Tag: Philadelphians

Mayor Cherelle Parker addressing the crowd.Government & Politics

Mayor Cherelle Parker Looks Back At Historic First Year in Office While Charting Path Forward

On Friday, December 20, Mayor Cherelle Parker gave her first “State of the City” address as mayor, highlighting the substantial efforts and accomplishments of her…

Food and drinks from Standard Tap.Food and Drink

Here Are Some of the Best Places to Eat in Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties has become home to many younger Philadelphians who want to have a great time, and they are able to do so through the…

Cars driving on Roosevelt Boulevard.Transportation

Philadelphia Residents Invited to Help Shape Future of Roosevelt Boulevard

Philadelphia city transportation planners, PennDOT, and SEPTA are asking residents to help them decide how to revamp Roosevelt Boulevard and SEPTA service on its corridor…

A number of soft pretzels with salt.Food and Drink

Soft Pretzels Are the Only Food More Beloved Than Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia

There is only one food more beloved and more ubiquitous in Philadelphia than the cheesesteak: the soft pretzel, writes Laura Kiniry for Serious Eats.

The…

Titanic brochure from 1912.Museums

Philadelphia Socialite Who Survived the Titanic Has Artifact at Independence Seaport Museum

John Thayer, his wife Marian Longstreth Morris, and their teenage son Jack were on board the Titanic in April 1912, but only two of them…

Chantal Love, Michelle Konkoly, Jimmy Young, and Joshua Santiago.Art

Philadelphia Celebrates Its Own ‘Real Life Rockys’ with Mural Monuments Honoring Local Champions of Resilience

As part of the first RockyFest 2024 from December 3 to 8, 2024, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation have announced the…

Aerial view of Sears Tower in Northeast Philadelphia.Historic

Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise

Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to…

Woman packing boxes while donating wardrobe to charity.Nonprofit

Cradles to Crayons Aims to Collect Thousands of New Coats, Warm Clothing to Children Across Philly

Cradles to Crayons, the Philadelphia nonprofit, has set a lofty goal to collect 20,000 coats and 15,000 warm outfit packs and distribute them…

Federal Communications Commission entrance.Publishing & Media

See How Philadelphia Compares to Surrounding Counties, U.S. When It Comes to FCC Complaints

Philadelphians are keeping the Federal Communications Commission less busy with complaints than its suburban neighbors and most of the rest of the country, writes Matthew…

A side-by-side of a cheesesteak and soft pretzels.Food and Drink

Here Are Some Must-Try Foods for Football Fans in Philadelphia

Philadelphians are known for being passionate sports games and when it’s game day, there are number of specialty foods that could be considered must…

Cherelle Parker (left) and Brian Roberts (right).Leadership

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…

Air conditioner.Environment

Philadelphia Gets $1.3 Million Federal Grant to Make Homes, Schools More Energy Efficient

Philadelphia was recently awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help make city homes and schools more energy…

Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo of Nihonbashi Philly.Restaurants & Lodging

Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City

Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen…

A hearty breakfast sandwich on a bagel.Food and Drink

These Spots Offer Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Philadelphia

If you want to start your day right, a tasty breakfast sandwich is always a good choice — and there are plenty of spots in Philadelphia…

A $150,000 check being held at City Hall.Historic

Philadelphia Sends $150,000 to Historical Society of Pennsylvania for Research, Students to Lead the Charge

The City of Philadelphia is funding historical research into itself, as displayed when it sent $150,000 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes Peter…

Philadelphia's Drinking Water Quality Report.Utilities

Philadelphia Water Department Releases Latest Drinking Water Quality Report

The Philadelphia Water Department has released the results of its latest Philadelphia tap water testing results.

The free report complies a year’s worth of…

Barbecue ribs, mac and cheese, sauce, greens, and more on a tray.Food and Drink

These Two Philadelphia Eateries Are Some of the Best for Barbecue

While Pennsylvania isn’t exactly known for its barbecue, the state has some restaurants where you can find some incredible and unique barbecue dishes, writes…

Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi and Taylor Swift.Historic

A 19th Century Philadelphia Civic Leader is an Ancestor of Pop Star Taylor Swift

Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi is one of the most prominent Pennsylvanians and Philadelphians from the 19th century.

However, his connection to Taylor Swift is one…