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Stateside Vodka Takes Anheuser-Busch to Court, Accusing Beer Giant of Copying Surfside Brand
Philadelphia-based Stateside Vodka is suing Anheuser-Busch InBev, claiming the company’s recently launched canned cocktails copied the design of its highly successful Surfside brand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The lawsuit was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The local spirits company claims that…
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Fall Bird Migration Is On, Making Wissahickon Valley Park Prime Bird-Spotting Destination
Many bird species are moving across Pennsylvania during their fall migration south, making Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia a prime spot for bird watching, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Birds of prey are among the most well-known fall migrants, including falcons, eagles, vultures, and hawks. They draw a large number of birdwatchers as they…
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Elites, A-List Celebrities Are Finding Their New Escape in New Hope
As some of the most famous glamorous retreats like Aspen and Palm Beach start to lose their luster, the elite have found a new escape in New Hope, writes Maureen Coulter for Philadelphia Magazine. There has been an invasion of A-list celebrities in the charming Bucks County town, with big names including actor Bradley Cooper,…
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Philadelphia Has Some of the Rudest Residents in the Nation, According to New Study
Philadelphia ranks among the top 10 cities in the United States when it comes to rude residents, writes FOX 29 staff. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers at Clever Real Estate, who surveyed 1,000 adult Americans in June to determine where Americans want to live in 2024. Each individual surveyed answered…
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David Fajgenbaum, Penn Immunologist Who Repurposed a Drug to Save His Own Life, Wins John Scott Award
David Fajgenbaum, a Penn Medicine immunologist who gained notoriety for saving his own life by repurposing an existing drug, has won the prestigious John Scott Award, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He will be presented with the award, one of the oldest science awards in the United States, and the accompanying $10,000 cash…
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Philadelphia Eagles Now Second-Most Valuable NFL Franchise
The Philadelphia Eagles are now the second-most valuable franchise in the NFL after their Super Bowl-winning season, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The team’s value jumped 10 percent from last year. London-based valuation and strategy consulting firm, Brand Finance, which did the analysis, values the Eagles’ brand at $1.3 billion. The Eagles…
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Penn Vet Launches Project Mapping Animal Life in Philadelphia
A new research initiative from Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine aims to track and understand how animals live and move throughout Philadelphia’s evolving urban environment, writes Hailey Hilsabeck for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The Accessing Urban Nature Initiative, led by Penn Vet ecologist and professor Julie Ellis, is deploying about 35 motion-activated cameras across Philadelphia’s parks,…
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Newly Retired Adm. Tom Anderson Takes New Role to Restore Navy Shipbuilding in Philadelphia
Newly retired Rear Adm. Tom Anderson has assumed a role aimed at restoring Philadelphia as a Navy shipbuilding hub, decades after the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard closed during post-Cold War military reductions, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anderson joined Hanwha Defense USA on October 6 as president of shipbuilding. In this position, he…
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Mann Center Breaks Ground On New $70 Million Renovation Project, Undergoes Name Change
For 49 years, the Mann Center for the Perfoming Arts has been among the city’s premier outdoor music destinations. As it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the organization has announced a $70 million campaign and subsequent groundbreaking to a new project to renovate and reimagine its entry plaza and the entire visitor…
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Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?
Earlier this month, Philadelphia joined Beijing, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with a Jordan Brand World of Flight location, writes Ian Servantes for WWD. Each of the global cities are among the most shoppable in the world, and Jordan Brand is speaking out on why it chose Philadelphia as the first U.S.…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box” law, writes Alonzo Martinez for Forbes. The updated rules take effect on Jan. 6, 2026. The amendment further limits how employers can evaluate a person’s criminal history when making hiring…
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Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M
Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, just north of Drexel University’s campus, consists entirely of one bedroom and one bathroom apartments. The acquisition also includes 21 parking spots. Loonstyn plans to renovate the…
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Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation
The Michelin Guide has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at the Comcast Center a two-key designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2025 key designations, announced on Wednesday, are equivalent to Michelin’s coveted star ratings that are awarded to restaurants around the world. The key ratings system was launched last year.…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions Philadelphia right at the heart of this epic story, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns previously explored the Founding Father in his 2022 PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, which helped shape various elements of his latest…
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Academy Park Football Coach Refuses to Let Multiple Sclerosis Stop Him From Doing What He Loves
Jason Vosheski has been coaching the Academy Park High School’s football team for 21 years, and despite battling multiple sclerosis for the past five, he remains just as committed to his team, writes Dave Caldwell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While he needs a mobility scooter and walker to help him coach at the games and…
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Who Is Philadelphia Eagles Associate Performance Coach Autumn Lockwood?
Growing up, football and change has been the two constants that have guided Autumn Lockwood’s life, writes Abigail Cuffey for Women’s Health. A soccer player at the University of Arizona, Lockwood went on to graduate with a degree in criminal justice. Through she had the initial intention of becoming a special agent, she started to…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Motion States Potential Abandonment of Medical Properties
Prospect Medical Holdings submitted an emergency bankruptcy motion last week, stating it plans to abandon Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital in Delaware County unless local authorities meet its property tax demands, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The California for-profit filed for bankruptcy in January. Some potential buyers have already been identified for…
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