Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Roundup — About A Trip, Bridges, Homecoming, and A Scholarship
It’s the start of a new week, and a new edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup.” Here are some interesting story snapshots taking place. Philadelphia Family Wins Trip to Disneyland Good Morning America recently launched a contest to send a lucky family to Disneyland Paris, and a Philadelphia family was that lucky family, writes Katherine Scott…
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Philadelphia Eagles Games Will Continue to Air on Sportsradio 94WIP for Next 6 Years
WIP has been the Philadelphia Eagles’ flagship radio station for over 30 years and that partnership will continue for at least another half-dozen years, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Eagles and Audacy — the parent company of Sportsradio 94WIP — recently agreed to and signed a six-year contract extension to continue…
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Jeffrey Lurie Honored With Living Legacy Award by the Urban Affairs Coalition
Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles, was recently honored by the Urban Affairs Coalition, writes Yahoo. On Friday, November 17, Lurie was honored with the Living Legacy Award during the Urban Affairs Coalition’s 54th Anniversary breakfast event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Living Legacy Award is presented to someone who has…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Announces Six New Designations, One Demolition
During its most recent meeting in October, the Philadelphia Historical Commission designated six new buildings to the local Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly Haas for Hidden City. The first designation nomination was for the Hollinger Building in Center City. It satisfies three criteria — its distinctive architectural style, its representative commercial building, and that…
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The Route 15 SEPTA Trolley is On Pace to Return Soon
The historic Route 15 SEPTA trolleys are likely to return to service by March 2024, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. SEPTA had originally announced plans for its return this past September. However, delays ensued. Andrew Busch, spokesperson for SEPTA, attributed the delays to making sure there are enough operators trained to use them. This is…
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Philadelphia Roundup — A Historic Campaign, New Restaurant, Prestige, and Popular Return
Beyond it’s status as one of the most historic cities in the world, Philadelphia still continues to make history today. That can be seen from the most recent mayoral election, as well as new businesses coming into the economy. Whether it’s the old or the new, each have a place in Philadelphia. Please take a…
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Philadelphia Roundup — Unique People, Unique Food, and a Unique Approach to Popular Beverages
The people and establishments that populate Philadelphia never lacks. This edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup” will give you a glimpse of two people and two food establishments that are sure to catch your attention for unique reasons. A Woman All About the Compliments Since 2016, Kensington resident Celine McGee has made it a point to…
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Jason Kelce Asks Travis to Join Him for Eagles Christmas Album Duet
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce has asked his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, to help him sing a special duet for the second volume of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Christmas album, A Philly Special Christmas, writes Natasha Dye for People. An NFL video shows Jason, 36, in the recording studio asking Travis, 34,…
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Wall Street Journal: As the 76ers Sit Atop the NBA Standings, Tyrese Maxey Enters Star Conversation
Since trading James Harden on November 1, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t lost a game, while the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to register a win, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. If there is one person who could be considered the biggest beneficiary of the Harden trade, it’s his former backcourt teammate, Tyrese…
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Author Eric Smith Maintains Close Connection to Philadelphia Through His Books
Eric Smith grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey; lived in Richmond, Virginia and Ann Arbor, Michigan; and moved from Philadelphia in 2016. While each city holds a special place in his heart, he admits there is something about Philadelphia that calls him back, Smith writes for Billy Penn at WHYY. A published author of 10…
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Philadelphia Artist Rebecca Rutstein Finds Inspiration Through the Natural World
For more than 20 years, Rebecca Rutstein has created paintings, sculptures, and murals inspired by her fascination with the natural world, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. During college, Rutstein discovered a fascination with geology and started dreaming about exploring the ocean. Her creativity facilitated a path toward that. “In 2015, I ended up for the…
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Philadelphia Roundup — An Emphasis on Awards, and a Touch of History and Food
This latest edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup” is liable to catch your attention. This applies to if you are a fan of music, awards, history, or food. Here are some cool Philly-centric briefs. Philly Musicians Represented Among Nominations Philadelphia-connected nominees were aplenty on the 2024 Grammy Award list, write Dan DeLuca and Peter Dobrin for…
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Latino Entrepreneurship Continues to Grow in Philadelphia, and the United States
If Latino-owned businesses grow as fast as the United States average, they could add $1.4 trillion to the U.S. economy, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a 2022 Stanford Graduate School of Business study, Latino entrepreneurs are projected to make up 29% of the U.S. population in 2050, compared to 17% today.…
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With the Homebuying Market As it is, Newlyweds are Creating ‘Home Funds’ to Aid in the Process
With home prices and mortgage interest rates seeing increases in recent years, homebuyers are finding alternative ways to help purchase their homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For newlyweds, one alternative has been to set up a “home fund” on their wedding website in addition to their honeymoon fund. That’s what newlyweds Melissa…
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Philadelphia Roundup — This One is About the Individual
The strength of a major city can be heavily measured by the people who are living in it and those who are making a positive difference. Those individuals resonate and inspire others to do similar things or create their own paths. This latest edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup” takes a brief, but deep, dive into…
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Philadelphia Roundup — Snapshots About Philadelphia Sports, A Cool List, and a Big Anniversary
It’s Friday! So, we know this means this is the last “Philadelphia Roundup” before the weekend. Prior to enjoying your weekend, please take a few seconds to glance at some fascinating Philadelphia-centric stories. Here are some brief snapshots: Philadelphia Among the Top Places to Retire in the U.S. It’s safe to say that Pennsylvania is…
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Philadelphia Roundup — Stories on New Developments, Overcoming Adversity, A New Movie and More
We are back for another edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup.” Just like each day prior, Philadelphia hasn’t been short on fascinating stories connected to the “City of Brotherly Love.” Here are some of the latest stories. New Apartments Coming to Callowhill A new high-rise building featuring 144 apartments was recently proposed in Callowhill, writes Jake…
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Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Outlines Goals for 2024 and Beyond
During the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s annual meeting last week, leaders denoted quality of life as the biggest priority for the region’s business owners, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chamber CEO Chellie Cameron highlighted the Chamber’s five-year strategic plan — Chamber 2028 — to make the Philadelphia region among the…
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