Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur Sarela Herrada Named One of Nation’s ‘Most Intriguing Women Entrepreneurs’
Philadelphia entrepreneur Sarela Herrada found her place on the “Most Intriguing Women Entrepreneurs” in the nation list recently published by Inc., writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Katy Perry, Natalie Portman, and Billie Jean King are among other women who made the list. Herrada, who grew up on a chicken farm in Peru,…
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Philadelphia Seeing Historic Surge in Multifamily Developments Throughout the City
Philadelphia is currently experiencing a historic surge in multifamily development, with over 13,000 units under construction throughout the city, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2021, developers raced to get multifamily projects approved to take advantage of low-interest rates and the city’s readiness to scale back its ten-year tax abatement for new…
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New York Post: Local Entrepreneur Hopes to Bring Back Horn & Hardart Automats to Philadelphia
David Arena, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Philadelphia, is planning to bring back the once popular Horn & Hardart Automats to the City of Brotherly Love, writes David Landsel for the New York Post. The Automat has not been around for so long that many would not even recognize it. Meanwhile, older generations might feel a…
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Philly Native Colman Domingo Joins Cast of ‘The Four Seasons’ on Netflix
Colman Domingo, who is from Philadelphia, is joining the cast of the Netflix series, “The Four Seasons,” writes Joe Otterson for Variety. He joins previously announced cast members, Tina Fey and Steve Carell. The series is based on the similarly-named 1981 film that was directed by and starred Alan Alda, along with Carol Burnett and…
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Philadelphia is One of the Most Affordable Places to Travel in the U.S.
Finding affordable places to travel in the United States can be difficult. When planning a trip, the expenses that go along with booking the flight and hotel, and paying for food and activities, can be quite overwhelming. Condé Nast Traveler has compiled a list of 10 fun and affordable U.S. cities for travelers of all…
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Brave Teen Defied Code of Silence and Helped Solve Four Murders in Philadelphia
A brave 18-year-old Philadelphian decided to defy the code of silence three years ago and helped solve four murders and nearly dismantle a West Philadelphia gang, writes Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The teen was arrested in September 2021 while driving a stolen black Audi A6. That was his first run-in with police, and…
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Find Out Why Philadelphia Was Ranked Third Most ‘Sinful’ City in the U.S.
WalletHub recently conducted a study and ranked 180 U.S. cities for their level of sin, and Philadelphia found itself quite high on the list, writes Lauren Sakiyama for Mindfully American. Philadelphia was ranked as the third most sinful city in the nation. WalletHub used 37 key indicators to rank the cities’ sin levels, such as…
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Kickstart Your Day With a Nice Breakfast at One of These Philly Spots
There are plenty of places in Philadelphia that can help early risers kickstart their day with a hearty breakfast, whether they are craving something sweet or salty, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Middle Child in Midtown Village and Fishtown offer a local favorite fluffy-egged breakfast sandwich that features corned beef…
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The Ramifications of a Philadelphia Tax ‘Mistake’ in 1952 Continue to Be Felt Today
Philadelphia is still paying for a mistake made 72 years ago when the city implemented its first business tax under Mayor Joseph Clark despite strong opposition, writes Allan Domb for Philadelphia Magazine. In the first iteration in 1952, the levy required businesses to pay a tax of 30 cents on every $100 of their gross…
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Philadelphia Eagles Named Among the Most Improved NFL Teams Heading Into the 2024-25 Season
With most of free agency and the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, NFL.com’s Jeffri Chadiha has ranked each of the team’s offseason activity and placed the Philadelphia Eagles’ toward the top. He named the Eagles as the second-most improved team this offseason, writes Patrick McAvoy for Sports Illustrated. After enduring a terrible end to…
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Philadelphia is One of the 50 Most Coveted Cities For Renters, New Study Finds
RentCafe has released its first rental activity report of the year, ranking the top 150 U.S. cities based on renters’ intent to move. Philadelphia found itself among the top 50 of the list, finishing at No. 49, due to its high rental activity in January. Views of available Philadelphia rent listings increased by 71 percent…
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Philadelphia Woman Starts a Family With Help From Abortion, IVF, PA Laws
Philadelphia resident Eliza Hardy Jones was able to start a family thanks to abortion and IVF, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter and her husband, Andrew Jones, decided to have a baby in 2017. Hardy Jones was 36 at the time. However, their natural attempts were unsuccessful. “I started seeing…
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Philly is Home to Several of Pennsylvania’s Best Classic Restaurants
Philadelphia is home to several of the best classic restaurants in Pennsylvania, writes David Landsel for Food & Wine. Situated in the former home of the dear departed Le Bec Fin, Vetri Cucina is one of the most sought-after bookings in the city. This 32-seat tasting menu-only restaurant is Marc Vetri’s return to where it…
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Here Are Some Places to Get Delicious and Refreshing Water Ice in Philadelphia
Since Italian immigrants brought it to the city, water ice has become a Philadelphia phenomenon, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Alexandra Jones, and Catherine Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Beyond Rita’s, Philadelphia has a number of places that also make homemade water ice with fresh and natural ingredients. John’s Water Ice has been serving the frozen treat since…
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Philadelphia Metro Ranks in Middle Among Best Places for Home Buyers
Philadelphia metro ranked in the middle of the pack among the best places for home buyers in Zillow’s new market heat index. Zillow’s new market heat index represents buyers’ urgency or sellers’ confidence in an area. It considers the share of homes that sell quickly, the share of homes that get a price cut, and…
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Philadelphia Metro Ranks in Middle Among Best Places for Home Buyers
Philadelphia metro ranked in the middle of the pack among the best places for home buyers in Zillow’s new market heat index. Zillow’s new market heat index represents buyers’ urgency or sellers’ confidence in an area. It considers the share of homes that sell quickly, the share of homes that get a price cut, and…
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Pilot Program Helps Philadelphians Become First-Time Homeowners, Pay Off Student Debt
Since October, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has been testing the waters of a grant and loan program that helps aspiring homeowners with down payments and closing costs. However, the Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Increasing Homeownership pilot program sets itself apart by also helping with student loans, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For people…
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Surfside, the Philadelphia-based Canned Cocktail Brand, Expands and Adds New Flavors
The Philadelphia-based canned cocktail brand, Surfside, is expanding across the United States and adding several new flavors, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Surfside has expanded its distribution to 48 states. To put it into perspective, the brand was available in only seven states at the beginning of 2023. To commemorate the upcoming summer season, Surfside…
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