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Philadelphia Has 3 of Pennsylvania’s Top Chinese Restaurants, According to Love Food
With the popularity of Chinese food across the United States, Love Food has compiled a list of the best Chinese restaurants in the country, and Pennsylvania has its share of outstanding selections, writes East Coast Traveler for Newsbreak. Philadelphia, specifically, has a number of delicious Chinese food destinations. In fact, the Han Dynasty, which has…
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Philadelphia Jeweler Steven Singer Makes $1 Million Engagement Ring Offer to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating in August 2023, and the high-profile relationship has left many people talking. While engagement and marriage has not been publicly discussed by either party, it hasn’t stopped others from doing so, including Philadelphia jeweler Steven Singer, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL 17. Singer has already made an offer…
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Center City Office Building Goes Up For Sale, Could Be Converted Into Residential Building
The 15-story, 133,353-square-foot office building at 1760 Market Street has gone up for sale by owner and retired tax attorney, Victor F. Keen, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Doug Rodio of CBRE, who is representing Keen in the sale, said it could be sold in the low $20 million range. “Today, the…
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CHOP, Mastery Charter Schools Collaborate in Effort To Teach High School Students Skills To Obtain Healthcare Jobs
Mastery Charter Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are partnering to help students land healthcare jobs after graduation, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The collaboration is part of a new $250 million initiative in Philadelphia and nine other communities. Through it, CHOP and Mastery Charter Schools will be working to create a specialized healthcare…
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Peirce College Student Faith Messado Awarded The Gold Leaf Scholarship, Presented By The Main Line Chamber Of Commerce
The 2023 recipient of the Gold Leaf Scholarship is Faith Messado, an undergraduate student at Peirce College. This scholarship is presented by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and is awarded every year to a woman who has distinguished themselves through community and academic excellence while pursuing their college degree. Messado’s journey to Peirce started…
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Penn Receives Nearly $84 Million Gift — Largest Donation In the School’s History
The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences recently received its largest gift in the institution’s history, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. P. Roy and Diana Vagelos donated $83.9 million to Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences, shattering the school’s previous record of $50 million, also donated by the Vageloses, in 2019.…
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Bacon is the Star At Philadelphia’s First and Only Bacon-Inspired Restaurant, Bake ‘n Bacon
While bacon is often a breakfast food or paired with another food item, bacon is a main commodity at Bake ‘n Bacon, reports Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Bake ‘n Bacon is Philadelphia’s first and only bacon-inspired restaurant where bacon is the star of the show. Some menu items include bacon Mac n’ cheese, and hanging…
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Philadelphia Restaurateur Introduces Cheesesteaks to Italy, Making Connection Between the Two Regions
Michael Paparella is the owner of Philly’s Steaks, the first cheesesteak shop to open in Italy, which serves authentic cheesesteaks, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. With the new shop, which opened in August 2023 in Trani, Paparella makes the connection between Philadelphia and Italy, as the cheesesteak was invented by an Italian-American immigrant. …
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Bucks County Community College to Honor Three Individuals for Building on Dr. King’s Dream
Bucks County Community College, which has been making the dream of higher education a reality for nearly 60 years, will honor three individuals with the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Awards on Friday, January 26. Tom Jennings, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, and Associate Vice President Kevin L. Antoine, J.D.,…
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Freelance Pizza, Started By Philadelphia Man During the Pandemic, Could Be Returning After More Than a Year
Freelance Pizza, a charitable but questionably legal project started by Dave Quaile during the pandemic, might be coming back after a year-long absence, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Quaile, a culinary school dropout with a love for making pizza, started documenting his pizza experiments on Instagram when COVID-19 brought the entire city to a…
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Mike Daley, Multi-Millionaire and Prolific Whiskey Collector, Pays Record $2.8M for 30-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
Mike Daley, local multi-millionaire and prolific whiskey collector, recently bought a 30-year-old Irish whiskey for a record-breaking $2.8 million, writes Fionnula Boyle for the Irish Star. The very rare bottle of The Emerald Isle and all the luxury items that accompany it is the most expensive ever sold, beating the previous record by $100,000. According…
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Philadelphia Woman Shares Tips on How to Date, Let Loose While Sober
Twenty-nine-year-old Gemmika Champion has been sober for the past eight years, which, for some, could present challenges in the dating game. However, she embraces it, writes Julia Naftulin for the Business Insider. It did not take long for Champion to adjust to her new normal. Today, she sees first dates as perfect opportunities for fun…
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Ever Wondered What Jason Kelce Yelled Before Every Tush Push? A Fox Sports Reporter Has Revealed It
Over the past couple of seasons, the Brotherly Shove has been among the most often used plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro center, Jason Kelce yells the same three-word phrase before every tush push play, writes Jenna Lemoncelli for the New York Post. According to Fox Sports NFL reporter, Laura Okmin, Kelce yells “F–k my…
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New Exhibit At Independence Seaport Museum Dives Into the Story of Black Men, Women Displaced By Interstate 95 Construction
A new multi-year project was recently unveiled at the Independence Seaport Museum called “Breaking Uncommon Ground on the Delaware River,” writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. The project is an innovative oral history that collects the personal stories of Black Philadelphians who worked or lived along the Delaware River waterfront. With the new exhibition, museumgoers…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW). Throughout a career spanning nearly three decades, Lawson has served at YMCAs across the eastern region, developing a reputation as a prolific leader, a skilled businessman,…
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The Best Places To Get Burgers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, with its multitude of casual, neighborhood bars and pubs, is a place with lots of burgers, writes Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. Among the spots you must try first include Rex at the Royal, which puts pimento cheese on their burger to give it a little heat; Huda, with its house-made…
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Audacy Officially Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
After working diligently to avoid this course of action, Audacy has begun a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection proceeding, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bankruptcy filing came after Audacy reached a restructuring deal with a “supermajority” of its debtholders, which will reduce most of its $1.9 billion in debt. This would…
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Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the 13 best bakeries in Pennsylvania. In addition to the bakery selections, The Keystone staff also made recommendations on what to order and a Yelp review that highlights what makes…
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