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Gen Z

  • A row of suburban family homes.
    Philadelphia Region, Residential Real Estate & Development

    The Generational Homeownership Divide: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Still Locked Out

    June 2, 2026

    The American dream of homeownership looks very different depending on when you were born, and new data lays bare just how stark that divide has…

  • The Soda Spot's location at Booth's Corner Farmers Market in Garnet Valley.
    Retail

    Handcrafted Soda Shop Open at Booth’s Corner in Garnet Valley

    May 1, 2026

    The Soda Spot had a grand opening on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at Booth’s Corner Farmers Market, 1362 Naamans Creek Road in…

  • Samples of some Delaware County TikTok videos.
    Delaware County, Government & Politics

    Delaware County Uses TikTok to Link Local Government and Residents

    April 23, 2026

    Delaware County has been launching informative and often entertaining TikTok videos to reach residents, thanks to a Delaware County millennial and Gen Z comms team.…

  • Christmas trees with decorations
    Retail

    Could Gen Z Be the Key to Reviving the Christmas Tree Industry?

    December 26, 2025

    Several reports suggest that Gen Z and Millennials could be fueling the Christmas tree industry this year compared to older generations, writes Emily Bloch for…

  • Five Five Below staff members inside store.
    Retail

    WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Five Below Raises Full-Year Outlook Again After Strong Third-Quarter Sales, Profit

    December 15, 2025

    After reporting a jump in third-quarter profits and sales, Philadelphia-based Five Below has raised its full-year outlook, and has revised projections upward for the second…

  • A cheesesteak from Dalessandro's.
    Food and Drink

    Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds

    November 26, 2025

    A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie…

  • Alonzo Coates in front of Kitchen Korners facility.
    Entrepreneurship

    Kitchen Korners in Mayfair By Alonzo Coates Aims To Reshape Philadelphia Food Sector

    November 26, 2025

    Kitchen Korners, a shared-use food business designed to support fledgling culinary entrepreneurs, is the brainchild of Alonzo Coates, who aims to transform the local food…

  • woman sorting through the racks of a Reclectic store.
    Retail

    URBN Opens Reclectic, a New Concept Store for Pre-Loved and Discounted Items

    October 23, 2025

    Last Thursday, Navy Yard-based URBN opened Reclectic, a new concept store to sell items that have cycled through its clothing rental program, Nully, along with…

  • Two roommates in WCU dorm they designed.
    Education, West Chester

    West Chester University Students Turn Tiny Dorm Rooms into Stylish Designer Spaces

    September 13, 2025

    Many Gen Z college students, including those at West Chester University, are turning their tiny dorm rooms into stylish designer spaces, writes Erin McCarthy for…

  • The faced of the King of Prussia Mall.
    Retail

    King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers

    June 17, 2025

    The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in…

  • Nike apparel in an Urban Outfitters store.
    Retail

    Urban Outfitters Launches New Retail Concept Amid Nike Partnership

    May 21, 2025

    Urban Outfitters, as part of an ongoing effort to reposition its company, is partnering with Nike amid other popular brands, writes Emma Dooling for the…

  • People in Philadelphia.
    Philadelphia

    Philadelphia Remains the 6th Largest U.S. City, But is Losing Some Ground

    March 31, 2025

    U.S. Census data shows that Philadelphia is still the sixth largest city in the United States with 1.55 million residents, despite losing more than 16,000…

  • Alex Cooper poses below a National Women’s Soccer League banner
    Publishing & Media

    Newtown’s Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ Fame Signs Sponsorship Deal with Women’s Soccer League

    March 14, 2025

    Newtown native and podcaster Alex Cooper recently secured a sponsorship deal for her beverage brand, Unwell Hydration, with National Women’s Soccer League, writes Katie Deighton…

  • A group of volunteers packing food items.
    Nonprofit

    Maximizing LinkedIn for Nonprofits: Tips to Find Volunteers & Boost Engagement

    February 25, 2025

    LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers and businesses — it’s also a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with potential volunteers, board members, and supporters.…

  • Homes in Center City Philadelphia.
    Travel

    Gen Z Flocks to Philadelphia, While Older Generations Move Out, New Report Finds

    November 25, 2024

    While Gen Z flock to bustling cities like Philadelphia as they enter the housing market, older generations are drawn to warmer climates and smaller towns,…

  • jeans shopping
    Fashion

    Philadelphia-Based Urban Outfitters Struggles to Find Gen-Z’s Jeans Preferences 

    October 17, 2024

    Previously a mainstay of millennials, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is struggling to keep up with the youth and their jeans preferences, writes Chloe Berger for Fortune. …

  • Entrepreneurship

    These Five Montco Gen Zers Among 13 Talented Overachievers Doing Big Things in Philly Suburbs

    August 20, 2024

    Five Montgomery County Gen Z’ers have found their place among the 13 talented overachievers doing big things around the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo for…

  • Graphic of the Paris 2024 Creator Collective.
    Entertainment

    Two Dozen Social Media Influencers Are at the Paris Olympics to Engage More Gen Z Viewers

    August 7, 2024

    NBC is trying to draw in Gen Z viewers to the 2024 Olympics, so it has sent more than two dozen social influencers to Paris,…

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