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Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability
Philadelphia is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new pilot program that uses technology that would give SEPTA buses at traffic signals, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. In the city’s latest effort to help improve bus speed and reliability, the pilot would allow SEPTA buses to get longer green lights or…
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This Innovative Concept Supports Philly’s Food Entrepreneurs With Coworking Kitchen Space
Culinary Collective is an innovative concept that offers Philadelphia food entrepreneurs coworking commercial kitchen space that supports pop-up restaurants, food trucks, and much more, writes Natalia Sanchez Loayza for Billy Penn at WHYY. Each of the cooks working in the family-owned space in the Frankford Arsenal is preparing something different — from carrot cakes and…
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Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia
Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen have signed leases to open four new locations, including two in Philadelphia. The two new Philly locations will be…
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Bredenbeck’s Bakery is Bringing Taste of Louisiana to Philadelphia for Mardi Gras
With Mardi Gras just around the corner, Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Chestnut Hill is here to help you celebrate, by offering a vibrant array of purple, green, and gold treats, reports Howard Monroe for CBS News Philadelphia. One of the main items on the menu over the next few days is its ever popular, King Cake.…
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Insurance Giant to Join Center City Skyline With New 18-Story Philadelphia Headquarters
Chubb, the insurance giant, is set to be the newest member of Philadelphia’s skyline in Center City, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parkway Corp. is developing a new 18-story, 438,000-square-foot headquarters for Chubb, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The insurance giant is expected to have…
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Philadelphia Parking Authority to Begin New AI-Influenced Ticketing System in May
Starting in May, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will start using AI-powered cameras to start generating tickets for cars parked in bus lanes throughout the city, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. PPA employees will install AI cameras on 150 SEPTA buses and over 20 trolleys, according to executive director Rich Lazer. The cameras will be…
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New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season
The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…
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Philadelphia’s New Initiative to Help Local Businesses Enhance Nighttime Safety Celebrates First Cohort
Philadelphia and the Department of Commerce recently launched the Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program, a free initiative that helps local businesses enhance nighttime safety. Through the program, local businesses will become equipped with the best practices to do so through public safety training that address techniques to navigate challenges that nighttime business often face. This…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds
A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…
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Beauty Is In the Eye of the Customer At These Philadelphia Restaurants
Philadelphia is filled with so many gorgeous restaurants, from the ceilings to the lights, the atmosphere, and everything in between, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for OpenTable. For instance, SkyHigh inside the Four Seasons features 40-foot windows surrounding all four sides. There are also mirror-paneled ceilings that reflect the sidewalks and allow you to see as far…
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Philadelphia’s First Outdoor Pickleball and Padel Club to Launch This Spring
This spring, Philadelphia will debut its first outdoor sports complex featuring both pickleball and padel courts, located near Temple University, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Viva Padel & Pickleball Club in North Philadelphia is expected to open its doors in May. The club will take over around a third of the…
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More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report
With New York residents feeling the strain of high housing costs, many are looking to relocate to another city, and Philadelphia is now the most popular destination, writes Mary K. Jacob for New York Post. This is according to a new report from StreetEasy, which reveals that Philadelphia is now the most popular metro area…
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Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose
Just days after winning the Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley delighted hundreds of Eagles fans while working a drive-thru shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose as part of a promotional appearance, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Barkley, who had a record-breaking first season in Philadelphia, has become one of the NFL’s most marketable…
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WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision
When the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerbacks in each of their first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, many criticized the decision. However, those two players — Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean — played key roles on defense throughout the Eagles’ season, en route to a Super Bowl victory, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson…
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New Food Hall to Open at Schuylkill Yards This Fall
Gather Food Hall & Bar, a 13,000-square-foot food hall, is planned to open at Schuylkill Yards in the fall, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new food hall will have six local vendors, in addition to a bar. The opening of the food hall will be an evolution of Brandywine Realty Trust’s…
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SS United States Could Finally Move from South Philadelphia On Monday, Feb. 17
After another delay earlier this month, the SS United States is now reportedly scheduled to leave South Philadelphia on Monday morning, February 17, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. If all goes as currently planned, the historic ocean liner will be towed from its longtime home at Pier 82 at 2:47 PM on Friday, Feb. 14.…
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Canal House Station, Just Across River from Bucks County, Among Nation’s Best Restaurants
Canal House Station in Milford, just across the river from Bucks County, is one of the best restaurants in the nation, writes Jenna Intersimone for MyCentralJersey.com. The understated gem with big flavors found its palace on USA Today’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year list as one of the top 44 places to eat in the…
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Penn Could Lose Upward of $250M If NIH Scientific Research Funds Are Cut
If funding for National Institutes of Health is cut under a directive from President Donald Trump’s administration, the University of Pennsylvania could stand to lose $250 million, write Sarah Gantz, Aubrey Whelan, and Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The current administration recently unveiled plans to cap NIH spending on overhead costs associated with research…
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