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Philadelphia Mortgage Payments Top Rents By More Than $600 Per Month
Owning a home in Philadelphia is more expensive than renting, a trend observed in all 100 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, write Sami Sparber…
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How SEPTA Plans to Prepare for Huge Crowds Coming to Philadelphia for World Cup
While we are still a few months away, SEPTA is hard at work in coming up with how to plan for the countless number of…
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Philadelphia’s Current City Flag is Here to Stay, Despite Calls to Redesign It
As Philadelphia prepares to go on the world stage for America’s 250th birthday this year, many thought it would be the perfect time to showcase…
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Philadelphia Region Expects $1 Billion of Economic Impact from Tourism Blitz in 2026
The Philadelphia region could see an estimated $1 billion of economic impact in 2026 from the surge in tourism that is being driven by some…
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Here Are Some New Philly Laws That Could Go Into Effect in 2026
The calendar has officially turned to 2026 and with that comes a number of state and city law changes, including dozens of bills passed in…
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Movement Gyms’ Second Philly Location in Fishtown is Pennsylvania’s Largest Rock Climbing Gym
The region’s rock climbing scene is growing with the recent opening of Movement Gyms in Fishtown, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. At 41,000 square…
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Churches in Philadelphia Area and Nationwide Are Using AI to Help Reach Worshippers
With faith leaders across Philadelphia eager to find new, more modern ways to reach worshippers, many are using artificial intelligence to help find solutions, write…
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Meet the Retired Air Force Officer Serving As Grand Marshal of 2025 Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade
The 2025 Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade is Sunday, November 9, and the grand marshal will be local veteran and retired Air Force officer Ralph Galati,…
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Planned Demolition of Market Street Buildings Raises Concerns for Many Community Members
Last month, it was announced that Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers planned to have the buildings on Market East they acquired this past summer demolished.…
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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums…
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Philadelphia to Honor Late Black Philly Silhouette Artist With New Historical Marker Next Year
The name Moses Williams may not be familiar to many, but it likely will soon as the late Philadelphia artist will be getting a new…
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Philadelphia Region Wage Growth Barely Keeping Pace with Inflation
While wages are rising in the Philadelphia region, much of this increase is being offset by inflation, resulting in workers only receiving modest gains, write…
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Philadelphia’s 2025 Homicide Rate Continues Decline from Past Years
Philadelphia is continuing to see a steep decline in homicides with more than half of 2025 now behind us, writes Isaac Aviluces for AXIOS Philadelphia.…
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Amtrak Set to Debut New NextGen Acela High-Speed Trains in Philadelphia
After several years of delays, Amtrak is expected to debut its new, redesigned Acela high-speed trains in Philadelphia later this month, writes Mike D’Onofrio for…
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Securing First Jobs Proves Challenging for New College Graduates in Philadelphia
Securing your first job as a new college graduate in Philadelphia is proving to be a significant challenge, according to a recent ADP study, writes…
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Owner of Down North Pizza Prepares to Open New Coffee Shop in West Philadelphia
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, the notable owner of Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion, is celebrating the opening of his newest business venture, writes Isaac Avilucea for…



























