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  • Rows of international beer cans displayed on a store counter, including Tröegs Lager, Free Will Cloudy, Green State, and Sunday Beer, among others.
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Philadelphia Man Is Collecting a Beer From All 48 World Cup 2026 Countries, And Drinking Them When Each Team Is Eliminated

    June 9, 2026

    Garrett Albert is turning his longtime passion for soccer and beer into an ambitious collecting challenge ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Philadelphia…

  • Peter Seibert.
    Nonprofit

    Philadelphia Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum

    May 29, 2026

    Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up as the token Protestant in a Catholic school in…

  • Hanwha Philly Shipyard with representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), and partner agencies.
    Manufacturing

    Hanwha Philly Shipyard Aims to Hire Up to 10,000 Workers, Quadrupling Workforce

    May 2, 2026

    South Korea-based Hanwha plans to quadruple its workforce at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shipyard, by aiming to hire up to 10,000 workers over the next…

  • Jianliang Xu.
    Pharma & Biotech

    Wistar Institute Announces the Recruitment of Jianliang Xu, Ph.D., to the HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center

    January 16, 2026

    The Wistar Institute, an international biomedical research leader in cancer, immunology, and infectious disease, has announced the recruitment of Jianliang Xu, Ph.D., to Wistar’s HIV…

  • Axalta ribbon-cutting.
    Manufacturing

    WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Paint Maker Merges With Amsterdam Paint Maker to Create Global Giant

    December 1, 2025

    Philadelphia-based Axalta Coating Systems has agreed to an all-stock merger with Amsterdam’s AkzoNobel, forming a trans-Atlantic paint company valued at about $17 billion, writes Adrià…

  • Ycanth medication.
    Pharma & Biotech, West Chester

    West Chester-Based Verrica Gets Medication Approval in Japan, Triggering $10M Milestone Payment

    September 29, 2025

    The regulatory approval of Verrica Pharmaceuticals‘ Ycanth in Japan has triggered a $10 million milestone payment to the West Chester-based company by its overseas partner,…

  • Orla Cloak, Ph.D.
    Pharma & Biotech

    Minaris Advanced Therapies CEO Talks Navy Yard Life Sciences Firm’s Long-Term Vision

    August 21, 2025

    Orla Cloak, Ph.D., the newly-appointed CEO of Minaris Advanced Therapies at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, recently discussed the firm’s plans to refine its long-term strategy,…

  • Giant American flag on display.
    Art

    Philly Artists Collaborate for Community Art Project in Anticipation of America’s 250th Anniversary

    July 17, 2025

    A group of Philadelphia artists recently joined forces to stitch together designs to create a gigantic American flag as the nation prepares for its 250th…

  • Asian needle ants.
    Outdoors

    Asian Needle Ants, Known for Powerful and Life-Threatening Sting, Spread Into Philadelphia

    July 10, 2025

    Asian needle ants, with a powerful sting that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in some humans, have spread into Philadelphia, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia…

  • Alamanac at the bar surrounded by many, many drinks.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Almanac Offers Japanese-Style Speakeasy Experience With Thoughtful Cocktails in Old City

    June 3, 2025

    Almanac, one of the newest additions to Philadelphia’s cocktail scene, is an ambitious Japanese-style speakeasy known for its incredibly thoughtful cocktails, writes Alisha Miranda for…

  • Minaris Advanced Therapies building exterior.
    Pharma & Biotech

    Minaris Advanced Therapies, a New Global Cell Therapy CDMO, Chooses Philadelphia For Headquarters

    May 20, 2025

    Minaris Advanced Therapies, a new global cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization, recently launched and chose Philadelphia as its headquarter location, writes John George…

  • Macquarie headquarters exterior in Philadelphia.
    Banking & Finance

    Philly-Headquartered Macquarie Acquired By Japan-Based Investment Company, Plans to Make City a Hub

    April 28, 2025

    Nomura, one of the largest investment companies in Japan, has agreed to buy Australia-based Macquarie’s U.S. investment management arm along with two smaller European affiliates…

  • Poster for Nihonbashi Philly's pop-up tour coming to Philadelphia.
    Food and Drink

    Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town

    April 18, 2025

    Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30…

  • Derek Dobin headshot
    Leadership

    Philadelphia Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group

    August 1, 2024

    Derek Dobin, Managing Director at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Phoenixville, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about moving around the Midwest as a child due…

  • Holy Family University travel group gathered in front of a tour site in South Africa.
    Education

    Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers

    July 2, 2024

    You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa…

  • A Furkan Kormaz jersey and a cheesesteak from Philly's.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    A Philly-Themed Restaurant in Turkey Features Cheesesteaks and Memorabilia of Former Sixer Furkan Korkmaz

    May 31, 2024

    A restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey, named Philly’s sells various kinds of cheesesteaks and has Philadelphia sports gear hanging on its walls. One of them is…

  • Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in West Fairmount Park.
    Nonprofit

    Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Brings the Land of Rising Sun to Philadelphia

    May 23, 2024

    The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Fairmount Park has a rich history that dates back hundreds of years, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. “You feel…

  • Charlie Manuel in a Phillies uniform with a baseball on the mound
    Sports

    Former World Series-Winning Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel is Investing in Youth Baseball

    April 24, 2024

    Charlie Manuel has been a part of professional baseball dating back to when he signed with the Minnesota Twins as a teenager in 1963.  After…

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