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Philly’s World Cup Moment Sparks Statewide Tourism Surge in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is riding the wave of the 2026 FIFA World Cup straight into a global tourism push, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios Philadelphia. The state…
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Philadelphia Hotels Not Seeing Many Bookings From World Cup Hype
Despite the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to Philadelphia, there hasn’t been much of a spike when it comes to hotel bookings in…
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Philadelphia Makes Its Case to Host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Democratic Party leaders are in Philadelphia this week to assess the city’s bid for hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS…
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Turnpike Toll Violators
Pennsylvania lawmakers are cracking down on Turnpike toll evaders, considering harsher penalties for frequent offenders, writes Mike D’Onofrio and Ryan Deto for AXIOS Philadelphia. The state has lost over…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for…
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Philadelphia Region Expects $1 Billion of Economic Impact from Tourism Blitz in 2026
The Philadelphia region could see an estimated $1 billion of economic impact in 2026 from the surge in tourism that is being driven by some…
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Here Are Some New Philly Laws That Could Go Into Effect in 2026
The calendar has officially turned to 2026 and with that comes a number of state and city law changes, including dozens of bills passed in…
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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums…
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Channel Your Inner Van Helsing at This Paranormal Museum in Doylestown
Those looking to go somewhere spooky this October can check out Doylestown’s Vampire and Paranormal Museum, founded by Edmondo Crimi, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios…
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Securing First Jobs Proves Challenging for New College Graduates in Philadelphia
Securing your first job as a new college graduate in Philadelphia is proving to be a significant challenge, according to a recent ADP study, writes…
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Pennsylvania Women Waiting Longer On Average to Give Birth
With access to reliable birth control and fertility treatments, women in Pennsylvania are choosing to delay childbirth longer than they did two decades ago, write…
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Current Political Climate Presents Major Challenges for Philadelphia’s Tourism Industry
Philadelphia’s leading international tourism agency is closely monitoring the volatile political climate while working on attracting global travelers to the region, write Mike D’Onofrio and…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for…
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This New Hope Home, Connected to Nationally-Recognized Crime, Has Hit the Market
A Bucks County home, with a connection to one of the area’s worst crimes in decades, has recently gone up for sale. Mike D’Onofrio and…
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How Closely Do Pennsylvania Google Searches on Hot-Button Issues Hew to National Trends?
Pennsylvania’s Google searches on three current hot-button issues — critical race theory, inflation, and immigration — are mostly on par with national trends, write Mike…
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National LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Recognizes New Hope as One of the Most Inclusive Municipalities in Pa.
A list of Pa. municipalities noted for LGBTQ+ community inclusiveness includes New Hope as a top-ten welcoming location. AXIOS Philadelphia reported the distinction. The Human…
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Pawn Shop Business Booms in Pandemic But It’s Not Why You Think
The pandemic has been good for pawn shops, writes Mike D’Onofrio and Taylor Allen for Axios Philadelphia. Sales and loan redemptions have spiked in the…
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FEMA Changes to Flood Insurance Pricing Cause Coverage Increases Downstream for Area Residents
Changes made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its flood insurance pricing structures will soon have area homeowners digging deeper into their wallets.…









































