Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Stroudsburg as the oldest of four brothers. As a teenager, he explored a variety of different interests – sports, student government, music, Eagle Scout, and working nights at a hotel –…
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Chase Bank Plans to Open 40 New Branches, Create Hundreds of New Jobs in Philadelphia
To reach its goal of reaching 100 local branches by 2027, Chase Bank is planning to almost double its retail employee headcount and open more than 40 new branches in the Philadelphia market over the next three years, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chase entered the Philadelphia retail banking market in 2019,…
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A Local Couple is On A Mission to Preserve ‘The Philly Bop’ As the City’s Official Dance
For over 20 years, Philadelphia couple Audrey and June Donaldson have been teaching various partner-style dances nationwide, but the Philly Bop is notably special to the couple, writes Nathaly Suquinagua for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Donaldsons are the authors of a book titled, “How to Dance: Philly Bop—A Six-Count Dance,” which teaches the dance…
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Philadelphia Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Gains $3 Million Funding From DVRPC
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has awarded $15.5 million to eleven projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including three Philadelphia projects, through the Regional Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. The federal program funds community-based “non-traditional” projects designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the nation’s intermodal transportation system. “These eleven projects will enable communities…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among ‘Gen Z Homebuying Havens’ in the U.S.
For many Gen Zers, the goal of homeownership can seem out of reach due to having grown up facing a global pandemic, two-decade-high mortgage rates, skyrocketing inflation, and an overall challenging economy. However, a new study by Point2 ranks the country’s 100 largest cities in terms of which gives them the best fighting chance, and…
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These Are the 3 Best Markets in Philadelphia
Markets play a pivotal role in the community, whether to look for a special ingredient, fresh food from local purveyors, or to eat culturally relevant foods from all across the world. Philadelphia Magazine has compiled a list of the best markets in the region, and three are located in Philadelphia, as selected by FooBooz. First,…
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WSJ: Meet the Philly Native, Temple Law Grad Who Led the Case That Brought Down Elon Musk’s $55.8B Tesla Pay Package
Philadelphia native and Temple Law School grad Greg Varallo was the lead lawyer in the case that brought down Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar compensation package at Tesla, write Ryan Felton and James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. The suit with a single shareholder plaintiff, Richard Tornetta, was filed in 2018. It alleged that Musk, as…
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Eagles Autism Foundation Announces $6.2 Million in Funding For 34 Research, Community Projects
The Eagles Autism Foundation has announced that $6.2 million in funding will go toward 34 projects specializing in cutting-edge autism research and care, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. All the proceeds come from last year’s Eagles Autism Challenge, as well as other foundation-related fundraising initiatives. “The purpose of going through this rigorous process…
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New Study Ranks Philadelphia Traffic As 8th Worst in the Nation; PennDOT Works to Alleviate Traffic in the Region
TomTom, a technology and mapping company, has released its annual Traffic Index, showing how bad traffic is in cities across the United States. The new study found that Philadelphia traffic is the 8th worst in the nation, reports Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. According to PennDOT spokesperson Brad Rudolph, the agency is doing work…
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CHOP, Mastery Charter Schools Collaborate in Effort To Teach High School Students Skills To Obtain Healthcare Jobs
Mastery Charter Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are partnering to help students land healthcare jobs after graduation, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The collaboration is part of a new $250 million initiative in Philadelphia and nine other communities. Through it, CHOP and Mastery Charter Schools will be working to create a specialized healthcare…
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See Which Local Eateries Earned Their Spot on the Prestigious ‘Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine has published its latest 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia list that highlights the most intriguing, clever, unconventional, and groundbreaking local dining experiences, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the publication. Here are some of the selections. Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square features a downstairs bar…
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Grab a Slice at One of These 10 Must-Try Pizza Places in Philadelphia
There are dozens upon dozens of great pizza places in Philadelphia, but some truly stand out, including these 10 must-try spots, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. For classic red pies and unique twists on white pies head to Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia. Alex’s Pizza in Roxborough serves up thin and crispy classic pizza…
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Belay, Philadelphia Startup That Sells Insurance Policies For Stock Investments, Prepares to Launch Direct-to-Consumer Product
Belay, a Philadelphia startup that sells insurance policies on stock investments, is preparing to launch its direct-to-consumer platform very soon, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The platform will initially launch to people on the waitlist before it becomes accessible to the general public in the first week of February. So far, the company’s insurance…
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Local Fashion Designer, Philadelphia Sports Fan Puts Inclusivity At the Forefront of Her Work
Fashion designer Nancy Volpe Beringer, a Philadelphia sports fan and runner-up on season 18 of Bravo’s “Project Runway,” advocates for inclusivity with her work, writes Dave Uramfor KYW Newsradio. Volpe Beringer designs Philadelphia sports-themed fashion items. “It’s innate, that you do whatever you can as a fan,” she said. “So, I started to make some…
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Philadelphia Has 3 of Pennsylvania’s Top Chinese Restaurants, According to Love Food
With the popularity of Chinese food across the United States, Love Food has compiled a list of the best Chinese restaurants in the country, and Pennsylvania has its share of outstanding selections, writes East Coast Traveler for Newsbreak. Philadelphia, specifically, has a number of delicious Chinese food destinations. In fact, the Han Dynasty, which has…
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Celebrate Black History Month at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
February marks Black History Month, and as a result, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be celebrating with a series of events and activities that pay homage to the significance of Black art and culture in the city of Philadelphia. The host of activities will officially kick off on Friday, February 2, with a panel…
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David Oh To Lead Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia As New CEO
David Oh will soon be starting the latest chapter in his professional career as he has been named the next CEO of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. He will officially assume the role beginning Monday, Feb. 5, replacing Khine Arthur, who recently stepped…
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Philadelphia Labor Unions Are Offering Members Homebuying Help
In 2023, the Philadelphia region recorded strong labor activity, including the formation of new unions, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To draw in members, the unions, which already advocate for higher wages and defend workers amid layoffs, now also offer benefits that are related to other aspects of workers’ lives. For example, unions…
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