Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Woman Shares Tips on How to Date, Let Loose While Sober
Twenty-nine-year-old Gemmika Champion has been sober for the past eight years, which, for some, could present challenges in the dating game. However, she embraces it, writes Julia Naftulin for the Business Insider. It did not take long for Champion to adjust to her new normal. Today, she sees first dates as perfect opportunities for fun…
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Freelance Pizza, Started By Philadelphia Man During the Pandemic, Could Be Returning After More Than a Year
Freelance Pizza, a charitable but questionably legal project started by Dave Quaile during the pandemic, might be coming back after a year-long absence, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Quaile, a culinary school dropout with a love for making pizza, started documenting his pizza experiments on Instagram when COVID-19 brought the entire city to a…
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For Philly Artist Shemar Pierre, Music is About Creating Something That Will Last
Shemar Pierre is a 25-year-old artist who became interested in expanding his horizons as an artist while a student at Thomas Jefferson University, back when it was Philadelphia University, writes Deesarine Ballayan for Billy Penn at WHYY. He started as an animation major and later became interested in the sounds that bring animation to life.…
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Ever Wondered What Jason Kelce Yelled Before Every Tush Push? A Fox Sports Reporter Has Revealed It
Over the past couple of seasons, the Brotherly Shove has been among the most often used plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro center, Jason Kelce yells the same three-word phrase before every tush push play, writes Jenna Lemoncelli for the New York Post. According to Fox Sports NFL reporter, Laura Okmin, Kelce yells “F–k my…
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Care For a Spot of Tea? Make Sure These Two Philly Tea Houses Are On Your Bucket List
There are many places that serve great tea throughout Philadelphia, and two of them that offer the full afternoon tea experience complete with a china teapot, fancy sandwiches, and tasty pastries have found their place on the Pennsylvania Afternoon Tea Bucket List, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Mary Cassatt Tea Room & Garden is…
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After Receiving New Investment, Ice Cream Brand Mini Melts Aims to Open 12 New Locations, Including 1 in Philadelphia
Altamont Capital Partners, a California private equity firm, recently invested in Mini Melts. With the new investment, the popular ice cream brand is eyeing major expansion, opening 12 new facilities this year, including one in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’re really making an investment more in the next three to…
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Philly RiSE Program Aims to Diversify Real Estate Industry, Build Housing Wealth in Historically Underserved Communities
Black Squirrel’s Philly RiSE program aims to diversify the real estate industry and build housing wealth in communities of color by helping developers of color get land from the Philadelphia Land Bank, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The successful program has recently received significant attention at the Urban Land Institute’s spring conference in…
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How NextFab Develops the Next Generation of Philly Makers and Creatives
NextFab molds creative minds through its various classes within its membership and newly launched Maker Series, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The maker space equips its members with skills from basic tools to advanced-level technology. “You can come in and use this like your own shop,” said Anne Solomon, director of service development. A new…
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WSJ: Retired Philadelphia Resident Details Experiences Living On Social Security
About 14% of Social Security recipients age 65 and older depend on their benefits for nearly all their income, according to an AARP analysis. With the average monthly Social Security about $1,900, it doesn’t go as far as it once did, leading to some financial challenges, writes Veronica Dagher and Anne Tergesen for The Wall…
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Center City-Based Freeman’s Merger with Chicago Competitor Creates the Largest Auction House in the United States
Two notable auction houses will merge their businesses to create a network of six salerooms and 18 regional offices across the country, writes Anthony DeMarco for Forbes. The auction houses are the Center City-based Freeman’s and Chicago-based Hindman. Executives say that under the new merger — named Freeman’s | Hindman — it will have “the…
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Philadelphia Homeowner Shares Frustration After Having To Pay Squatters $1,200 to Reclaim His House
Chris Harte, a Philadelphia homeowner, said he was forced to pay a squatter $1,200 to vacate his home after he was notified by the police they could not intervene and court personnel informed him that a formal eviction could take over six months, writes Hannah Ray Lambert for Fox News. “It’s just unbelievable,” Harte said.…
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2023 Was An Excellent Year for Philadelphia’s Bar Scene With Dozens of New Additions
Often overshadowed by the city’s restaurants, Philadelphia bars had a great year of offering patrons great service, atmosphere, food, and drinks, often at lower prices and without a need for a reservation, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Several dozen bars joined the local bar scene in 2023. Two of the busiest newcomers were…
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A Philly High School Teacher is One Step Closer to Making the Olympics
In December, Elaine Estes competed in the 40th California International Marathon and finished in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 8 seconds. With that time, she qualified for the Olympic trials, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was such a surreal experience, looking at my paces and knowing what was happening,” Estes said. This…
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Once Homeless, Arlan Hamilton Launched VC Firm and Visits Philly To Promote New Book She Authored About Her Journey, Advice on Success
Arlan Hamilton was able to find success when she was at her lowest. She was homeless when she launched Backstage Capital in 2015, a VC firm focused on what it calls “underestimated founders,” writes Danya Henninger for Technical.ly. Hamilton recently published a new book titled, “Your First Million,” which details her journey and sends the…
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After State Lawmakers Deny Transit Funding, SEPTA Explores Service Cuts and Fare Hikes
When Pennsylvania lawmakers passed its budget, it didn’t include the $295 million increase in state transit funding that SEPTA was hoping for, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, the race is on to see if SEPTA, transit advocates, and political leaders can find a solid source of transit funding passed in the coming…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Founder Jane Golden On the Value of Art, 2024 Plans
Jane Golden has been among the most vocal individuals in Philadelphia, advocating for access to public art, writes Allison Weiss Brady for Philadelphia Style. “I think art is like oxygen. Everybody should have it,” said Golden, executive director and founder of Mural Arts Philadelphia. With that belief, Golden also believes that art doesn’t belong just…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Saw Sharp Decline in Homicides in 2023, Following Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia and various other big U.S. cities saw their homicide rate drop in 2023 after skyrocketing during the first two years of the pandemic, writes Zusha Elinson for The Wall Street Journal. Homicides were down about 15% on average in the 10 largest cities last year compared to 2022, according to government data. That includes…
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Philly Native, Actor Colman Domingo Envisions More Awards in His Near Future. So He’s Making Room For Them Now
Award-winning actor and Philadelphia native Colman Domingo is confident that more awards are in his future, writes Eric Andersson for People. In 2022, he won an Emmy for his performance on HBO’s “Euphoria.” Now, he’s gaining more attention for his starring role in the critically acclaimed film, “Rustin,” and his supporting role in the new…
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