Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s New Initiative to Help Local Businesses Enhance Nighttime Safety Celebrates First Cohort
Philadelphia and the Department of Commerce recently launched the Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program, a free initiative that helps local businesses enhance nighttime safety. Through the program, local businesses will become equipped with the best practices to do so through public safety training that address techniques to navigate challenges that nighttime business often face. This…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds
A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…
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More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report
With New York residents feeling the strain of high housing costs, many are looking to relocate to another city, and Philadelphia is now the most popular destination, writes Mary K. Jacob for New York Post. This is according to a new report from StreetEasy, which reveals that Philadelphia is now the most popular metro area…
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Philadelphians ‘Get Lucky’ in Public More Often Than Most
When it comes to ‘getting lucky’ in public places, Philadelphians rank near the top of the list, according to a new report by Lucky.me. Lucky.me surveyed residents of several of the country’s largest cities to find out where people are least shy about expressing themselves romantically. The survey asked participants if they have ever had…
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Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding
Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed Wissahickon Gateway would give walkers, runners, and cyclists a safer route around the busy roads of Ridge Avenue and Main Street in Manayunk. Meanwhile, the…
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Former Eagle Nick Foles is Partnering with Wawa for a New Commercial
Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is teaming up with Wawa for a new commercial set to air this weekend before the Super Bowl, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa announced that the commercial will play on Saturday and Sunday and once on Fox 29 before the game begins. Foles will be narrating…
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WSJ: Eagles’ GM Howie Roseman Has Gone From NFL Outsider to Super Bowl Team Builder
Prior to entering the NFL in 2000, Howie Roseman had no experience in professional football. However, since becoming the general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles a decade later, he has completely reshaped his reputation within the league, writes Andrew Beaton for The Wall Street Journal. During his tenure, he has developed into one of the…
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Aeromexico Creates Direct Flights to Mexico From Philadelphia
Attention all fliers! A new direct flight by the airline Aeromexico to Mexico City will be available for the first time from Philadelphia International Airport on June 5, 2025, writes Stella Shon for Travel + Leisure Magazine. Flights will be offered daily from PHL to Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez. Since its creation in 1940,…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…
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Philadelphia Now Ranks Among Zillow’s Top Five Hottest Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia has climbed six spots from last year to rank as the nation’s fifth hottest housing market for 2025, according to Zillow, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local real estate experts believe that the current year could bring back some semblance of normality to the Philadelphia-area real estate market following a…
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Mayor Parker Lobbies to Bring Biden Presidential Library to Philadelphia
There is rising speculation as to where the legacy of President Joe Biden’s four years in office will be physically remembered, and Mayor Cherelle Parker wants it to be in Philadelphia, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. Biden happens to have several connections to Philadelphia. He officially launched his bid for the White House in 2019…







































