Philadelphia Region
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Which Grocery Chains Are the Most, Least Expensive in the Area?
A price comparison of groceries by Consumers’ Checkbook has found that Whole Foods is the most expensive grocery chain in the Philadelphia area, with Acme a close second, writes Christian Hetrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The study compared 19 grocery stores using a basket of 154 common items to compare prices. The nonprofit also compared…
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All Roads Lead to Pittsburgh, But These Days It’s Cheaper to Fly
In a fluke of modern economics, a cheap Pittsburgh airfare makes it currently cheaper to take a flight out to Pittsburgh then make the 4-hour 46-minute drive there, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. At the moment, there are “dirt cheap” flights from Philadelphia International Airport on Frontier Airlines. A Pennsylvania Turnpike drive with EZ-Pass…
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Proposed Budget Shows a Bigger and Better Philadelphia Airport
A $556 million 2025 budget proposal from the Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia City Council presents a bigger and better Philadelphia airport, focusing on expanding international destinations, infrastructure upgrades and cargo development. The proposed budget is about $11 million more than fiscal 2024, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some budget highlights:…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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Philadelphia Airport Set a Record for TSA Gun Seizures Last Year
TSA gun seizures at airports were up in 2023 all across the nation. Philadelphia International Airport saw a record number of guns stopped at TSA checkpoints, writes Christopher Dornblaser for The Morning Call. The TSA caught 45 guns at the Philadelphia Airport in 2023, up one from 44 uncovered in 2022. In Pennsylvania 2023 saw…
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5 Philadelphia-area Nonprofits Get Donations From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently made major contributions to 361 nonprofits nationwide. Of the more than 300 nonprofits, 11 are based in Pennsylvania, including five that have operations in Philadelphia, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. One is Bread & Roses Community Fund, a funder of grassroots organizing for racial, social, and economic justice in the…
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Here’s a Guide to Everything You Can Possibly Eat at the Philadelphia Airport
The Philadelphia International Airport has worked on upping its game in restaurant and food offerings these past few years, with a focus on popular local eateries, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. The magazine’s Philadelphia Airport food guide identifies some of the best places at the airport. Terminal A Yards Brewing Company, Craft beers. Jack…
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Local Experts Weigh In on Philly Area Bridge Safety Post-Key Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, experts offered their insights about the safety of the bridges over the Delaware River in the Philadelphia area, write Kelly Rule, Jeff Cole, Jennifer Lee, Steve Keeley, and Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Delaware River Port Authority is in charge of the Ben Franklin,…
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Over the Last 10 Years, Philadelphia Region Sees Surge in Active Apprenticeships
A growing number of industries are offering apprenticeships, hoping to attract new talent by offering free education and long-term career options, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Risk-mitigation firm Aon started its Philadelphia apprenticeship program three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic. But the risk paid off. Aon’s first Philadelphia trainees…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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Airfares Are Down at Philadelphia Airport for Domestic Flights
Airfares for domestic flights are down at Philadelphia International Airport, but there’s no guarantee that international or domestic fares will still be down when summer hits, writes Joanne Drilling and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is one of 20 nationwide that has seen the biggest drop in airfares in the last year.…
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Philadelphia Airport Now Being Powered by Solar Arrays at Gettysburg Farm
The Philadelphia International Airport is now being powered by a Gettysburg solar panels on farmland 100 miles away in Gettysburg, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Energix Renewables array, started nearly six year ago, began producing power in late March from Adams County. Along with airport, it is providing up to 25 percent…
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American and Frontier Airlines Add New Destinations From Philadelphia
American Airlines, the largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is growing its domestic routes this summer as it works to raise its passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels at PHL, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It also sees an “incredible opportunity” to grow its presence with Philadelphia’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary,…
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What is the Expected Economic Impact of Philly’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Games?
The official match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released. As a result, a second look is being taken to analyze the economic impact the games will have on Philadelphia, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia will host six FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, each…
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Suspect Gets Major Wawa Gas Discount on $1,700 Worth of Diesel
A New Jersey man allegedly figured out how to swindle $1,700 worth of gas from a Wawa store in Delaware and was arrested for the Wawa gas theft, writes Jeff Goldman for NJ.com and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Kelvin Giron-Brand, 34, was arrested at a Wawa gas station in New Castle on Tuesday, Jan.…
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See How Philadelphia International Airport Ranked for On-Time Flights Last Year
On-time flights are a blessing for eager travelers who want to get to their destinations as soon as possible. Nationwide, some airports have a greater reputation than others for being on time, writes Jessica Puckett for Conde Nast Traveler. For those who frequent airports, Cirium, an air travel data firm, provides an annual list of…
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Alaska Airlines and United Airlines cancel flights at PHL after Boeing 737-Max 9 Grounding
The in-flight blowout of a door panel on an Alaska Airlines flight on Jan.5 has grounded all Boeing 737-Max 9 passenger aircraft at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. In the Jan. 5 incident, part of the 737-Max 9 cabin detached from the plane during a flight from Portland, Oregon. The…
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Jason Kelce and Rudolph’s Sam the Snowman? More Like Yukon Cornelius
Jason Kelce fans are comparing the Philadelphia Eagles center to Sam the Snowman in the Rankin and Bass “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but Kelce doesn’t see it, writes Bailey Richards for People Magazine. The 36-year NFL star said a comparison to Yukon Cornelius is more accurate. He talked about the fan observations on a recent…
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