Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Public Schools Only Have 4 Certified Librarians, But Universities and Nonprofits Are Stepping Up to Fill The Void
The School District of Philadelphia has 217 public schools and only four certified librarians, but universities and nonprofits are stepping up to help fill the gap, writes Ella Lathan for The 74. Due to staffing issues as well as the lack of resources, many of the libraries that are part of the public school system…
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Philadelphia Brew Scene Tops Four USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Beer Categories
The Philadelphia beer scene had a great showing in this year’s USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, with the city topping four different categories, writes James Powel for Delaware Online. Philadelphia was voted the Best Beer City thanks to its plethora of top-notch beer bars, plenty of craft breweries, and a year-round event calendar. Next…
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Philadelphia Solar Project in Gettysburg to Power City Buildings, Nears Completion
Work on a large solar project on farmland 100 miles away from Philadelphia began five years ago under Mayor Jim Kenney is around halfway done and could start producing power by the end of 2023, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 80-megawatt project known as Adams Solar is expected to provide around 22…
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Rare Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Jersey From NBA Finals Up For Auction
A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain in the 1972 NBA finals is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia experience began with his standout performance at Overbrook High School, continued with his professional career with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers, where he won an NBA championship in 1967,…
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Wawa Explores the Digital Universe—a Store With No Shelves, at a Renovated University City Location
Wawa is testing an all-digital convenience store on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wawa location at 3300 Market Street in University City shut down for a six day-renovation before reopening on July 26. At this particular store, there are no shelves of food. Instead, all items are…
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Philadelphia Avoids Making Top 15 Worst Run Cities in America
Philadelphia narrowly avoided ranking among the top fifteen worst-run cities in America, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list of 50 worst-run cities in the country using June 2023 data from WalletHub’s Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America. The factors used to evaluate the quality of city services include financial…
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WHYY’s VP Sarah Glover Helps Public Media Platform Engage Its Listeners Every Day
WHYY, the public media organization, is truly embedded in the Philadelphia region, with many of its parts working hard to engage its listeners every single day, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC10 Philadelphia. Sarah Glover joined WHYY in June 2022 as the organization’s Vice President of News and Civic Dialogue. She brought with her over two…
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Philadelphia Teacher Rebuilds Her Childhood Collection of Barbies During Pandemic
When the pandemic started and she found herself bored and lonely, Ilana Volain, a first-grade teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, turned to her old friend Barbie for help, writes Wendy Grossman Kantor for People. Volain had always felt a connection with the classic toy that is currently going through a renaissance of sorts…
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Holy Family University Recently Awarded Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Holy Family University will partner with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board in support of a $1.3 million Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant that will benefit former Holy Family University and other Pennsylvania undergraduate students who were near degree completion, but withdrew from the University prior to obtaining their diplomas or certificates. The grant…
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Philadelphia Ceramic Company Continues Dramatic Growth by Tripling Its Production Space
Felt+Fat, the Kensington ceramic design studio that specializes in chef-inspired tableware, is continuing its dramatic growth by tripling its production space, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move will allow the company to grow its output upwards of 400 percent in the next few years and potentially bring its revenue to $10…
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Popular Northern Liberties Messenger Bag Company to Close After Quarter of Century
After 25 years, R.E.Load, the popular Northern Liberties messenger bag company, will close for good at the end of the year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The Northern Liberties shop, owned by Roland Burns and Ellie Lum, is known for its handmade packs. “While we love what we do and the community that…
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Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Exchanges Vows with Model Anne de Paula at Beachside Ceremony
The Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid married his longtime girlfriend, Sports Illustrated model Anne de Paula, in a Hamptons wedding ceremony on Saturday, writes Michael Lee Simpson for People. The couple, who are parents to two-year-old Arthur, exchanged vows in a church ceremony after posing for pictures on Cryder Beach. The 29-year-old Joel Embiid wore…
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Philadelphia’s Tom Boutell Recounts Journey to Becoming Apostrophe Technologies CTO
Tom Boutell has been passionate about tech since an early age, and that passion led him on a professional journey that culminated in him becoming the CTO of South Philadelphia-based Apostrophe Technologies, writes Sam Markowitz for Technical.ly. Boutell describes his role as “25 percent ‘business cat emoji,’ 25 percent ‘software architect,’ 25 percent ‘mentor,’ and…
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Free Philadelphia Camp Teaches Teenage Girls About Advantages of Career in Trades
For the last fourteen years, the Mentoring Young Women In Construction Camp has been introducing teenage girls to different trades and the advantages of a career in the field, writes Zachary Phillips for the Construction Dive. Over time, the number of camp goers has increased significantly, from around 15 at the start to 40 today.…
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President Biden Pitches Unions as Key to America’s Renewable Energy Future at Philly Shipyard
President Joe Biden toured Philly Shipyard last week, where he used the opportunity to make his pitch that unions will be the ones building America’s renewable energy future, write Josh Boak and Darlene Superville for NBC10 Philadelphia. The move comes at the time when some major unions are considering strikes that could disrupt the economic…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro: How Pennsylvania Rebuilt I-95 in 12 Days and What We Learned
When Interstate 95, one of America’s busiest highways, collapsed in Philadelphia, the prognosis was grim. Experts predicted months of traffic chaos. But as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wrote in an Op-Ed column published by The Washington Post last week, thanks to decisive leadership, streamlined bureaucracy, creative problem-solving, and collaborative effort, the highway was rebuilt and…
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Flyers Unveil New Uniforms, Introduce Independence Blue Cross As Its First-ever Official Home Jersey Patch Partner
The Philadelphia Flyers have unveiled the team’s new home and road uniforms that boast new design elements and features, including the patch for Independence Blue Cross, the club’s first-ever official home jersey patch partner. The changes made to the design of the uniforms are the first alterations to Flyers’ primary home and away uniforms in…
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RiverFest, Free Public Event Organized by Glen Foerd, Promises Fun Saturday Afternoon Filled
RiverFest, a free public event held at Glen Foerd along the Delaware River in Philadelphia this Saturday, will offer visitors an afternoon of fun filled with hands-on environmental and art educational activities welcoming to everybody, including kayaking for all. A collage and drawing activity for all ages will be led by Philadelphia-based artist Sarah Hunter.…
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