Philadelphia Region
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Where’s Everybody Going? Philadelphia Airport Lists Top Holiday Flight Destinations
For people looking to escape for the Thanksgiving holiday, the top holiday flight destinations out of Philadelphia International Airport are Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the third year in a row, Philadelphia International Airport will see its busiest Thanksgiving travel since 2019. It’s expected there will be…
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Delaware River Bridges See Toll Hikes in 2024, E-Z Pass Discount Expires Jan. 1
Philly-area commuters better open their wallets— as Delaware River bridges’ toll hikes will start in 2024, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com This will be part of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission’s multi-tiered phased toll rate increase, approved in 2021 to mitigate revenue losses triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Three changes in the…
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New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene
The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Your dollars can go further in Philadelphia compared to other cities in the U.S.,” said Alex Gailey, senior data reporter at Bankrate who…
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Restaurant Critic Defends Wawa Pizza for Being Exactly What It’s Supposed to Be
Philadelphia Magazine’s restaurant critic Jason Sheehan is asking people to get off their high horse and embrace Wawa pizza for what it is—pizza from a convenience store. Wawa pizza’s being called the worst. Here’s why those critics are wrong, Sheehan wrote for Philadelphia Magazine. He and his family ate their first Wawa pizza after they…
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Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat. Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…
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Philadelphia Phillies’ Playoff Run Was a Big Win for Local Businesses
While the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t make it to the World Series this year, the postseason run was still a big hit for local businesses, writes Caroline Goggin and Briana Smith for 6abc. Hotels, especially, saw an uptick in visitors. Ed Grose, the executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, said the postseason run was…
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Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For pitchers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia’s popular Italian restaurant Vetri Cucina is among their favorite restaurants. Wheeler is also a fan of the Asian-inspired bar restaurant Cheu…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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Frontier Airlines Will Soon Be Offering Flights to Dominican Republic from Philadelphia
Starting December 17, Frontier Airlines will be offering nonstop seasonal service between Philadelphia International Airport and the Dominican Republic, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline will fly nonstop to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic three times a week. Frontier will be the only airline to offer this service out of Philadelphia. Tickets for…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand
If you are hoping to see housing prices drop in the Philadelphia region, you might be in for quite a wait, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach CEO Larry Flick V, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Low housing inventory is “strangling the market” and continuing to keep both demand and…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent pipeline for employers in the region. Over the next 10 years, Philadelphia is expected to add tens of thousands of new jobs, primarily in health care and technology-driven medical research,…
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Highmark Adds Jefferson Health to Its Growing Philadelphia-Area Network of Hospitals
A Pittsburgh-based health insurer has signed a provider contract with Jefferson Health, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Highmark Blue Shield, which is entering the Philadelphia region’s commercial health insurance market next year, also has deals in place with Penn Medicine, Temple Health, Doylestown Health, and Grand View Health. The health insurer has been…
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The Center for Loss and Bereavement Announces the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event
The Center for Loss and Bereavement, a leading comprehensive grief center serving the greater Philadelphia region, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event. This event, held on a private farm in Worchester Township, aims to raise funds and awareness for the organization while providing a unique and uplifting experience for attendees. …
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To Address Dangerous Shortage, Pennsylvania Turnpike to Add More Parking Spaces for Large Trucks
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning on addressing the persistent dangerous shortage of parking spaces for large trucks by adding 63 more parking spots over the next two years, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The commission has already added 194 of these parking spaces at four service plazas in the last 15…
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Low and Middle-income Buyers Face Shortage of Affordable Homes in Philadelphia Area
Despite plenty of available homes for sale at high prices, low- and middle-income homebuyers in the Philadelphia metro area are currently facing a shortage of affordable homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Ongoing high housing costs and the scarcity of available homes continues to present budget challenges for many prospective buyers, and it’s…
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Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…
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Downingtown Country Club Hosting Golf Tournament for Military, First Responder Families
Downingtown Country Club, in partnership with Folds of Honor, will be hosting a mass golf outing to honor members of the military, first responders, and their families. On July 3, more than 750 golfers of all skill levels will participate in playing 117 holes of exceptional golf across six Ron Jaworski Golf properties in Pennsylvania…
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SEPTA Proposes Rideshare Service for ‘Microtransit Zones’ in Philadelphia Suburbs
SEPTA is planning to implement its own answer to Uber and Lyft, an on-demand rideshare service that would cover areas in the Philadelphia suburbs where fixed bus routes do not make economic sense but residents still want a transit option, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal is part of SEPTA’s ongoing comprehensive…
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