Philadelphia
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Check Out Some of Philadelphia’s New Black-Owned Businesses
To celebrate Black History Month, FYI Philly put local Black-owned businesses into the spotlight, report Ducis Rodgers and Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Two Locals Brewing Co. in University City is owned by brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor, and is the first Black-owned brewery in Philadelphia. The Koilor brothers started homebrewing eight years ago and now…
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Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Already the largest public company headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast is also one of the biggest employers and occupiers of real estate, most notably at its two namesake skyscrapers in Center City. “Philadelphia is home,…
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As Amtrak Chases Pre-COVID Ridership, More Riders Are Taking Trains Over Planes
Domestic travel is still rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic and while that continues to take shape, many travelers are opting to take trains over planes, writes Laya Neelakandan for CNBC. Trains are cheaper, provide more leg room, and are better for the environment than air travel. Though train routes often take longer than flights, the…
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Philly Artist Bob Dix Now Has His Work Featured in the Independence Seaport Museum’s Permanent Collection
When Hurricane Ida hit in September 2021, artist Bob Dix was living in a West Philadelphia storefront, working on his resume, and concerned about his future. However, what happened next changed his trajectory, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dix went to go see what became of the flooded Schuylkill and Vine Street Expressway…
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Four Philadelphia High Schools Recognized with Female Diversity in Computer Science Award
The College Board has bestowed four Philadelphia high schools with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to computer science coursework. The four local high schools are Constitution High School, Northeast High School, Philadelphia High School for Girls, and School of the Future. “Computer science provides our students with the…
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Philadelphia’s Growing Electric Vehicle Workforce Gets $1.47M Federal Grant
Philadelphia recently received a new $1.47 million federal grant that will be used to develop a workforce program that will train a new generation of workers in the electric vehicle industry, writes Nina Baratti for KYW Newsradio. Through the Plug in Philly initiative, workers will complete a pre-apprenticeship program that will help launch them into…
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These Are Some of the Top Proposal Spots Around Philadelphia
Philadelphia is filled with pretty and unique places to take advantage of and many have been used as proposal spots to pop the question in style, reports Philadelphia Magazine. Local engagement and wedding photographers noted some of their favorite and most scenic Philadelphia proposal spots in the city. Jessica Manns of Jessica Manns Photography highlights…
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Expect to See Debut of the Newly-Rebuilt Retro SEPTA Trolley Cars This Spring
SEPTA’s move to bring back its classic, retro trolleys back to Philadelphia streets has been delayed until spring, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. “Logistically, it didn’t make much sense to launch them over the winter when we would have weather disruptions anyway. So we are looking at the spring to get them out into service,”…
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Starbucks Partners With GoPuff On New Pilot Program in Philly to Explore Late-Night Customer Demographic
Since gaining its popularity as an iconic coffee brand, Starbucks has worked hard to broaden its reach, and a new partnership marks the latest chapter in that endeavor, writes Angela L. Pagán for The Takeout. Starbucks has partnered with grocery and convenience food delivery service GoPuff, on a new pilot program to explore its potential…
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Everything You Need to Know About Exploring Wissahickon Valley Park
If you are planning to explore Wissahickon Valley Park and its over 1,800 acres and more than 50 miles of trail, it is best to know where to begin, according to Shaunice Ajiwe in Philadelphia Magazine. The park’s official address puts it in Philadelphia. But it’s certainly Montgomery County–accessible, nested between Gladwyne (over the Schuylkill…
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Washington Post: Nationwide Shortage of School Bus Drivers Forces Philadelphia Schools to Pay Parents to Drive Their Kids
For the first time on record, the iconic yellow school bus is no longer the primary way of transportation for students across the nation, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. According to the National Household Travel Survey, in 2022, 53 percent of all students nationwide were getting dropped off at school or driving…
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Philly’s Fire Beep Baseball Team Provides Blind Athletes With Opportunity to Engage in Competitive Sports
The Philadelphia Fire Beep Baseball Team, part of the National Beep Baseball Association, gives individuals who are blind the chance to enjoy sports, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. John Margist, who has been a member of the Philly team for a decade, was diagnosed with an eye condition that robbed him of his vision at…
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City Council President Kenyatta Johnson Aims To Turn Philadelphia Around
When Kenyatta Johnson was sworn in as Philadelphia City Council’s new president, he officially began his second act in politics, writes Harrison Cann for City & State Pennsylvania. His rise to the head of City Council was both the culmination of decades of political achievement and a final triumph in a years-long journey that put…
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Philadelphia Businesses Are Embracing the Profitable Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Union Ahead of the Super Bowl
With the lack of the Philadelphia Eagles’ presence in the Super Bowl, Philadelphia-area small businesses have pivoted to celebrating the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift union before the big game, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hype surrounding their relationship has been very profitable for both the NFL and various merchants. Swift’s appearances…
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Boathouse Row To Debut New Lights in March After a Year of Darkness
After a year of darkness, Boathouse Row will be debuting a new LED light system during a public relighting evening in March, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new lights can change color in 16 million combinations and be programmed with various effects. The old lights were shut off last year to move forward with…
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Philadelphia Sees Biggest Jump in Economic Performance Ranking Among Metro Cities
Each year, California-based nonprofit think tank Milken Institute measures U.S. metro cities on their economic performance, and Philadelphia made the biggest jump from the most recent rankings, writes Jenna Martin and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia jumped 130 spots from 182nd to 52nd on the list. According to Maggie Switek, senior director…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Susan Larkin, EVP and President of Core Commercial Markets, Independence Blue Cross
Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad was both the school principal and the mayor. She recalled working part-time at Veterans Stadium and JFK Stadium, where she got to see Phillies games and Live Aid. Larkin discussed…
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Enjoy These Various Food Classes and Workshops in Philadelphia
All across Pennsylvania there are interactive workshops and classes to help you make, taste, and enjoy different kinds of food in supportive and fun environments, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Philadelphia isn’t short on such locations. An example is Mom-Mom’s Kitchen Pierogi-al School in Northeast Philadelphia. A series of classes are held on Thursday…
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