Philadelphia Region
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New City Housing Takes Off, Outpacing Suburban Housing Construction
Developers aren’t building much in the suburbs, despite a demand for suburban housing, writes Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It reverses a trend when the Philadelphia region had the most suburban housing under construction. Now most of the homebuilding is taking place in the city, making suburban housing extremely competitive.…
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Unlimited Flying Pass at Frontier Airlines? It’s a Real Thing
Frontier Airlines, the second largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is now offering a popular seasonal unlimited flight pass monthly, writes Bob Mook for the Denver Business Journal. The “Go Wild! All-You-Can-Fly” passes will be available starting in August. Passengers with the pass can access an unlimited number of flights during the 30-day period…
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Kelly Greens Are Back and Eagles Fans Are Lining Up to Buy Them
Eagles fans didn’t care that it was 3 AM at Lincoln Financial Field. They lined up anyway to get the newly-issued Kelly green jerseys, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The jerseys are making a comeback and people like Allison Cawley, 37, of Havertown, are clamoring to get them. Cawley made Jell-O shots Friday…
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Across US, Airline Demand Is Up, But Philly’s Still Down Nearly 30%
Philadelphia International Airport scheduled flights are down 28 percent in July compared to July 2019. It’s the second biggest decrease nationwide among the 30 largest airports, writes Emma Dooling and Ty West for Philadelphia Business Journal. Nationally, the number of scheduled flights at the 200 largest airports is down 10.5 percent from July 2019. Airport…
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Here’s How Wilmington University Gives You Credit for What You Already Know
Wilmington University turns prior learning experiences into academic credit in many different ways that mean spending less time and money to earn a degree. A lot less. If you’ve taken some college courses, if you’ve completed certifications, or if you have military experience, it all adds up to prior learning that can do extra duty work for you. In fact,…
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Allison Kalemjian Celebrates a 5th Anniversary With CCRES
CCRES has extended congratulations to Allison Kalemjian for recently achieving a 5-year milestone anniversary working for the behavioral health services staff provider. Allison joined CCRES in 2018 as a Registered Behavior Technician providing support to students in a school setting. In 2019, Allison transitioned into the HR office providing Administrative Support and moved into the…
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Now Arriving: A Raccoon at PHL’s Baggage Claim Area
Passengers picking up their luggage at Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday got a bonus when a raccoon emerged from the baggage shoot, reports the 6abc digital staff and TaRhonda Thomas. A family in from Australia caught the action on video around 7:30 PM. Sara Higgins watched it all standing with her husband and three daughters. …
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The Center for Loss and Bereavement Announces the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event
The Center for Loss and Bereavement, a leading comprehensive grief center serving the greater Philadelphia region, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event. This event, held on a private farm in Worchester Township, aims to raise funds and awareness for the organization while providing a unique and uplifting experience for attendees. …
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American Airlines Bus Service Bypasses Security Lines at PHL
American Airlines buses will now allow travelers from Atlantic City or Lehigh Valley to clear security locally before they are shuttled to Philadelphia International, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. American Airlines is a major employer for PHL, operating out of five of the airport’s seven terminals. The bus service is provided in partnership…
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Great Wolf Lodge Opens Its Largest Resort Close to Philadelphia Region
The new 700-room Great Wolf Lodge is a good summer getaway if you are looking for a place that will provide loads of fun and do not want to travel far from the Philadelphia region, writes Melody Simmons for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain’s largest resort officially opened late last month in Perryville, Maryland, around an hour…
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Super Fan Celebrities Are Piling on for the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are attracting more super fan celebrities than ever as they move into the realm of “must-watch” TV, writes Mike Greger for Philly Sports Network. Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper of “Silver Linings Playbook” fame, has always been on board. Philly-born comedian Kevin Hart, who bought an eagle and named it after Jalen Hurts,…
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Ready to Hit the Line? Wawa Hoagie Day Set Wednesday in Old City
A 31-year Fourth of July tradition continues today on Independence Mall when Wawa gives out 15,000 free hoagies, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The giveaway is part of Wawa Welcome America, a week-long celebration in the city culminating with the Fourth of July.. About 150 energetic Wawa associates will start building 25,000 turkey…
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Low and Middle-income Buyers Face Shortage of Affordable Homes in Philadelphia Area
Despite plenty of available homes for sale at high prices, low- and middle-income homebuyers in the Philadelphia metro area are currently facing a shortage of affordable homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Ongoing high housing costs and the scarcity of available homes continues to present budget challenges for many prospective buyers, and it’s…
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CEO Hopes I-95 Collapse Shows SEPTA’s Worth to Riders, Officials
SEPTA has been adding routes in Northeast Philadelphia for travelers who can no longer drive on Interstate 95 near the Cottman Avenue exit following the road collapse there Sunday. Now, with the expected increase in ridership and a $240 million hole in SEPTA’s 2025 budget, CEO and General Manager Leslie Richards is hoping its quick…
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Region’s Housing Market Stalled but Delaware County Homes Still Going Fast
The Greater Philadelphia housing market is stuck, except not really for Delaware County homes. Buyers aren’t looking due to rising prices and high mortgage rates. Sellers aren’t selling because they don’t want to give up mortgages refinanced at historically low levels during the pandemic. That said, buyers in the Philadelphia suburbs still need to be…
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To Address Dangerous Shortage, Pennsylvania Turnpike to Add More Parking Spaces for Large Trucks
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning on addressing the persistent dangerous shortage of parking spaces for large trucks by adding 63 more parking spots over the next two years, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The commission has already added 194 of these parking spaces at four service plazas in the last 15…
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Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…
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Downingtown Country Club Hosting Golf Tournament for Military, First Responder Families
Downingtown Country Club, in partnership with Folds of Honor, will be hosting a mass golf outing to honor members of the military, first responders, and their families. On July 3, more than 750 golfers of all skill levels will participate in playing 117 holes of exceptional golf across six Ron Jaworski Golf properties in Pennsylvania…
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