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Millennials

  • 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…

  • Couple kissing on the street
    Entertainment

    Philadelphians ‘Get Lucky’ in Public More Often Than Most

    April 17, 2026

    When it comes to ‘getting lucky’ in public places, Philadelphians rank near the top of the list, according to a new report by Lucky.me. Lucky.me…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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. …

  • Young people taking a selfie together.
    Community

    Millennials Currently Make Up the Largest Portion of Philadelphia Residents

    August 19, 2024

    New data from the U.S. Census and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that millennials make up the largest portion of Philadelphia’s population, writes…

  • Two Logan Square building in Center City Philadelphia.
    Philanthropy

    William Penn Foundation Instituting Broad Set of Changes on Its Funding Amid Generational Leadership Shift

    July 13, 2024

    The William Penn Foundation, the largest foundation devoted solely to giving in the Philadelphia region, is implementing a wide array of changes over the kind…

  • Inside You & Me and EnJoy Market in Chinatown.
    Retail

    Inside the New Dual Supermarket and Toy Store in Philly’s Chinatown

    May 24, 2024

    A new Asian grocery store and toy shop recently opened in the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn at…

  • Steve Rickel.
    Professional Services

    Philadelphia Leadership: Steve Rickel, CEO, MyOfficeOps

    April 24, 2024

    Steve Rickel, CEO of MyOfficeOps, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in a small farm town in Indiana. He was the only boy in…

  • Graduation Cap And Diploma On Table With Books
    Education

    Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds

    April 24, 2024

    Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes…

  • Philadelphia

    In Philly Metro, Baby Boomers Lead Home-Buying Trends, Surpassing Millennials

    March 5, 2024

    Baby boomers overtook millennials last year as the largest segment of the home-buying population as they continue to downsize by buying smaller homes, writes Sandy…

  • Economic Development

    Average Debt Per Resident in Pennsylvania Lower Than National Average

    February 13, 2024

    Pennsylvania recorded an average debt per resident of $85,047 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts, which is significantly lower than…

  • Fashion District Philadelphia exterior
    Retail

    Fashion District Philadelphia CEO Believes New Mall Consumers ‘Value Experiences Over Goods’

    November 28, 2023

    Joseph Coradino, CEO of PREIT, owner of Fashion District Philadelphia, took a hard look at its portfolio well before the onset of the pandemic, replaced…

  • a mother watches her child play in the fountains at Dilworth Plaza.
    Economic Development

    Millennials Swell Philly’s Educated Ranks – But Will Gen-Z’ers Follow Suit

    September 25, 2023

    Millennials were responsible for a significant increase in college-educated young people in Philadelphia, but the question is whether Gen Z will follow suit, writes Lizzy…

  • Center City Philadelphia neighborhood
    Community

    Gen Z Flocks to Philadelphia as Other Generations Are Leaving

    March 31, 2023

    As Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers left Philadelphia and other big cities during the pandemic, Gen Z has rushed to take their place, writes…

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