Philadelphia
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These Two Separate Philly Startups Use AI to Help Residents Buy Homes and Keep Them Livable
Two individual Philadelphia startups are using AI and data analytics to help residents not only purchase homes, but to also help with maintaining aging properties, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Rajesh Tripurneni developed the Zip Scoring Algorithm, an open-source tool used to identify neighborhoods with strong potential for housing investment. The Zip Scoring Algorithm gives…
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‘Freedom Dreams,’ New Barnes Foundation Exhibit Explores American History, Culture Through Lens of Black Artists
If you happen to go to the Barnes Foundation in the coming weeks and months, you might want to check out the new Freedom Dreams exhibition. The new exhibit, which officially opened to the public on April 12, explores American history and culture through the lens of five Black artists — Arthur Jafa, David Hartt,…
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Dutch Royal Couple, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, Pay Visit to Philadelphia
Philadelphia felt a bit more royal on April 13, as the king of queen of the Netherlands paid a visit to the city during the first of their three-day diplomatic visit to the United States, writes TaRhonda Thomas and 6abc Digital Staff for 6abc. The trip to the United States is part of an effort…
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2 Philadelphia Dining Spots Make Eater Philly’s “Best New Restaurants in America” List
Eater Philly has released its 2023 “Best New Restaurants in America” list, and two Philadelphia restaurants have found their way onto the exclusive list. Honeysuckle Provisions is one of them. The West Philadelphia restaurant is the realized vision of husband-and-wife duo Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate. It’s an all-day cafe that features a full…
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Philadelphia Eagles Have the Second Most Loyal Fans in the NFL, According to Recent Study
Bookmaker review site Smart Betting Guide recently released a study that highlighted the most loyal fanbases in the NFL, and the Philadelphia Eagles ranked second in the league. The researchers analyzed eight metrics, such as social media followers, engagement and average likes, the average home, away and total attendance, and the average money spent on…
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Where Does Philadelphia Rank in Budgeting Habits Compared to Collar Counties?
Budgeting is one of the most effective ways to be financially independent, and that starts with building strong budgeting habits, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. The source has released a new ranking of more than 2,800 counties that determines which have the best and worst budgeting habits based on 11 key metrics. They include the…
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Philadelphia Sees Decline in International Visits, Neighboring Nation Leads the Trend
Philadelphia experienced a decline in international tourism last year, with visits from Canadians dropping sharply as part of a broader nationwide trend, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This marks the first decline since 2020, when the pandemic brought most travel to a halt. Although both the city and the nation are expected to see…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…
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‘Go Birds,’ This Artemis II Astronaut is a Proud Philly Sports Fan
Astronaut Christina Koch, who has been on the recent Artemis II mission to the moon, is a major Philadelphia sports fan and shows off her fandom regardless of how far from Earth she is, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, Koch has posted pictures of herself watching Philadelphia Eagles games from…
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Pennsylvania’s 50 Richest Neighborhoods List Includes 3 Philadelphia Neighborhoods in the Top 5
Pennsylvania is filled with numerous affluent neighborhoods that offer residents a high quality of life, writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. Characterized by luxurious homes, top-rated schools, and exclusive amenities, Pennsylvania’s 50 richest neighborhoods represent a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural locations. Three Philadelphia neighborhoods are in the top five. Atop the list…
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Michelin Guide Names Top Philadelphia Hotels for America’s 250th Birthday Travelers
With many visitors anticipated for Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, the Michelin Guide has named four Key hotels that deliver luxury, historic character, and close proximity to some of the city’s best restaurants. Located in Center City’s Midtown Village, Guild House is a 1855 row house that once served as the New Century Guild headquarters, supporting…
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Philadelphia Leads Office-to-Apartment Conversion Pipeline Nationwide in Past Year
As many cities nationwide are seeing more mostly-vacant office buildings converted into apartment complexes, no city has seen more such projects since 2025 than Philadelphia, writes Florin Petrut for RentCafe. Philadelphia saw its number of office-to-residential conversion projects increase 119 percent year-to-year. This percentage is the highest growth rate among all of the top 20…
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Philadelphia Finalizes New Ancestry Agreement Allowing Millions of Philadelphia Historical Records Online
Millions of Philadelphia’s historical documents will become available online through a new multi-year agreement with Ancestry.com, writes Chelsea R. Cox for Technical.ly. The world’s largest for-profit genealogy company will digitize and index Philadelphia’s historical records, including birth, death, marriage, and property documents from the late 1600s through about 1950. By using high-speed scanning and AI-powered…
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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s economy outpaced thriving Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. This economic momentum is reflected in several major development projects…
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Where to Get Some of the Best Sandwiches in Philadelphia
If you’re a resident or tourist of Pennsylvania, you’re in the land of some of the most legendary sandwich shops in the country, and many are located in Philadelphia, writes Nathaniel Rivers for Unearth the Voyage. Dating back to 1930, John’s Roast Pork in South Philadelphia has perfected the roast reef sandwich — a recipe…
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Philadelphia High School Ranked Best in Pennsylvania, Two Ranked Among Top Three
The latest best high schools in Pennsylvania list has been released and the top high school in the state is in Philadelphia, according to U.S. News & World Report. The Julia R. Masterman Secondary School has been ranked the best high in the state with a 99 percent graduation rate and a 95.8 college readiness…
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3 Philadelphia ZIP Codes Are Among the 50 Wealthiest in the Nation, 6 in the Top 1000
The inaugural Wealthy 1000 rankings has been released and the Philadelphia area is well-represented with 40 entries. Four Philadelphia ZIP codes are among the wealthiest in the United States, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The four Philadelphia ZIP codes that ranked highest in the region are all Center City…
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Modest Increase in Foreign-Born Workers Leaves Philadelphia Behind Peer Cities in Economic Growth
Greater Philadelphia’s economic growth has trailed many peer cities, driven by only modest increases in foreign-born workers between 2014 and 2024, write Ryan Mulligan and Joanne Drilling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brookings’ annual Metro Monitor research examined how economic growth in the largest metropolitan areas across the country corresponded with the changes in their…
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