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Three Philadelphia Restaurants Named Among North America’s 50 Best
The list of North America’s 50 best restaurants has been unveiled, and Philadelphia is home to three eateries that have made the list, according to…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with…
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This North Philly Restaurant’s Menu Has a Narrative With Nearly Every Dish
At Honeysuckle in North Philadelphia, the goal is not just to feed customers’ bellies with delicious food options, but to also feed their minds with…
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Wistar Scientists Discover p53 Can “Read” Cellular Signals to Direct Immune Response
Wistar Institute researchers have overturned three decades of scientific thinking about p53, the most important tumor suppressor protein in cancer research. In a study published…
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Philly’s DJ Nash Opens New Listening Room and Ice Cream Parlor in Kensington
Nashirah Felder, better known as DJ Nash, recently opened a new ice cream parlor and listening room in Kensington, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia…
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Limo Driver’s Life Changed by Chance Encounter With Eagle Brian Dawkins
Limo driver Ashley Shumba had a life-changing experience after Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins became his passenger in June 2022 at Philadelphia International Airport, writes…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about her childhood growing up…
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New American Comfort Food Restaurant to Open on Ben Franklin Parkway Dec. 29
Avana, a new American comfort food restaurant, is set to open on the Ben Franklin Parkway on December 29, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The…
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Enjoy A Screening of ‘Eyes of the Rainbow’ At the African American Museum in Philadelphia
On Sunday, February 23, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host a special screening of the Assata Shakur-inspired documentary, Eyes of the Rainbow. The…
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The Washington Post: African Immigrants Thrive in Southwest Philadelphia’s Vibrant ‘Africatown’
As African immigration rises, many newcomers are establishing their homes in Pennsylvania, particularly those in the growing community in Philadelphia’s neighborhood that is already unofficially…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
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…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Honor Black Contributions To Afro Beats & Caribbean Music
In the fourth of a series of events throughout June in celebration of Black Music Month, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will highlight the…
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Doro Bet Named Best Restaurant in Philadelphia By USA Today
USA Today has compiled its inaugural list of the Restaurants of the Year, with 47 entries on the list across the U.S. Doro Bet has…
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Check Out Some of Philadelphia’s New Black-Owned Businesses
To celebrate Black History Month, FYI Philly put local Black-owned businesses into the spotlight, report Ducis Rodgers and Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Two Locals Brewing…
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For Haitians in Philly, Nationwide, Soup Joumou is a Symbol of Freedom and Independence on New Year’s Day
While many foods may be associated with good luck, one food in particular is linked with the concept of freedom: soup joumou, writes Sabrina Vourvoulias…
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Amina Ocean, A New Southern Seafood Fushion Restaurant, Coming to University City in 2024
Entrepreneur Felicia Wilson and partner/chef Darryl Harmon is scheduled to bring a new Southern seafood fusion restaurant to University City next year, writes Emma Dooling…











































