Philadelphia
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During Hot Summer Nights, Visit These Beer Gardens in Philadelphia
Hot weather is the perfect time to enjoy a few drinks with your friends at a beer garden, and Philadelphia has plenty of good ones, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Pentridge Station Pop-up is a true West Philly oasis. It is made by locals, for locals and is open from May through October. This…
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How the Philadelphia Business Tax Landscape, Burden Looks for Businesses of Different Sizes
While Philadelphia businesses are subjected to the same tax rate, the tax burden for companies in the city vary based on factors such as industry sector, net income, and gross revenue, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Pew Charitable Trust released a new report analyzing the Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT), and the Net Profits…
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Check Out the Price Tag on SEPTA’s Massive Expansion Plan for Wissahickon Transportation Center
SEPTA’s tiny Wissahickon Transportation Center, which serves about 7,000 riders each day, is about to undergo a massive expansion, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. SEPTA broke ground last week to start construction on the $45 million project. The center is currently used by eleven bus routes. It is just big enough for one bus…
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What Can the Philadelphia Phillies’ Record as the National League’s Best Be Attributed To?
From the moment the Philadelphia Phillies reported for spring training, the club has been intent on completing their mission to win a World Series and that intent has led them to the best record in the National League, writes Gabe Lacques for USA Today. Despite their $300 million shortstop Trea Turner missing six weeks with…
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Philly is One of the Best Cities for Nude Bike Riding, According to New Study
Just a couple months away from the Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride, a new study has found that Philadelphia is among the best cities in the nation to ride nude, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Lawnstarter recently published a ranking of the U.S. cities for naked bike riding, and Philadelphia ranked third on the list. To…
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These Philly Coffee Shops Are Also Known for Serving Amazing Food
Great coffee is available almost anywhere in Philadelphia, but there are coffee shops that also offer some amazing food beyond just croissants to enjoy with your caffeine, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Catherine Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. All-vegan Grindcore House in Pennsport and West Philadelphia serves a selection of plant-based sandwiches and salads and some of…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Top 25 Best Cities in the World to Launch a Startup
Philadelphia is among the world’s top 25 cities for its startup ecosystem, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The ranking comes from the annual Global Startup Ecosystem Report from trade association and research group Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Philly moved up two spots from its No. 27 ranking last year. Tiffany Wilson, president…
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Philadelphia Gun Violence is Down So Far in 2024, But it’s Unclear Why
Shootings in Philadelphia are down this year so far after the city has seen three consecutive years of record-setting gun violence, write Chris Palmer, Ellie Rushing, and Dylan Purcell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The numbers have plummeted to levels that rival the lowest pace the city has seen in nearly two decades. For example, fewer…
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Philadelphia Gets $3M in Opioid Settlement Funding, 43 Local Nonprofits Awarded
Philadelphia was recently awarded $3 million through the city’s Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund, writes the NBC 10 Philadelphia staff. As a result of the new funding, 43 local nonprofit groups were awarded, primarily serving Kensington and North Philadelphia. According to city officials, the grants were divided up into 14 organizational support grants of…
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Recent Drexel University Grad Has Gotten Much Attention for Looking Like Jalen Hurts
Ronnie Gunter is your everyday college student, except his looks has made him quite popular. A TikTok video posted by his girlfriend has gone viral, as many have praised him as a Jalen Hurts doppelganger, reports the FOX 29 staff. Originally from Minnesota, Gunter found his way to Philadelphia upon enrolling as a Drexel University…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water
Randy Hayman, Commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in St. Louis and being the son of a teacher and principal who helped him find opportunities to succeed despite discrimination. From a young age, he was drawn to leadership, public speaking, and music. Hayman recalled attending Georgetown…
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur Sarela Herrada Named One of Nation’s ‘Most Intriguing Women Entrepreneurs’
Philadelphia entrepreneur Sarela Herrada found her place on the “Most Intriguing Women Entrepreneurs” in the nation list recently published by Inc., writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Katy Perry, Natalie Portman, and Billie Jean King are among other women who made the list. Herrada, who grew up on a chicken farm in Peru,…
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3 Philadelphia Companies Make the 2024 Fortune 500 List
The 2024 edition of the Fortune 500 list has been released and it shows a decrease in the number of Fortune 500 companies in the Greater Philadelphia area from 13 in each of the previous three years to 11 this year, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Of the 11 area companies that…
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These Philadelphia Routes Are Among 20 Best Scenic Bike Trails in Region
Nine Philadelphia bike routes are among the 20 best scenic trails in the region that are guaranteed to meet all your biking needs, writes Bailey King for Philadelphia Magazine. The 5.4-mile Forbidden Drive is perfect for street bikers who want to get close to nature. It offers great views, shade, and easy access points. Those…
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This Philadelphia Woman Has All the Hacks for Raking in the Cheese
Everyone wants to find ways to make money, but Philadelphia native Erica Mouzon has found creative, luck-based ways to do so, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Mouzon likes to take part in various sweepstakes. What started out as a hobby and a way to supplement her income about a decade ago, has helped her…
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These Are Some of the Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in Philadelphia
PA Eats has rounded up 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania, and three Philadelphia locations are on the list, writes Leigh Green for the publication. Dave’s Meat Market in North Philadelphia has a long history, allowed it to amassed a following of families shopping there over generations. Beyond its standard cuts of beef,…
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Philly Native Colman Domingo Joins Cast of ‘The Four Seasons’ on Netflix
Colman Domingo, who is from Philadelphia, is joining the cast of the Netflix series, “The Four Seasons,” writes Joe Otterson for Variety. He joins previously announced cast members, Tina Fey and Steve Carell. The series is based on the similarly-named 1981 film that was directed by and starred Alan Alda, along with Carol Burnett and…
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Philadelphia is Using Artificial Intelligence in Myriad of Ways, Here Are Some of Them
Philadelphia has embraced utilizing artificial intelligence in a myriad of ways, from government projects to education to retail and more, writes Malcolm Burnley for Philadelphia Magazine. The Department of Streets partnered with the city’s Office of Innovation and Technology to test out solutions powered by AI to help identify roads in need of repair. A…
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