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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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New Ballers in Fishtown is Sprawling Social Sports Club With Modern Sports Bar and Restaurant
The new Ballers venue in Fishtown, that opened its doors this week, is a sprawling social sports club with a modern sports bar and restaurant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We’re trying not to be just a sports center,” said David Gutstadt, who developed the concept with his wife, Amanda Potter. The pair…
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Wharton School Receives Largest Gift in History, Will Establish First New Degree Program in 50 Years
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has received a $60 million gift from alumnus Bruce I. Jacobs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marks the largest donation the Wharton School has ever been gifted in its 144-year history. With it, the school plans to establish the new Master of Science…
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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 Sept. 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 Experiencing Tech Renaissance, Leveraging Local Talent and Global Vision
Philadelphia is experiencing a tech renaissance, becoming a hub increasingly recognized worldwide for its innovation and local talent, writes Grace Francisco for Technical.ly. The city has a $76 billion ecosystem value, well above the global average, and recorded $3.3 billion in VC funding in 2024, up 37.5 percent year over year. Philadelphia also ranks No.…
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Penn Medicine Opens New $376 Million Research Center in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine officially recently opened a new research center, a $376 million project that has added eight floors to a seven-story office building housing the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new levels at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard house teams from the Colton Center for Autoimmunity…
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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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Graffiti Pier’s Future Remains In Limbo More Than a Year After Improvement Plans Were Announced
The future of Graffiti Pier is no more clear now than it was a year ago when plans were announced to improve the Port Richmond pier, writes Steve Keeley for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Last year, it was announced that there would be a sale and transfer of the pier from Conrail to the Delaware River…
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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, Sept. 3, on the NFL Network at 8 PM, is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor and Eagles fan Bradley Cooper. It features…
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WSJ: Comcast Expands and Reaches New Agreements With Amazon to Share Streaming Content Across Platforms
Philadelphia-based Comcast has reached new or expanded existing distribution agreements with Amazon to make their streaming content available on each other’s platforms, writes Dean Seal for The Wall Street Journal. Comcast customers will have Prime Video content available on NBCUniversal’s Xfinity X1 devices, while Amazon users will have access to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming app subscriptions…
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New Court Filing Reveals How Much Medical Jet Crash in Northeast Philadelphia Has Cost Taxpayers
The City of Philadelphia has filed a new court document that unveils just how much the January 2025 medical jet crash has cost taxpayers, write Ryan W. Briggs and Dylan Purcell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In response to an insurance provider’s complaint, Philadelphia attorneys said they are seeking to claim “no less than $2,555,897.58” for…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters Sees Higher Second Quarter Sales and Profit, But Warns of Stronger Tariff Impact
Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters reported higher sales and profit in the second quarter, but expects a stronger impact from tariffs than previously projected, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. According to Chief Operating Officer Frank Conforti, the apparel and home goods retailer now expects tariffs to reduce gross margins by 75 basis points in…
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South Philadelphia Tradition John’s Water Ice Now Features Freeze-Dried Version, Enjoyable Even in Winter
John’s Water Ice, a popular South Philadelphia tradition, now offers a freeze-dried version, developed in partnership with the founders of Sugar Crunch Candy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The process of creating the new offering begins with John’s Water Ice formula, which is freeze-dried and transformed into a crunchy candy. Eating the cherry…
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West Philadelphia Neighborhood Transforms After Years of Crime, Thanks to Community Partnership
The West Philadelphia community at 52nd and Arch streets have seen a reduction in crime after it has spent years plagued by it, write Hayden Mitman and Siobhan McGirl for NBC10 Philadelphia. Geraldine Brown, who has lived in the neighborhood for years, noted that her community has been a crime hotspot. However, a recent partnership…
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