Tag: North Philadelphia

Customers enjoying a meal inside an Iron Hill Brewery.Restaurants & Lodging

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to Open New Location on Temple University Campus

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is planning to open its newest Philadelphia location on Temple University’s campus, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia…

Nikki Bullock being interviewwedPhilanthropy

Delaware County Woman Goes Viral for Confronting Attacker, Gets Outpouring of Support

After Delaware County woman Nikki Bullock demonstrated an immense act of bravery in a now-viral video, she and her girlfriend received an outpouring of…

An aerial view of Darby Creek where the alligator was spotted.Upper Darby

In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek

The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was…

Jill Scott visits PECOUtilities

Three-Time Grammy Winner Surprises PECO Customer Care Reps During Recent Visit to Her Hometown

During a recent visit to her hometown, three-time Grammy winner, poet, and actress Jill Scott stopped by the PECO Customer Care center to chat…

The Diamond Theater has a more than 100-year history in North Philadelphia, and with its future uncertain, admirers are hoping the historic building can be saved.Historic

With Future of Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia Uncertain, Admirers Are Racing to Save It

The Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia is facing an uncertain future, with its admirers racing against the clock to save the historic building, writes Kyle…

Man reading to a young boy at Treehouse Books.Nonprofit

Waverly Heights in Gladwyne Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Treehouse Books Nonprofit

Residents at Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, a nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community, has collected and donated over 1,000 books to the Treehouse Books…

Harriett's Bookshop is aiming to create opportunities many local youth aren't likely to get in studying abroad to Paris.Travel

Harriett's Bookshop is Raising Funds to Send 10 Philly Youth to Study Abroad This Fall

Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine A. Cook is aiming to send 10 North Philadelphia youth to study abroad in Paris this fall, writes Shara Dae…

West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities since the early 2000s. Several Philadelphia-based Black creators on TikTok and Instagram have popularized these Middle Eastern-imported fragrance oils more recentlyRetail

Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly's Middle Eastern Perfume Oils

Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities…

A MilkBoy restaurant, bar, cafe and live music venue in Philadelphia.Entertainment

Rose Valley’s Tommy Joyner Recalls 30 Years at MilkBoy

Tommy Joyner of Rose Valley has helped make MilkBoy one of the top music studios in the country. Now MilkBoy is celebrating its 30th anniversary…

Sereena Quick and her family.Entrepreneurship

Former Malvern Chick-Fil-A Employee is First Black Woman to Open Own Franchise Location in PA

Sereena Quick, a former federal probation officer and employee at Malvern Chick-fil-A, has opened her own franchise location in North Philadelphia, writes Brian…

Tom Sims.Leadership

Delaware County Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College

Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Manor College, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Rockledge, where he filled the role of…

TD Bank plans to close 20 more branches, including one in Bucks County, as part of a broader strategy to build the “bank of the future."Banking & Finance

TD Bank’s Bensalem Location Among 20 Branches Closing in 2024

TD Bank plans to close 20 more branches, including one in Bucks County, as part of a broader strategy to build the “bank of the…

Dawn Staley, a 1988 Dobbins alumna, recently returned to her North Philadelphia alma mater, to accepted an honor for her impact of the game of basketball.Sports

Dawn Staley Returns to Her North Philly Alma Mater, Dobbins High School, As She is Honored

North Philadelphia native Dawn Staley recently returned to her North Philly roots when she was honored at her alma mater, Dobbins High School, writes Mike…

President Joe Biden and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker at the enter City Wawa at 6th and Chestnut Streets.Retail

President Biden Swings by Wawa for Some Pre-Flight Snacks

President Joe Biden visited a Wawa with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Thursday, April 18, at about 3 PM, writes Anna Orso and Emily Bloch for…

Nick and Meg Howley of the Howley Foundation has donated $12 million to St. Joe's Prep to expand its Howley Scholars Program.Education

St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Gift in School’s 173-Year History

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a $12 million donation from the Howley Foundation, marking the largest gift in the school’s 173-year…

iNest is a new incubator space at Temple University that will be used for innovate research.Education

Temple Opens New Incubator Space, Eyes Turning North Philadelphia Into An Innovation Hub

Temple University recently opened iNest, a new incubator space that the school hopes can ignite innovation in North Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mullian for PHL Inno…

A book by architect David S. Traub, Philadelphia: City of Homes, emphasizes the importance of home ownership in Philadelphia.Real Estate

David Traub's City of Homes’ Emphasizes Importance of Home Ownership in Philadelphia

A book by architect David S. Traub, Philadelphia: City of Homes, emphasizes the importance of home ownership and this has distinguished the City of Brotherly…

PECOUtilities

PECO Partners with Local Community Organizations to Extend Reach and Impact

As part of PECO’s efforts to “power” its customers and communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania, in 2023, the company provided nearly $7 million to more…