Philadelphia
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New York Post: Longtime Philadelphia Couple Throws Surprise Centennial Wedding
After dating for over nine years, 102-year-old Marjorie Fiterman and 100-year-old Bernie Littman decided to throw a surprise wedding and tie the knot at the senior living facility in Philadelphia where they first met, writes Christine Rousselle for the New York Post. The wedding was officiated by Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, who noted that the couple…
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Philadelphia Woman Starts a Family With Help From Abortion, IVF, PA Laws
Philadelphia resident Eliza Hardy Jones was able to start a family thanks to abortion and IVF, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter and her husband, Andrew Jones, decided to have a baby in 2017. Hardy Jones was 36 at the time. However, their natural attempts were unsuccessful. “I started seeing…
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Philadelphia is One of the 50 Most Coveted Cities For Renters, New Study Finds
RentCafe has released its first rental activity report of the year, ranking the top 150 U.S. cities based on renters’ intent to move. Philadelphia found itself among the top 50 of the list, finishing at No. 49, due to its high rental activity in January. Views of available Philadelphia rent listings increased by 71 percent…
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Here Are Some Places to Get Delicious and Refreshing Water Ice in Philadelphia
Since Italian immigrants brought it to the city, water ice has become a Philadelphia phenomenon, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Alexandra Jones, and Catherine Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Beyond Rita’s, Philadelphia has a number of places that also make homemade water ice with fresh and natural ingredients. John’s Water Ice has been serving the frozen treat since…
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GQ: How Does Jalen Hurts Stay at the Top of His Game? It’s in His Mind and Body
Coming out on the losing end of the Super Bowl after an MVP-caliber season can be tough to get over, but Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts has his ways, writes Christopher Cason for GQ. While Hurts didn’t achieve his ultimate goal last season, he has stayed true to himself and his preparation. “It’s all about…
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How Immigrants and Newcomers Have Linguistically Transformed Three Philadelphia Neighborhoods
In 2021, Temple University Ph.D. student Daniel Guarin, who is originally from Colombia, launched a linguistic landscape study, investigating how written language is used in public spaces. For his study, he chose three heavily Latino neighborhoods — El Centro de Oro, Olney, and the Italian Market — and made frequent visits to each in which…
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Here Are Four New Additions to Philly’s Food Scene
The Philadelphia dining scene has added several new restaurants in just the last week and more openings are on the horizon, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Miles Table is the latest addition to Michael Lynch’s bruncherie operation, which also includes South Street West and Bok Building. The new spot opens seven days a…
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Nearly Six Months After La Colombe Acquisition, Chobani Has Made Adjustments But Philly Remains Constant
Since acquiring Philadelphia-based coffee roaster La Colombe late last year, Chobani has made several adjustments. This includes a free-yogurt benefit, leadership changes, and a few dozen departures in its corporate structure. While more changes are on the horizon, Philadelphia will remain a big component of the La Colombe brand, write Lizzy McLellan Ravitch and Ariana…
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Abandoned Puppy Found Tied Outside Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters Finds Her Forever Home
A five-month-old puppy with teary eyes left tied to a pole outside of the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia headquarters on May 8 with a note saying she is a “good puppy” has found her forever home, writes Bailey Richards for People. The note left with the pup reads: “Cane Corso – pit mastiff. Born 12-15-23. Good…
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Philly’s Haitian Community Promote Hope, Resilience Amid Country’s Turmoil During Flag Raising Ceremony
Philadelphia’s Haitian and Haitian-American community stood together outside City Hall in celebration during its annual Haitian Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, May 17. “As we raise this vibrant, symbolic flag of Haiti, we celebrate our unity, the rich history, culture, and resiliency of the Haitian people,” said Irma Wilson during the ceremony. While Haiti is…
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Has Its First Bishop of Filipino Descent
Efren Esmilla is the first bishop of Filipino descent in the 216-year history of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes Denise Nakano for KYW Newsradio. It’s a distinction he has great pride in. “It’s not only the Filipinos that have been so happy about that, but even the other communities,” Esmilla said. Esmilla arrived to Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Metro Ranks in Middle Among Best Places for Home Buyers
Philadelphia metro ranked in the middle of the pack among the best places for home buyers in Zillow’s new market heat index. Zillow’s new market heat index represents buyers’ urgency or sellers’ confidence in an area. It considers the share of homes that sell quickly, the share of homes that get a price cut, and…
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Get Familiar with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Construction Timelines
You may have noticed the Water Department was recently in your neighborhood, building green stormwater systems along sidewalks and intersections to soak up stormwater and beautify the community. Once these systems are built, there is often a gap of time between infrastructure installation and planting of trees and flowers. Have you ever wondered why there…
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A Trailblazing Black Architect Designed the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Over 400 Other Buildings
Over 400 buildings in the region, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, were designed by the trailblazing Black architect and Philadelphia native Julian Abele, writes Janelle Burrell for CBS News Philadelphia. Abele was the first African American graduate of University of Pennsylvania’s School of Architecture, a feat he achieved in 1902, when segregation and racism…
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If You’re a Fan of British Food, These Philadelphia Food Spots Are the Places To Go
There are several restaurants in Philadelphia that offer good British food that have been given the stamp of approval by a native Brit, Chloé Pantazi-Wolber of Philadelphia Magazine. The Black Squirrel Pub and Haunt in East Falls is an elevated take on a British pub. It offers a menu created by Chef Arthur Cavaliere with…
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What To Know About Wawa Welcome America 2024
The 2024 Wawa Welcome America will be a can’t-miss 16 day spectacle of entertainment and fun for all from June 19 to July 4. During a press conference Tuesday morning, it was announced that this year’s festivities will be headlined by Ne-Yo and Kesha. Wawa Welcome America will feature block parties, a parade, several live…











































