Comcast
Comcast is a leading American telecommunications and media conglomerate, offering cable TV, broadband internet, and phone services.
It owns NBCUniversal, Sky Group, and Xfinity, and operates globally with a significant presence in the U.S. Comcast is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Address: One Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 286-1700
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Ending the Curse of Billy Penn
Under a long-standing gentleman’s agreement, no building in Philadelphia could rise higher than the hat of William Penn’s statue atop City Hall. But in 1987, after that…
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Comcast Celebrates 2 New Xfinity Stores in Villanova, Springfield
Comcast was recently joined by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of two Xfinity…
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WSJ: Comcast NBCUniversal, International Olympic Committee Agree on New Partnership Deal for Olympics
Comcast NBCUniversal recently announced that it has extended its media rights to air the Olympic Games on its various U.S. platforms through 2036 in a…
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Economy League Launches Fair City Challenge to Address Disparities in Property Valuation, Neighborhood Investment
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia has launched its latest Impact Labs social innovation challenge, the Fair City Challenge: Community Solutions for Reinvesting in Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Considered Among Front Runner Cities for WNBA Team in the Future
The WNBA has been expanding at a relatively rapid rate in recent years, and while Philadelphia isn’t the next in line to add a new…
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Docuseries ‘Spirit’ Focuses on Cheerleading Team from Philadelphia’s George Washington High School
The George Washington High School cheer squad is bringing Philadelphia’s signature grit, heart, and underdog energy to the national stage in the new Xfinity docuseries…
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WSJ: Comcast Reports Higher Revenue, Profit Thanks to New Blockbuster Film, But Broadband Customers Drop
Philadelphia-based Comcast saw its revenue and profits rise last quarter, partly due to the success of the hit musical Wicked, but it has continued to…
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Can Be Credited for Helping Sixers, Comcast Reach Deal on New Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast have come together on plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans to build a $1.3 billion…
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Comcast, Philadelphia 76ers Are Partnering to Build a New South Philadelphia Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor have reached a deal to allow the team to remain in South Philadelphia after more than two years of…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal Cable Channels Into New Company in $7B Venture
Comcast has officially announced plans to move forward on a venture to spin off its NBCUniversal cable TV networks into a new standalone company, writes…
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Comcast May Spin Off Its Cable Networks into Standalone Company
Comcast is contemplating the prospect of spinning off its cable networks into its own, standalone company, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Philadelphians Represented in Philly Mag’s ‘150 Most Influential People in Philly’ List
Philadelphia Magazine has released its 2024 list of “The 150 Most Influential People in Philly” list and several native Philadelphians are represented. First up is…
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For Owner of VaceTime Landscaping, Every Job is Fulfilling
In his youth, South Philadelphia native Jovace Nelson began maintaining the yard at his home as his contribution to the household chores. Years later, he…
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SEPTA Reducing Remote Work for Office Employees
SEPTA will reduce the number of remote work days for its nonunion administrative workers from November 4, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According…
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur is Brains Behind Apps That Link Big Delivery Services to Small Restaurants
Victor Tejada, a former Comcast designer and Dominican Republic native, now runs Delivery Guys Apps, which links small immigrant-owned restaurants with big delivery services, writes…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Harcum College
Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Harcum College, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, where her parents and a…
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Paris Olympics Averaged 30.6 Million Viewers, Showcasing 82% Increase from Tokyo
As the dust has settled from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it has been reported that 30.6 million on average watched the Olympics, representing an…
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3 Philadelphia Companies Named Among America’s Best Employers for Women
The Greater Philadelphia area is home to 17 of the country’s best employers for women, including three in Philadelphia, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia…
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