Philadelphia Region
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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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A Popular Canadian Coffee Chain Is Looking to Expand in Greater Philadelphia
Tim Hortons, a popular Canadian coffee chain, is looking to grow its presence in the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain recently opened its fifth New Jersey store in Cinnaminson, New Jersey at the end of November. There is also a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Stratford at…
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It Was a Philadelphia Eagles Christmas at the White House, Too
Christmas weekend at the White House was Philly-centric after one of the Philadelphia Eagles performed at the White House. The live performance by Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata also included the presentation of The Philadelphia Eagles Christmas album, “A Philly Special Christmas Special,” to the Bidens, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mailata was…
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Cycling Enthusiasts Hope to Create Delaware River Love
Bike enthusiasts are working to create some Delaware River love and bring support to the Delaware River Heritage Trail project, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Delaware Currents. “If people are coming out to the area to recreate, they’re going to care about keeping [the river] clean and keeping it usable so they can continue recreating,” said…
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‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia
The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square right here in Philadelphia, writes Jennifer Lin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The carol was created by two friends, a rector and his organist, in 1868, built on procrastination and an angelic visit. Church…
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Big Brother, Big Sister Deliver, Persevere on Purpose Deliver Holiday Care Packages
Families in our region that struggle throughout the year can find it particularly isolating during the holiday season, but they are not alone, thanks to the efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Persevere on Purpose. Volunteers recently spent the day out of Chichester packing, loading, and delivering more than 150 community holiday care packages…
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Busiest Holiday Air Travel in the History of Aviation Predicted
If you don’t like crowds, you might not want to fly out of Philadelphia International Airport anytime after Dec. 21. The airport expects to see nearly 1.1 million travelers over 14 days of the holiday travel period starting Dec. 21 and lasting until Jan. 3, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Passenger levels are…
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It’s a Collection of Collections on Display Now at Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is currently featuring a wonderful collection of collections as part of its exhibition program, writes Harriet Baskas for Stuck at the Airport. Personal Collection – Private Obsessions showcases an assortment of private collections lent to the airport by residents from around the Philadelphia region as well as the airport’s employees. From now…
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Philly Sports Mascots Showing Up More as Wedding Guests
Philly sports mascots have a special place in the hearts of fans, and occasionally they show up at a wedding, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The mascots can be hired for a few hundred dollars at a couple’s wedding, either by the couple themselves or by relatives and friends. Fans will rally around…
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Airport Has Its Busiest Thanksgiving Since Before the Pandemic
It was the Philadelphia International Airport’s busiest Thanksgiving since before the pandemic, with record-breaking travel numbers also seen nationwide this holiday. The airport saw 42,616 people travel through TSA checkpoints on Sunday, Nov. 26. That’s a 15 percent increase from the 37,118 that passed through after Thanksgiving 2022, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Philadelphia Breaks Snowfall Record by Not Having Any for 22 Months
The fact that a short moment of flurries this week triggered multiple news stories demonstrates just how long it’s been since Philadelphia saw any snow. The Philadelphia region and New York have now gone 22 months or 671 days without seeing an inch of snow or more in a single calendar day, writes Steven Yabionski…
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Rob McElhenney’s Wife Outbid Him for Philadelphia Eagles Jacket
Rob McElhenney’s wife, Kaitlin Olson, challenged his $62,000 bid for the limited-edition Kylie Kelce autographed replica of the Princess Diana Philadelphia Eagles jacket, but in the end, the couple joined forces making the $100,000 bid that won them the jacket. The “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” actor revealed the bidding war with his wife on…
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Schuylkill River Trail Has Been Underway Bit by Bit Since the 1980s
An ambitious goal of nonprofits and local governments has been to create a continuous 120-mile trail along the Schuylkill River connecting Philadelphia with Frackville in Schuylkill County. The project has been under development since the 1980s, writes Gabriela Martinez for WITF, appearing at WHYY. Schuylkill River Greenways is leading the trail’s development, which so far…
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PHL Program Lets Friends, Family Meet Passengers at the Gate
The Philadelphia International Airport has joined a growing list of airports nationwide that are allowing non-ticketed into its terminals, writes Daniel Terrill for Travel Awaits. A new policy implemented on Nov. 1 at the airport allows friends and family members to escort a passenger to or from their gate using a Wingmate Guest Pass. “We…
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Where’s Everybody Going? Philadelphia Airport Lists Top Holiday Flight Destinations
For people looking to escape for the Thanksgiving holiday, the top holiday flight destinations out of Philadelphia International Airport are Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the third year in a row, Philadelphia International Airport will see its busiest Thanksgiving travel since 2019. It’s expected there will be…
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TSA Is Stopping More Passengers With Guns at Philadelphia Airport
Given the understanding that terrorism, hijackings, and other acts of violence are bad for airplanes, it’s pretty well understood you don’t bring guns to the airport, particularly loaded ones. Yet TSA is reporting a surprising uptick in passengers with guns being stopped at Philadelphia International Airport’s security checkpoints, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Last…
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New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene
The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Your dollars can go further in Philadelphia compared to other cities in the U.S.,” said Alex Gailey, senior data reporter at Bankrate who…
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Paint It Black Grew Out of a Post-Stroke Life Re-evaluation
The Philly band Paint It Black includes the squeaks and squeals of a SEPTA trolley on one of the tracks of their newest album, Famine, writes Cory Sharber for Billy Penn at WHYY. “Riding SEPTA’s a great place to pick up sound,” said Dan Yemin, vocalist and lyricist for the hardcore group. It’s the band’s…
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