Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Adds Five African-American-related Landmarks to Local Register
In August, the Philadelphia Historical Commission approved six new landmarks for the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, and five of them showcase diverse aspects of the city’s Black history, writes Kimberly Haas for the Hidden City. This is a continuation of the commission’s ongoing efforts to improve the representation of African-American landmarks on the local…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Relationships with Customers, Local Businesses
Penn Community Bank has hired a new cash management leader and expanded treasury and merchant services to strengthen relationships with customers and local businesses. Michelle Brennan is a graduate of York College and has over a decade of industry experience. She will serve as the Cash Management Sales Team Leader. “I’m excited to be a…
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Philadelphia Fringe Festival Proves Our City Is a Hub for … Clowns
Philadelphia is a national center for clowns, along with Los Angeles and New York City, as evidenced by this year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival, which featured more than 300 performances in dance, music, theater, and film, writes Jane Von Bergen for Billy Penn at WHYY. “The amount of circus is notable and important,” said Shana Kennedy,…
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Penn Community Bank CEO One of 2023’s Most Powerful Women to Watch, According to American Banker
Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch by American Banker. The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and groups who have shown exceptional leadership skills and successful performance in financial services, and who are committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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Philadelphia Skincare Brand, ‘Like an Esthetician in Your Medicine Cabinet,’ Hits Milestone in Sales
Before a full year in business, Philadelphia skincare brand Danucera has managed to hit $1 million in sales and snag a deal with Bergdorf Goodman to put its products on the shelves of the high-end department store, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Danuta Mieloch launched the company in November after years of…
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Wall Street Journal: What’s the Secret Behind the Philadelphia Eagles’ Quarterback Sneak Formula?
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles have added a move to their offensive scheme that is different from most other NFL teams, writes Jonathan Clegg for the Wall Street Journal. While the common “quarterback sneak” move typically sees the quarterback lunge forward when near the goal line for a touchdown score, the Eagles’ version of…
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Rooted in Change: $12 Million Grant Helps Philly Tree Plan Sprout from Concrete to Canopy
The Philly Tree Plan, the city’s plan to plant more trees and expand its green urban canopy more equitably throughout its neighborhoods, just received a major budget boost, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. The initiative is getting a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant will represent a…
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A Temple University Alum is the New President of Comcast Business
Ed Zimmermann is being promoted from chief financial officer and head of strategy of Comcast Business to its new president, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. In the role, Zimmerman will head Comcast’s $10 billion business services unit and be a key cog in driving continued long-term growth and strategic innovation. The unit…
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Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia opens K-8th Grade Applications for 2024-2025 School Year
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) has officially opened its 2024-2025 application season and will award 2,000 new scholarships to students this year. These need-based, K-8th grade scholarships are available for Philadelphia families interested in sending their students to more than 150 tuition-based schools throughout Philadelphia. Applications are open through March 1, 2024, but families who…
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Taste the Tradition: Exploring the Fusion of Heritage and Modern Cuisine in Philly’s High-End Restaurants
Gastronomes looking for the next eclectic delicacy to grace their placemat should look no further than the City of Brotherly Love and immerse themselves in the aroma of Philly’s high-end restaurants. The Panorama Wine Bar at Penn’s View Hotel in Old City has 150 wines by the glass, and 120 on tap, writes Kelly Magyarics…
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See Which High-Paying Jobs in Philadelphia Don’t Require a College Degree
While jobs that require a college degree generally pay more, some high-paying jobs in Philadelphia don’t have that requirement, according to a new report by Stacker. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine the 50 highest-paying jobs in Philadelphia that do not require higher education. The top spot belongs to nuclear power reactor…
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Healing Futures Promotes Restorative Justice over Jail Time for Philadelphia Youth
An innovative new program in Philadelphia is helping keep youth out of jail by promoting restorative justice, writes Zoe Rosenberg for Business Insider. Healing Futures, launched at the Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project, is the city’s first pre-charge program for youth restorative-justice diversion. It is primarily about owning accountability. Over several weeks, the youths meet…
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Local Fintech Startup Brings ‘the Blue-Collar Aspect of Philadelphia’ into a White-Collar Space
At the start of the year, Philadelphia-based fintech SnapRefund had yet to secure its first client, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Since then, the startup has joined an accelerator that has a less-than-two-percent acceptance rate, had its branding on a billboard in Times Square, and gained a roster of clients. Founded by Anis…
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For Eagles Star from St. Joe’s Prep, Failures Lead to Success
In high school, D’Andre Swift once had a seven-touchdown game for his St. Joe’s Prep football team. However, a loss against rival La Salle is even more memorable to him, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a level of humility that Swift often exudes that plays a small role into his success. The…
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Former Eagles Star Recruits Giant Pumpkin Farmer for Unique World Record Attempt
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has recruited Ryan Cook, a giant pumpkin farmer in Summers County, West Virginia, to help him break a unique Delaware River world record, reports The West Virginia Vibe. Long, who played eleven seasons in the NFL including two with the Eagles (2016 and 2017), wants to float down…
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Bloomberg: Philadelphia Ranks Among Top Work-from-Home Cities in United States
In 2022, remote work was interestingly still most common in neighborhoods close to the office, including in Philadelphia, writes Justin Fox for Bloomberg. According to the Census Bureau’s Public Use Microdata Area data, last year, Philadelphia ranked among the top 50 work-from-home areas in the country, with 34.9 percent of employed residents working primarily from…
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Millennials Swell Philly’s Educated Ranks – But Will Gen-Z’ers Follow Suit
Millennials were responsible for a significant increase in college-educated young people in Philadelphia, but the question is whether Gen Z will follow suit, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the start of the millennium, Philadelphia saw its population of college-educated young adults drop below 60,000, despite the dozens of colleges and universities…
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Comcast Spectacor Venture Shifting Its Focus Toward Asia Esports Market
T1 Entertainment & Sports, a joint venture between South Korea-based SK Telecom and Philadelphia-based Comcast Spectacor, is shifting its focus toward the Asia esports market, writes Kevin Hitt for Philadelphia Business Journal. The change follows recent shifts in the global esports markets. It became evident in December when T1’s Overwatch League team rebranded from Philadelphia…
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