Philadelphia
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$6M+ in Funding Awarded to Philadelphia Scientists from RFK Jr.’s Plan for New Autism Research
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University are set to receive more than $6 million from RFK Jr.’s plan for new autism research, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A total of 13 projects nationwide have received funding from the $50 million allocated for autism research. To secure the…
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Philadelphia Woman Becomes First American to Win Gold Medal at Cheesemonger Olympic Competition
An American has taken home a gold medal at the Mondial du Fromage — or “Cheesemonger Olympics” for the first time since the competition was launched in 2013, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. During this year’s competition in France, Philadelphia cheesemonger Emilia D’Albero earned first place. Along with teammate Courtney Johnson of Seattle,…
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Ben Franklin Parkway Redesign May Finally Be on Its Way
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of the most dangerous roads in Philadelphia, but its long-planned redesign may finally be on its way, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. The city selected Design Workshop in 2021 to reimagine the Parkway. This fall, the 55-page Parkway to Park document is expected to feature colorful renderings of…
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Three Philadelphia Restaurants Named Among North America’s 50 Best
The list of North America’s 50 best restaurants has been unveiled, and Philadelphia is home to three eateries that have made the list, according to the publication. At No. 7 on the list is Kalaya. Owned by chef-proprietor Chutatip ‘Nok’ Suntaranon, Kalaya is known for its imaginative Thai dishes with charismatic elements. The menu includes…
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Philadelphia’s Ethical Food Entrepreneurs Champion Fair Supply Chains, Inclusive Hiring, and Sustainable Sourcing
Three food-focused companies in Philadelphia are proving profit and purpose are not at odds by driving fair supply chains, inclusive hiring, and sustainable sourcing, writes Debora Reaves Charmelus for Technical.ly. Philadelphia-based startup Food Forest AI links food and beverage brands with manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to cut inefficiencies in the food supply chain, a major…
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Philly Nonprofit Launches New Tool Aimed to Help Prevent Gun Violence, Crimes
Philadelphia nonprofit, the Father’s Day Rally Committee, has unveiled a new tool that will hit the streets of Philadelphia in an effort to prevent gun violence and crimes, write Wakisha Bailey and Paxton for CBS News Philadelphia. The new tool is a 35-foot motor RV, called the Peace Mobile, that has been transformed into a…
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“Voices of Philly” is the Theme for October’s Mural Arts Month Celebration
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), in partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced the Mural Arts Month 2025 celebration this October, honoring the theme Voices of Philly. For more than four decades, Mural Arts has worked in partnership with communities throughout Philadelphia to create murals that tell the story of our citizens and neighbors, creating a visual biography of…
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Washington Post: Homes Are Getting Older and Crumbling, Especially in Northeast Cities Like Philadelphia
In various cities across the nation, especially those like Philadelphia, homeowners are struggling to maintain and repair their aging homes, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. With many of these aging houses crumbling and withering, many homeowners are being forced to live in nearly unlivable conditions. To make matters more challenging, repair costs are…
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Governor Shapiro Named 2025 “Champion for Aging” at the Annual Connected Health & Safety Conference
The Connected Health and Safety Association (CHS) has concluded its 2025 national conference in Philadelphia, bringing together national leaders in personal emergency response, remote patient monitoring, and home care innovation. The two-day event featured presentations centered around the industry’s innovation, policy leadership, and the shared commitment to advancing independence and safety for aging adults and…
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WSJ: Eagles’ Tush Push Continues to Draw Ire of Not Only Opposing NFL Teams and Coaches, But Officials
The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have been the talk across the league over the past few years due to its vaunted tush push. As we stand two games into the 2025-26 NFL season, the talk has escalated further, writes Jason Gay for The Wall Street Journal. During the offseason, the NFL owners came…
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Philadelphia is Prime Destination This Fall for Arts
Philadelphia has emerged as the prime destination in the United States this fall for everything new, historic, and vibrant happening across the arts, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. Calder Gardens will open September 21 at 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Named after Philadelphia native and acclaimed sculptor Alexander Calder, the site blends art, culture, environmental awareness,…
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Philadelphia Ranked Most Popular City in Northeast for Apartment Renter Interest
Philadelphia topped the list of cities in the Northeast for interest from apartment renters during the first half of the year, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RentcCafe’s mid-year renter engagement report reviews current and historic apartment search volume on its platform, as well as changes in overall apartment availability.…
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Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City
The greatest wealth in the Philadelphia region still remains concentrated around Center City, as affluent urban ZIP codes dominate the list of the area’s wealthiest ZIP codes, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings,…
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SEPTA Requests Up to $394M Bailout to Address Funding Gap That Caused Drastic Service Cuts
SEPTA has requested a bailout of up to $394 million last week to address a funding gap that resulted in drastic service cuts, writes Sri Taylor for Bloomberg. SEPTA officials asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to authorize the one-time use of its state capital assistance funds to cover a $213 million budget deficit. This…
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Philadelphia’s First of Its Kind Pilot Program, Which Gives Cash to Struggling Renters, Proves Effective
The PHLHousing+ program, a first of its kind in the nation, which gives no-strings-attached cash to struggling renters, is proving to be effective, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program was launched in the fall of 2022. Since then, Philadelphia has been giving cash to 301 households randomly selected from wait lists for…
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Philly Water Recreation Advocates Push to Create More Access Points for Recreational Activities
Philadelphia has a number of advocates who envision turning Philadelphia into a city with among the most water-based recreation opportunities, writes Kyle Bagenstone for Delaware Currents. To get to that point, however, Philadelphia’s waterways would need to have less pollution and more boat launches. This would make various forms of water-based recreation more within reach…
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Philadelphia On Pace for Fewest Homicides in Nearly 60 Years
Philadelphia has been seeing a decline in crime and homicides this year, with numbers currently on pace for its fewest homicides since 1966, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. While one homicide is still one too many, Philadelphia has seen 150 homicides this year to date. This is 18 percent decline from this time period…
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NFL Films Releases New Documentary Highlighting Super Bowl-Winning Philadelphia Eagles
NFL Films has released its latest “America’s Game” documentary and it highlights the most recent Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The new documentary, which debuted on Wednesday, September 3 on the NFL Network at 8 p.m., is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor and Eagles fan Bradley Cooper. It features…
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