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National Cancer Institute Designates Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center As a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jefferson recently announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded by the NCI. This recognition places SKCC among an elite group of only 57 cancer centers nationwide, providing exceptional and personalized cancer care and superior outcomes, fueled by a…
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“Don’t Let It Get Under Your Skin” When It Comes to Skin Cancer – Prevention and Early Detection
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year in the United States alone. While people usually associate only melanomas with the diagnosis of skin cancer, there are in fact three major types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Non-melanoma skin…
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Brings New Pizzeria To Midtown Village With Opening of Sister Location
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has opened a new sister location in Midtown Village in Center City to join its original location in Fishtown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Called Mulherin’s Pizzeria, the eatery replicates much of the menu and casual ambiance of its original location. However, there is a greater emphasis on the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza…
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Washington Post: This is How the Eagles Are Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to select its newest group of players as part of the NFL Draft, general manager Howie Roseman has a clear vision, writes Dan Gelston at The Washington Post. Whether it’s the recently-retired Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox or the newly-extended or re-signed DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, and Brandon Graham, a…
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After Hiding Gold Coin Collection in a Vault for Over a Century, Philadelphia Family Finds Much More Than Expected
A Philadelphia family that securely stored a coin collection for over a century in a bank vault recently found out that it is worth much more than they ever thought, writes Josephine Fuller for The U.S. Sun. The collection, now known as The Henry Chapman Collection, was assembled by the legendary Philadelphia coin dealer and…
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Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds
Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes are not reflected in that reality, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Despite modest increases, median household incomes in Philadelphia remain well below national averages and amongst its peer cities. Drawing…
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A New Restaurant and Speakeasy is Coming to Northern Liberties in the Next Few Months
A new speakeasy and restaurant is coming to Northern Liberties as New York-based Rose Hospitality plans to enter the Philadelphia market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rose Hospitality is planning to open its second location of The Newsroom in Philly after debuting the concept in Long Island last fall. Michael Kanevsky, managing…
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How Philadelphia Will Be Represented At the 2024 James Beard Awards
The 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony will take place in Chicago on June 10, and four Philadelphians will be representing the City of Brotherly Love, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Out of 10 Philadelphia semifinalists, one was named a finalist for the Restaurant and Chef Awards. Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya, the lone…
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New Technology Ensures PA Turnpike Crews Are Safer When Clearing Debris
A new technology has made it safer for Pennsylvania Turnpike cleanup crews to clear debris from the highway in Montgomery County and statewide, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Around 7,000 times each year, Pennsylvania Turnpike crews are called to remove items blocking a lane. The things found on the road range from ladders to…
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For Sixers Color Analyst Alaa Abdelnaby, His Inspiring Story To the NBA Has Been About Belonging
Alaa Abdelnaby is now known as the outgoing and fun-loving color analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he is also among the only Arabs and Muslims in the industry, write Emily Rose Grassi and Aaron Baskerville for NBC 10 Philadelphia. His background wasn’t always easy to embrace. “When I was young, I used to tell…
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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia Has Repaired and Upgraded Over 2,000 Homes in the Region
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a nonprofit that partners with grassroots organizations to identify blocks and residents who would be likely participants in the free home-improvement program. Since it was founded in 1989, RTP has assisted 2,100 homeowners throughout the region, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit seeks out owner-occupied homes in economically…
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Breezy’s Deli & Market Opens in South Philly, and Its Like a ‘Neighborhood Wawa’
When a chef decides to start something similar to Wawa but focused on a neighborhood, the result is the highly anticipated new Breezy’s Deli & Market that opened this past weekend in South Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chef Chad Durkin spent a decade working on Washington Avenue, on the line that…
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People Magazine Writer Compiles List of Best Places to Eat If You Had Just 24 Hours in Philadelphia
As someone who grew up in Philadelphia, Regan Stephens is quite familiar with Philly’s dynamic food scene, she writes for People. While it’s impossible to eat from all the restaurants that makes the local food scene so great, Stephens has compiled a list of the best places to get a true taste of Philly’s top-tier…
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Pocono Palace, Once One of the Favorite Honeymoon Spots in Pennsylvania, To Close Its Doors in May
Pocono Palace in East Stroudsburg, best known for its plastic hot tubs shaped like a champagne glass, will be closing its doors for good on May 2, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hotel was once synonymous with newlywed bliss in both the Philadelphia and New York City regions. It was founded by…
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$1B Has Been Invested Into the Delaware River Waterfront in the Past Decade, Another $10B Could Be Forthcoming
According to an economic impact report commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, private developers invested nearly $1 billion into Delaware River waterfront over the last decade. Another economic impact study by Econsult Solutions forecasts another $10 billion will be invested by the private sector in the next decade, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Most…
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Meet Eli Collins, the Executive Chef Responsible for Feeding the Philadelphia 76ers
For the past six seasons, chef Eli Collins has been responsible for feeding players from the Philadelphia 76ers, including three as the team’s executive chef, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As executive chef, how he builds his menus and breaks dishes down is analogous to basketball. “Three to four proteins, two starches, three…
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Bucks County Community College Awarded $250,000 Grant to Prepare Next Generation of PA Workers
Bucks County Community College’s Center for Workforce Development has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the Pennslyvania Department of Labor & Industry to expand access to its highly successful Building and Construction Trades pre-apprenticeship program. Bucks County Community College will be one of 14 recipients of the state’s $3.3 million Schools-to-Work initiative. The Center for Workforce…
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Here Are Some of the Best Places To Dine in University City
University City is filled with culinary delights and a nice mix of cafes, bars, and restaurants sure to satisfy anyone’s palate, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For a quick bite, the 24-hour Makkah Market is a solid option. Hearty meals at the market include lamb stew, chicken tawook, and kufta kebab for $10…
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