AXIOS Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Region Law Schools See Surge in Applicants Amid Political Shifts and LSAT Changes
The Philadelphia region law schools — as well as nationwide — are seeing a surge in applicants this year, driven by increased public attention on…
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VIP Packages for 2026 FIFA World Cup Go On Sale for Massive Prices
Philadelphia is readying to host six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. VIP packages recently went on sale,…
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Philadelphia Remains Among Most Populous U.S. Cities, But Shrinking Numbers Threaten Its Status
With 1.6 million residents, Philadelphia remained the sixth most populous city in the United States in 2024, although continued population decline could be putting this…
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Philly Book Bank At Risk of Being Expelled From Longtime Home at MLK High School
The Philly Book Bank, a longtime and invaluable source of free books for students, teachers, families, and community organizations, risks losing its home at Martin…
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Pennsylvania Women Waiting Longer On Average to Give Birth
With access to reliable birth control and fertility treatments, women in Pennsylvania are choosing to delay childbirth longer than they did two decades ago, write…
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Philadelphia’s Mount Vernon Cemetery One Step Closer to Being Purchased By New Jersey Green Burials Group
Steelmantown Cemetery, a New Jersey green burials group, is moving closer to buying Philadelphia’s Mount Vernon Cemetery and restoring it to its former glory, writes…
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New Monument at Bryn Mawr College Pays Tribute to Generations of Black Workers
Bryn Mawr College unveiled a powerful new art installation last Thursday that honors the Black workers who helped build and sustain the Main Line institution…
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Court 16 Opens Pennsylvania’s First Pickleball and Tennis Club in Fishtown
Court 16, the New York-based private tennis and pickleball club, recently celebrated the opening of its first Pennsylvania facility in Fishtown, writes Mike D’Onofrio for…
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Current Political Climate Presents Major Challenges for Philadelphia’s Tourism Industry
Philadelphia’s leading international tourism agency is closely monitoring the volatile political climate while working on attracting global travelers to the region, write Mike D’Onofrio and…
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Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park Subject to Administration’s DEI Crackdown
As the Trump administration continues efforts to reshape cultural institutions and crack down on DEI, the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia is now being…
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Mayor Parker Unveils $2 Billion Plan to Address, Expand Philly Housing
Mayor Cherelle Parker recently unveiled a new $2 billion plan to transform Philadelphia’s housing landscape in the immediate and long-term future, writes Mike D’Onofrio for…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for…

























