Philadelphia
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AARP Pennsylvania Participates in First 2024 Community ‘Walk Audit’ along Philadelphia’s North Broad Street
AARP Pennsylvania recently participated in the first 2024 Walk Audit along North Broad Street. This first community Walk Audit was launched by The Philadelphia Livable Communities Network — which consists of community organizations like AARP Pennsylvania, HACE, North Broad Renaissance, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Philadelphia Orchard Project, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,…
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WSJ: As Biden Weighs Giving Legal Status to Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens, A Philly Couple Has Hope
Twenty years ago, Allyson Batista fell in love with and later married a man living in the United States illegally with no hope of fixing his status. Two decades later, the couple has three children and a successful construction business in Philadelphia. As President Joe Biden weighs giving legal status to immigrant spouses of U.S.…
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Why Philadelphia is an Ideal City For Runners
With several amazing routes, fun and frequent events, and plenty of available resources, Philadelphia is the perfect city for both seasoned runners and those who are just starting, according to a staff report from the Outside. In the City of Brotherly Love, runners can visit numerous historical landmarks or charge up the steps of the…
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These Local Stores Are Helping Cut Back on Plastic Use
While corporations are the ones who need to change their practices to truly tackle plastic pollution, many Philadelphia residents are looking for ways to cut their consumption to help the process along, writes Nathaly Suquinagua for WHYY. Several stores in the city make that possible. For example, Ray’s Reusables in Northern Liberties offers soaps and…
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Washington Post: This is How the Eagles Are Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to select its newest group of players as part of the NFL Draft, general manager Howie Roseman has a clear vision, writes Dan Gelston at The Washington Post. Whether it’s the recently-retired Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox or the newly-extended or re-signed DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, and Brandon Graham, a…
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Visit Some of Philadelphia’s Essential Restaurants For a Variety of Standout Meals
There are a plethora of great dining options in Philadelphia, including a number of essential restaurants that should not be missed if you would like to try a variety of standout meals, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philly. Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion offers delicious Detroit-style square pies, spicy chicken wings, and flavored lemonades.…
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New Initiative Aims To Crack Down On North Broad Street Traffic Violations
The Philadelphia Police Department has launched a new 30-day traffic enforcement initiative along North Broad Street, reports Jeff Keeley for FOX 29. The initiative was launched as a result of an increase in traffic violations over the past several months. Violations range from disregarding traffic signals, double-parking, and driving in the wrong direction, among others.…
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Former World Series-Winning Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel is Investing in Youth Baseball
Charlie Manuel has been a part of professional baseball dating back to when he signed with the Minnesota Twins as a teenager in 1963. After more than a decade playing the sport in the MLB and Japan, Manuel returned to the states to begin his coaching and managing career. He reached the mountaintop in 2008, helping…
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103-Year-Old Pioneering Doctor and Entrepreneur Offers Tips to Successful Life
Dr. Gladys McGarey, who is 103 years old, joined the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in September 1941, not long before the United States entered World War II. As one of the few women who practiced medicine at that time, she had to deal with unique challenges and dismissive attitudes while she worked…
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See How Much Philadelphians Are Earning
The great Philadelphia salary report of 2024 is out, providing us with a chance to see what locals are earning, from CEOs and athletes to drag queens and 911 dispatchers, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. With $32.1 million, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts is the highest-paid CEO at any publicly traded company in the region.…
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Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds
Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes are not reflected in that reality, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Despite modest increases, median household incomes in Philadelphia remain well below national averages and amongst its peer cities. Drawing…
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How Philadelphia Will Be Represented At the 2024 James Beard Awards
The 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony will take place in Chicago on June 10, and four Philadelphians will be representing the City of Brotherly Love, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Out of 10 Philadelphia semifinalists, one was named a finalist for the Restaurant and Chef Awards. Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya, the lone…
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Philadelphia News Leaders Join Forces To Boost Business, Bring Exposure To Local Asian Communities
A group of Philadelphia-area newspaper and news site leaders are banding together to boost their businesses and public profiles of the region’s East and Central Asian communities, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The coalition is called the United Asian American News Media Organization. According to Dan Tsao, who owns New Mainstream Media…
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For Sixers Color Analyst Alaa Abdelnaby, His Inspiring Story To the NBA Has Been About Belonging
Alaa Abdelnaby is now known as the outgoing and fun-loving color analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he is also among the only Arabs and Muslims in the industry, write Emily Rose Grassi and Aaron Baskerville for NBC 10 Philadelphia. His background wasn’t always easy to embrace. “When I was young, I used to tell…
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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia Has Repaired and Upgraded Over 2,000 Homes in the Region
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a nonprofit that partners with grassroots organizations to identify blocks and residents who would be likely participants in the free home-improvement program. Since it was founded in 1989, RTP has assisted 2,100 homeowners throughout the region, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit seeks out owner-occupied homes in economically…
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WNBA Eyes Expansion, and Philadelphia is On the Short List of Potential Cities
Currently sitting at 12 teams, the WNBA will expand to 13 in 2025 with the addition of a team in San Francisco. During the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is looking to further expand to 16 teams likely by 2028. The WNBA has compiled a list of potential cities…
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After Hiding Gold Coin Collection in a Vault for Over a Century, Philadelphia Family Finds Much More Than Expected
A Philadelphia family that securely stored a coin collection for over a century in a bank vault recently found out that it is worth much more than they ever thought, writes Josephine Fuller for The U.S. Sun. The collection, now known as The Henry Chapman Collection, was assembled by the legendary Philadelphia coin dealer and…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Commits To Making Philadelphia More Business-Friendly, Signs New Order
Mayor Cherelle Parker has stayed true to one of her many campaign promises in signing the PHL Open for Business Executive Order, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29. The executive order outlines her administration’s commitment to “creating a business-friendly government that removes regulatory burdens, accelerates approval timelines and further streamlines City permit and licensing processes.”…
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