• WSJ: Local News Outlet Joins National Publications in Using AI for Reporting, Expanded Coverage

    WSJ: Local News Outlet Joins National Publications in Using AI for Reporting, Expanded Coverage

    Reporters at newsrooms both locally and nationally are using artificial intelligence for a variety of reasons, and that includes The Philadelphia Inquirer, writes Alexandra Bruell for The Wall Street Journal. While many newsrooms see chatbots and AI-powered search engines as a threat, others are finding ways to use it to their advantage. Last year, The…

  • Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks

    Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks

    Philadelphia and cheesesteaks are quite synonymous with each other, and the city has more than a few great spots for a delicious one, writes Oliver Thyme for Bite Speak. Pat’s Kings of Steaks in South Philadelphia is among the most legendary spots in the city and claims to be the birthplace of the famous sandwich.…

  • ‘60 Minutes’ Highlights Philadelphia’s Central Role in America’s Shipbuilding Revival

    ‘60 Minutes’ Highlights Philadelphia’s Central Role in America’s Shipbuilding Revival

    America has been struggling in the shipbuilding department for decades now, but Philadelphia could play a critical role in the potential of the nation’s industrial revival, according to a recent segment on 60 Minutes. The Philly Shipyard is one of only two remaining the nation building large commercial cargo ships. However, it now reflects decline…

  • New Jersey-Based Developer Obtains $46M Loan for New Industrial Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia

    New Jersey-Based Developer Obtains $46M Loan for New Industrial Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia

    Greek Real Estate Partners, a New Jersey-based development firm, recently obtained a $46 million loan for a new industrial warehouse building in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedeslon for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer completed the 287,000-square-foot building earlier this year. Back in 2021, Greek Real Estate acquired the 21-acre property for $31.5 million. From…

  • Five Below Shares Rise, Likely Driven By New Store Openings

    Five Below Shares Rise, Likely Driven By New Store Openings

    Five Below has seen a 7 percent increase in its post-market trade shares after issuing a better-than-expected fiscal 2026 outlook, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. The Philadelphia-based retailer is predicting a sales bump fueled by new store openings. Bloomberg analysts are projecting that the net addition of about 150 new stores would result in between…

  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding

    Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding

    Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received $1.4 million in federal funding, which will be used to administer several infrastructure upgrades, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The funding was presented by Congressman Brendan Boyle during a recent press conference via two checks. “This is the third busiest airport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Boyle. “So, this…

  • Bill Gates’ Nuclear Company TerraPower Chooses Philadelphia to Establish New Cancer Treatment Facility

    Bill Gates’ Nuclear Company TerraPower Chooses Philadelphia to Establish New Cancer Treatment Facility

    TerraPower Isotopes, part of a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates, will invest $450 million in a Bellwether District plant that will produce radioactive molecules for cancer research and treatments, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the Bellwether District development, HRP Group will build a 250,000-square-foot facility on the former…

  • With FDA Decision Looming, Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Cuts Workforce to Preserve Cash

    With FDA Decision Looming, Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Cuts Workforce to Preserve Cash

    Over the past year, Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has reduced its workforce by 16 percent to preserve cash as it waits for the Food and Drug Administration ruling on its new drug application, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The FDA will determine by October 30 whether INO-3107, an experimental therapy from Inovio…

  • See How Far $100,000 Stretches in Philadelphia Compared to Other Major U.S. Cities

    See How Far $100,000 Stretches in Philadelphia Compared to Other Major U.S. Cities

    Philadelphia ranks among the 20 largest cities in the United States where $100,000 goes the shortest distance, writes Jaclyn DeJohn for SmartAsset. A recent SmartAsset study evaluated 69 of the country’s largest cities, ranking them based on the purchasing power of a $100,000 annual income after taxes and local expenses. In 2025, Philadelphia ranked No.…

  • Living History at Gather Place: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Program Headlines Growing America250PA Series in Yardley

    Living History at Gather Place: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Program Headlines Growing America250PA Series in Yardley

    Inside the historic 1877 African Methodist Episcopal Church in Yardley — Gather Place — history is not simply told, it is brought to life. On Saturday, March 21, Gather Place “The Bucks County Community Space” will present “Ida B. Wells — Voice of Truth, Force for Justice,” a powerful dramatic portrayal performed by acclaimed Philadelphia…

  • Narberth Zoning Changes Target Affordable Housing, Downtown Revitalization

    Narberth Zoning Changes Target Affordable Housing, Downtown Revitalization

    With Narberth now among the priciest housing markets in Montgomery County, the borough council is weighing a series of zoning changes designed to promote affordable housing development and support downtown revitalization, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Narberth used to be relatively affordable, and that’s no longer the case,” said Fred Bush, president of…

  • Plans to Transform Old Family Court Building Into Hotel, Museum Have Not Progressed After Several Years

    Plans to Transform Old Family Court Building Into Hotel, Museum Have Not Progressed After Several Years

    Plans to turn the historic Family Court building into a hotel and move the African American Museum in Philadelphia to an adjacent lot have collapsed, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The building’s future has been under discussion since 2010, when Michael Nutter was mayor and the city first sought proposals to redevelop the city-owned…

  • Hanwha Confirms Philly Shipyard’s Nuclear Submarine Capability for U.S. Navy

    Hanwha Confirms Philly Shipyard’s Nuclear Submarine Capability for U.S. Navy

    Hanwha Group’s global chief strategy officer Alex Wong recently said the company’s Philly Shipyard is capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy, writes Heejin Kim for Reuters. “The U.S. government’s commitment to nuclear-powered submarine capability, its own and of the allies is very strong,” said Wong during Hanwha’s recent media day at…

  • New York Developer Plans 620-Unit Apartment Tower Along Delaware River

    New York Developer Plans 620-Unit Apartment Tower Along Delaware River

    Brevet Capital is planning a 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer submitted plans to the Philadelphia Civic Design Review Committee to construct a 620-unit, 383-foot-tall tower at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, including 10,150 square feet of ground-floor retail space.…

  • World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings

    World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings

    World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy after a year’s worth of turmoil, and has also changed its name amid the proceedings, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy on March 10, the venue has also announced its new name as World Stage. In May 2025, the venue welcomed a new…

  • Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia’s New Bank-Turned-Immersive Experience, Now Open to the Public

    Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia’s New Bank-Turned-Immersive Experience, Now Open to the Public

    Philadelphia recently celebrated the opening of its newest immersive experience venue, the Ministry of Awe, in Old City. The unique new spot is housed inside the former Manufacturer’s National Bank, which had stood vacant since 1985. After more than four decades, the property has finally reopened in a new, reimagined way. “Ministry of Awe is…

  • Warrington’s Valley Gate Shopping Center Sells for $15.5M to CenterSquare Investment Management

    Warrington’s Valley Gate Shopping Center Sells for $15.5M to CenterSquare Investment Management

    The Valley Gate shopping center in Warrington has been sold to Conshohocken-based real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management for $15.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 32,200-square-foot shopping center at 201-281 Easton Road was Philadelphia-based Metro Development. At about $481 per square foot, the price is more than…

  • Philadelphia Couple Dig Up 300-Year-Old Outhouses, Unearthing Treasures and History

    Philadelphia Couple Dig Up 300-Year-Old Outhouses, Unearthing Treasures and History

    Matt and Melissa Dunphy, a husband-and-wife team, are part of a small group of amateur archeologists digging up 300-year-old Philadelphia outhouses to uncover historic artifacts, writes Jeanne Erickson for the New York Post. Their excavations have uncovered glass bottles, pottery shards, and a variety of household items discarded by residents into privies. Some of these…