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Philadelphia Ranks as 8th Most ‘House Rich’ Major City in the Nation, According to New All Star Home Study
All Star Home recently released its latest study, which looks at the rates of home affordability across the United States, and Philadelphia isn’t too far from the top. To boil it down, it uses the term “house rich” to describe places where homeownership is dominant and homes are relatively affordable compared to the local median…
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Philadelphia Prepares to Celebrate First-Ever ‘Rocky Day,’ Featuring a Visit From Sylvester Stallone
Sunday, December 3, will mark the first-ever “Rocky Day” in Philadelphia, writes Kristin Hunt for Phillyvoice. To mark the occasion, Sylvester Stallone — the notable actor who portrayed the Rocky Balboa character — will be visiting the Parkway Visitor Center. Stallone will ceremoniously open the visitor center’s new Rocky Shop after a City resolution is…
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Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces Fall 2023 Winners
The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest has announced its Fall 2023 winners. Jennifer Fritch of New Hope won first place for her story, “Hungry.” LWC Allingham of Doylestown captured second place for “Cellar Door.” Lonn Braender of Washington Crossing took third place for “Red Spinny Dress.” Philadelphia writer Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of the nonfiction…
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The LED Lights at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row Will Remain Dark Through Early 2024
The bright LED lights that have illuminated Boathouse Row in Philadelphia since 2005 will remain dark for longer than anticipated, writes John Paul Titlow for Phillyvoice. In March, the Fairmount Park Conservancy announced a new $2.1 million project to upgrade and replace Boathouse Row’s existing LED lights. The project was originally expected to be finished…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Bridge in the United States — the Frankford Avenue Bridge
As a state that has had a presence in the United States since its earliest days, its largest city — Philadelphia — has its share of historic sites, writes Corbin Lee for The Travel. While lesser known than historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, or the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of those…
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Christmas Village in Center City is Back For the 2023 Holiday Season
Saturday, November 18, marked the return of Christmas Village in Center City, reports Katie Katro for 6abc. Each year, a collection of entrepreneurial vendors set up shop near City Hall and display their items for people to see and buy. “A lot of small businesses don’t necessarily have brick-and-mortar retail stores, so events like this…
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“Skull Sessions” Group Art Exhibition Opens at Bucks County Community College
The Hicks Art Center Gallery at Bucks County Community College has opened the new group art exhibition, “Skull Sessions,” which will be on view from November 20, 2023, through January 6, 2024. The Gallery is located in the Hicks Art Center building on the campus of Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pennsylvania. From realism…
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Decades of Eagles Cheerleaders Reflect on Their Experiences
For over 75 years, the Philadelphia Eagles have had cheerleaders on the sidelines rooting for their home team during games, writes Maria McIlwain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, countless women have become Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, and a number of them can speak to the unique experiences they had during their tenures. Maggie Trush…
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Bucks County Community College and UBCTS Announce First Partnership to Introduce Esthetics Program to Meet Growth of In-Demand Jobs
Bucks County Community College and Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) have announced their first partnership in the institutions’ history. The two are teaming up to introduce an Esthetics Program for adults, as well as high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the field of esthetics. “Given the rapidly growing demand by Bucks…
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Aaron Nola is Staying “in the Right Place” as He Re-signs With the Philadelphia Phillies
When Aaron Nola first arrived to the big leagues in 2015, he knew it would take him for him to adjust to the city of Philadelphia, he writes in a 2019 personal essay for The Players’ Tribune. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nola was acclimated to a much different lifestyle than the one he had…
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This Northeast Philadelphia Native Has Visited All 67 Pennsylvania Counties
Many decades ago, Northeast Philadelphia native Florence Gallagher set out on a quest to visit each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties and recently accomplished the feat, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. She began traveling throughout the greater Philadelphia area as a child before visiting Lancaster, Adams, and Centre counties during her high school years. She…
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A Philadelphia Eagles Jacket Worn By Princess Diana Brings Satisfaction to Eagles Fans
During her time in the public eye, Princess Diana’s wardrobe had long been a popular topic of discussion, writes Janine Henni for People. Sports gear was something the Princess would incorporate into her wardrobe as a way to add a level of normalcy to her life. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Princess Diana could be…
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64 Public Safety Students to Graduate from Bucks County Community College’s Fire Academy
Forty-eight students will be graduating from the Bucks Basic Fire Academy and 16 students will be graduating from the Advanced Academy on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Graduates of the basic training earn five national certifications that meet the intent of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1001 and 472. The basic training took place…
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Senator John Fetterman Secures $1M for the William Way LGBT Community Center
Months after US House Republicans voted to remove federal funding from two LGBTQ centers in Philadelphia, help is on the way, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Senator John Fetterman announced recently that his office has secured $1 million in funding for the William Way LGBT Community Center in Washington Square. Founded in 1975, the…
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2 Philadelphia Dining Spots Make Eater Philly’s “Best New Restaurants in America” List #2
Eater Philly has released its 2023 “Best New Restaurants in America” list, and two Philadelphia restaurants have found their way onto the exclusive list. Honeysuckle Provisions is one of them. The West Philadelphia restaurant is the realized vision of husband-and-wife duo, Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate. It’s an all-day cafe that features a full…
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Four Businesses Receive $40,000 in Grants from Bucks Built Startup Fund
The Bucks Built Startup Fund, funded by Penn Community Bank and administered by Startup Bucks in partnership with the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, has awarded $40,000 in grants to four promising businesses this Fall. The four businesses that received $10,000 each in Grants from the Penn Community Bank span various industries and have founders…
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There is Over 100 Years of History for “Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews” in Philadelphia
In 1917, the first Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews were made in Philadelphia and it hasn’t stopped since, writes 6abc. Today, they are a beloved treat for many. However, it started as a war ration for military troops during World War I, due to its high protein ingredients. “It’s the original energy bar,” said Deb Turoczy, senior…
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Tara Tamburello Named 2023 Bucks County Poet Laureate
Tara Tamburello of Langhorne has been named the 2023 Bucks County Poet Laureate, officials at Bucks County Community College announced. Tamburello, a published poet who works in marketing, rose to the top 60 entries in the 47th annual contest, said Dr. Ethel Rackin, director of the poet laureate program administered by the College. This year’s…
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