Philadelphia Region
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White House Says: Philadelphia Airport Now Main Hub for Afghan Refugees
Philadelphia International Airport is now the main hub for Afghan refugees coming into the United States, according to White House officials. The region is planning for more arrivals in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, more volunteers are needed to help, reports Howard Monroe for CBSPhilly3. Most of the 12,000 refugees that arrive at the airport are…
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A Neumann Graduate Is Now a Harlem Globetrotter
It almost seems like the premise for a feature film: a North Philadelphia kid plays basketball for a Division III university and earns a spot with the larger-than-life Harlem Globetrotters. For Mark Blount, a 2015 graduate of Neumann University, this is his new reality, and he still pinches himself daily to make sure it’s not a…
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Bank Branch Closings Are Happening But Not as Much as People Think
Despite talk that banks were accelerating the closure of brick-and-mortar branches in favor of digital banking during the pandemic, in fact in the eight-county area of southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey, the number of branches only fell by 3% for the year ending June 30, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. That doesn’t mean…
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SEPTA Considers Lowering Regional Rail Fares, Easing Transfer Restrictions
SEPTA is considering lowering Regional Rail fares, and allowing passengers who travel by train within the city to transfer to buses, subways, and trolleys, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA’s hoping to encourage more inner-city travel using different modes of its mass transit system. The traditional suburban commuter who used the train to…
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CVS Hiring 25,000 Nation-Wide Ahead of Flu Season, Higher Vaccine Demand
CVS Health is recruiting 25,000 clinical and retail jobs nationally ahead of the upcoming flu season, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Included will be hundreds of workers from the Philadelphia region. CVS is hosting a one-day national career event Sept. 24. The jobs are full-time, part-time and temporary licensed pharmacists, trained pharmacy technicians…
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For Philadelphia Region, Median Home Prices Rose 48% in Last 10 Years
One homeowner In Delaware County was able to make between $150,000 to $250,000 more selling his two properties than he paid for them a year and a half ago, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Properties that wouldn’t move in the past—ones on busy streets, or adjacent to I-95, now sell quickly. “We’re in…
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Amazon to Add 4,800 Jobs to Region, Concentrating in Southwest Philly
Amazon is hiring 4,800 employees in the Philadelphia area, with jobs concentrated in transportation and fulfillment, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement was made at a press conference Tuesday morning at Philadelphia City Hall. Starting wage for the new jobs will be $18 an hour and will include benefits like health care,…
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We Know Orlando’s Popular. Where Else Are We Flying To Out of Philly?
So when we finally decide to step on an airplane and fly out of Philadelphia International Airport, where the heck are we going to in the U.S.? Of course, Orlando, Florida, was No. 1, but what about the popular destinations after that? Between July of 2019 and June of 2020, these are the 10 most…
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Philly Flights Up Over Last Year, But Delta Casts Travel Doubts Ahead
The good news is that scheduled flights at Philadelphia International Airport for the fourth quarter are up 73.9 percent compared to the fourth quarter a year ago. But the delta variant of the coronavirus is generating less air travel bookings ahead, writes Ty West and Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s causing airlines to…
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What’s In a Name? When It Comes to a SEPTA Rail Line, A Lot
SEPTA is proposing a change to its rail transit maps and SEPTA route labels, replacing century-old names with simpler signs and colors, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The rail system, covering the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line, the Norristown High Speed Line and other various trolley routes, would be referred to as…
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Wagging Dog Brigade Sooths Passenger Anxiety at Philadelphia Airport
The Wagging Dog Brigade is patrolling the Philadelphia International Airport on a mission to calm anxious passengers, writes Hannah Kanik for Philly Voice. “Our employees love seeing them too,” Leah Douglas, Director of Guest Experience. “Everyone walks away happy and with a smile on their face.” The Wagging Dog Brigade has been in the airport…
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Home Prices Dropping in Greater Philly as More Sellers Enter the Market
There are more houses available for sale in the Greater Philadelphia area, meaning home prices are steadily falling, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. The median listing price for homes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area was $321,000 in August. That’s a decrease of 6.4% year over year and down 1% from July. About 20%…
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Philadelphia Airport Ranks Up There for Cheap International Flights
The Philadelphia International Airport made a top 10 list of cheapest airports for international flights, topped only by JFK and Newark Liberty airports, writes Hannah Kanik for phillyvoice.com. Scott’s Cheap Flights, a website that looks for discounts on international flights, created a list of the top 10 best and worst airports for international travel. PHL…
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Now Wawa’s Got a Sneaker in the Running for Some Lucky Fans
Wawa is releasing a limited-edition Wawa sneakers to 10 fans, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will be available through an end-of-summer social media giveaway, #WawaRun Gear Sweepstakes. The Wawa sneakers are a Nike Air Max 90 running shoe, with colors and graphics inspired by Wawa. It was built in collaboration with Philadelphia-based…
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Home Flipping Sales, Profits Decline Nationwide, Not in Philadelphia
While home flipping sales and profit margins decline nationwide, the Philadelphia market is bucking those trends. The area recorded growth in several categories, according to a staff report from ATTOM Data Solutions. The 2020 U.S. Home Flipping Report by ATTOM Data Solutions shows 241,630 single family homes and condos flipped in the U.S. last year.…
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Frontier Airlines Adds Bahamas Route at Philadelphia International Airport
Frontier Airlines continues expanding its presence at Philadelphia International Airport with flights to the Bahamas starting in the fall, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. There will be three weekly nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Nassau starting Nov. 2. Introductory flights will start at $79. The Denver-based airline is offering introductory flights starting at…
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Uber Expands Luxury Ride Option in Philadelphia With UberPremium
Uber has notified some of its drivers in Philadelphia that the luxury ride option UberBlack will be replaced by UberPremium, which will provide more drivers with a chance for bigger earnings, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Uber has sent emails to hundreds of its Philadelphia drivers informing them about the replacement. Around two…
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Veterinarians and Staff Among Safest Jobs, but Burnout Is Real
While veterinarians and their support staff have really good job prospects, the work they are doing is emotionally draining and can cause many to leave the profession, writes Nancy Stedman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Between January 2019 and May 2021, for every veterinarian seeking a job there were 18 open positions. There were six open…
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