• Why Broad Street Is Such a Big Part of the Mummers Parade’s Identity

    Why Broad Street Is Such a Big Part of the Mummers Parade’s Identity

    The Mummers Parade, which has been an annual New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901, has a rich history. From the very beginning, the parade has had ties to Broad Street. But how did that connection begin, and how has it remained so strong more than 100 years later? H. Bart McHugh, a newspaper…

  • Philadelphia Stands Out as Lone Major City in Top 20 Most Popular Housing Markets of 2025

    Philadelphia Stands Out as Lone Major City in Top 20 Most Popular Housing Markets of 2025

    Philadelphia made Zillow’s list of the most popular real estate markets of 2025 and was the only large city included among the predominantly midsize markets, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The majority of locations on the list fall within a population range of roughly 100,000 to 300,000 residents, making No. 19 Philadelphia a…

  • How Larry Platt’s Acquisition of Philadelphia Magazine Came To Be

    How Larry Platt’s Acquisition of Philadelphia Magazine Came To Be

    The Philadelphia Citizen’s acquisition of Philadelphia Magazine in October was the culmination of more than a year of talks and negotiations, and it took a number of key business leaders to make it happen, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the summer of 2024, Larry Platt received a message from Larry Ceisler,…

  • Airbnb Reveals Philadelphia Projections for Visitors, Regional Economic Impact for FIFA World Cup 2026

    Airbnb Reveals Philadelphia Projections for Visitors, Regional Economic Impact for FIFA World Cup 2026

    Airbnb is projecting that around 17,000 visitors will book its rentals during the FIFA World Cup 2026, creating what it estimates to be $167 million in regional economic impact, write Alex Barreira and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These visits are expected to generate 126,000 room nights throughout Greater Philadelphia during the six…

  • Travel + Leisure Names Philadelphia Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Food and Drinks

    Travel + Leisure Names Philadelphia Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Food and Drinks

    As people continue brainstorming or finalizing travel plans for 2026, Travel + Leisure Editors have compiled a list of options and Philadelphia made the top 50 list. Philadelphia has been named one of the top food and drink destinations. Why? “Philly these days is all about the innovative, award-winning chefs from around the globe who…

  • Comcast Will Not Further Pursue Warner Bros. Discovery After Failed Bid

    Comcast Will Not Further Pursue Warner Bros. Discovery After Failed Bid

    Comcast co-CEO Michael Cavanagh disclosed the details of the Philadelphia company’s failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, stating that it would not reenter the process after a hostile bid from Paramount sought to interfere with the Netflix deal announced last week, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Comcast suggested folding a…

  • Philadelphia Among Top 15 Places to Travel in 2026, According to Architectural Digest

    Philadelphia Among Top 15 Places to Travel in 2026, According to Architectural Digest

    As 2026 quickly approaches, many are already planning trips, and Philadelphia is among the top places to travel, write Laura Itzkowitz, Elizabeth Stamp, Elizabeth Fazzare, Livia Caligor for Architectural Digest. A design publication, the list of the top 19 places to travel in 2026 was selected through factors, such as major cultural happenings, debuting hotels,…

  • Waymo Plans Philadelphia for Self-Driving Taxi Expansion

    Waymo Plans Philadelphia for Self-Driving Taxi Expansion

    Waymo is planning to expand in Philadelphia, bringing the city its first fleet of self-driving taxis, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Waymo announced that Philadelphia will join over a dozen cities that are planned for future robotaxi deployments. These will add to the five cities where it already operates: Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco,…

  • 30-Minute Amazon Delivery Arrives in Philadelphia

    30-Minute Amazon Delivery Arrives in Philadelphia

    Philadelphia residents can now enjoy even faster and more efficient service as Amazon rolls out 30-minute delivery in the city, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia is one of only two cities where the e-commerce giant started its new faster delivery service, the other being Seattle, home of its headquarters. Although the Amazon service…

  • New Seven-Year Agreement Anchors Return of Cruising to Philadelphia with New Terminal

    New Seven-Year Agreement Anchors Return of Cruising to Philadelphia with New Terminal

    A 15.5-acre site recently acquired along the Delaware River will become the location of a Norwegian Cruise Line terminal, as the Port of Philadelphia moves forward with a seven-year deal that will bring cruises back to the city as a home port, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The agreement with the Miami-based…

  • Century Therapeutics Expands Pipeline with Type 1 Diabetes Drug Candidate

    Century Therapeutics Expands Pipeline with Type 1 Diabetes Drug Candidate

    Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics is broadening its drug development pipeline with a new candidate aimed at treating Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that affects 2 million people in the U.S., writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “There is a massive unmet need in Type 1 diabetes,” said Century CEO Brent Pfeiffenberger. “Type 2…

  • Center City Retail Occupancy Rises Slightly As Corridor Performance Diverges

    Center City Retail Occupancy Rises Slightly As Corridor Performance Diverges

    Center City has seen a slight rise in retail occupancy and foot traffic this year despite several high-profile closures along Market Street, though the performance has varied significantly across different retail corridors, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the Center City District’s annual survey of business owners, as of October, approximately 84…

  • Rugby Coach Behind Eagles’ Tush Push Talks Controversial Play and Who Outed Him

    Rugby Coach Behind Eagles’ Tush Push Talks Controversial Play and Who Outed Him

    The Philadelphia Eagles have become synonymous for the tush push over the past several seasons, and the play’s addition to the team’s offensive playbook can be credited to Richie Gray, according to a recent Sports in America podcast episode for WHYY. The internationally known former rugby coach from Scotland stayed up late on the night…

  • Philly Native Mo’ne Davis Drafted 10th Overall in Women’s Professional Baseball League

    Philly Native Mo’ne Davis Drafted 10th Overall in Women’s Professional Baseball League

    Mo’ne Davis, who burst onto the scene more than a decade ago during the Little League World Series, has officially began the next chapter of her career. The Philadelphia native, now 24, was recently drafted 10th overall in the Women’s Professional Baseball League’s first-ever draft, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. She will play…

  • New Yorkers Lead a Sharp Rise in Out-Of-Town Rental Demand For Philadelphia Properties

    New Yorkers Lead a Sharp Rise in Out-Of-Town Rental Demand For Philadelphia Properties

    Philadelphia-area apartments are experiencing a surge in interest from out-of-town renters, fueled largely by newcomers who are relocating from New York, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During the third quarter of 2025, Philadelphia apartment listings saw greater traffic from out-of-region renters than from local residents, a trend that represents a significant shift…

  • Two Philadelphia Companies Land on Deloitte’s Fast 500 List of North America’s Fastest-Growing Tech Firms

    Two Philadelphia Companies Land on Deloitte’s Fast 500 List of North America’s Fastest-Growing Tech Firms

    Two Philadelphia-based companies have earned spots on Deloitte’s 2025 list of the fastest-growing technology firms in North America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Deloitte released its 31st annual Technology Fast 500 earlier this week, ranking public and private tech companies based on revenue growth from 2021 through 2024. Philadelphia’s and the region’s…

  • The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin

    The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin

    If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the American Revolution. Fort Mifflin, now sitting directly beneath the landing pattern of jets heading into Philadelphia International Airport, looks quiet today. But in the fall of 1777, this muddy island…

  • Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony

    Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony

    Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, November 18. With many of the city’s finest culinary professionals in attendance, Philadelphia was one of five cities represented along with New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago. A number of Philadelphia chefs and restaurants…