University City
University City is a vibrant neighborhood in West Philadelphia, known for its prestigious universities, diverse communities, and rich cultural scene.
Home to institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, it thrives as a hub for education, healthcare, and innovation.
The area features a mix of historic architecture and modern developments, offering residents and visitors a dynamic urban experience.
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Philadelphia’s Growing Love for Self-Storage Provides a Community Solution
While many other cities want less self-storage, Philadelphia has developed a love affair with it in recent years, writes Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs…
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Snapback Sports Founder, Social Media Star Pays Visit to Franklin Field
Last week, Jack Settleman, a social media star and the founder of Snapback Sports, was at the matchup between Penn football and Yale at Franklin…
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits to Open New Store in University City
Fine Wine & Good Spirits recently signed a lease to open a new store in University City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The store will…
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to Honor 76ers Superfan Alan Horwitz
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will honor Philadelphia 76ers superfan and Campus Apartments Chairman Alan Horwitz, known as the Sixers’ “Sixth Man,” writes…
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Amtrak’s New $462M Project Near 30th Street Station to Boost Service Reliability, Frequency
A new Amtrak project near William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia will help increase the national rail operator’s service reliability and frequency…
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West African Restaurant Kilimandjaro Reopens in University City After 4-Year Hiatus
Four years after it had to close its doors for a new development, West African restaurant Kilimandjaro is back in University City, writes Michael Klein…
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Tailoring Your Content Marketing Message to Philadelphia’s Diverse Audience
In the age of personalization, marketers are constantly on the lookout for ways to connect with their local audience. Whether it’s the small business owner…
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University of Pennsylvania is One of the Top Schools in Producing Future Founders, Entrepreneurs
The University of Pennsylvania ranks among the top schools in the world for producing founders, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The ranking is from…
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Immigrant Café Owners Are Bringing Their Unique Coffee Brewing Methods to Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to a growing number of immigrant-owned coffee shops that are bringing unique stories and brewing methods to the city, write Jenna Miller,…
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Drexel University Purchases Adjacent 7-Eleven Site for $4M, Redevelopment May Follow
Drexel University recently acquired a 7-Eleven location that has operated for more than decades adjacent to the school’s campus, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia…
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Brandywine Realty Trust On Verge of Securing Lab Tenant at Cira Centre, Growing Life Sciences Space
Brandywine Realty Trust is building momentum on finalizing a life sciences tenant to take up a full floor of lab space at Cira Centre in…
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University City-based Madis Coffee Roasters to Expand With Two Center City Locations
Madis Coffee Roasters, the University City coffee shop is set to expand by bringing two new locations to Center City, writes Emma Dooling for the…
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Two West Philadelphia Properties Go On the Market
In West Philadelphia, two properties owned by developer Kfir Binnfield are up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the…
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Drexel’s John Fry to Be Named New President of Temple University
John Fry, who has led Drexel University as its president for 14 years, will be stepping down to become the next president of Temple University,…
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Two Locals, Philadelphia’s First Black-Owned Brewery, Is Led By Two Brothers
Brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor’s journey to opening Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery began in 2016 when Richard bought a home-brewing kit and set it up…
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Kickstart Your Day With a Nice Breakfast at One of These Philly Spots
There are plenty of places in Philadelphia that can help early risers kickstart their day with a hearty breakfast, whether they are craving something sweet…
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Large Phoenixville Apartment Complex Sells to New York Firm for $90 Million
A large Phoenixville apartment complex has been sold to an entity connected with New York financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald for $90.3 million, writes Paul…
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Continues To Thrive Under Madeline Bell’s Leadership
Madeline Bell became the first woman to hold the position of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia chief executive nearly a decade ago, and the hospital…
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