Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s Hot Chicken Scene Continues to Boom, Especially in This Part of the City
Philadelphia’s hot chicken scene, a recent addition to the city, continues to grow and thrive, with most new players flocking to Northeast Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s highest concentration of hot chicken shops per square mile can be found driving west on Cottman Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard. This chicken alley…
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Here Are Some Must-Try Foods for Football Fans in Philadelphia
Philadelphians are known for being passionate sports games and when it’s game day, there are number of specialty foods that could be considered must-try eats for football fans in Philadelphia, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. Cheesesteaks are essentially a city ordinance. Whether from Angelo’s, Jim’s, or Pat’s King of Steaks, expect long lines…
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2 Acclaimed Philadelphia Restaurants Announce Expansion Plans Throughout City
Two of Philadelphia’s hottest restaurants — Honeysuckle Provisions and Friday Saturday Sunday — have announced plans to expand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate, owners of Honeysuckle Provisions, recently shuttered their West Philadelphia Afrocentric cafe and grocery store after exactly two years in operation to open a…
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Bay Area Nonprofit That Provides Youth With Firsthand Culinary Experience Coming to Philadelphia
Sprouts Chef Training, a Bay Area nonprofit that provides mentorship and culinary training to under-resourced youth, is preparing for its arrival to Philadelphia, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the training, Sprouts participants are paired with professional, working chef mentors who guide them through a six-week paid internship at a restaurant.…
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Want a Philadelphia Mascot at Your Wedding? Here’s How to Make It Happen
Having your favorite Philadelphia mascot make an appearance at your wedding adds a unique touch that guests will talk about for years to come, writes Bradford Pearson for the Philadelphia Magazine. Stephanie Powers decided to surprise her then-fiance, Rory Magargee, an obsessive St. Joe’s fan, by having the ever-flapping mascot, the Hawk, show up during…
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Philadelphia-based Designer Gains Global Acclaim Partnering with Worldwide Brands, Platforms
Avee Charles, the founder of Philadelphia-based design and fashion company AVEEATION, has seen her brand gain much global acclaim in recent years, writes Cassandra Lopez for The Philadelphia Tribune. She recently partnered with global brands and platforms like SHEIN, Flying Solo, and Off/Script. Charles founded AVEEATION at 19 years old and has now been successfully…
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Pennsylvania’s 50 Richest Neighborhoods List Includes 3 Philadelphia Neighborhoods in the Top 5
Pennsylvania is filled with numerous affluent neighborhoods that offer residents a high quality of life, writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. Characterized by luxurious homes, top-rated schools, and exclusive amenities, Pennsylvania’s 50 richest neighborhoods represent a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural locations. Three Philadelphia neighborhoods are in the top five. Atop the list…
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Philadelphia Zoo Embarks on $20M Renovation, Expansion of One of Its Exhibits
The Philadelphia Zoo is preparing to start a $20 million overhaul of its bear exhibit later this year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The renovation is the 150-year-old West Philadelphia institution’s largest project in more than a decade. The exhibit, which has the working name “Bear Country,” is expected to be finalized…
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SEPTA CEO, General Manager Leslie Richards to Step Down
Leslie Richards, the CEO and general manager of SEPTA, announced that she will be stepping down from her post, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Richards officially began her role on January 1, 2020. Soon thereafter, she faced the very difficult task of navigating SEPTA through the COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly impacted its ridership…
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CHOP Receives $10M Grant to Help Address Rare Diseases in Children
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently gained a new $10 million ARPA-H grant, which will be used to introduce a tool to gather and share information with the goal of transforming care for children with rare diseases, writes Alison McCook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tool is known as the Real-time Analysis and Discovery in Integrated…
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Breyers, the Ice Cream Company Founded in Philadelphia More Than Century Ago, Could Be Sold or Spun Off By Unilever
Nearly 160 years ago, William Breyer started hand-churning ice cream in Philadelphia. His creation, which he sold to his neighbors, was made in a huge bucket equipped using a paddle that was operated by an outside handle. Today, Breyers is part of an $18.4 billion ice cream unit within Unilever, which is looking to sell…
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Philadelphia Among Worst Traffic Cities in Nation, Makes Top Ten Worldwide
Philadelphia ranked in the top five among the worst traffic cities in the United States, according to the Global Traffic Scorecard recently published by INRIX, a data and analytics firm that specializes in transportation, Michael Bartiromo and Jessica Yakubovsky write for PHL17. According to the report, drivers in the U.S. lost 51 hours sitting in…
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Real Haunted Houses in Philadelphia Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – these real haunted houses in Philadelphia are the places to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Baleroy Mansion in Chestnut Hill has been referred to as “the most haunted house in…
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Philadelphia-Based Urban Outfitters Struggles to Find Gen-Z’s Jeans Preferences
Previously a mainstay of millennials, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is struggling to keep up with the youth and their jeans preferences, writes Chloe Berger for Fortune. The retailer is planning to court younger suburbanites and college students by focusing more on denim, loungewear, and recently work-approved athleisure. “Our segment has seen rapid and seismic shifts as…
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Trea Turner Documentary About Ovation That Helped Turn His Season Around Set for Oct. 18 Release on Netflix
A new documentary highlighting first-year Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is set to debut on Netflix on October 18, write Tom Dougherty and Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. The documentary, called “The Turnaround” is produced by Philadelphia native Kyle Thrash and Oscar-winner Ben Proudfoot. The documentary follows Phillies fan, Bridesburg resident, and content creator…
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Five Reasons to Hire a PR Firm in Philadelphia
As a Philadelphia-area business owner, you already know that managing your company’s public image is essential. No matter your industry, maintaining strategic media relationships and effectively navigating crisis management situations can significantly influence your brand’s reputation — and directly impact your business’s bottom line. Some businesses assume they can handle public relations for their company…
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WSJ: This Laundromat in Philadelphia Provides Much More Than Clean Clothes
Hybrid laundromats are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States, writes Mariana Trujillo Valdes for The Wall Street Journal. Brian Holland, chairman of the Coin Laundry Association, highlights that, “It’s not your grandfather’s laundromat anymore.” Nowadays, some laundromats boast bars, cafes, bakeries, and bookstores. Holland is also a founder of the Laundry Café, which has…
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HRP Group Wants to Expand Port of Philadelphia Into the Bellwether District
Chicago-based HRP Group has set aside 300 acres of the 1,300-acre Bellwether District for a potential Port of Philadelphia expansion, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. HRP Group is hoping to set up a formal partnership with PhilaPort regarding the land located west of the Schuylkill River. While high-level talks between the two…
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