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These Three Bakeries Are Some of Bucks County’s Best
The Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County included, is filled with bakeries selling delectable bakes like freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fritz Bakery, which has locations in Langhorne and Bensalem, is known for its sticky buns topped with cream cheese icing. The family-run bakery first opened in Croydon…
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Philly Could See Hundreds of New Public EV Chargers, Ports Throughout City Over Next Several Years
Philadelphia has selected two companies to help install new electric vehicle chargers throughout the city over the next several years, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. If approved by Philadelphia City Council, local electric vehicle owners could see more than 900 chargers and ports installed throughout the city over the next decade. The…
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Figs in Fairmount Sold After Nearly 60 Years, New Owner to Open Valentina Italian Ristorante
Salvatore De Cristofaro, the longtime chef and owner of Figs in Fairmount, has sold his BYOB to veteran private chef and cooking instructor Landi Prendi, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prendi plans to reopen the space as Valentina Italian Ristorante by the end of May 2026. Cristofaro’s move to sell marks the end…
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‘Walk the Path to Freedom’: Gather Place Launches Abolitionist Trail Anchor for America’s 250th Anniversary
Gather Place has announced the launch of its Abolitionist Trail Anchor in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, as part of the Bucks250PA Revolutionary Trail initiative. This exciting new initiative introduces visitors to The Bucks County Abolitionist Trail Anchor—Bucks County’s Pathways to Freedom—an immersive, place-based experience that highlights the people, places, and events that shaped the…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Donation Ever Given to a U.S. Catholic High School
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a massive $74 million gift, an amount that points to being the largest donation ever gifted to a Catholic high school in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift was given by the Howley Foundation, led by St. Joe’s Prep alumnus and billionaire…
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Fort Mifflin to Get $4.15 Million Tide Gate as Revolutionary War Landmark Battles Flooding and Funding Shortfalls
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and limited funding, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overlooking the Delaware River, the site on Mud Island endured intense bombardment during the American Revolution, with nearly 1,000 cannonballs an hour hitting it over a…
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Philadelphia Travelers, Community Members React to Intercity Bus Station Reopening
Philadelphia has opened its new intercity bus station, and while most of the reactions are positive, that isn’t necessarily the case for all, write Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Chris Herald, who often rides Greyhound and Flixbus to visit family in northern New Jersey, is pleased by the bus station’s opening He praises…
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Philadelphia’s 2026 Sports Boom: What the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Game Mean for the Local Economy
“Philadelphia has what it takes to host the world.” Those were the words spoken by Kevin Kaiser, adjunct full professor of finance at The Wharton School. He was moderating a recent panel discussion at the school, “The Economics of Hosting the World,” which took a deep dive into how hosting major sporting events can influence…
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Check Out Why This Cheesesteak Spot in Roxborough Has Been So Beloved For Over 65 Years
Philadelphia is known for many things, with cheesesteaks being among them. Ask someone where to go for the best cheesesteaks in the city and you may hear a dozen different responses. But one particular cheesesteak spot in Philadelphia has hungry locals often going out of their way to get their hands of one of their…
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Philly Chess Master Ends Jeopardy! Champ’s 31-Game Win Streak
Rittenhouse Square resident and local chess master Greg Shahade is also now a Jeopardy! champion after ending the 31-game win streak of Jamie Ding, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Shahade just recently got into trivia a few years ago. He took the online Jeopardy! test a few times before first being invited to do…
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Philadelphia Makes Its Case to Host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Democratic Party leaders are in Philadelphia this week to assess the city’s bid for hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This high-profile event attracts national attention and thousands of visitors to the host city. DNC Chairperson Ken Martin and other party leaders will evaluate the logistical and operational aspects…
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Center City Remains Popular Residential Neighborhood and Jobs Hub, While Other Challenges Persist
While Center City Philadelphia is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, its recovery is further along than many other American downtowns because of its booming residential population, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The booming residential population is a big help, as the area’s foot traffic is still about 80 percent of…
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Please Touch Museum’s Old Marble Floors Are Now Reappearing Inside Philly Restaurants
For nearly a decade, the Please Touch Museum has been raising money to replace its old marble floors. The marble slabs date back to the late 19th century, when they built for the Centennial Exposition and were laid down in Memorial Hall in 1876. However, after decades and decades of foot traffic, the floor expectedly…
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Pennsylvania Will Have Longer Happy Hours Thanks to New Liquor Rules
Starting September 13, Pennsylvania will have longer happy hours under new state rules that will allow drinking establishments to increase their discounting from 14 to 24 hours per week, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rule and several others were overwhelmingly supported in the legislature and are an indicator of the loosening…
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Philadelphia Raises $2.17 Billion in Venture Capital in Q1 of 2026, But How Much Will the Region Actually See?
Philadelphia saw $2.17 billion in venture capital investments in Q1 of 2026, which would be the third highest quarterly total on record. While the venture capital market is showing strength, beneath the big number is another reality that much of the funding is concentrated in a small number of massive deals, some of which from…
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WSJ: Comcast Posts Higher First-Quarter Revenue After Stemming Broadband Subscriber Losses
Comcast beat Wall Street forecasts in the first quarter as the 2026 Winter Olympics and Super Bowl LX fueled record advertising gains while broadband customer exits narrowed year-over-year, writes for The Wall Street Journal. Another bright spot was the Philadelphia company’s Peacock streaming service, which saw a surge in revenue after adding 5 million paid…
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John Ternus, Next CEO of Apple, is a University of Pennsylvania Alum
Apple recently announced that University of Pennsylvania alumnus John Ternus will become the next CEO of the company starting September 1, writes Alastair Goldfisher for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ternus will be the successor to incumbent CEO Tim Cook, who will be stepping into the role of Apple’s executive chairman. In a statement, Cook said…
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How Philadelphia Got World Cup Right: Cheap Transit, Free Fan Fest, and Tailgating
Private money, as well as meticulous behind-the-scenes preparation have turned Philadelphia into a World Cup host that other cities now envy, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, while Massachusetts and New Jersey have decided to charge significantly steeper transit fares for fans, Philadelphia will continue to charge just $2.90. Several stadiums have banned…
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