• How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction

    How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction

    Rosemary Connors made a name for herself in Philadelphia as a journalist, spending 15 years as an anchor at NBC10. Last year, she parted ways with NBC10 and has since transitioned into the construction sector, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Connors recently created Rosette Specialty Trades, a new scaffolding company, carrying on her mother-in-law’s legacy…

  • Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots

    Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots

    Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, based on a project from his Psychology 101 class, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Acknowledging that people in their 20s are the unhappiest age group in the country — burdened by a…

  • Philadelphia Traffic Ranking Improves to No. 21 Among Largest U.S. Metro Areas

    Philadelphia Traffic Ranking Improves to No. 21 Among Largest U.S. Metro Areas

    It might not feel like it when stuck in traffic on I-76 during rush hour, but commuting in Philadelphia is improving at least compared to other metro areas, writes Jeff Tomik for PhillyVoice. ConsumerAffairs recently released its annual report ranking the 50 most populous metropolitan areas by worst traffic. Philadelphia dropped to No. 21 this…

  • FCC Initiates Second Investigation of Comcast and NBCUniversal This Year

    FCC Initiates Second Investigation of Comcast and NBCUniversal This Year

    The Federal Communications Commission has launched another investigation into NBCUniversal and its parent company, Comcast, this year, focusing on their management of local broadcast television affiliate stations, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the commission’s February investigation into the Philadelphia-based company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. In a letter sent to Comcast…

  • Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Extended Philadelphia Stay for Norwegian Pearl

    Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Extended Philadelphia Stay for Norwegian Pearl

    Norwegian Cruise Line, which made its Philadelphia return in 2024, has announced that it is extending the Norwegian Pearl’s stay in the city, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cruise line will be lengthening the Norwegian Pearl’s Philadelphia stay through October 2027, which offers a glimmer of hope behind the city’s prospects…

  • Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction

    Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction

    With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States and the rest of the country, writes Matt Wasielewski for BisNow. A dive into which U.S. cities are the most expensive for new construction found that Philadelphia ranks fifth at…

  • Top Paying Computer and Engineering Roles in Philadelphia

    Top Paying Computer and Engineering Roles in Philadelphia

    Philadelphia has grown into a true tech hub, offering many jobs across the industry, according to a recently released report by Stacker. While the advent of AI is making the future of the sector bright yet unpredictable, those seeking employment are able to focus on one key factor in their consideration: pay. To determine the…

  • SEPTA Reports Reduced Crime, Credits Increased Law Enforcement

    SEPTA Reports Reduced Crime, Credits Increased Law Enforcement

    SEPTA has seen a decrease in crime through the first half of 2025 as a result of increasing its enforcement efforts, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. As a result of the transit agency provided its largest police force in over a decade, there has been much less instances of serious crime, including theft and aggravated…

  • Giant Warehouse Coming to Property Near Philadelphia Airport

    Giant Warehouse Coming to Property Near Philadelphia Airport

    A half-million square-foot industrial distribution RMR Group warehouse is set to replace a vacant office building on a 31.5-acre property on Tinicum Blvd. across from the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RMR Group, a Massachusetts firm, plans to demolish the existing building that was previously occupied by PNC Bank.…

  • Nick Sirianni is NFL’s Fourth-Best Head Coach, According to Latest CBS Sports Rankings

    Nick Sirianni is NFL’s Fourth-Best Head Coach, According to Latest CBS Sports Rankings

    Nick Sirianni has drastically reshaped his perception and reputation around NFL circles over the past year and many are taking notice, writes Aiden Kauffman for Athlon Sports. In CBS Sports‘ new rankings of NFL head coaches, Sirianni ranked fourth in the league, a major jump from his No. 15 ranking a year ago. Last year,…

  • New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations

    New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations

    The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. Instead of manually entering the make and model of a violating vehicle in the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobility access violation reporting form, users can simply take a…

  • For Philadelphia’s Zero-Waste Enthusiasts, Trash Strike Barely Registered

    For Philadelphia’s Zero-Waste Enthusiasts, Trash Strike Barely Registered

    While many Philadelphians struggled with growing piles of trash during the recent eight-day strike by sanitation crews and other city workers, zero-waste enthusiasts largely carried on with their daily routines unaffected, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. City residents focused on zero-waste and sustainability have found ways to maximize composting, recycling, and reuse,…

  • Robotaxi Company Waymo Set to Begin Test Run in Philadelphia

    Robotaxi Company Waymo Set to Begin Test Run in Philadelphia

    Waymo, the robotaxi company, will soon start hitting the streets in several new cities throughout the country as part of a test run with Philadelphia being one of them, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While the autonomous cars will soon be seen downtown and on highways throughout the city, they will not yet…

  • Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns

    Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns

    Anna Paulson officially began her tenure as the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. This marks a new era for the Philadelphia Fed, as it’s the first time that a new leader has been installed in nearly a decade. Paulson replaces Patrick Harker, whose…

  • Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair

    Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair

    Margaritas hold the distinction of being among the most popular cocktails in the United States, and two Philadelphia restaurants in particular, hold the drink with much weight, writes Robert Simonson for The Wall Street Journal. One restaurant is so enamored with the drink that it’s named after its base — tequila. At Tequila’s near Rittenhouse…

  • Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology

    Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology

    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho have partnered together on new technology to develop new personalized bracing technology, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through the partnership, Dimension Ortho will make its platform available for personalized bracing and fracture care across all of Rothman Orthopaedic’s clinical sites. Dimension Ortho president and co-founder Dr.…

  • Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology

    Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology

    Tejas Agarwal, founder of the Philadelphia startup Sahay AI, was moved by two deadly train crashes in 2023 to develop technology aimed at preventing future rail disasters, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. After developing the rail infrastructure technology, Agarwal was unsure how to transform it into a viable startup. As an immigrant to the United…

  • SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists

    SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists

    SEPTA’s board of directors recently voted to approve major cuts in service and significantly increase fares, write Laura Fay, Raymond Strickland, CBS News Philadelphia Staff for CBS News Philadelphia. The vote came as SEPTA continues to deal with a major, $213 million budget deficit. “This is a vote none of us wanted to take,” SEPTA board chair…