Philadelphia
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Philadelphia is the Safest U.S. City for Pedestrians, According to New Forbes Study
Philadelphia is the least dangerous U.S. city for pedestrians, according to a new study by Forbes Advisors, writes Christy Bieber for the publication. To determine the safest cities for pedestrians, Forbes Advisors examined four key metrics: fatal crashes involving pedestrians; persons involved in fatal crashes involving a pedestrian; deaths from crashes involving a pedestrian, and…
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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney…
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Philadelphia Man Among Contestants Looking for Love on First Season of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Charles L., a Philadelphia man, will be among a handful of men competing on the inaugural season of “The Golden Bachelorette,” writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Charles is a 66-year-old retired financial analyst and father of two, according to his ABC bio. He grew up in rural China and moved to the United States with…
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Delaware, New Jersey Governors Pitch for the Sixers to Build New Arena in Respective States
As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to move forward on what to do in terms of building a new arena, Delaware Governor John Carney has proposed moving the team from Philadelphia to Delaware, writes the 6abc digital team. In a recent Twitter/X post, Carney posted: “Hey @sixers, if you’re looking outside of Philly, let’s build your…
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Philly Program, Focus on Fathers, Helps Dads Develop and Maintain Positive Involvement in Their Kids’ Lives
Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based parenting program that teaches dads how to be better engaged in their kids’ lives, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for PhillyVoice. The program tries to help dads develop and maintain positive involvement in the lives of their children. It is part of a broader movement to promote men’s emotional development,…
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Century-Old $1 Gold Collection Assembled By Legendary Philadelphia Dealer Henry Chapman Revealed
A century-old, previously unreported $1 gold coin collection assembled by Henry Chapman, a legendary Philadelphia dealer, has been revealed by New York City’s Matador Rare Coins, writes Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for COINage Magazine. The nearly complete date set of 19th-century $1 denomination gold coins was stored in a bank vault and safe deposit boxes in Philadelphia…
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Former City Councilman, Former Police Commissioner Talk Why Crime in Philadelphia Continues to Decrease
Many people who live in the suburbs have a level of nervousness coming into Philadelphia because of the stories they have seen, read, or heard about crime in the city. Similar things have been said by city residents about crime in their own neighborhoods, writes Allan Domb for Philadelphia Magazine. While Philadelphia did see a…
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Mary Mason Remembered as Groundbreaking Philadelphia Talk Radio Star and Civil Rights Activist
Mary Mason, a legendary Philadelphia talk radio veteran, has passed away at 94 after years of living with Alzheimer’s, writes the 6abc digital staff and Caroline Goggin. Mason started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station, WHAT. A dozen years later in 1970, she began her talk program,…
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Philadelphia Businesses Have a Key Role to Play as Pennsylvania Prepares for 2026 Celebrations
As the entire state of Pennsylvania prepares to be the center of attention in 2026 as part of the celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Philadelphia will shine especially bright, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA, noted the organization has a number of goals…
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Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. It was invented by a 23-year-old accountant who worked for the Fleer Corporation. The company was started by Frank Fleer, a German immigrant who arrived in Philadelphia in the 1880s. He established a…
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New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream
With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool. However, with inflation, the cost of ice cream has gone way up, and one city has the distinction as the most expensive to buy a scoop, writes Brooke Steinberg for the New…
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New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post. “I think, if you’re a really good umpire, I think you should get paid more and that you should umpire more…
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Philadelphia Native David Corenswet is the Star of New ‘Superman’ Film
Shooting for the upcoming “Superman” film has been taking place in Cleveland over the past couple months, and it features Philadelphia native David Corenswet as the lead actor, writes Chris Compendio for PhillyVoice. The first photos of Corenswet on set with his “Superman” costume were recently spotted, and many people had their critiques. Some online…
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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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Apartments in Philly Are Shrinking, Which Can Have a Major Impact on the City’s Demographics
The average size of Philadelphia apartments are among the smallest in the nation, and are projected to become even smaller with the current pipeline of multifamily construction, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a report from RentCafe, Philadelphia’s average new apartment size is 764 square feet. This is the ninth-smallest in…
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Philadelphia Continues to Lose Residents After Decades of Considerable Gains
After two decades of regaining some of its residents, Philadelphia is once again seeing its population shrink, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. After a five-decade-long population slide, the city gained 8,456 residents from 2000 to 2010. In the next decade, Philadelphia added 77,791 to that number. However, the growth curve has reversed in the…
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Philadelphia Offers a Dynamic Fusion of Cuisines, Culture and Creativity
Once a tourist hotspot due to its political history, Philadelphia has been attracting more visitors lately thanks to its dynamic fusion of diverse cuisines, cultures, and creativity, writes Zoey Goto for National Geographic. The city has the second-largest Italian and Irish communities in the country, as well as the fourth-largest African-American community, so it is…
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, is one of the longest-running restaurants at 40 years. However, the new concept features an evolving eight-course tasting menu. Jamaican D’s has managed to create…







































