• 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…

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

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

    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…

  • New Temple University Residence Hall in Works for North Philadelphia, RFP Issued for Project

    New Temple University Residence Hall in Works for North Philadelphia, RFP Issued for Project

    Temple University plans to build a new residence hall near Broad and Norris streets in North Philadelphia and has issued a request for proposals for the project, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. “That will allow us, after that’s completed, to use that as swing space to take two of our residences and do a full…

  • Franklin Mall Goes Up for Sale, Several Options in Play for Property’s Future

    Franklin Mall Goes Up for Sale, Several Options in Play for Property’s Future

    Franklin Mall, Philadelphia’s largest outlet mall and the second largest in Pennsylvania, has been put up for sale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. JLL, the real estate firm marketing the mall for sale, has not listed an asking price for the property. With the 137-acre property now on the market, a number…

  • Joan Shepp in Rittenhouse Square Listed Among 50 Best Clothing Stores in America

    Joan Shepp in Rittenhouse Square Listed Among 50 Best Clothing Stores in America

    For more than a quarter century, Joan Shepp has had a tradition of standing out among a number of other clothing retailers. That’s why The New York Times named the family-owned retail store in Rittenhouse Square among the 50 clothing stores in America, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. The publication praised Joan Shepp for staying…

  • 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…

  • Are Philadelphia Malls Like Franklin Mall Worthy Preservation Targets?

    Are Philadelphia Malls Like Franklin Mall Worthy Preservation Targets?

    A discussion is emerging among Philadelphia preservationists about whether malls, which are increasingly threatened with decline, deserve preservation, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. One example is Franklin Mall, which has seen a series of name and ownership changes in recent years. Most recently, its name changed from Philadelphia Mills after it was acquired over…

  • 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…

  • WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Paint Maker Merges With Amsterdam Paint Maker to Create Global Giant

    WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Paint Maker Merges With Amsterdam Paint Maker to Create Global Giant

    Philadelphia-based Axalta Coating Systems has agreed to an all-stock merger with Amsterdam’s AkzoNobel, forming a trans-Atlantic paint company valued at about $17 billion, writes Adrià Calatayud for The Wall Street Journal. The two paint makers that were founded in the 18th and 19th centuries respectively, first explored a potential merger in 2017, though the deal…

  • America’s Longest-Running Thanksgiving Day Parade Returned for 106th Year

    America’s Longest-Running Thanksgiving Day Parade Returned for 106th Year

    The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved Philadelphia tradition and the nation’s longest-running event of its kind, returned to Center City for its 106th year on Thursday, November 27, according to Visit Philadelphia. The annual Thanksgiving procession showcased extravagant floats, charming balloons, musical performances, and a visit from Santa Claus and his wife to…

  • Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds

    Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds

    A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie Gravalese for Food & Wine. The survey, commissioned by Visit Anaheim and conducted by Talker Research, found that Philadelphia is the most desired city for people to take a food…

  • 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…

  • Philadelphia Named Top Five Most Sinful City in America

    Philadelphia Named Top Five Most Sinful City in America

    WalletHub has released a study identifying the most sinful cities in America based on 37 key indicators, writes Adam McCann for the publication. The list compares over 180 U.S. cities and includes various vices and behaviors ranging from violence crimes per capital to adult entertainment establishments per capital and excessive drinking habits. Philadelphia ranked as…

  • Philadelphia Phillies to Play MLB Field of Dreams Game in 2026

    Philadelphia Phillies to Play MLB Field of Dreams Game in 2026

    The Philadelphia Phillies’ schedule for the 2026 MLB season has been unveiled, and we now know the team will be facing the Minnesota Twins in the revived Field of Dreams game, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. Set for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, this will be the first Field of Dreams game the MLB…

  • 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, Nov. 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…

  • Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Raises $250M to Go Towards AI Investment, Expansion Plans

    Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Raises $250M to Go Towards AI Investment, Expansion Plans

    Philadelphia-based Gopuff recently raised $250 million, signifying the company’s strongest financial position in its nearly 13-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes after a number of business decisions to slim down operations, including administering several layoffs after a rapid growth period that saw Gopuff’s valuation reach as high as $15…

  • Temple University Moving Forward with $35 Million Terra Hall Renovations

    Temple University Moving Forward with $35 Million Terra Hall Renovations

    Temple University is moving forward with plans to turn Terra Hall on South Broad Street into a vibrant hub for education, collaboration, and innovation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Temple purchased the landmark former University of the Arts property earlier this year for $18 million and has approved a $35 million renovation…

  • Family of Cobbs Creek Hit-and-Run Victim Pushes for Law Changes to Keep Drivers Accountable

    Family of Cobbs Creek Hit-and-Run Victim Pushes for Law Changes to Keep Drivers Accountable

    Nearly four months after Philadelphia mother Angela McDonald lost her 32-year old son, Mark McDonald, in a hit-and-run in Cobbs Creek, the McDonald is still hoping for an arrest in the case. As efforts continue to find the person responsible, the family is looking to make a change in Philadelphia’s laws regarding vehicular accidents, write…