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Old City Bar Affiliated with Popular Local TV Sitcom Closing After 15 Years
Mac’s Tavern, the Old City bar and restaurant co-owned by two stars of the long-running TV show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, will soon be closing, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Robert McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson opened the bar in 2010. “When we opened this bar, our hope was to create a welcoming, down-to-earth place…
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Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol Women Built Bonds That Still Thrive Decades Later
Women of the Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol, who spent about a decade working for the local MLB team as an “elite corps” of usherettes, built bonds that still thrive to this day, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hot Pants Patrol debuted in 1971 as a marketing gimmick conceived by Bill Giles, the Phillies’…
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Gov. Shapiro Talks Willingness to Work with Eagles Over Stadium, Bringing NASCAR to Philly
Without going into specifics about any potential state funding for new sports arenas in Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that he will continue discussions with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Rooney family in Pittsburgh over what support they may need regarding their stadiums, writes Dan Gelston for the Associated Press. The Eagles do not…
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Wall Street Journal: This Philadelphia Company is Better Equipped Than Others to Navigate Tariff Situation
While companies worldwide are having to manage the uncertain trade environment because of tariffs, some are better suited to navigate the situation than others, write Rick Wartzman and Kelly Tang for The Wall Street Journal. More specifically, companies that are well-managed and innovative often fit the description. Robert Handfield, executive director of the Supply Chain…
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Peirce College Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively to serving adults, held its 2025 Commencement on Friday,…
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Philadelphia-Based Coast Guard Unit, Various Partners Working to Safeguard Delaware River
The Coast Guard unit based in Philadelphia is working with multiple partners to keep the Delaware River safe and secure, particularly to support the flow of commerce, writes Susanna Granieri for the Delaware Currents. That is no small task, given that the river hosts the largest freshwater port in the world — a vital hub…
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New Philadelphia Housing Bills Would Bring Security Deposit Changes for Renters, Landlords
Philadelphia City Council recently passed new housing bills that would mean potential changes for local renters and landlords, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As stated in Pennsylvania state law, landlords cannot charge more than two months’ security deposit for a tenant to move in for the first year. Landlords can only hold one month’s security…
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West Philadelphia Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Recidivism in This Unique Way
Books Through Bars, a local nonprofit, send free books to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The goal is to help educate these individuals, which in turn could reduce recidivism, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to a 2013 Rand Corporation study, education is one of the major factors in…
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Philadelphia’s Fast-Food Revolution Began with Horn & Hardart Automats Over Century Ago
The fast-food revolution began in Philadelphia on June 9, 1902, when Joe Horn and Frank Hardart opened their first Automat on Chestnut Street, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This approach to food appealed to the new, faster-paced society. Horn, a Philadelphia native, started his own restaurant at age 27. He partnered with Hardart,…
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USA Today Names Philadelphia Restaurant and Bar One of the Best in the Nation
USA TODAY has released its second annual “Restaurants of the Year” and “Bars of the Year” lists and a Philadelphia bar and restaurant is among those on the list, according to an article published by USA TODAY NETWORK. The restaurant and bar to make the list is Poison Heart on Spring Garden. While it’s not…
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Swiss Patient Returns to Penn Medicine Following Life-Changing Double Hand Transplant
Luka Krizanac, a patient from Switzerland, recently returned to Philadelphia for a visit to Penn Medicine, the hospital where he underwent a life-changing double hand transplant, writes Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. For the first time in 17 years thanks to the transplant, Krizanac is able to text on his phone…
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Gina M. Slocum: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Gina M. Slocum, a graduate of the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program at Peirce College. “The year was 2015, I faced a significant career setback when I was laid off, from my role as an office manager at a nonprofit organization. In that role, I not only managed the office but…
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Bachmann Trains, in Business Since 1833, Keeps Brand and Mission on Track from Kensington Headquarters
Bachmann Trains, in business since 1833, moved into its Kensington headquarters in 1929, where it continues to keep its mission and brand on track nearly a century later, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. 1400 East Erie Avenue is the place where the Bachmann brothers were the first United States company to manufacture prescription sunglasses. After…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Toughest Commutes in the U.S., Find Out Why
Commuting throughout various cities throughout the United States can be quite tough, particularly in some regions compared to some others, writes Shallom Joe for Daily Fetch via MSN. While some cities continue to be among the toughest, there are others than have managed to improved things. According to a recent study, Philadelphia is the 12th…
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Micro-Rental Trend, Big on the West Coast, Increasing in Philadelphia
While micro-housing started out as a solution for factory works and newcomers to a big city, it has since become a trend for many others. The trend has been primarily a West Coast one, but it has started moving elsewhere throughout the country, such as the Northeast, where Philadelphia leads the charge, writes Andrei Popa…
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Germantown Academy Quarterback Xavier Stearn Pursues Inter-Academic League Record Before Rutgers
Xavier Stearn, a rising senior quarterback at Germantown Academy, aims to break the Inter-Academic League’s career passing yardage record before heading to Rutgers, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 138-year-old league’s record of 6,172 yards was set in 2017 by Penn Charter’s Michael Hnatkowsky. Stearn has thrown for 4,516 yards during his two…
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Ballers Raises $20M Ahead of High-End Sports Concept Opening in Fishtown, More Locations Planned
Ballers, preparing to open its flagship high-end sports concept at The Battery in Fishtown, has raised $20 million in Series A financing to support its development pipeline, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financing round was led by Sharp Alpha and RHC Group, both sports investment firms, along with new investors David…
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Philadelphia Mother Uses Intuition to Find Kidnapped Daughter Who is Now Subject of New Documentary
In 1996, a fire took place in the Philadelphia home of Luz Cuevas and Pedro Vera in which in was presumed that their 10-day-old daughter Delimar had perished, writes Christine Pelisek for People. Cuevas, however, never believed her daughter died in the fire. Six years later, she saw a young girl at a party that…
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