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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…
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Philadelphia Phillies Team Up With Aviator Nation for Vintage Apparel Line
The Philadelphia Phillies have partnered with California lifestyle brand Aviator Nation on a cobranded collection of retro-style apparel that is set to launch later this month, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hoodies, sweatpants, and T-shirts from the limited-edition Aviator Nation x Philadelphia Phillies collection will debut July 21 and 22 at an…
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This Philly Doctor is Throwing His Name in Race for Pennsylvania Congressional Seat
Dr. Dave Oxman, an intensive-care physician and a medical school professor at Thomas Jefferson University, is running for Congress, wrties Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While he doesn’t have a background in politics, he is the newest candidate for Pennsylvania’s Third Congressional District. He joins State Rep. Chris Rabb and State Sen. Sharif Street…
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Philadelphia Debuts New 10-Acre Park Along Delaware River in Bridesburg
Philadelphia just recently debuted Robert A. Borski Jr. Park, a new 10-acre green space along the Delaware River in Bridesburg, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Formerly a fenced-off and polluted industrial site, the park now features a broad open lawn, upland trails, native meadows, and hundreds of newly planted trees and shrubs, along…
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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…
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Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter Talks Love for Philadelphia, Character Work
While Lisa Ann Walter isn’t actually from Philadelphia, her Abbott Elementary character Melissa Schemmenti lives and breathes the City of Brotherly Love, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Prior to this past weekend’s performances at Helium Comedy Club, Walter spoke about what she loves most about Philadelphia. When she visits Philly, it’s usually an eating…
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Comcast and 76ers Team Up to Purchase Market East Buildings, Eyes Revitalizing Struggling Corridor
Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers are no strangers to working together, and their latest partnership is part of an effort to revitalize the struggling Market East corridor in Center City, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The two entities recently got together to acquire the 920-938 Market Street and 1000-1024 Market Street properties, respectively. According to…
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Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities
Just over a month after officially completing its acquisition of the Wanamaker Building, TF Cornerstone has provided more details on what its conversion will look like, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The city recently issued a permit for the project. The permit unveils plans for the development. This includes two rooftop decks and a swimming…
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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…
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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…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast Selling Sky Deutschland to Germany Media Group in $617M Deal
Comcast has announced it is selling Sky Deutschland to RTL Group, which is part of German media group Bertelsmann, write Najat Kantouar and Adrià Catatayud for The Wall Street Journal. This $617 million deal, to which RTL will pay up to 527 million euros, comes amidst the growth of streaming platforms in media company throughout…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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How 2 Philly-Based Designers Helped New York City Mayoral Primary Winner Captivate Voters
When Zohran Mamdani first burst onto the scene as a New York City mayoral candidate, he wanted to take a fresh approach, and two Philadelphia-based designers helped him do it, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Local designers Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler of design co-op Forge are the ones responsible for designing Mamdani’s…
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Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol Women Built Bonds That Still Thrive Decades Later
Women of the Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol, who spent about a decade working for the local MLB team as an “elite corps” of usherettes, built bonds that still thrive to this day, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hot Pants Patrol debuted in 1971 as a marketing gimmick conceived by Bill Giles, the Phillies’…
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Philadelphia-Based Insomnia Cookies Eyes Five-Fold Nationwide Growth Within Next Decade
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie and dessert brand, was founded in 2003. When founder Seth Berkowitz first started the company inside his University of Pennsylvania dorm room, he thought he’d be able to expand to 100 college locations across the country. Fast forward to more than two decades later, and Berkowitz is looking to expand…
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Gov. Shapiro Talks Willingness to Work with Eagles Over Stadium, Bringing NASCAR to Philly
Without going into specifics about any potential state funding for new sports arenas in Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that he will continue discussions with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Rooney family in Pittsburgh over what support they may need regarding their stadiums, writes Dan Gelston for the Associated Press. The Eagles do not…
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