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Penn Vet School, Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Drew Weissman, Collaborate On New mRNA Initiative
A new initiative has been launched at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine to accelerate the development of mRNA-based vaccines and therapies for animals, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The mRNA Research Initiative is being aided by Dr. Drew Weissman who, along with Dr. Katalin Karikó, won the 2023 Nobel…
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Grant Money Could Be On the Way To Hundreds of Philadelphia Small Businesses
As COVID-19 relief money runs out, hundreds of small business owners in Philadelphia could be getting some grant money, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Minority-owned businesses operating in lower-income communities will be prioritized to get grants between $2,500 and $10,000 each. The Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance grant program, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of…
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Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven
Cleopatra Herrera Robinson formed a nonprofit, A Home From Shana Foundation, after her best friend Lashana Gilmore passed away while giving birth. Since forming the nonprofit, she has worked to address the concerns of Black mothers in Philadelphia, writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. As someone who has worked at an emergency intake shelter, Robinson…
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Doro Bet Named Best Restaurant in Philadelphia By USA Today
USA Today has compiled its inaugural list of the Restaurants of the Year, with 47 entries on the list across the U.S. Doro Bet has earned the distinction of being named the top restaurant in Philadelphia. Owner Mebruka Kane made her first batch of berbere-spiced, wafer-crisp, and juicy Ethiopian fried chicken in spring 2021. “Fried…
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Owner of Kay Kay’s Bakery in South Philly Reveals Magic Behind Viral Burn Away Cake Trend
Kaylyn Kahana, owner of Kay Kay’s bakery in South Philadelphia, was happy to share the magic behind the viral burnaway cake trend, report Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick for FOX 29. In the videos popping all over the internet, people take a lighter and light the top of a cake on fire. Then the top…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Presidential Search Finalists
The Presidential Search Committee appointed by the Bucks County Community College’s Board of Trustees has announced that three finalists have been selected in the search for the College’s next president. Following Dr. Felicia Ganther’s mid-October announcement of her resignation as president effective in December, the Board retained RH Perry, a national search firm specializing in…
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Legendary Philly Basketball Coach Speedy Morris Remains Involved In the Sport, Despite Battle With Parkinson’s
Speedy Morris is one of the greatest basketball coaches in Philadelphia history, but in 2017, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After racking up 1,035 combined collegiate and high school wins, eight Catholic League titles, and four MAAC titles, the ailment has brought about significant changes to Morris’ life.…
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Comcast Spectacor Has Major Plans for South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Comcast Spectacor recently unveiled plans for a major mixed-use development at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move is the latest effort to maximize the use of the land that currently serves as sprawling parking lots. This comes as the Wells Fargo Center, which is owned by…
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Bucks County Community College To Host Recovery & Mental Health Community Resource Fair on March 9
The Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) at Bucks County Community College is hosting a free Recovery & Mental Health Community Resource Fair on Saturday, March 9 from 11 AM to 2 PM. During the resource fair, members of the community will be able to speak with more than 30 organizations from Bucks, Montgomery, & Philadelphia counties to obtain…
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Philadelphia Marketer Janesha Moore To Launch Program To Help Diverse Creators Make Their Mark
Janesha Moore, who has earned more than $100,000 through affiliate marketing programs on Amazon and LTK, is preparing to launch a program that will help other diverse, BIPOC creators do the same, writes Shriya Bhattacharya for the Business Insider. Moore was laid off in January 2023 from the position of global marketing project manager at…
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These Are Some of the Notable New Restaurants That Have Opened in Philadelphia Recently
Many new dining and drinking establishments opened in Philadelphia in the last three months, some of them costing upward of $10 million, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here is a rundown of some of the new local restaurant openings. For example, Mr. Rabbit recently opened in Fitler Square. It is owned by Cary…
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Nike To Open First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Center City
Nike is planning to open its first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight Store in Center City, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The company submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to confirm its plans to open the new store at 1617 Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square. The building has nearly 7,000-square-feet of…
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Philadelphia is One of the 50 Most Coveted Cities For Renters, New Study Finds
RentCafe has released its first rental activity report of the year, ranking the top 150 U.S. cities based on renters’ intent to move. Philadelphia found itself among the top 50 of the list, finishing at No. 49, due to its high rental activity in January. Views of available Philadelphia rent listings increased by 71 percent…
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MLB Outfielder Chas McCormick Marries Longtime Partner Courtney Zadinski in Center City Philadelphia
Love bells were ringing in Philadelphia last weekend when Chas McCormick of the MLB’s Houston Astros officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Courtney Zadinski, writes Erin Clack for People. The newlyweds held their wedding at the Ballroom at the Ben, blocks away from the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall in Center City.…
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Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Already the largest public company headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast is also one of the biggest employers and occupiers of real estate, most notably at its two namesake skyscrapers in Center City. “Philadelphia is home,…
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Forbes Gives a Philadelphia Luxury Hotel, Restaurant and Spa 5-Star Ratings
A Philadelphia luxury hotel and a fine dining restaurant have received a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for the second year in a row, while a local spa also received a five-star designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Rittenhouse Hotel and Jean-Georges Philadelphia were the respective luxury hotel and restaurant,…
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WSJ: This Valentine’s Day, Some Philadelphians Are Opting to Choose Their Own Gifts
This Valentine’s Day, some Philadelphians have opted to choose the gifts their partners will present them on the most romantic day of the year, writes Suzanne Kapner for The Wall Street Journal. The act of self-gifting is on the rise. This is the case for Lena Parsell, an art director in Philadelphia, as the Christmas…
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Prominent Climate Scientist and Penn Professor Michael Mann Wins Defamation Case, Awarded $1 Million
Michael Mann, climate scientist and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, won his defamation case and was awarded $1 million by the jury, writes Suman Naishadham for the Associated Press. Mann sued two conservative writers 12 years ago after they compared his depictions of global warming to convicted child molester, Jerry Sandusky. In 1998,…
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