Philadelphia
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise critical funds to support homeowners in the city. The Philadelphia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide, began as a grassroots organization of dedicated volunteers in…
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These Spots Make Some of Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia
While plenty of eateries in Philadelphia make great Philly cheesesteaks, some create unforgettable, write-home-to-mom sandwiches that will leave you wanting to come back for more, writes Tay Belgeri for Travel Awaits. John’s Roast Pork was established in 1930, and is a city staple that locals keep flocking to. The eatery cooks steak fresh with every…
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Former New Yorker Editor and Cartoonist Turns His Sketchpad to Philly’s Restaurant Scene
Former New Yorker editor and cartoonist John Donohue, author of All the Restaurants in New York, now brings his sketchpad to Philadelphia’s vibrant restaurant scene, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having sketched nearly 1,500 restaurants in New York, Donohue aims to do the same with Philadelphia. A self-taught artist with over 20…
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Temple University Press Book Explores ‘Ghosts’ of Long-Demolished Philadelphia Buildings
Building Ghosts, a new book from Temple University Press by co-authors Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, explores the history of long-demolished Philadelphia buildings, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book highlights the stories of people who once lived in the now-empty spaces through several dozen vignettes. Lester wrote the stories, while Bixler took…
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Bucks County Leadership: Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President, Mid Penn Bank
Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in South Jersey, the lessons he learned from playing sports, and why he is excited about his role at Mid Penn. Norcross was an ambitious and hardworking teenager whose first job was as a page in the U.S. Senate…
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American Airlines to Debut New Business-Class Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport This Month
American Airlines expects to debut its new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport on schedule sometime later this May, writes Sean Cudahy for The Points Guy. The premium lounge will be located in the A-West terminal of the airport, near the area where many of the carrier’s international flights depart from. During the company’s first-quarter…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…
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Where to Find Philadelphia’s Best Hoagies
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert DiGiacomo for Food & Wine. There is no shortage of eateries crafting excellent hoagies across Philadelphia. However, a few rise above the rest. Farina Di Vita in Queen Village uses…
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Philadelphia’s New Apartments Are Among the Smallest in the Nation, According to New Report
As the average size of new apartments are continuing to expand nationwide, some cities such as Philadelphia are an exception. Philadelphia has the 10th smallest average new apartment size in the nation, according to a new report by RentCafe. The report found that new Philadelphia apartments are an average of 759-square-feet, which is significantly lower…
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Synthetic Dye Ban Puts Philadelphia’s Classic Treats at Risk
With the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., moving to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial food dyes, several iconic Philadelphia treats may be at risk, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The aim is to eliminate artificial colors from the nation’s food supply by the end of next…
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Philadelphia’s Many Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods Also Provide Many Unique Offerings
Philadelphia is home to a vibrant and culturally diverse mix of neighborhoods, with each offering something for everyone, write the Editors for Philadelphia Style. Avenue of the Arts is a true haven for art lovers, opera aficionados, and theatergoers. It is home to numerous art centers and galleries, but there is also so much more,…
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Jalen Hurts Now a Married Man, Weds Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows in Private Ceremony
Jalen Hurts continues to reach different milestones in both his professional and personal life, the latest one being that he is now a married man, writes Tionah Lee for E! Online. Hurts and his longtime girlfriend, Bry Burrows, officially tied the knot during a recent private wedding ceremony. The wedding comes seven months after the…
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Philadelphia Fed President Harker Pushes Back On Idea That College is Only Path to Economic Prosperity
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker, who once served as a university president himself, has pushed back on the idea that college is the sole path to economic prosperity, writes Nicole Goodkind for Barron’s. “Now I’m going to say something completely inappropriate,” said Harker during the Economic Mobility Summit, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of…
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Philadelphia’s Poverty Declines While Violent Crime, Unemployment Show Improvements
According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 State of the City report, poverty and violent crime in Philadelphia are declining, while unemployment rates are falling and educational outcomes are improving, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Pew researchers found that the city’s economy is overall stronger than it was during the pandemic five years ago, although…
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Finesse Current Fashion Trends with Timeless Pieces of the Past At These Philly Vintage Shops
With vintage clothes and accessories rising in popularity, Philadelphia’s many vintage stores offer the perfect way to mix current fashion trends with timeless pieces of yesteryear, write Alex Tewfik and Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Moore Vintage Archive in Queen Village draws hobbyists from near and far with its curated collection, deeply rooted in fashion…
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Philadelphia Has Two Representatives On the Time100 List of Most Influential People in 2025
The annual Time100 list, which recognizes individuals across a variety of different sectors changing the world, has been released and two Philadelphia representatives are on it, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of them is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and the other is Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, owner of Kalaya. Hurts was…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Iconic 6ABC Theme Finally Gets Official Release After More Than Five Decades
Long a beloved staple of Philadelphia’s airwaves, the Action News theme “Move Closer to Your World” is finally an officially released song, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The iconic 6abc theme was released by Philadelphia-based producer duo Maxwell Perla and Vincent John, under their retro-inspired Eraserhood Sound imprint. The 1970s-style theme is a…
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