Philadelphia
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Comcast’s Peacock Breaks Customers Record Thanks to Super Bowl, Olympics
Three major sports events, including the Super Bowl and the Olympics, helped Comcast’s NBCUniversal streaming service, Peacock, attract a record number of new customers in February, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Peacock gained 4.9 million new subscribers in the month, which set a record for the largest single-month growth and accounted for 34 percent of…
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From Banner Towing to Eagles Playoff Shows: Verge Aero’s Drone Evolution
From its humble beginnings flying banners in 2015, Philadelphia’s Verge Aero now produces dazzling drone light shows, including the memorable Eagles playoff display, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. When the company first started, even getting a handful of drones into a flying formation was a challenge. “We started a company just thinking about automation,” said…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the American Revolution. Fort Mifflin, now sitting directly beneath the landing pattern of jets heading into Philadelphia International Airport, looks quiet today. But in the fall of 1777, this muddy island…
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Get Ready for a ‘Block Party Bonanza’ in Philadelphia This Summer
The Philadelphia Visitor Center, representatives from Philadelphia250, and city officials gathered at the 1300 block of South 15th Street on March 25 to announce the launch of the new citywide “Block Party Bonanza” initiative to ensure all neighborhoods will be part of the city’s efforts to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial. As part of this new city-wide…
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Lincoln Financial Field Earns Top Marks From FIFA Ahead of World Cup
The Philadelphia Eagles and Lincoln Financial Field have received recognition from FIFA for the top-quality pitch installed ahead of the World Cup matches, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In February, FIFA turf management experts, collaborating with professors from Michigan State University and the University of Tennessee, shared research aimed at ensuring that the…
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Two Philadelphia High Schools Rank Among Top Three Best High Schools in Pennsylvania
Two School District of Philadelphia schools have ranked among the top three best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from the U.S. News and World Report. According to the publication, this year’s rankings “showcase the schools whose students demonstrate outstanding outcomes, surpassing the anticipated benchmarks, including achieving high graduation rates.” Julia R.…
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WSJ: Local News Outlet Joins National Publications in Using AI for Reporting, Expanded Coverage
Reporters at newsrooms both locally and nationally are using artificial intelligence for a variety of reasons, and that includes The Philadelphia Inquirer, writes Alexandra Bruell for The Wall Street Journal. While many newsrooms see chatbots and AI-powered search engines as a threat, others are finding ways to use it to their advantage. Last year, The…
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Progressive Hedonist Bringing Zero-Waste Makers Together for Pop-Up at Post Haste
Philadelphia wastes approximately 206 million pounds of food annually, which is a challenge that Dana Cowin, founder of the Progressive Hedonist podcast and dinner series, sees as an opportunity for inventive cooking, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. “Looking at the world through the lens of zero-waste is one of my favorite things to…
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Find Your Next Career at the Philadelphia Water Department
Join the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Human Resources for a career meet-and-greet on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Southwest Philadelphia Sewer Maintenance Training Facility, 3015 S. 61st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153. PWD is hiring for the following skilled trade positions: No onsite interviews! Registration…
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PennDOT to Invest $13 Million to Support Six Traffic Safety Projects Across Philadelphia
PennDOT is investing $13 million to slow down drivers and support several traffic safety projects across Philadelphia through its Automated Speed Enforcement Program, writes Leland Pinder for 6abc. Much of the money has been collected from the fines given from red light and speed cameras, and is part of the Josh Shapiro’s administration’s broader effort…
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Philly Native Mo’ne Davis Drafted 10th Overall in Women’s Professional Baseball League
Mo’ne Davis, who burst onto the scene more than a decade ago during the Little League World Series, has officially began the next chapter of her career. The Philadelphia native, now 24, was recently drafted 10th overall in the Women’s Professional Baseball League’s first-ever draft, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. She will play…
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Five Below Shares Rise, Likely Driven By New Store Openings
Five Below has seen a 7 percent increase in its post-market trade shares after issuing a better-than-expected fiscal 2026 outlook, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. The Philadelphia-based retailer is predicting a sales bump fueled by new store openings. Bloomberg analysts are projecting that the net addition of about 150 new stores would result in between…
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Meet the Heroic Dog Who Saved a Philadelphia Neighborhood From A Gas Leak, Potential Explosion
A 4-year-old husky named Kobe is being called a hero after he saved a neighborhood from a gas leak that could have led to an explosion, writes Kelli Bender for People. The dog started digging a large hole in the front of his Philadelphia home. As the hole grew bigger, Kobe’s owner, Chanel Bell, started…
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Learn How Philadelphia Neighborhoods Earned Their Names
Philadelphia is a historic city of neighborhoods. Each one has a story as to how they earned their names, and a Reddit page has compiled a list of those stories. Bartram Village is named in honor of famous botanist, John Bartram, who lived in the nearby area. Bella Vista is Italian for “Beautiful Sight,” and…
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Philadelphia Among Top 15 Places to Travel in 2026, According to Architectural Digest
As 2026 quickly approaches, many are already planning trips, and Philadelphia is among the top places to travel, write Laura Itzkowitz, Elizabeth Stamp, Elizabeth Fazzare, Livia Caligor for Architectural Digest. A design publication, the list of the top 19 places to travel in 2026 was selected through factors, such as major cultural happenings, debuting hotels,…
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Mel Greenberg Has Seen Many Changes in Sports Since Creating the AP Women’s Basketball Poll 50 Years Ago
This year marks 50 years since longtime sportswriter Mel Greenberg created the Associated Press women’s basketball poll while working at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Women’s basketball has grown exponentially over these past 50 years, and Greenberg is proud to reflect on the role he has played in helping make that happen, he writes for the publication. Upon…
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Former Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle Puts Super Bowl Ring Up for Auction
Laekin Vakalahi, the former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle and rugby star has placed his Super Bowl LIX championship ring up for auction, according to Heritage Auctions. The Eagles are less than a year removed from one of the most dominant performances in Super Bowl history, going up 34-0 on the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas…
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s Composting Program Grows to 30 Sites Across City
Since its launch in 2019, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s composting program has grown steadily and now operates at nearly 30 sites citywide, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program began with minimal funding under Ash Richards, the city’s urban agriculture director, who oversees Farm Philly, the urban agriculture arm of Parks & Recreation.…
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