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Washington Post: This is How the Eagles Are Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to select its newest group of players as part of the NFL Draft, general manager Howie Roseman has a clear vision, writes Dan Gelston at The Washington Post. Whether it’s the recently-retired Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox or the newly-extended or re-signed DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, and Brandon Graham, a…
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See How Much Philadelphians Are Earning
The great Philadelphia salary report of 2024 is out, providing us with a chance to see what locals are earning, from CEOs and athletes to drag queens and 911 dispatchers, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. With $32.1 million, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts is the highest-paid CEO at any publicly traded company in the region.…
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After Hiding Gold Coin Collection in a Vault for Over a Century, Philadelphia Family Finds Much More Than Expected
A Philadelphia family that securely stored a coin collection for over a century in a bank vault recently found out that it is worth much more than they ever thought, writes Josephine Fuller for The U.S. Sun. The collection, now known as The Henry Chapman Collection, was assembled by the legendary Philadelphia coin dealer and…
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Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds
Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes are not reflected in that reality, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Despite modest increases, median household incomes in Philadelphia remain well below national averages and amongst its peer cities. Drawing…
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How Philadelphia Will Be Represented At the 2024 James Beard Awards
The 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony will take place in Chicago on June 10, and four Philadelphians will be representing the City of Brotherly Love, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Out of 10 Philadelphia semifinalists, one was named a finalist for the Restaurant and Chef Awards. Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya, the lone…
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For Sixers Color Analyst Alaa Abdelnaby, His Inspiring Story To the NBA Has Been About Belonging
Alaa Abdelnaby is now known as the outgoing and fun-loving color analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he is also among the only Arabs and Muslims in the industry, write Emily Rose Grassi and Aaron Baskerville for NBC 10 Philadelphia. His background wasn’t always easy to embrace. “When I was young, I used to tell…
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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia Has Repaired and Upgraded Over 2,000 Homes in the Region
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a nonprofit that partners with grassroots organizations to identify blocks and residents who would be likely participants in the free home-improvement program. Since it was founded in 1989, RTP has assisted 2,100 homeowners throughout the region, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit seeks out owner-occupied homes in economically…
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People Magazine Writer Compiles List of Best Places to Eat If You Had Just 24 Hours in Philadelphia
As someone who grew up in Philadelphia, Regan Stephens is quite familiar with Philly’s dynamic food scene, she writes for People. While it’s impossible to eat from all the restaurants that makes the local food scene so great, Stephens has compiled a list of the best places to get a true taste of Philly’s top-tier…
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Meet Eli Collins, the Executive Chef Responsible for Feeding the Philadelphia 76ers
For the past six seasons, chef Eli Collins has been responsible for feeding players from the Philadelphia 76ers, including three as the team’s executive chef, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As executive chef, how he builds his menus and breaks dishes down is analogous to basketball. “Three to four proteins, two starches, three…
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How Philadelphia is Working To Change the Narrative of the City For Outsiders
Now that Philadelphia has a new mayor and new public safety officials and things are improving, the city is hoping to change the negative narrative of the city for outsiders, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia has been dealing with a gun crisis for years, with things becoming significantly worse during the pandemic.…
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Philadelphia is One of the Top U.S. Cities For Bakeries, According to Food and Travel Experts
Baking has a prominent role for people nationally and across the globe and its popularity as a cooking technique has led to a multitude of bakeries, markets, and coffee shops. A team of food and travel experts have ranked the top U.S. cities for baking and Philadelphia landed in the top 10, writes Dobrina Zhekova…
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These Are Some of the Best Philadelphia Restaurants To Visit Right Now
Philadelphia’s culinary landscape is vibrant, making it one of the most exciting dining destinations today, writes Alisha Miranda for Time Out. The list of must-try restaurants in Philadelphia is a long one. Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square was put on the national radar when it won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant last…
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New Map Showcases Philadelphia Region’s Rich Computer History
The Compuseum, a nonprofit focused on computer history and education, is working on a map that will showcase the Philadelphia region’s impressively rich computer history, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Philadelphia’s importance in the history of electronic computing cannot be overstated. The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was developed in 1946 at the University…
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Breyers, the Ice Cream Company Founded in Philadelphia More Than Century Ago, Could Be Sold or Spun Off By Unilever
Nearly 160 years ago, William Breyer started hand-churning ice cream in Philadelphia. His creation, which he sold to his neighbors, was made in a huge bucket equipped using a paddle that was operated by an outside handle. Today, Breyers is part of an $18.4 billion ice cream unit within Unilever, which is looking to sell…
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Philadelphia’s Highest-Paying Jobs Are All in the Health Sector
Being a medical professional in Philadelphia pays off, as the ten highest-paying jobs in the area are all in the medical field, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To determine which jobs in Philadelphia pay the most, Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Jobs are ranked based on their median annual pay as…
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An Opening-Day Tip of the Cap to Philadelphia’s Mitchell & Ness, an Iconic Brand Synonymous with Sports History
As the Phillies and the rest of Major League Baseball swing into action this afternoon, there’s no better time to tip our caps to the legacy of Philadelphia-based Mitchell & Ness, a name synonymous with vintage sports apparel and a company that’s been as integral to the fabric of sports history as the crack of…
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Philadelphia Now Among Top 10 Most Sought-After Cities For Apartment Renters
Thanks to a soar in rental activity in February, Philadelphia is now among the 10 most sought-after cities for renters, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the newest monthly report from RentCafe, which measures website traffic for listings in the 150 largest cities in the U.S., Philadelphia jumped 42 spots from…
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Some Philly Companies Are Embracing A Four-Day Workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a bill to reduce the standard U.S. workweek to 32 hours over four days as opposed to 40 hours over five days. While the idea is gaining some traction now due to Sanders’ proposal, some companies within pockets of the corporate world have already implemented the move, writes Lizzy McLellan…
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