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Philadelphia Eagles Climb 2 Spots in Forbes’ Latest Ranking of NFL Franchise Valuations
After finishing last year 10th on Forbes’ ranking of National Football League team valuations, the Philadelphia Eagles have now climbed into the top eight, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Now with an estimated value of $6.6 billion, its value has increased 14 percent from $158 million before the start of last season.…
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Wall Street Journal: How Philadelphia is Helping Renters Combat Nationwide Eviction Surge
The city of Philadelphia has helped thousands of renters get spared from eviction through its eviction diversion program, writes Will Parker for The Wall Street Journal. The relatively new process requires landlords to go through out-of-court negotiations with tenants before they can sue to remove them. It has helped eviction filings in Philadelphia to remain…
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Lancaster-based Cookie Company, Taylor Chip, Expanding to Philadelphia
Taylor Chip, the Lancaster-based cookie company, is expanding to the Philadelphia market with two stores opening here this month, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The two new Philadelphia stores will be located in Rittenhouse Square and Fishtown, respectively. The Rittenhouse location is set to open on 1807 Chestnut Street on September 14, while the Fishtown…
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Eagles’ Season Opener in Sao Paulo is Like The Super Bowl for Brazilian Eagles Fans
Eagles Brasil, an online community for Brazilian Eagles fans in and outside the South American nation, are eager to see the Philadelphia Eagles play their season opener in Sao Paulo, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The members’ initial reaction to the NFL’s decision to have the Eagles play in the league’s first game…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will make its debut on Saturday, September 14, will feature paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder, which contains over 500 works of art from which the pieces…
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Gritty Named the NHL Mascot of the Year Once Again
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot, has been named as the NHL Mascot of the Year now for the second time, writes Siobhan Nolan for The Hockey News. Since making his debut in 2018, Gritty has been a viral sensation. Gritty was first introduced as a creature of unidentified origin that was sleeping under the Wells…
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Temple Professor Promotes Newly-Published Novel on ‘The Tonight Show’
Liz Moore, author and Temple University professor, recently appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon to promote her new book, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The new book, “The God of the Woods,” is about a child who goes missing from a summer camp. She was inspired to write it based on her own…
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Employee Retention Credit Update
The Employee Retention Credit was introduced as a relief measure to help businesses retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the program faced numerous challenges, including a high volume of claims and widespread fraudulent and erroneous filings. These issues prompted the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to implement a processing moratorium in September 2023. Since then,…
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Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise
Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to live on in the memory of many Philadelphians who worked and shopped there, writes Edward W. Duffy for the Hidden City. Not everything is gone, however. The power plant’s chimney still…
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Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week
During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest union, said education is at stake in the upcoming election, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. “Kamala Harris and teacher Tim Walz understand that when our public schools are…
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New Cookbook Store and Community Space Opening in the Italian Market in October
Catie Gainor was sick with a bad fever when she was scrolling through social media and saw a post by Seattle-based cookbook shop, Book Larder. It was a concept she felt would complement Philadelphia’s culinary scene and is the inspiration behind opening Binding Agents, an upcoming cookbook shop in the Italian Market, writes Ali Mohsen…
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New Immersive Gaming Experience and Eatery Arriving to Center City This Fall
Beat The Bomb, an immersive team video game experience and eatery, is targeting entering Philadelphia by the end of September or early October, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It would mark the culmination of a four-year effort to enter the Philadelphia market. The concept would offer 10,000 square feet of gaming and…
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SS United States Caretakers Have Until Sept. 12 to Remove Historic Ocean Liner from South Philly Pier
After a prolonged legal battle, a federal judge has ordered the caretakers of SS United States, the 70-year-old ocean liner known as the “Queen of the Seas,” to move the vessel from its pier in South Philadelphia by September 12 or lose possession, writes Edward Helmore for The Guardian. “You’re not entitled to be at…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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Philadelphia Startup Founders Launch New Matchmaking App to Modernize Dating
Philadelphia startup entrepreneurs Elodie Clowes and Amanda Karr recently launched a new app, fuse, which digitizes romantic setups and modernizes dating, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The app sets itself apart from traditional dating apps as it allows users’ friends and family to directly aid in their selection of future dates. The web-app can…
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Tax Benefits And Implications Of Owning A Summer Home
The allure of owning a summer or second home extends beyond the pleasure of having a personal retreat; it also offers potential financial benefits and investment opportunities. However, navigating the tax landscape of second home ownership requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations. This article delves into the key…
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Formula One Racing Arcade Coming to Philadelphia in 2025
After spending months without a tenant, the Chestnut Street building that previously housed West Elm until early this year will become home to a new Formula One (F1) racing simulator arcade, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Formula One is a brand of international single-seat auto racing that has become a sensation in recent…
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Upcoming Netflix Series Inspired by Philadelphia’s Main Line Murders in the 1970s Now in Early Development
A new Netflix series inspired by a Philadelphia’s Main Line murder during the late 1970s is currently in the early development stage, writes Matt Grobar for Deadline. The new series is being written and executive produced by Andrew Sodroski and Aggregate Films. The story takes place during the early hours of June 25, 1979, when…
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