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Professional Collaboration Between Two Local Businesses and the Philadelphia Eagles Gives Players a Reason to Smile
Philadelphia Eagles fans hear the phrase repeatedly during game coverage: “Business X is the official [car dealer, airline, power drink, etc.] of the Philadelphia Eagles. But does anyone have a clear idea of what that means? Two local businesses do. Firstrust Bank is the team’s official bank. And Advanced Dental Esthetics is its sole dental…
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Five Philadelphia-area Companies Rank Among Most Female-Friendly Companies in World
Five companies from the Philadelphia area have ranked among the most female-friendly companies in the world, according to Forbes’ inaugural rankings. Ryan Mulligan covered the list for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking includes 300 entities and was compiled using a Statista survey of 85,000 women across 40 countries. Women were asked to rate employers…
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West Chester-based StreamGeeks Announce Third Annual Summit for Video Professionals
The StreamGeeks Summit 3.0 is the third annual educational gathering focused on live streaming and video production. It is scheduled for Dec. 15. The StreamGeeks are a West Chester-based video production company that has helped pioneer new methods of live video streaming since its start in 2017. Live streaming has become a crucial tool for…
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Harry Potter Exhibit, Coming to the Franklin Institute, Conjures Much Fan Interest
The upcoming world premiere of the Harry Potter exhibit at the Franklin Institute is drawing huge interest from fans of the popular book and movie series, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The tickets for Harry Potter: The Exhibition went on sale to the public last week. And as if by magic, close to…
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Amtrak Continues to Mull Rail Service Expansion; Local Commuters On Board With the Idea
Amtrak continues to sift survey data in consideration of looking for additional rail service connections to/from Pennsylvania. Proposed passenger lines include Allentown/New York City and Philadelphia/Reading, writes Cody Butler for PA Homepage. The plans are the result of the railroad’s summer study with Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority. One possible outcome could mean that a…
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Popular Pennsylvania Baby Boy Names: Less ‘Maverick’ and ‘Hudson,’ More ‘Noah’ and ‘Liam’
One of the most exciting parts of pregnancy is choosing a baby name. When it comes to boys, Pennsylvanians seem to be more traditional than trendy. A new Stacker ranking of baby boy names reveals current favorites. Stacker compiled its top Keystone State boy-name list from 2020 Social Security Administration data. Names are ranked by…
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Philadelphia Is Among Top Clean Technology Innovation Hubs in Nation
Despite low-scoring state support, Philadelphia ranks as one of the top clean technology innovation hubs in the nation. The distinction comes from a new Saoradh Enterprise Partners report, reported by Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The report defines cleantech innovation hubs as functioning geographic ecosystems that are based on metrics that include research…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary: It’s Prime Hunting Season, Especially for Lanternfly Egg Masses
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the reminder that the chance to get ahead of the 2022 lanternfly season is to prevent them from hatching in the first place. The way to do that, according to a staff report from The Sentinal, is to destroy lanternfly egg masses that are being laid now. “Every spotted…
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CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine 93 Percent Effective at Protecting Teens from Hospitalization
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be 93 percent effective in protecting 12- to 18-year-olds against hospitalization, writes Robert Towey for NBC10. From June through September, the CDC followed 464 COVID-19 patients in this age range, spread across 19 pediatric hospitals. While at…
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Retiring in Pennsylvania, Part 1: The Upsides
Over two million retirees call Pennsylvania their home in their golden years. Retirepedia tallied 10 factors that contributed to why they chose to spend their retiring years here. Cost of Living/Housing Overall, the cost of living in Pennsylvania is eight percent less than the national average, driven mostly by the fact cost of housing is 25 percent…
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LinkedIn Places Philadelphia Among Ten Fastest-Growing Cities For Entrepreneurs
The newly released State of Entrepreneurship report from LinkedIn puts Philadelphia among the top ten fastest-growing big cities for entrepreneurs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia region recorded a 37 percent growth in new businesses year over year, which is the seventh-highest growth nationwide. Philadelphia ranked above eighth-placed Denver, which reported…
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National Dog Show Eagerly Welcomes Back the Public, Reminds Attendees of Vaccinated-Only Policy
It’s that special time of year again: The Nov 2021 National Dog Show. And the best part of this year’s edition is that spectators are again welcome to view the canine extravaganza onsite at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. It’s a far cry from 2020, when the show — like so many other events around…
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Annual Philadelphia Salary of $100,000 Goes Further Here Than in Most of 50 Largest U.S. Cities
The quality of life achievable on a $100,000 annual salary varies significantly depending on the state and city of residence. But locally, a Philadelphia salary at that level goes far, writes Ashley Garrett for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Garrett cites research from GoBankingRates.com to determine the local reach of a six-figure yearly earning. , Philadelphia…
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Household Finances: Which Philadelphia Suburban Tenants Carry the Most Rent Debt?
Rent debt currently being borne by most Philadelphia suburban tenants is higher than national average, writes Taylor Allen for Yahoo News. Nearly 40,000 households in Philadelphia County are behind on rent and they owe an average of $2,300. Montgomery County has the highest average estimated household rent debt among the four counties, at $3,000. The…
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Amazon Plans to Add Nearly 4,000 Seasonal Jobs in the Philadelphia Region for Holiday Rush
Amazon is planning to fill 3,900 seasonal jobs in the Philadelphia region, joining numerous companies that are now bulking up ahead of the holiday rush in November and December, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The jobs will start at $18 per hour and include signing bonuses of up to $3,000 that will…
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SEPTA Adopts Operational Cost-Cutting Ideas Suggested Employees, Could Save $117M Annually
SEPTA is following through on operational cost-cutting ideas generated by its employees. The measures could end up saving the transit agency $117 million a year, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The year-long brainstorming effort was conducted by SEPTA and McKinsey & Co. consultancy. These cost cutting suggestions are of crucial importance at a…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Funds Penn State Study of Spotted Lanternfly on Cabernet Franc Grapes
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has approved a grant for Penn State to study the effects of the spotted lanternfly on cabernet franc, the grape variety that is usually blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, writes Kiley Koscinski for WHYY. Penn State Extension has been studying the negative impacts of the pest since it first…
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Philadelphia Region Feeling Fallout of Ongoing Increase in Tropical Storms
This season, the Philadelphia region has been affected by four tropical storms — a possibly unprecedented number. Their after-effects have implications that are both accumulating and devastating. Anthony R. Wood explained this dangerous weather trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the past two years, the Philadelphia region has been affected by tropical storms (or their…
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