Philadelphia
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show!
Get ready, because the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is just around the corner! This family favorite event’s theme for 2024 is “United by Flowers,” which promises to be a magnificent celebration of gardening, flowers, and their profound impact on our lives. As we eagerly anticipate its arrival, let’s dive into what you can expect at…
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Philly Training Program Prepares Individuals Impacted By the Justice System For Careers in the Solar Industry
Solar States has launched a new training program that aims to equip those who have been impacted by the justice system with skills in the solar industry, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The Solar States’ Find Your Ladder program is a 14-week training program that features both classroom and hands-on classes, followed by a 30-…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Walkable Cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is filled with a variety of cities that are perfect to navigate on foot, writes Jamie Forbes for Redfin. Walk Score has ranked The Keystone State’s most walkable cities, which calculates factors such as walk scores, transit scores, bike scores, and population. All things considered, Philadelphia has ranked as the second-most walkable city in…
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From Education to Diversity, This Is How Philadelphia Has Changed Over the Last 75 Years
Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but fewer residents overall, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the Pew Charitable Trust’s annual look at the State of the City, in 1950, the city reached a high of almost 2.1…
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Ever Wondered What Jason Kelce Yelled Before Every Tush Push? A Fox Sports Reporter Has Revealed It
Over the past couple of seasons, the Brotherly Shove has been among the most often used plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro center, Jason Kelce yells the same three-word phrase before every tush push play, writes Jenna Lemoncelli for the New York Post. According to Fox Sports NFL reporter, Laura Okmin, Kelce yells “F–k my…
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The Best Places To Get Burgers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, with its multitude of casual, neighborhood bars and pubs, is a place with lots of burgers, writes Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. Among the spots you must try first include Rex at the Royal, which puts pimento cheese on their burger to give it a little heat; Huda, with its house-made…
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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson — are about to become thrumming hubs again after decades of standing vacant, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While both projects will include apartments, the final results will…
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Meet the Heroic Dog Who Saved a Philadelphia Neighborhood From A Gas Leak, Potential Explosion
A 4-year-old husky named Kobe is being called a hero after he saved a neighborhood from a gas leak that could have led to an explosion, writes Kelli Bender for People. The dog started digging a large hole in the front of his Philadelphia home. As the hole grew bigger, Kobe’s owner, Chanel Bell, started…
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A Decade After Making Little League World Series History, Mo’ne Davis is On a Mission to Bring More Professional Women’s Sports to Hometown Philly
In August 2014, Philadelphia native Mo’ne Davis made headlines as her baseball team won the Little League World Series with her as the starting pitcher — the first girl to do so. Nearly a decade later, she hopes to make women’s sports in Philadelphia a much bigger deal, writes Seth Engle for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Bucks County Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish immigrants. She recalled the tight-knit neighborhood of Olney and working on evenings and weekends as a teenager to earn spending money. In her early 20s, Harkins had a son who was born…
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These Are Some of the New Restaurants Coming to Philadelphia in 2024
Philadelphia will soon see a large influx of new restaurants add their unique flavors to the local food scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia area is expected to see at least 75 new restaurants in 2024. Baby’s Kusina & Market, a Filipino-inspired concept of Tam and Raquel Dang, will be upgrading…
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USA Today Ranks Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade as the Best Holiday Parade in the Nation
USA Today readers have voted the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia as the most festive and fun holiday parade in the nation, reports Alexandra Simon for CBS News Philadelphia. Hosting its first edition in 1901, the Mummers Parade stands as one of the longest-running parades in the country. Each year on January 1, collections of performers…
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WSJ: ‘Peyton’s Places’ Documents the History, Reputation of Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans are notorious for a number of reasons, and some were documented during the season four finale of “Peyton’s Places,” writes John Anderson for The Wall Street Journal. Perhaps the most well-known incident from Eagles fans is “The Santa Game.” In December 1968, the Eagles won a game that cost them the No.…
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Here Are Some of the Best Brunch Spots in Philadelphia
Brunch has always been one of the most favorite meals for many Philadelphians, so it is no wonder that the city has plenty of excellent spots where you can enjoy a great one, write Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the Philadelphia Magazine. Middle Child Clubhouse in Fishtown has been transformed into one of the…
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Philadelphia is the Nation’s First Officially Designated Sensory-Inclusive City
Philadelphia is gaining recognition for its efforts to being more welcoming to people with sensory sensitivities as it’s been named the first U.S. city to become certified as sensory-inclusive, writes Chris Compendio for Phillyvoice. According to city data, an estimated 17 percent of Philadelphia’s population has a disability. That is more than any other major…
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Philadelphia-based La Colombe Acquired By Chobani in $900 Million Deal
Chobani, the Greek yogurt and oat milk maker, has acquired Philadelphia-based La Colombe, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $900 million deal comes eight years after its founder became a majority stakeholder in the coffee brand. “We’ve already made an investment in the coffee category with our creamers and are excited about…
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Philadelphia Eagles Have the Second Most Loyal Fans in the NFL, According to Recent Study
Bookmaker review site Smart Betting Guide recently released a study that highlighted the most loyal fanbases in the NFL, and the Philadelphia Eagles ranked second in the league. The researchers analyzed eight metrics, such as social media followers, engagement and average likes, the average home, away and total attendance, and the average money spent on…
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3 Philadelphia Restaurants Land on Esquire’s ‘Best New Restaurants in America’ List
When going to different dining establishments across the country, one can find that radical authenticity has seen a major surge, reports Kevin Sintumuang for Esquire. After a staff of Esquire reporters made visits to various restaurants in the U.S. — each unique in its own way — the team put together the 41st edition of…
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