Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania’s 50 Richest Neighborhoods List Includes 3 Philadelphia Neighborhoods in the Top 5
Pennsylvania is filled with numerous affluent neighborhoods that offer residents a high quality of life, writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. Characterized by luxurious homes, top-rated schools, and exclusive amenities, Pennsylvania’s 50 richest neighborhoods represent a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural locations. Three Philadelphia neighborhoods are in the top five. Atop the list…
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Want a Philadelphia Mascot at Your Wedding? Here’s How to Make It Happen
Having your favorite Philadelphia mascot make an appearance at your wedding adds a unique touch that guests will talk about for years to come, writes Bradford Pearson for the Philadelphia Magazine. Stephanie Powers decided to surprise her then-fiance, Rory Magargee, an obsessive St. Joe’s fan, by having the ever-flapping mascot, the Hawk, show up during…
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Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Could Sell Stake in Team to Family of Tech Titan
Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, is currently in talks to sell a minority stake of the NFL team to sell, writes for Bloomberg. Talks are ongoing between Lurie and the family of technology titan Susan Y. Kim, the new executive chairman of Amkor Technology Inc., according to those with knowledge of the…
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Have a $1 Million House Budget? Here’s What It Can Get You in Philadelphia
As home prices continue to rise across the Greater Philadelphia region, having a seven-digit budget isn’t getting you as far as it would in the past, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Philadelphia, homebuyers with $1 million can purchase a fairly new townhome or luxury condo in a prime location. There is…
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CHOP Receives $10M Grant to Help Address Rare Diseases in Children
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently gained a new $10 million ARPA-H grant, which will be used to introduce a tool to gather and share information with the goal of transforming care for children with rare diseases, writes Alison McCook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tool is known as the Real-time Analysis and Discovery in Integrated…
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Real Haunted Houses in Philadelphia Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – these real haunted houses in Philadelphia are the places to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Baleroy Mansion in Chestnut Hill has been referred to as “the most haunted house in…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Eagles Head Coach Has a Goal to Reorder Football
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is aiming to reorder football and win a national title in the process by stepping down the coaching ladder, writes Laine Higgins for The Wall Street Journal. Kelly already revolutionized almost every aspect of college football during his time as head coach at the University of Oregon. His…
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SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly three decades as it heads to Florida for semi-retirement, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SS United States Conservancy and Florida officials from Okaloosa County marked the occasion with a small transfer-of-title ceremony…
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Philadelphia’s Lush Botanical Beauty Earned It Moniker of ‘America’s Garden Capital’
In addition to being known for cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia also has an abundance of lush botanical beauty that has earned it the moniker of ‘America’s Garden Capital,’ writes Anastasia Mills Healy for Islands. The Philadelphia region has more than 30 destination-worthy gardens. Among them are Winterthur and Longwood Gardens, which top the…
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Philadelphia Puts Out Call for Proposals from Private Companies to Install EV Chargers Throughout City
Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems put out a call recently for companies to submit proposals to install EV chargers throughout the city, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. OTIS wants to have none of the costs related to the chargers — which would be installed on curbs…
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Here Are Some of the Top Hispanic Eateries in Philadelphia
With Pennsylvania’s Hispanic population increasing significantly in recent years, there has also not been a shortage of great Hispanic cuisine restaurants throughout the eastern part of the state and Philadelphia, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. For starters, there’s Bar Bombón. The all-vegan Center City eatery is owned by Nicole Marquis and inspired by her…
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This Cult From the Late 1600s Was Born in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is the birthplace of several unusual cults and religious groups and one in particular was born in Philadelphia, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Among the first doomsday cults in the New World is tied to the woods of the Wissahickon Valley in Philadelphia. This cult is the Society of the Woman in the…
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Five Reasons to Hire a PR Firm in Philadelphia
As a Philadelphia-area business owner, you already know that managing your company’s public image is essential. No matter your industry, maintaining strategic media relationships and effectively navigating crisis management situations can significantly influence your brand’s reputation — and directly impact your business’s bottom line. Some businesses assume they can handle public relations for their company…
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Here Are Some of the Best BYOBs in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is far from short on BYOBs, but there are several throughout the city that also double as some of the city’s best restaurants, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Pietramala in Northern Liberties, while a vegan restaurant, will make you forget such a thing with its cozy dining room. Little Fish in Queen Village…
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WSJ: This Laundromat in Philadelphia Provides Much More Than Clean Clothes
Hybrid laundromats are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States, writes Mariana Trujillo Valdes for The Wall Street Journal. Brian Holland, chairman of the Coin Laundry Association, highlights that, “It’s not your grandfather’s laundromat anymore.” Nowadays, some laundromats boast bars, cafes, bakeries, and bookstores. Holland is also a founder of the Laundry Café, which has…
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HRP Group Wants to Expand Port of Philadelphia Into the Bellwether District
Chicago-based HRP Group has set aside 300 acres of the 1,300-acre Bellwether District for a potential Port of Philadelphia expansion, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. HRP Group is hoping to set up a formal partnership with PhilaPort regarding the land located west of the Schuylkill River. While high-level talks between the two…
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Tailoring Your Content Marketing Message to Philadelphia’s Diverse Audience
In the age of personalization, marketers are constantly on the lookout for ways to connect with their local audience. Whether it’s the small business owner in Old City or the tech startup in University City, there’s a shared goal – to capture potential customers. But how do you know your content marketing strategy aligns with…
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Philadelphia’s Turn the Key Program Celebrates 100th Price-Restricted Home Sold in the City
In April 2022, Philadelphia officials announced the launch of the Turn the Key program to give away city-owned land to developers to build 1,000 price-restricted homes for first-time buyers. The program just recently celebrated its 100th sold home with now 900 to go, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This program is the city’s…
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