Philadelphians
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Inside Philadelphia’s Fleer Factory: The Rise and Fall of Olney’s Baseball Card Empire
For several decades, manufacturing company Fleer helped define generations of Philadelphians, as well as a prominent industry, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded…
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Philadelphia’s 2026 Sports Boom: What the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Game Mean for the Local Economy
“Philadelphia has what it takes to host the world.” Those were the words spoken by Kevin Kaiser, adjunct full professor of finance at The Wharton…
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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost ridership, writes Jake Blumgart for…
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Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise
Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to live…
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Lack of Philadelphia Snow Creating Financial Windfall for State
The absence of snow in Philadelphia has benefited Pennsylvania’s budget, allowing the “snowy day” funds to be redirected to other regional projects, including repairing potholes…
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Philadelphia Poverty Rate Drops Below 20 Percent for First Time Since 1979
Philadelphia is no longer the poorest big city in the United States, as the city’s poverty rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle…
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Peirce College Announces Patty Jackson As 2025 Commencement Ceremony Keynote Speaker
Peirce College is honored and excited to announce that Patty Jackson, WDAS radio personality and Philadelphia legend, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30…
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Longtime Eagles Fans Turn Small Tailgate Into Something Much Greater
Philadelphia Eagles fans Mike Burnett and Steve Ogen have been tailgating at the Wells Fargo Center parking lot since 1998. In the more than quarter-century…
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Philadelphia Fifth on Zillow’s 2025 Hot Real Estate Markets List
Philadelphia’s real estate market is now the fifth-hottest nationwide, according to recently released Zillow’s list of 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets in the U.S. for…
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Philadelphia Residents Invited to Help Shape Future of Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia city transportation planners, PennDOT, and SEPTA are asking residents to help them decide how to revamp Roosevelt Boulevard and SEPTA service on its corridor,…
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Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise
Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to live…
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Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen…
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These Spots Offer Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Philadelphia
If you want to start your day right, a tasty breakfast sandwich is always a good choice — and there are plenty of spots in…
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Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write…
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a…
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Brave Teen Defied Code of Silence and Helped Solve Four Murders in Philadelphia
A brave 18-year-old Philadelphian decided to defy the code of silence three years ago and helped solve four murders and nearly dismantle a West Philadelphia…








































