Philadelphia
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Philadelphia is Already Eyeing A Bid to Host Another Wrestlemania After 2024 Event Success
After a successful Wrestlemania XL in Philadelphia earlier this month, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau is already planning to submit a bid to host the annual professional wrestling spectacle again in the near future, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “This is such a highly-coveted event that we know there’s a long…
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Philly Sees Decrease in Poverty and Violent Crime, But Challenges Remain, According to Pew Report
Pew Charitable Trusts has released its 2024 State of the City report outlining Philadelphia’s challenges and progress. While Philadelphia has seen tangible improvements in its poverty rate and violent crime statistics, challenges like the opioid epidemic remain a massive hurdle, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “In 2023, the city’s unemployment rate was 4.2% on average,…
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Community College of Philadelphia Marks New Era With Rebranding Efforts
The Community College of Philadelphia has unveiled new branding for the first time in nearly two decades as it marks a new era for the school, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new rebranding includes a block “P” fashioned out of a “1” as the main logo, as well as gold and…
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SEPTA Cancels Contract With Company Responsible For Double-Decker Train Cars
SEPTA will be terminating its project to implement double-decker train cars in its regional rail line system after seven years, reports Jessica MacAulay for CBS News Philadelphia. The project cost $185 million. “SEPTA has terminated its contract with CRRC MA for cause. The Authority is assessing its options for recouping funds that have been spent…
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These 2 Philadelphia Restaurants Are the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is rich with a multitude of high-quality dining establishments that make the state well-regarded for its culinary scene. Among the countless restaurants throughout the Commonwealth, two in Philadelphia have consistently stood out as the most expensive — Barclay Prime and Vetri Cucina, writes the PureCountry1067 team. Barclay Prime, located in Rittenhouse Square, is known…
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The Eagles Were Once In Position To Draft the Late OJ Simpson in 1969, Until They Weren’t
The Philadelphia Eagles endured a miserable 1968-69 NFL season that put them in prime position to draft Heisman Award-winning running back OJ Simpson. That is, until winning two games towards the end of the season, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Eagles started the season 0-11 before running back Tom Woodeshick led the…
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Meet Shania Bennett, the 24-Year-Old Leading Philly’s Office of Youth Engagement
At 24 years old, Shania Bennett is the youngest person in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. She is the executive director of the Office of Youth Engagement, and despite her young age, Bennett has accomplished a lot. At 16 years old, she graduated high school by being dually enrolled at the…
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The Story Behind the Philadelphia Nativist Riots of 1844, One of the Bloodiest Riots of the Antebellum Period
In May and July 1844, among the antebellum period’s bloodiest rioting took place here in Philadelphia, writes Zachary M. Schrag for The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. Anti-immigrant mobs attacked Irish-American homes and Roman Catholic churches before being suppressed by the militia as part of a wave of riots that convulsed American cities since the 1830s. …
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open 2 New Philadelphia Stores in June
As part of its latest expansion plans in Philadelphia, Sprouts Farmers Market is planning to open two new stores in the city set to open in June, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The first of the two stores will open at the Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia on June 14, while the season is set…
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Philly Mag Wins ASME Award For 2023 Story On Hoagies
Philadelphia Magazine embarked on a project last year about hoagies in Philadelphia and that project landed the publication a national award, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Earlier this month, the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) held its annual National Magazine Awards. The judges at the event honored Philly Mag with the National Magazine…
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Sixers Unveil New Allen Iverson Statue Outside Training Facility in Camden
The Philadelphia 76ers honored NBA legend Allen Iverson with the unveiling of a new bronze statue outside the team’s training facility in Camden, write Josh Sanders and Tom Gardiner for CBS News Philadelphia. The statue commemorates Iverson’s iconic crossover, and sits on 76ers Legends Walk, alongside statues of 9 other Sixers legends. After the unveiling,…
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The Best Places To Get Burgers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, with its multitude of casual, neighborhood bars and pubs, is a place with lots of burgers, writes Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. Among the spots you must try first include Rex at the Royal, which puts pimento cheese on their burger to give it a little heat; Huda, with its house-made…
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How Philadelphia is Working To Change the Narrative of the City For Outsiders
Now that Philadelphia has a new mayor and new public safety officials and things are improving, the city is hoping to change the negative narrative of the city for outsiders, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia has been dealing with a gun crisis for years, with things becoming significantly worse during the pandemic.…
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Meet Eli Collins, the Executive Chef Responsible for Feeding the Philadelphia 76ers
For the past six seasons, chef Eli Collins has been responsible for feeding players from the Philadelphia 76ers, including three as the team’s executive chef, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As executive chef, how he builds his menus and breaks dishes down is analogous to basketball. “Three to four proteins, two starches, three…
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Philadelphia Parking Authority Gets Over $800K For New Charging Station
Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration recently announced a new $20 million investment for electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania, writes Mac Bell for ABC27 News. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the $20 million investment is part of round 1A of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This round of…
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A Philadelphia Record Label Once Failed To Cash In On The Beatles’ Popularity
Before Beatlemania took over the United States, Philadelphia record label Swan Records acquired the American rights to She Loves You in 1963, and failed to make it a hit, writes Kristin Hunt for the PhillyVoice. One of the founders of Swan Records was local music scene legend, Dick Clark, who formed the company in 1957…
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Alba Martinez Wants To Be the Commerce Director ‘For Every Philadelphian and Every Business’
Alba Martinez started her new role as Philadelphia’s commerce director in January, and while her trajectory is atypical, her qualifications can’t be denied, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While the role is most often filled by people who have spent their careers in the corporate sector, Martinez spent most of her career…
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Citizens Financial Group CEO Sees Great Upside For Philadelphia Economy, Eyes More Opportunities
Bruce Van Saun, CEO of Citizens Financial Group, sees a lot of upside for Philadelphia and its economy, and much of it is connected to its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This year marks the 21st year of a 25-year, $95 million naming rights agreement…
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