City of Philadelphia
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Subway Line That Would End in Neshaminy Included in PennDOT’s New Proposals for Roosevelt Boulevard
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has submitted three new proposals that aim to make the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor safer including a subway line that would…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History…
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How Philadelphia Became the Birthplace of American Independence
Why Philadelphia? When most people picture the American Revolution, they see muskets flashing in Boston, redcoats marching through New York, or Washington’s army crossing the…
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Cantina La Martina in Kensington Closing in November As Search For New Home Begins
Cantina La Martina, the immensely popular Mexican restaurant at the corner of D Street and Kensington Avenue, will be closing its doors in November, writes…
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Philadelphia Unveils New Neighborhood-Focused Initiative Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, Philadelphia has announced a new city-wide initiative to ensure every neighborhood in the city…
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Abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital Campus Finds New Life as Thriving Byberry Industrial Park
PIDC transformed the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus into Byberry Industrial Park, a dynamic industrial and residential community, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. This redevelopment…
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PMC Property Group Closes In On Acquiring Ten Penn Center, Plans Conversion
PMC Property Group, the largest apartment owner in Philadelphia, has closed in on acquiring Ten Penn Center, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the…
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Justin Demetrius Barker: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Justin Demetrius Barker, a graduate of the Master of Science Organizational Leadership and Management program. “Well, I came to Peirce about two years after…
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West Philly Native Quinta Brunson Honored With Key to the City, Spearheads New Mural
West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson returned to her old stomping grounds on Wednesday, May 28, as she was honored by the City of Philadelphia. During…
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Meet Jenna Edeline: Class of 2024 MBA Peirce College Graduate, Full-Time Administrative Trainee, and Mother
To celebrate our MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to continue highlighting and sharing their journeys at Peirce College. Today’s feature is Jenna Edeline, a…
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Center City Office Buildings Keep Selling at Steep Discounts
Five Center City office buildings that changed hands in the last two months have sold for a combined total of $151 million less than their…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Hosts Annual Art Education Student Exhibition
On May 23, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrated the return of its annual Art Education Student Exhibition at the Icebox Project in Kensington. The annual exhibition…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the…
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Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate
Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate of Peirce College and was…
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Efforts Are Underway to Preserve Historic Philadelphia Documents
There are mountains of historic documents — such as legal wills and marriage licenses — decaying in the attic of Philadelphia City Hall, some of…
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Penn Community Bank & PHDC Creating More Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Recently, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation and the City of Philadelphia celebrated Turn The Key’s expansion across the city with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Turn the Key…
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Devault Group, Inc., Holland Trucking Company, Files Suit Over Status as a Disadvantaged Business Entity
The Devault Group, Inc., of Holland, is suing the City of Philadelphia and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) over its designation as a protected…
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