Philadelphia
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Millennials Currently Make Up the Largest Portion of Philadelphia Residents
New data from the U.S. Census and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that millennials make up the largest portion of Philadelphia’s population, writes Lizzie Mulvey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The data shows the millennial generation took the lead as the largest portion of the city’s population at the start of the century, and…
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22 Philadelphia Companies Make This Year’s Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Twenty-two Philadelphia companies found their place on the Inc. 5000 list for 2024, the publication’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies that qualified for the list had to undergo revenue verification for the years 2020 to 2023, as well as being vetted…
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As Bikeshare Rides and Costs Rise Across the U.S., Philly’s Indego Brings Back Single-Ride Pass
A new report has found that bikeshare programs in the United States and Canada are reaching all-time popularity, but also higher prices. However, Philadelphia’s bikeshare, Indego, has a plan to lower the cost of short trips for riders, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The National Association of City Transportation Officials reported that people…
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The Athletic: Nick Foles Displayed Strong Devotion to Coffee While Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Foles has a strong legacy with the Philadelphia Eagles for many of his on-field plays, but off the field, he also had a strong legacy and it all has to do with coffee, writes Zach Berman for The Athletic. Fellow former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said of Foles, “He was a good barista.” During…
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Philly Home Baker is in Tent for New Season of ‘The Great American Baking Show’
Philadelphia home baker Victoria Walters is one of the contestants on the new season of the popular cooking competition, “The Great American Baking Show” on the Roku Channel, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Walters is a Temple University graduate. She was born and raised in Harrisburg, but after she finished her education, she decided…
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Nick Foles to Retire from the NFL with the Team He Won a Super Bowl
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has announced his decision to retire from the NFL, writes Dave Zangaro for NBC Sports Philadelphia. While he played for numerous teams throughout his 11-year NFL career, Nick Foles will be going out with the Philadelphia Eagles, the team he lead to a Super Bowl win in 2018. “Nick…
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Philadelphia Sends $150,000 to Historical Society of Pennsylvania for Research, Students to Lead the Charge
The City of Philadelphia is funding historical research into itself, as displayed when it sent $150,000 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The dollar amount from the city’s 2023 budget is going toward supporting a rising generation of historical research, as 12 selected students from area colleges and universities will…
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Philadelphia Water Department Releases Latest Drinking Water Quality Report
The Philadelphia Water Department has released the results of its latest Philadelphia tap water testing results. The free report complies a year’s worth of data detailing local drinking water quality. Based on data collected by the Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2023, Philadelphia’s drinking water meets all state and federal water quality standards. The Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia’s Latino Population is the Fastest-Growing Demographic in the City, Census Data Shows
The Latino community in Philadelphia is transforming the city as its fastest-growing demographic, having doubled since the start of the century, write Hannah Nguyen, Lizzie Mulvey, and Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Comprising about 16 percent of Philadelphia’s population, their total number has skyrocketed from 129,000 residents in 2000 to 244,000 last year, according…
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Tyrese Maxey Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Philadelphia Youth Organizations
The Tyrese Maxey Foundation recently pledged to donate $1 million to youth organizations in Philadelphia, writes Sean Kennedy for Liberty Ballers. Tyrese Maxey and the Foundation announced its charitable endeavor during its “Friends and Family” weekend from August 1-4. The “Friends and Family” events included a Night of Giving mixer and dinner at Fitler Club…
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New York Post: A Burger Combo Costs More than Ever, Especially in Cities Like Philadelphia
A new study has found that individuals in the United States are paying more for a burger, fries, and a drink than ever before due to the continuous impact of inflation, writes Alex Mitchell for the New York Post. Researchers at Moneygeek investigated the costs of a burger combo at 189 national and local chain…
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Philly Program, Focus on Fathers, Helps Dads Develop and Maintain Positive Involvement in Their Kids’ Lives
Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based parenting program that teaches dads how to be better engaged in their kids’ lives, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for PhillyVoice. The program tries to help dads develop and maintain positive involvement in the lives of their children. It is part of a broader movement to promote men’s emotional development,…
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Remembering Joe Hand, the Boxing Promoter and Pioneer Who Helped Philly Boxing Legend Joe Frazier Become Champ
Joe Hand Sr., a longtime boxing promoter and pay-per-view pioneer, passed away recently at the age of 87, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. He died after a bout with COVID-19, according to his son. Hand, who was born and raised in the Lawncrest district, was well-known for his mentorship of fellow Philadelphia…
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Century-Old $1 Gold Collection Assembled By Legendary Philadelphia Dealer Henry Chapman Revealed
A century-old, previously unreported $1 gold coin collection assembled by Henry Chapman, a legendary Philadelphia dealer, has been revealed by New York City’s Matador Rare Coins, writes Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for COINage Magazine. The nearly complete date set of 19th-century $1 denomination gold coins was stored in a bank vault and safe deposit boxes in Philadelphia…
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Former City Councilman, Former Police Commissioner Talk Why Crime in Philadelphia Continues to Decrease
Many people who live in the suburbs have a level of nervousness coming into Philadelphia because of the stories they have seen, read, or heard about crime in the city. Similar things have been said by city residents about crime in their own neighborhoods, writes Allan Domb for Philadelphia Magazine. While Philadelphia did see a…
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Philadelphia Native Maia Weintraub is Product of a ‘Tiger Mom’ and Now An Olympic Gold Medalist in Fencing
Maia Weintraub is a 2022 NCAA women’s foil champion and now a member of the gold medal-winning 2024 U.S. Olympic fencing team. Her success in sports and in life can be heavily credited to her mother, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “My mom’s pretty intense,” Weintraub said. “I don’t know if you’ve heard…
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With More Options Available Than Ever, Philadelphia Might Be Coming Around on Hot Dogs
While Philadelphia is well known as a cheesesteak-and-hoagie town, it might be coming around on hot dogs, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the recent additions to the city’s hot dog scene was Royal Tavern’s blockbuster Dog Days of Summer. Toronto-born chef Nic Macri decided to try and boost business during the…
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Philadelphia is One of the 100 Best Cities to Live, Work and Visit, New Ranking Says
A new study has ranked the top 100 cities in the world to live, work, and visit, and Philadelphia found itself on the list, writes Laura Begley Bloom for Forbes. An annual report by global consulting firm Resonance has ranked Philadelphia as the 68th most popular city in the world based on quality of life,…
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