Philadelphia
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Five Philadelphia Companies Place Among Fastest-growing Northeast Firms
Five Philadelphia companies have made Inc.’s 2024 list of the 198 fastest-growing firms in the Northeast, with two of them cracking the top 25, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking is based on the companies’ revenue growth from 2020 to 2022. Overall, 32 companies from the Philadelphia region are on the…
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‘You Gotta Know Philly – My Hometown Edition,’ New Trivia Game Tests Folks’ Knowledge of the City
A new game has hit the market that tests individuals’ knowledge of Philadelphia, reports Brian Taff for 6abc. The game is called, You Gotta Know Philly Trivia Game- My Hometown Edition. According to ‘You Gotta Know Games’ president Tony Hoffman, the company has written 35 different versions of the game, geared at major markets across…
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New Book Recalls ‘America’s First Plague,’ Mosquito-borne Epidemic That Struck Philadelphia in 1790s
A mosquito-borne epidemic that started to spread throughout Philadelphia in the 1790s made the nation’s then-capital totter under its impact, writes Fergus M. Bordewich for The Wall Street Journal. As Robert Watson writes in his new book, America’s First Plague, the outbreak was “one of the worst epidemics in American history.” Within three months, anywhere…
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Philadelphia Housing Market Sees Record 10.4% Price Growth in February
The Philadelphia-area housing market continues to be stuck in an inventory rut, which has helped drive the growth of home prices to its highest level in almost two years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The median home price throughout the Philadelphia region went up by 10.4 percent to $340,000 in February, the…
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Where To Eat and Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia
St. Patrick’s Day is just days away, and Philadelphia is never short on restaurants and bars to get you in the Irish spirit, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme and Sarah Maiellano for Philadelphia Magazine. For starters, there’s McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Midtown Village. One of Philadelphia’s oldest taverns with over 140 years of history, McGillin’s always…
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Philadelphia’s Black History is Highlighted in New Book
Philadelphia-based educator, writer, and historian Amy Jane Cohen has published a new book focusing on the city’s Black history and neighborhoods throughout the centuries, writes Kimberly Haas for Hidden City. The book is titled, Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy. It traces events surrounding Black Philadelphians, and their contributions, from the…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Helping Create a Booming Business in Philadelphia. A Local Business Owner Details How
Bees in the Philadelphia region are taking the sticky secretion left behind by spotted lanternflies and turning it into honey — and local beekeepers are taking full advantage of it, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. One of them is Don Shump, founder and owner of Philadelphia Bee Co., which has nine hive locations throughout…
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Latinas in Tech Launches Its Newest Chapter in Philadelphia
On International Women’s Day, March 8, Latinas in Tech launched a new chapter in Philadelphia. The prominent nonprofit organization aims to create a tech industry in which Latinas are well-represented throughout all levels of the ecosystem by providing resources, opportunities, and community so that Latinas are empowered to be innovators and leaders within the tech…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place. That fact, long understood by residents of the Delaware Valley, if not the rest of America, was recently recognized on an international level, as our nation’s first capital was selected…
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Here Are 2 Philly Pretzel Spots You Should Have On Your Bucket List
Pretzels are one of the most iconic foods in Pennsylvania, as the state’s annual consumption is roughly six times higher than the national average, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. The state is rife with numerous spots to get delicious soft pretzels, beyond the soft pretzel chains like Philly Pretzel Factory or Auntie Anne’s or…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jo-Elle Mogerman, President and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo
Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also found herself in a range of other environments as a kid, like visiting different neighborhoods of the city with her dad for work and spending summers with her older sister in…
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Former Acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter Retires After 30 Years On the Force
Christine Coulter, who served six months as acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner in 2019 and 2020, has retired after more than 30 years in the department, writes Kristen Johanson for KYW Newsradio. She served most of her tenure at the department as Deputy Police Commissioner. In August 2019, when former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned,…
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Boathouse Row is Lit Again After A Year of Darkness
Boathouse Row along the Schuylkill is back with its bright lights nearly a year after going dark, reports Greg Payne for FOX 29. Last March, the iconic Boathouse Row lights were shut off to replace the existing lights, which needed to be repaired and refurbished. During a public relighting ceremony on Thursday, March 7, the…
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Speed Cameras Have Led To Less Reckless Drivers on Roosevelt Boulevard, New Report Finds
In June 2020, speed cameras were installed near 10 intersections along Roosevelt Boulevard as part of a pilot program. More than 3 years later, a new report found that this successfully led to a slowdown in reckless drivers, reports Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. According to a 2023 report by the Pennsylvania State Transportation…
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This Philly Nonprofit Leader Empowers Grassroot Leaders To Drive Change in Diverse Communities
Hillary Do has long had a passion for helping communities rally to bring about positive change. That dedication was put on display when she left a six-figure job to dedicate herself to the cause full-time, writes Racquel Williams for Audacy. Do is the founder of Philly BOLT (Build Our Lives Together), a nonprofit that empowers…
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African American Genealogy Group in Philadelphia Helps Woman Find Her Ancestral Roots
The African American Genealogy Group, a local group of researchers is helping African-American people who want to find their ancestral roots, reports Ukee Washington for CBS News Philadelphia. While the internet has made genealogy more accessible, the legacy of slavery makes it harder for Black people to find their histories, as census records before emancipation,…
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New Bilingual Reporter Joins NBC 10, Telemundo 62 Broadcast Team
Yukare Nakayama recently made her debut as the newest member of the NBC10 and Telemundo62 news team, writes Hadeel Hashem for BNN. Nakayama is an Emmy-nominated journalist known for her bilingual reporting abilities. Her hiring is part of the station’s commitment to serving a diverse audience in the Philadelphia area. “We are excited to have…
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3 Philadelphia University Presidents Were Among the Highest-Paid in 2021
A new report has been released to reveal the highest-paid private college presidents across the United States in 2021, and three Philadelphia university presidents made the list, writes Maddie Aiken for The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Atop the list was Amy Gutmann, the former president of the University of Pennsylvania. She earned a total of $22.9 million…
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