-
This Germantown Animal Care Center Was Founded By One of Pennsylvania’s First Black Veterinarians
Greene Street Animal Care was founded nearly a half-century ago and is still going strong, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The Germantown animal care was founded in 1976 by Orville R. Walls, one of the first Black veterinarians in Pennsylvania’s history. Today, Greene Street Animal Care is run by his daughter Kathleen Walls, who serves…
-
Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Grid Magazine. Adam Forbes, founder of Discovery Pathways, wants to provide current and future generations of Philadelphians with opportunities to boat, fish, and perhaps one day even swim…
-
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…
-
Securing First Jobs Proves Challenging for New College Graduates in Philadelphia
Securing your first job as a new college graduate in Philadelphia is proving to be a significant challenge, according to a recent ADP study, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Philadelphia metro area ranked in the lower tier among 55 metro areas evaluated by ADP, considering factors such as affordability, wages, and hiring activity.…
-
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…
-
Chestnut Hill Man Has Unique Wishes On What To Do With His Body Once He Passes Away
Typically when a person passes away, their body gets embalmed, cremated, or placed into a coffin, but a Chestnut Hill doesn’t want any of those options. Paul Meshejian, 76, heard about human composting, and that decided that is the path he wants taken when he passes away, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
-
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…
-
WSJ: Comcast Reports Q2 Revenue Growth Driven By Xfinity Mobile Surge, Orlando Theme Park Opening
Comcast has reported second quarter revenue growth, driven by a rise in Xfinity Mobile subscribers and the opening of a new theme park in Orlando, writes Josie Reich for The Wall Street Journal. Revenue increased by 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $30.3 billion and surpassing analyst expectations. Adjusted profit also…
-
Abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital Campus Finds New Life as Thriving Byberry Industrial Park
PIDC transformed the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus into Byberry Industrial Park, a dynamic industrial and residential community, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. This redevelopment has generated long-term economic impact for the city, creating new jobs, attracting investment, and providing more open space. Through decades of sustained investment and collaboration with the City of Philadelphia,…
-
TierView Plans 81-Unit Apartment Building Targeting Middle-Income Residents in Mt. Airy
Despite a decline in ground-up multifamily development in Philadelphia, TierView Development is moving forward with a middle-income apartment building in Mt. Airy, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to TierView Principal Jenn Patrino, the four-story, 81-unit building at 6903 and 6915 Germantown Avenue will cost around $20 million, including the $2.5 million…
-
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
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…
-
FS Investments to Relocate Headquarters, Changes Name As Part of Rebrand
FS Investments has undergone significant growth in recent years, and that growth is leading to a company relocation and subsequent rebrand, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is scheduled to officially relocate from the Philadelphia Navy Yard to a larger space at the Schuylkill Yards in University City. In addition, FS…
-
Comcast Increases Peacock’s Monthly Rates, Its Biggest Since Launch
Comcast recently announced it is raising the price of Peacock to subscribers, effective July 23, writes Lucas Shaw for Bloomberg. As of July 23, Peacock will be raising its price by $3 a month for new customers, representing a nearly 38 percent increase. New subscribers who have the version with advertisements will see their monthly…
-
Boyds’ Andrew Gushner Talks Summer Style, Vacation Essentials
Summer is here, and Boyds is well prepared with plenty of seersucker, including sport jackets, shirts, and bottoms, said Andrew Gushner, the fourth generation at the family-owned Philadelphia store, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Vintage-style polos are currently trending, with top selections coming from Gallia, Daniele Fiesoli, Brunello Cucinelli, and ISAIA. But when it…
-
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…
-
City Officials Respond to Concerns About Dangerous South Philadelphia Intersection
Philadelphia officials have agreed to address the dangerous intersection of South and LeCount streets following resident complaints that reckless driving in the area has been causing accidents, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. The announcement came shortly after a July 9 accident that left a 37-year-old man riding an e-bike in the bike lane…
-
PhilaPort Seeks Buying 152 Acres from Norfolk Southern for $90M, Opens Door to Future Job Growth
The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, which owns Philadelphia’s seaport facilities, is moving toward a $90 million purchase of 152 acres from Norfolk Southern, a transaction that could create thousands of jobs, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The board of the state agency, which calls itself PhilaPort, earlier this week authorized its staff to…
Pioneer Partner
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
