Philadelphia Region
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How Strategic Impact Advisory Helped American Community Journals Focus on What Matters Most
As the founder of American Community Journals, I’ve spent the better part of the last decade building something many people told me couldn’t work. The idea was simple: create local news publications focused on positive stories about the communities we serve. No crime. No politics. No paywalls. Just stories that celebrate what’s working in Philadelphia…
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When to Bring in Marketing Consulting vs. Fractional Marketing Leadership
Founders of growing businesses take extra care that everything is done right – after all, the company is your baby. You have loyal customers, a proven product, “WOW” service and steady referrals. But what happens when growth is stunted? After careful analysis, perhaps every marketing initiative feels like a one-off experiment: a social campaign here,…
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Business Class Seating at Philadelphia International Airport Soars Past Pre-Pandemic Levels
The suits are flying again at Philadelphia International Airport, and they want the expensive seats. Corporate travel has roared back at PHL, with business class seating climbing well above pre-pandemic levels, write Ethan Nelson and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. From May 1 through Aug. 31, airlines have completed or scheduled 469,978 business class seats at PHL. …
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From West Chester to the Tower Theater and The Spectrum: How the Delaware Valley Helped Make Bruce Springsteen Famous
In October 1972, a little-known 23-years old musician from New Jersey took the stage at what was then known as West Chester State College and got four words from a stranger that summed up exactly where his career stood. “That’s enough. That was it.” Six songs in, Bruce Springsteen was tapped on the shoulder and…
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Wawa Coffee & Care Cart Brings Comfort to CHOP Staff and Families for Nearly 30 Years
For nearly three decades, a coffee cart has been quietly working its way through the halls of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, offering something far simpler than medicine and, in many moments, just as needed. The Wawa Coffee & Care Cart has spent about 30 years serving up smiles at CHOP at its Philadelphia Campus and, more recently, at its King…
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Qatar Airways to Restore Daily Philadelphia International Airport–Doha Flights in August
Philadelphia is getting its direct line to the Middle East back, and this time, Qatar Airways is flying it. Starting Aug. 1, the carrier will resume daily nonstop service between Doha Hamad International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport, restoring its own flights to Pennsylvania just as American Airlines steps away from the Philadelphia-Doha route, according…
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Philadelphia Visitor Center Opening New Outpost at PHL Ahead of Busy 2026 Summer
Philadelphia is rolling out the welcome mat in a big way. The Philadelphia Visitor Center is opening a new satellite outpost at Philadelphia International Airport, gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest tourism seasons in the city’s history, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The push comes as Philadelphia braces…
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263-Room Philadelphia Airport Hotel for Sale: Embassy Suites Lists at $40M Appraisal
A familiar name near Philadelphia International Airport could soon be under new ownership. The 263-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport at 9000 Bartram Ave. has been put up for sale by Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Trust, a move that would mark the company’s exit from the Greater Philadelphia market, according to Emma Dooling of the…
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Buc-ee’s vs. Wawa: A Philly Fan’s Honest Review of the South’s Most Hyped Convenience Store
What happens when a die-hard Wawa fan spends nearly five hours driving to check out the South’s most hyped convenience store? Stephanie Farr of The Philadelphia Inquirer made exactly that trip and came back with plenty of thoughts. Farr’s destination was the 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Mount Crawford, Va., a Texas-born chain with a fanbase so passionate it made her…
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The Generational Homeownership Divide: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Still Locked Out
The American dream of homeownership looks very different depending on when you were born, and new data lays bare just how stark that divide has become, writes Sami Sparber for Axios. Baby Boomers are sitting on a mountain of real estate compared to younger generations. A Redfin analysis of 2024 census data found that boomer…
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American Airlines Preps for Record Summer at PHL With 200 Hires and New Flight Schedule
American Airlines is gearing up for its busiest summer yet at Philadelphia International Airport, and it’s making major moves to keep pace, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The carrier, which dominates PHL with roughly 67 percent of the market share, is set to operate approximately 41,000 flights between May 21 and Sept. 8, a 10 percent jump from last…
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Allegiant Air Launching New Nonstop Flights to Florida from PHL and Trenton-Mercer
Allegiant Air is making a bigger bet on the Philadelphia region this fall, announcing two new nonstop Florida routes that could mean cheaper travel options for thousands of local flyers. Starting Oct. 2, the budget carrier will launch nonstop service between Philadelphia International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. On the same day, travelers out…
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Less Than 2 Percent of People Are Taught to Listen. Christine Miles Is Changing That
Have you ever been taught how to listen? It’s a skill that less than two percent of individuals are ever formally taught to master. Chester County author, educator, speaker, and creator of The Listening Path, Christine Miles, has spent her career studying what happens when people fail to truly hear one another, and she calls it “the listening gap.” It’s the space in conversations where meaning gets lost, pain goes…
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Former NBC Sports Philadelphia Reporter Taryn Hatcher Lands New Gig After Phillies Departure
The 2026 Phillies season is underway, but over at NBC Sports Philadelphia, a familiar face is missing, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Taryn Hatcher joined the network in 2019 and has been an in-stadium reporter for the past few seasons. This year, the network opted not to renew her contract and eliminated her…
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American Airlines Names New Vice President at PHL after Former Leader Retires
American Airlines recently appointed Cesar Marchese, a longtime employee, as the new vice president of the airline’s Philadelphia International Airport hub, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Marchese is stepping in after the former vice president, Lakshman Amaranayaka, retired after 27 years with American, the last 12 of which were spent at PHL. In his new role, Marchese will…
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Why a Wilmington-to-Philadelphia Bus Ticket Costs $1,000 on American Airlines
A $1,000 roundtrip ticket for a Wilmington-Philadelphia bus ride is causing confusion, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The option shows up in search results for American Airlines flights between the two airports. American doesn’t want you buying that ticket for just a bus trip. It’s one part of a longer trip The…
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PHL Welcomes New Soft Pretzel, Beer Spot into its Lineup of Eateries
Philadelphia International Airport recently welcomed a new restaurant serving up delicious soft pretzels and local beer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pretzels & Pints opened in Terminal A-East last week and features seating for 30 diners across its 1,500 square feet. The new eatery takes inspiration from Philadelphia’s street food culture, with its aluminum Airstream trailer-style counter and string lights and foliage reminiscent of…
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Hoagie or Cheesesteak? The Fight for Philly’s Best Sandwich Is On
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoagies have been a staple of the local cuisine for nearly a century, maybe even predating the cheesesteak. They are available everywhere throughout the region and offer unmatched…
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