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A Decade After Making Little League World Series History, Mo’ne Davis is On a Mission to Bring More Professional Women’s Sports to Hometown Philly
In August 2014, Philadelphia native Mo’ne Davis made headlines as her baseball team won the Little League World Series with her as the starting pitcher — the first girl to do so. Nearly a decade later, she hopes to make women’s sports in Philadelphia a much bigger deal, writes Seth Engle for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Joel Embiid Puts Society Hill Penthouse Up For Sale
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is selling his luxury penthouse in Society Hill for $5.5 million writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Embiid’s condo on the 11th floor of a building at 101 Walnut Street is a two-bedroom property that covers about 3,500 square feet. It includes two balconies on the main level, and a private…
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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes Have Been in a Long Distance Marriage for 19 Years
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and Senator Vincent Hughes live and work in different parts of the country, but despite it, have managed to maintain a nearly 19-year marriage, writes Elizabeth Ayoola for Essence. Ralph is based primarily in Los Angeles, while Hughes is mostly in Harrisburg. “Vincent and I have been married going on 19…
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Comcast Raises Web-Access, TV Prices By 3%
Comcast Corporation has announced that it is raising its prices for pay television service and internet access by 3%, writes Todd Shields for Bloomberg. Comcast is citing rising programming costs and investments in its broadband network for its decision to raise its costs. The increases will be part of January bills, adding to the monthly…
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New Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Has Bold, Transformative Plans For the Business Community
During her inauguration ceremony, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker outlined the important role the business community will play in her administration’s efforts to improve the city, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parker spelled out the need for business leaders to have a seat at the table. Her plans include creating an initiative to…
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These Are Some of the New Restaurants Coming to Philadelphia in 2024
Philadelphia will soon see a large influx of new restaurants add their unique flavors to the local food scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia area is expected to see at least 75 new restaurants in 2024. Baby’s Kusina & Market, a Filipino-inspired concept of Tam and Raquel Dang, will be upgrading…
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Wanamaker Building Owner Considers Converting Office Space into Residential Space as Occupancy Declines
The owner of the Wanamaker Building in Center City is considering the possibility of converting the property’s office space into residential space as it has lost many of its tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since the historic, 112-year-old building went into receivership in September, Rubenstein Partners has been mulling the property’s…
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Wall Street Journal: ‘Peyton’s Places’ Documents the History, Reputation of Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans are notorious for a number of reasons, and some were documented during the season four finale of “Peyton’s Places,” writes John Anderson for The Wall Street Journal. Perhaps the most well-known incident from Eagles fans is “The Santa Game.” In December 1968, the Eagles won a game that cost them the No.…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Embraces the Holiday Spirit By Adopting Families
In a heartwarming display of holiday spirit and community support, Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a renowned tax, accounting and advisory CPA firm, has proudly announced their participation in adopting two families this holiday season through Home of the Sparrow. In addition, the BGA&F staff adopted a family through Family Support Line. This year,…
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a local woman and now has an official name: Isle of Jean, writes Nick Jaramillo for Billy Penn at WHYY. The island, which can be approached on a small boardwalk, became…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) is Committed to Helping Clients Achieve Financial Freedom
When he was a junior studying accounting at West Chester University, William (Bill) Gowie Jr. was looking for an internship to support his future career path. He met Eugene Steger, who at the time was working with another accountant at an office in Malvern. Gowie landed an internship with the accounting firm and upon finishing…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Bridge in the United States — the Frankford Avenue Bridge
As a state that has had a presence in the United States since its earliest days, its largest city — Philadelphia — has its share of historic sites, writes Corbin Lee for The Travel. While lesser known than historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, or the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of those…
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A Philadelphia Inventor Was Among the First to Demonstrate Moving Images That Became the Precursor to Movies
In 1870, Philadelphia inventor Henry Heyl displayed among the first demonstrations of a projected moving picture, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. He invented a device he called the “phasmatrope,” and demonstrated it at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in front of about 1,500 individuals. The device was a disc loaded with…
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South Philadelphia’s Historic SS United States Could Be Repurposed As a Hotel in Manhattan
After 30 years of sitting dormant and mostly unused, the SS United States on South Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront has a proposal for its long-term preservation, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Phillyvoice. The latest proposal would see the retired ocean liner into a hotel and public destination near the Hudson River in Manhattan. In revealing its…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…
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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson — are about to become thrumming hubs again after decades of standing vacant, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While both projects will include apartments, the final results will…
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Former Flyers Player, Broadcaster Keith Jones Tasked With Leading the Team’s Hockey Operations
During his 9 seasons in the NHL, Keith Jones carved out a reputation as someone with a keen ability to get under his opponents’ skin, and it’s a quality that can help him in his newest role, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. This past May, Jones was named the new President of Hockey Operations…
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A Philadelphia Eagles Jacket Worn By Princess Diana Brings Satisfaction to Eagles Fans
During her time in the public eye, Princess Diana’s wardrobe had long been a popular topic of discussion, writes Janine Henni for People. Sports gear was something the Princess would incorporate into her wardrobe as a way to add a level of normalcy to her life. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Princess Diana could be…
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