Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Bar Owners Are Split On Temporary Extended Curfew Law Going Into Effect This Summer
In late March, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill allowing Philadelphia restaurant and bar owners to stay open until 4 a.m. for a portion of this summer, as opposed to the typical 2 a.m. curfew. This curfew would last between June 11 to July 20, as hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected while FIFA…
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Man Given Months to Live Undergoes Life-Changing Treatment At Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia
When Craig Heffentrager was just 34 years old, he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy, his hair started to fall out in clumps and made him feel really sick. He later found that the cancer came back in his liver, to the point that doctors gave him six months to live. At that…
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These Two Separate Philly Startups Use AI to Help Residents Buy Homes and Keep Them Livable
Two individual Philadelphia startups are using AI and data analytics to help residents not only purchase homes, but to also help with maintaining aging properties, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Rajesh Tripurneni developed the Zip Scoring Algorithm, an open-source tool used to identify neighborhoods with strong potential for housing investment. The Zip Scoring Algorithm gives…
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Philadelphia Finalizes New Ancestry Agreement Allowing Millions of Philadelphia Historical Records Online
Millions of Philadelphia’s historical documents will become available online through a new multi-year agreement with Ancestry.com, writes Chelsea R. Cox for Technical.ly. The world’s largest for-profit genealogy company will digitize and index Philadelphia’s historical records, including birth, death, marriage, and property documents from the late 1600s through about 1950. By using high-speed scanning and AI-powered…
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Modest Increase in Foreign-Born Workers Leaves Philadelphia Behind Peer Cities in Economic Growth
Greater Philadelphia’s economic growth has trailed many peer cities, driven by only modest increases in foreign-born workers between 2014 and 2024, write Ryan Mulligan and Joanne Drilling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brookings’ annual Metro Monitor research examined how economic growth in the largest metropolitan areas across the country corresponded with the changes in their…
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Philadelphia Leads Office-to-Apartment Conversion Pipeline Nationwide in Past Year
As many cities nationwide are seeing more mostly-vacant office buildings converted into apartment complexes, no city has seen more such projects since 2025 than Philadelphia, writes Florin Petrut for RentCafe. Philadelphia saw its number of office-to-residential conversion projects increase 119 percent year-to-year. This percentage is the highest growth rate among all of the top 20…
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Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the 13 best bakeries in Pennsylvania. In addition to the bakery selections, The Keystone staff also made recommendations on what to order and a Yelp review that highlights what makes…
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Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Talks Prioritizing Fan Experience for Future Stadium
The Philadelphia Eagles‘ lease at Lincoln Financial Field is set to expire in 2032, so Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is being deliberate as he explores various options in regards to what comes next, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As of now, the team is conducting “exploratory research” on the possibility of a new…
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Philadelphia Population Growth Slows As International Migration Drops Considerably
The Philadelphia metro population increased by 16,000 between July 2024 and July 2025, but international migration to the region fell by nearly two-thirds, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, the population in Greater Philadelphia grew by 0.25 percent during the 12-month period, which is about half…
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Comcast Announces Plan to Relocate Technology Center Tower Across Suburbs
In a bold regional reset with a twist, Comcast plans to dismantle its 1,121-foot tower into 10-story suburban mini towers. In a move that reflects the new reality of remote work, and with internal estimates showing the building sits 25 percent to 40 percent unused on a typical day since COVID, Comcast announced plans Tuesday…
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As Philly Bars Receive Temporary Curfew Extension, Opportunity Arises for Potential City Zoning Updates
Philadelphia recently gained approval on a legislative bill that will allow local bars and restaurants to continue serving drinks until 4 a.m., extending its curfew from 2 a.m. While the extended curfew is temporary, Philadelphia’s night time economy and business development director Raheem Manning is also making efforts to update the city’s zoning code, writes…
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Chobani, Parent of Philadelphia’s La Colombe, Invests $567M to Expand Michigan Plant
Chobani, which owns Philadelphia-based La Colombe, is investing $567 million in the coffee roaster’s West Michigan plant to help expand the brand’s ready-to-drink canned latte production, writes Lara Schwartz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Michigan facility’s expansion will add more than 200,000 square feet of production space and create 340 new jobs, building on…
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight for independence depended on global talent foreign-born immigrants-turned-volunteers who crossed oceans and joined a cause that was not yet theirs. According to Claire Barrett of HistoryNet, seven such men played pivotal roles in shaping strategy,…
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Comcast’s Peacock Breaks Customers Record Thanks to Super Bowl, Olympics
Three major sports events, including the Super Bowl and the Olympics, helped Comcast’s NBCUniversal streaming service, Peacock, attract a record number of new customers in February, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Peacock gained 4.9 million new subscribers in the month, which set a record for the largest single-month growth and accounted for 34 percent of…
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WSJ: Local News Outlet Joins National Publications in Using AI for Reporting, Expanded Coverage
Reporters at newsrooms both locally and nationally are using artificial intelligence for a variety of reasons, and that includes The Philadelphia Inquirer, writes Alexandra Bruell for The Wall Street Journal. While many newsrooms see chatbots and AI-powered search engines as a threat, others are finding ways to use it to their advantage. Last year, The…
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Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks
Philadelphia and cheesesteaks are quite synonymous with each other, and the city has more than a few great spots for a delicious one, writes Oliver Thyme for Bite Speak. Pat’s Kings of Steaks in South Philadelphia is among the most legendary spots in the city and claims to be the birthplace of the famous sandwich.…
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Five Below Shares Rise, Likely Driven By New Store Openings
Five Below has seen a 7 percent increase in its post-market trade shares after issuing a better-than-expected fiscal 2026 outlook, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. The Philadelphia-based retailer is predicting a sales bump fueled by new store openings. Bloomberg analysts are projecting that the net addition of about 150 new stores would result in between…
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See How Far $100,000 Stretches in Philadelphia Compared to Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia ranks among the 20 largest cities in the United States where $100,000 goes the shortest distance, writes Jaclyn DeJohn for SmartAsset. A recent SmartAsset study evaluated 69 of the country’s largest cities, ranking them based on the purchasing power of a $100,000 annual income after taxes and local expenses. In 2025, Philadelphia ranked No.…
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