Philadelphia Region
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs, our employers to talent, and our communities to opportunity. The proposed devastating cuts to services due to lack of dedicated state funding would be nothing short of catastrophic for the…
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State, Local Police Target Aggressive Drivers on Route 1
State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The roads under the eye of law enforcement pass through Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties and include Roosevelt Boulevard, City Avenue, Baltimore Pike, Lincoln Highway,…
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Cash Home Sales Decreasing in Philadelphia Region
Fewer buyers in the Philadelphia region are purchasing homes with cash, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. Cash buyers – primarily investors – have slowed down after a pandemic shopping spree nationwide, but their share of home purchases remains historically high, according to a recent Redfin analysis. In the Philadelphia area, cash home purchases made up…
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Philadelphia Region’s Population Growth Driven by International Migration
The population in the Philadelphia metropolitan area increased by over 49,500 last year, primarily fueled by international migration, write Alex Fitzpatrick and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. Immigrants have been the main driver of the region’s growth since 2020. Greater Philadelphia recorded a 1.4 percent increase in population from 2020 to 2024, according to the U.S.…
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Moviegoers Flocking Back to Local Classic Theaters, Challenging Rumors of Death of Moviegoing
According to brick-and-mortar classic theater owners in the Philadelphia region, the death of going to the movies has been greatly exaggerated, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Everybody’s always talking doom and gloom, but our attendance was up last year,” said Chris Collier, executive director of Renew Theaters in Doylestown. Renew Theaters is a…
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Comcast Celebrates 2 New Xfinity Stores in Villanova, Springfield
Comcast was recently joined by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of two Xfinity stores in Villanova and Springfield. The openings also including charitable donations from Comcast to the local community. Villanova Xfinity The Main Line Chamber of Commerce was on hand March…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for Axios. This reflects the region’s rise as an emerging AI hub. The new technology is being implemented all around the city, including in schools and SEPTA buses, bringing these new…
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Bucks County Leadership: Matthew Bower, VP and Director of Wealth Management, C&N
Matthew Bower, Executive Vice President and Director of Wealth Management at C&N, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Palm Beach, Fla., where his dad, also a banking executive, and a very talented jazz musician, inspired both his career and his diverse taste in music. He also shared how his work ethic drove him…
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Avelo Airlines Taps Into Wilmington Airport’s Potential to Expand Flight Options for Philadelphia Suburbs
Avelo Airlines has recognized the untapped potential of Wilmington Airport and is stepping in to offer Chester County and the entire Philadelphia suburbs a convenient and much-needed boost in flight options, writes Jacob Passy for The Wall Street Journal. The upstart carrier has been targeting airports with a sizable catchment area – referring to the…
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Wilmington Airport Anticipates Passenger Growth as Avelo Airlines Further Expands Flight Options
Wilmington Airport officials anticipate continued passenger growth as Avelo Airlines keeps adding more flights to meet the rising demand, writes Madeleine Overturf for Coast TV. This month, the airline is celebrating two years since it launched at Wilmington Airport. In the past 24 months, Avelo has operated over 3,800 flights with more than 530,000 travelers. …
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Zillow Ranks Greater Philadelphia Among Top Five Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia ranked on Zillow’s top 5 housing markets for 2025, coming in fifth among the nation’s 50 most populous metro areas, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The region’s housing affordability compared to nearby markets, combined with low inventory and high demand, makes the Philadelphia metro area one of the most competitive markets…
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Philadelphia Played a Significant Role in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life. Here’s How.
Though he was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, the Philadelphia area played a significant role in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. After graduating from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Dr. King enrolled at Crozer Theological Seminary in Delaware County, where he graduated first in his class…
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Spirit Airlines Cuts Back Popular Flights Out of Philadelphia Airport
Spirit Airlines is cutting back some of its most popular flights at Philadelphia International Airport next month, according to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Over 100 flights will be cut in February at PHL compared to the same time last year, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spirit will offer less frequent…
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Girl Scout Cookies: Beloved Philadelphia-Origin Snacks Return, Two Flavors Say Goodbye
Girl Scout Cookies, the beloved snacks with Philadelphia origins, have returned for 2025, but two flavors will be retired after this year, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From January to April for over a century, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America hold their national cookie fundraising campaign. “It’s not only…
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Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many
Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential buyers, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While home prices were lower in the region than across the country as a whole, 2024 was still the second-least affordable year…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar counties, write John Duchneskie, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump won 37,000 more votes in the Philadelphia suburbs than in 2020, which is around a third…
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Shapiro Approves One-Time Funding to Avert SEPTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has approved $153 million in one-time federal funding for SEPTA, preventing a planned fare increase and service cuts set to take effect in 2025, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro has instructed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to start transferring the funds from seven highway projects throughout…
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Forum of Executive Women Report: Minimal Progress in Women Leadership at Philadelphia-Area Public Companies
In the last year, there has been minimal progress in the representation of women among leadership and top-earning roles at Philadelphia-area public companies, according to a report from the Forum of Executive Women, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The annual report tracks the number of women CEOs, top earners, executives, and board members…
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