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Comcast Fights Back to Keep Internet Customers with New Guarantees and Perks
Philadelphia-based Comcast has been exploring ways to reverse its internet customer exodus, which includes price guarantees and a free mobile line, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For years, Comcast has been losing more cable customers than it has been adding, and more recently, it has also started losing broadband internet customers. The…
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The Fanatic Dismisses Bristol’s Mike Missanelli, Plans New Midday Host
Bristol native Mike Missanelli, a well-known sports radio personality, has been dismissed by 97.5 The Fanatic with six months remaining on his contract, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Beasley Media Group let go of Missanelli ahead of its latest earnings report, which showed drops in both net revenue and operating income, citing “softness…
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This Germantown Animal Care Center Was Founded By One of Pennsylvania’s First Black Veterinarians
Greene Street Animal Care was founded nearly a half-century ago and is still going strong, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The Germantown animal care was founded in 1976 by Orville R. Walls, one of the first Black veterinarians in Pennsylvania’s history. Today, Greene Street Animal Care is run by his daughter Kathleen Walls, who serves…
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Nine Bucks County Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Nine Bucks County companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Inc. list ranks firms based on their percentage growth from 2021 to 2024, providing a “snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies,” according to the…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Grid Magazine. Adam Forbes, founder of Discovery Pathways, wants to provide current and future generations of Philadelphians with opportunities to boat, fish, and perhaps one day even swim…
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Fire Departments Nationwide Turn to Fire Hoses Made in Pennsylvania
Firefighters across the country are battling intense flames using fire hoses made in Pennsylvania, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Snap-tite Hose, with factories in Erie and Union City, has been making fire fighting hoses for over half a century. The company’s products are used throughout the nation, including in the Philadelphia region. Before shipment, the…
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New Hope Makes List of 13 Foodie-Friendly Towns, For Big Flavors Without Big Crowds
New Hope has earned a spot on the list of 13 popular foodie-friendly towns across the nation that provide rich flavors without the inconvenience of overwhelming crowds, writes Michael Paraiso Duran for Avocadu. Nestled along the Delaware River, New Hope has become a top destination for food lovers who are looking for charming restaurants and…
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Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center to Put Lyricist’s Writing Desk on Public Display
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will put the famous lyricist’s writing desk on public display beginning August 23, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Hammerstein composed lyrics to some of his best-known works while working at the iconic desk, including songs for classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, including Oklahoma!, State Fair, Carousel,…
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Museum Design Work Starts for Historic SS United States, Destined to Become Florida’s Giant Artificial Reef
Design work is underway for a museum dedicated to the historic SS United States, which is headed to Florida after decades docked in South Philadelphia before more recently moving to Alabama, writes Tyler Thrasher for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The highly anticipated SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience in Florida will honor the legacy of…
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4th Street Realty, Coleman and Sons Family Limited Partnership, Receive New PIDA Loan to Purchase Quakertown Property
Rick Siger, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development, recently announced more than $6.3 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority to boost business growth and create, as well as to help retain, jobs in Bucks, Blair, and Franklin counties. “These approved PIDA loans are giving companies in three counties…
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, based on a project from his Psychology 101 class, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Acknowledging that people in their 20s are the unhappiest age group in the country — burdened by a…
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Philadelphia is Among America’s Top Travel Destinations, Here’s Why
Philadelphia is one of the greatest cities in America and among the top travel destinations for a variety of reasons, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. With a rich history, numerous landmarks, and great culture, the city has something to offer just about everyone. Philly’s history is on full display in the city’s Historic District.…
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MSC Launches Marketing Push for Reimagined Retail Space in Wanamaker Building
MSC has begun its marketing effort to promote 300,000 square feet of reimagined retail space within the historic Wanamaker Building to prospective tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Macy’s vacated the first three levels of the building earlier this year, which was a major setback to the struggling Market East commercial corridor.…
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Securing First Jobs Proves Challenging for New College Graduates in Philadelphia
Securing your first job as a new college graduate in Philadelphia is proving to be a significant challenge, according to a recent ADP study, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Philadelphia metro area ranked in the lower tier among 55 metro areas evaluated by ADP, considering factors such as affordability, wages, and hiring activity.…
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Philadelphia Traffic Ranking Improves to No. 21 Among Largest U.S. Metro Areas
It might not feel like it when stuck in traffic on I-76 during rush hour, but commuting in Philadelphia is improving at least compared to other metro areas, writes Jeff Tomik for PhillyVoice. ConsumerAffairs recently released its annual report ranking the 50 most populous metropolitan areas by worst traffic. Philadelphia dropped to No. 21 this…
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Amazon Fresh Sets Mid-August Date for Long-Awaited Northern Liberties Store
Amazon Fresh, which announced plans to open a new Northern Liberties location nearly five years ago, has finally set a date for its new store, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new store at the corner of 6th and Spring Garden streets is set to celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, August 14. This will…
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WSJ: Comcast Reports Q2 Revenue Growth Driven By Xfinity Mobile Surge, Orlando Theme Park Opening
Comcast has reported second quarter revenue growth, driven by a rise in Xfinity Mobile subscribers and the opening of a new theme park in Orlando, writes Josie Reich for The Wall Street Journal. Revenue increased by 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $30.3 billion and surpassing analyst expectations. Adjusted profit also…
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Abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital Campus Finds New Life as Thriving Byberry Industrial Park
PIDC transformed the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus into Byberry Industrial Park, a dynamic industrial and residential community, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. This redevelopment has generated long-term economic impact for the city, creating new jobs, attracting investment, and providing more open space. Through decades of sustained investment and collaboration with the City of Philadelphia,…
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