League team valuations, the Philadelphia Eagles have now climbed into the top eight, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Now with an estimated value of $6.6 billion, its value has increased 14 percent from $158 million before the start of last season.…
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Here Are Some of the Best New Bars in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has become home to many new wine bars, cocktail spots, and breweries in recent months, making it easier than ever to find a great place to grab a drink, writes Jason Sheehan and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Bar Palmina in Fishtown is a welcoming space for anybody who wants to enjoy an…
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Kyle Scott, Founder of Crossing Broad, Partners with Veteran Publisher to Launch New Philadelphia Sports Site
Crossing Broad founder Kyle Scott is looking to counter the model of sports media sites placing content behind subscriber paywalls with the launch of a new Philadelphia sports site, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Scott, teaming with former Philadelphia Weekly, Metro International, and Washington Examiner publisher Jim McDonald, have launched OnPattison.com. The…
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