• Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland

    Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland

    Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…

  • Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus

    Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus

    For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Even Snyder of Emmett is known for taking bold culinary risks, which made his new Fishtown eatery one of the strongest restaurant openings so far…

  • Philadelphia’s Fireball Printing Turns Ideas Into Lasting Impressions

    Philadelphia’s Fireball Printing Turns Ideas Into Lasting Impressions

    Fireball Printing, a Philadelphia-based independent print shop founded in 2008 by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr., helps clients turn their ideas into lasting impressions, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. Specializing in digital, large-format, and offset printing, the shop quickly grew from producing art prints for friends into a trusted provider for bars, restaurants, venues,…

  • Philadelphia Region Law Schools See Surge in Applicants Amid Political Shifts and LSAT Changes

    Philadelphia Region Law Schools See Surge in Applicants Amid Political Shifts and LSAT Changes

    The Philadelphia region law schools — as well as nationwide — are seeing a surge in applicants this year, driven by increased public attention on the courts during the presidential transition and recent changes to the LSAT exam, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. Some of the reasons for this spike are specific to the region.…

  • Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House

    Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House

    Discover the exciting opportunities that await at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 5 in Klein Hall. Whether you’re a prospective student or a parent, this event is the perfect way to explore our campus, connect with faculty and staff, and learn more about the programs that can shape your future. Spring Open…

  • Joann Fabrics Stores Are Closing; Here Are the Best Local Alternatives in Philly

    Joann Fabrics Stores Are Closing; Here Are the Best Local Alternatives in Philly

    The announced closure of all 800 Joann Fabrics stores was a blow to crafters and sewers across the nation, but Philadelphia offers plenty of alternatives to take its place, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Approved Textiles is a relative newcomer to Philadelphia’s Fabric Row. It specializes in supporting “slow fashion” by offering sustainably…

  • JFK’s Assassination Has Led to Decades of Conspiracy Theories, Including From Former Philly Lawyer

    JFK’s Assassination Has Led to Decades of Conspiracy Theories, Including From Former Philly Lawyer

    Since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963, many have questioned that legitimacy of the Warren Commission’s investigation and subsequent report. Among those critics was former Philadelphia lawyer Vincent Salandria, who became one of the first public critics of the Commission, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In October 1964, Salandria…

  • Union League of Philadelphia Seeing Unprecedented Growth, Eyeing Further Potential Acquisitions

    Union League of Philadelphia Seeing Unprecedented Growth, Eyeing Further Potential Acquisitions

    The Union League of Philadelphia is experiencing unprecedented growth, marking its most significant expansion in the last decade and more of its 160-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The exclusive members-only private club, long a haunt for top business leaders in the region, launched its expansion in 2014 with the opening…

  • Peirce College to Host ‘Women in Leadership: Channel Your Inner She-E-O’ Panel and Networking Event

    Peirce College to Host ‘Women in Leadership: Channel Your Inner She-E-O’ Panel and Networking Event

    Peirce College is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by hosting a panel of women leaders who will share their journeys en route to their professional careers. On Thursday, March 27, Peirce College will welcome four prominent local women leaders. They are: The women will each discuss how they tapped into their inner She-E-O to…

  • Philadelphia Among Top Cities for Business Executives, New Survey Finds

    Philadelphia Among Top Cities for Business Executives, New Survey Finds

    According to a new survey, Philadelphia is one of the top three cities in Pennsylvania for business executives, writes Kamryn Scrivens for FOX 29. MarketBeat surveyed 3,102 executives and asked them to name which U.S. cities they are most drawn to when it comes to work. Their answers led to a ranking of the top…

  • Philadelphia Native Creates New Food Map Highlighting Best Food Spots the City Has to Offer

    Philadelphia Native Creates New Food Map Highlighting Best Food Spots the City Has to Offer

    Philadelphia is known for many things — from its history as the birthplace of America to its many landmarks. However, another distinction Philadelphia holds is that of one of the top food destinations in the nation. With thousands and thousands of restaurants to choose from, it can be hard to sort out where to go.…

  • Philadelphia-Based Inclusive Makeup Brand Unveils Plans After Receiving $250K Investment

    Philadelphia-Based Inclusive Makeup Brand Unveils Plans After Receiving $250K Investment

    Pound Cake, the Philadelphia-based inclusive makeup brand, was recently selected as one of six fast-growing businesses to win a $250,000 investment from The Enterprise Center, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The company was started in October 2021 by co-founders Camille Bell and Johnny Velazquez. It all started with Bell’s frustration of shopping for cosmetics as…

  • Philadelphia Artist Discovers Unique Way to Display and Distribute Her Artistic Creativity

    Philadelphia Artist Discovers Unique Way to Display and Distribute Her Artistic Creativity

    Philadelphia artist Fabiola Lara has a creative mind in more ways to one as she has a unique way of placing her art on display, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. She uses a vending machine! A Chilean-American artist with more than a decade of experience, her idea to display her art through…

  • WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges

    WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges

    Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…

  • Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability

    Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability

    Philadelphia is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new pilot program that uses technology that would give SEPTA buses at traffic signals, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. In the city’s latest effort to help improve bus speed and reliability, the pilot would allow SEPTA buses to get longer green lights or…

  • This Innovative Concept Supports Philly’s Food Entrepreneurs With Coworking Kitchen Space

    This Innovative Concept Supports Philly’s Food Entrepreneurs With Coworking Kitchen Space

    Culinary Collective is an innovative concept that offers Philadelphia food entrepreneurs coworking commercial kitchen space that supports pop-up restaurants, food trucks, and much more, writes Natalia Sanchez Loayza for Billy Penn at WHYY. Each of the cooks working in the family-owned space in the Frankford Arsenal is preparing something different — from carrot cakes and…

  • Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia

    Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia

    Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen have signed leases to open four new locations, including two in Philadelphia. The two new Philly locations will be…

  • Philadelphia Parking Authority to Begin New AI-Influenced Ticketing System in May

    Philadelphia Parking Authority to Begin New AI-Influenced Ticketing System in May

    Starting in May, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will start using AI-powered cameras to start generating tickets for cars parked in bus lanes throughout the city, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. PPA employees will install AI cameras on 150 SEPTA buses and over 20 trolleys, according to executive director Rich Lazer. The cameras will be…