Philadelphia Region
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SEPTA Overhaul Promises Faster, More Convenient Commute for Customers
Regional Rail trains every 15 minutes. A bus network redesign. Special passes for low-income users. These are some of the ideas being pursued in an ambitious Philadelphia Transit Plan unveiled Tuesday by City and SEPTA officials, reports Brian X. McCrone for nbcphiladelphia.com. The hope to expand mass transit so residents can leave their car behind…
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Critical I-95 Bridge Connecting Delaware County to the Stadiums, City and Jersey Shore Could See Tolls
People from Delaware County who use the Girard Point Bridge to get down to the stadiums or to the Jersey Shore might have to start paying a $1 to $2 toll to use the bridge, reports Joe Brandt for nbcphiladelphia.com. The toll, collected via EZ Pass, could begin in 2023. The two-deck bridge, part of…
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Philadelphia Stays in the Top 15 for Women in Tech Jobs, But It’s Dropped in Rank
Out of 63 cities nationwide, the Philadelphia region came in 13th when it comes to the number of women in the tech industry, writes Paige Gross for technical.ly. The Philadelphia region dropped four places after ranking 9th last year and six places after ranking 3rd in 2019. The annual SmartAsset study looks at U.S. Census…
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KOP-Based CollegeThoughts Helps Students Navigate Application Process, Offers Place for Self-Discovery
CollegeThoughts is a one-stop shop helping students find their way through the college application process. Students get help prepping for SATs, writing essays, preparing for interviews and getting the applications filled out. That’s the least they’ll do for you. CollegeThoughts, headquartered in King of Prussia, is also a place for self-discovery. “We want kids to…
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Local Doctor’s Invention Helps Cover Unpleasant Mask Odors
Even before the pandemic made masks a necessity, Dr. Mark Pizzini, a Fox Chase Cancer Center anesthesiologist and University of Pennsylvania professor, was working on a way to remove some of the unpleasant odors that can arise from using face covering, writes Lynne Adkins for KYW Newsradio. “There can be lots of challenging scents in…
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Philadelphia Airport CEO Lobbying Biden and Congress for Airport Funds
Philadelphia International Airport CEO Chellie Cameron has been elected to be a top advocate to Congress and the Biden Administration representing America’s airports as the travel industry continues its struggles from the pandemic, writes Catherine Duhn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cameron was elected to a two-year term as chairman of the Airports Council International North…
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Delaware County Graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep Donates Gift of $5 Million
Nick Howley, a St. Joseph’s Prep alumnus who grew up in Delaware County, paid the school back for all it had done for him this week with a $5 million gift, the largest ever received by the private Catholic school, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lessons Howley learned at the Jesuit…
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Acme Goes to Its Own Shopping Delivery Program, Drops Instacart
Acme Markets Inc. is creating its own drive-up-and-go ordering system, dropping its relationship with Instacart, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Malvern grocery chain is creating 60 internal positions at its stores in Philadelphia and the suburbs. “In doing so we are discontinuing the use of Instacart as our curbside pickup partner. Instacart…
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Merger Proposed for St. Joseph’s, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
St. Joseph’s University is considering merging with University of the Sciences over the next several months, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. St. Joseph’s University has signed a letter of intent to explore the merger, announced St. Joe’s President Mark C. Reed in a Wednesday letter to faculty and staff. “Consistent with our strategic plan, Saint…
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American Airlines Announces Temporary Furlough of 1,032 Philadelphia Employees
Even as American Airlines added routes out of Philadelphia airport, it is furloughing 1,000 Philadelphia workers in April as forecasts show reduced flights this summer, writes Erik Siemers and Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. The temporary furloughs start April 10 involving 1,032 employees based at Philadelphia International Airport. A notice to Pennsylvania through a…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Hosts Jobs Open House Friday
The Child Guidance Resource Center is hosting a career Open House Friday, Feb. 12, at noon, for its Southwest Philadelphia IBHS program. Child Guidance Resource Centers is hiring behavioral health technicians, mobile therapists and behavior consultants. Come to the Open House, learn about Child Guidance and its team, bring your resume and have an interview…
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As Pandemic Eases, Suburbanites Working from Home Might Force Philadelphia Tax Structure Overhaul
With work from home keeping the majority of suburbanites out of the city, Philadelphia may have to retool its tax policies that include the highest-in-the-nation wage tax, write Christian Hetrick and Laura McCrystal for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pandemic has already taken a significant bite out of the city’s tax base. The future economic impact…
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Dave Portnoy Likes Philly’s Vibe, But Is Our Region the Right Fit for Barstool Sports?
Dave Portnoy, founder and president of Barstool Sports, has brought his media empire to Philadelphia hoping to connect to fans here, writes Richard Rys for Philadelphia Magazine. For the under 40 crowd, he’s a superstar, as reflected in the enthusiastic response he received on a recent visit to Sam’s Boardwalk Style Pizza in Havertown for…
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COVID Positives Banned From Flying Into Philly Airport if Coming From Abroad
If you test positive for COVID-19 outside of the United States, don’t expect to fly to Philadelphia, writes Layla A. Jones for billypenn.com. Philadelphia International Airport spokesperson Florence Brown said you now must prove you are COVID-19 free before you board a plane for Philadelphia. PHL Airport is the second largest international hub for American…
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Dave Portnoy at Barstool Sports Throws a Lifeline to Area Bars and Restaurants
The Delaware County owner of a Philadelphia pub and a Media bar are getting a new financial lease on life as they navigate through the pandemic, thanks to a crowdfunding project of David Portnoy, creator of the popular sports blog, barstoolsports.com. Portnoy set up The Barstool Fund to provide money to small business, mostly restaurants…
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Here’s Why Experts Are Anticipating a Return of Tourists to the Philadelphia Region
With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and the placement of Philadelphia on the Condé Nast gold list of eight “Best Destinations in the World,” experts are expecting to see a return of tourists to the region next year, according to a report from 6ABC. It is also believed that the Pennsylvania Convention Center will once again host…
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What’s the Future of Commuting Now That We’re Used to Working at Home?
Some miss the perks of traveling to work writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Others enjoy the extra time and saved money that comes with a commuter-less day, even if movement is limited and work hours are longer. Walkers and bikers are the most eager to return to their status quo commute. That makes…
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It’s Official: Philadelphia Area Housing Market Soared in 2020
Despite losing the spring home selling season because of the pandemic, home buying reached historic levels the rest of the year in the Philadelphia region, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. November was especially lucrative. The number of houses sold and under contract were up, sales prices were up, while inventory and the average…
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