Philadelphia
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Go Birds! Flock to These Philly Sports Bars to Cheer on the Eagles
If you are looking for a spot to put your green jersey on for the Eagles, there are plenty of bars that are open for game day write Laura Swartz, Bradford Pearson, and Melissa Martens for the Philadelphia Magazine. In addition to being one of Philadelphia’s oldest bars, McGillin’s Olde Ale House on Drury Street…
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Meet Emily Santiago, a Mom, Full-time Office Coordinator, and Peirce College Student
Peirce College Information Technology Student Emily Santiago knows how important a college with a flexible schedule is to working moms. She has two sons and a full-time job at a physician’s office, but the flexibility and support Peirce offers made it possible for her to pursue a career in IT. Santiago began her educational journey…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Inductees Into Honors Program
Holy Family University welcomed 29 members of the Class of 2027 into the University’s Honors Program during an induction ceremony on Sept. 8. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shelley Robbins, along with Honors Council co-presidents Sean Pramnieks ‘24 and Emily Schwartz ’24, provided opening remarks. Sister Mary Joan Jacobs, CSFN, delivered the invocation, and…
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Holy Family University to Offer Free English as a Second Language Classes to Immigrant Communities
Holy Family University’s Center for Academic Enhancement and Office of Mission and Diversity are pleased to announce the continuation of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for immigrants in the community. The classes, offered in-person on the University’s Northeast campus, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, as well as online, have been expanded beyond…
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This Couple Brought Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks Inspired By Local Eateries To Alabamians
Thanks to Carlton and Tresha Williams, residents of Huntsville, Alabama, can enjoy authentic Philly cheesesteaks at their recently opened Cap’s Philly Cheesesteaks, writes Matt Wake for AL.com. Carlton used to visit his family in Philadelphia during the summers. In the City of Brotherly Love, he fell under the spell of its signature sandwich, the cheesesteak.…
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These Five Spots Are Some of the Best Philadelphia Brunch Restaurants
If you are looking for a new brunch spot to try out, these five excellent eateries are ranked among the top 21 Philadelphia brunch restaurants, writes Christina Mitchell for the Restaurant Clicks. Cafe La Maude on N 4th Street in Northern Liberties combines Lebanese and French food for a delicious result. The menu includes mouthwatering…
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Massive Investment in Passenger Rail Could Transform Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
The $75 billion plan to revive Amtrak by dramatically expanding passenger rail service could bring major positive changes to the Northeast Corridor, writes Angie Schmitt for Bloomberg. The national rail carrier has proposed a 15-year expansion plan that would help huge expanses of the American landscape that have so far been underserved or entirely unserved…
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Penn Community Bank to Partner with Urban League of Philadelphia to Support First-time Homebuyers
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has donated $100,000 to the Urban League of Philadelphia to support the nonprofit’s first-time homebuyer and financial literacy program. The money will also help expand access to the Urban League’s Entrepreneurship Center. “We’re committed to building thriving communities throughout the region through relationship-based financial services and…
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Following Super Bowl Season, Philadelphia Eagles’ Franchise Value Soars to $5.8B
The value of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise went up by 18 percent to $5.8 billion in the last year, according to Forbes’ new NFL team valuations, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The increase follows a 2022-23 season that wrapped up with a Super Bowl appearance and saw the team set its records…
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Philadelphia-based Celebrity Barber Provides Local Kids With Free Back-to-School Haircuts
Philadelphia celebrity barber Kenny Duncan has paired with other hair stylists through Barbers Who Care to provide free back-to-school haircuts to local boys and young men, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “Growing up with low self-esteem, a haircut gave me nine points of confidence,” said Duncan. “It helped me feel good about myself,…
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Phillies Legends Take the Lead on MLB’s Ambassador Program
After leading the team through the best era of baseball in Philadelphia’s history, Phillies superstars Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard will now take charge of a different group, writes OJ Spivey for The Philadelphia Tribune. Rollins and Howard will head the Commissioner’s Ambassador Program launched by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. This new initiative…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Lags Behind Most Major U.S. Cities in the Return-to-office Race
Philadelphia continues to lag behind most major cities in the United States in the return-to-office race, granting the City of Brotherly Love a reputation as one of the emptiest office districts in the country, writes Katie Mogg for The Wall Street Journal. One weekly measure shows that the majority of office workers in the Philadelphia…
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Dimes Issued by U.S. Mint In Philadelphia in 1982 Could Be Worth Thousands
A series of dimes bearing the face of United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt but missing a mint mark released in 1982 by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia could be worth thousands of dollars each, writes Robert Higgs for cleveland.com. These so-called No-P Dimes miss a small P that should have been shown to the…
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Philadelphia’s New Loan Program Aims to Stabilize Affordable Housing
The Rental Improvement Fund aims to help stabilize Philadelphia’s stock of affordable housing by providing forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords to make needed repairs to their properties while keeping rents reasonably priced, writes Aaron Moselle for the WHYY. The $9 million program offers ten-year forgivable loans of up to $24,999 per property as…
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Philadelphia’s Director of Planning and Development Steps Down After Eight Years
Anne Fadullon is resigning from her position of Philadelphia’s director of planning and development, effective Wednesday, seven and a half years after starting the department from scratch, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She is leaving her position as Mayor Jim Kenney is serving the final year of his last term. Her interim…
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Holy Family University to Host Grand Opening of New Saxbys Location Next Week
Holy Family University becomes the newest location of Saxbys, a campus dining establishment, on Aug. 28 when doors open at 7 AM in the Education and Technology Center on Holy Family’s Philadelphia campus. The new cafe is part of The Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform (the Saxbys E.L.P.). The location will be fully run by students and…
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Local Professionals Share Insights and Challenges at National Black Business Month Expo
Dozens of local business professionals shared advice and challenges during the first National Black Business Month Expo in Philadelphia, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for the WHYY. The event was hosted by the African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. One common theme during a panel discussion about retail business development was about determination…
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Philadelphia Area Students Receive Full Scholarships for Nursing School, Thanks to IBX Foundation
Thirty-five Philadelphia-area high school students from underrepresented backgrounds will get a full-ride to nursing school thanks to the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal of the program is to increase representation in the nursing profession because a more diverse nursing workforce could assist in narrowing racial gaps in…
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