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New Report Reveals Gentrification Trends in Philadelphia, Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia is one of several major U.S. cities highlighted in a new report tracking gentrification across various neighborhoods throughout the nation, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The new report was conducted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and is titled, “Displaced by Design.” The report found that gentrification throughout the United States in the…
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West Philly’s Quinta Brunson Talks Calculated Journey to Career Success
West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson has enjoyed great success in recent years, but it’s a result of decades of preparation, writes Nicolas Vega for CNBC. The creator and lead star of ABC hit show Abbott Elementary has won multiple Emmys, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award for work on the show. Brunson is,…
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Meet Rashean Ramsue: President of the Alumni Association, Two Time Peirce Grad, Mother, and Full-Time Director
Today’s feature is Rashean Ramsue, President of the Alumni Association, Two-time Peirce College graduate, Mother, and Director. In 2018, Rashean attended a partnership information session hosted at her place of employment. She was previously familiar with Peirce and wanted to learn more about the college. She ultimately decided to enroll due to the adult and career…
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The Tush Push is Here to Stay As NFL Falls Two Votes Short of Proposed Ban
Over the past few seasons, there has been a lot of talk about the tush push and why it should be banned from the NFL. A recent vote among all 32 NFL team owners confirms that the play will instead survive, writes Conor Orr for Sports Illustrated. Months ago, the Green Bay Packers submitted a…
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CHOP, Penn Doctors Perform World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment on Local Infant
Shortly after being born during the summer of 2024, KJ Muldoon was diagnosed with severe Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder. While the only effective long-term treatment for the ailment had been a liver transplant, doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine decided to take a different approach with…
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Philadelphia Remains Among Most Populous U.S. Cities, But Shrinking Numbers Threaten Its Status
With 1.6 million residents, Philadelphia remained the sixth most populous city in the United States in 2024, although continued population decline could be putting this ranking at risk, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Philadelphia experienced the steepest population decline of any Pennsylvania municipality from 2020 to 2024, losing 29,878 residents over that time. The…
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New York Coalition Files Lawsuit in Final Attempt to Save SS United States From Sinking
Plans have been in place for months to sink the SS United States and make it the world’s largest artificial reef; however, a last-minute attempt is being made to stop it from happening, writes Shamus Clancy for PhillyVoice. Back in March, the New York Coalition to Save the SS United States filed a case in…
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Savor Philadelphia’s Brunch Scene at These Top Restaurants
Whether you’re in the mood for creative twists on brunch classics or hearty comfort food to start your day, Philadelphia’s spots have you covered, write Laura Swartz, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Polish restaurant Little Walter’s in Kensington recently introduced brunch, which features avocado toast, babka, bialy, gołabki stuffed with brisket and…
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Fishtown Bucks Post-Pandemic National Trend, Solidifies Status Among Hottest Urban Neighborhoods
While countless urban neighborhoods across the country stalled during the pandemic, with halted development and closed down businesses, Fishtown has defied the odds, largely due to Roland Kassis, founder of Kassis & Co., a diverse enterprise spanning real estate, construction, restaurants, film production, and nonprofits, writes Peter Lane Taylor for Forbes. Kassis, whose Lebanese-inspired restaurant…
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Michelin Guide to Feature Philadelphia Restaurants for First Time in 100-Year History
The Michelin Guide has announced that Philadelphia restaurants will be included in its pamphlet for the first time in its 100-plus year history, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. After being limited to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities edition now also features Philadelphia and Boston. To this end, inspectors…
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Fire Departments Nationwide Turn to Fire Hoses Made in Pennsylvania
Firefighters across the country are battling intense flames using fire hoses made in Pennsylvania, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Snap-tite Hose, with factories in Erie and Union City, has been making fire fighting hoses for over half a century. The company’s products are used throughout the nation, including in the Philadelphia region. Before shipment, the…
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1,100 New Apartments to be Added to Center City As Office Conversion Projects Continue
Center City is preparing to add more than 1,100 new apartments as countless office-to-residential conversion projects continue to take place throughout the area, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through these projects, Philadelphia gets to address the dropping office vacancy rate while also increasing the city’s tight housing supply simultaneously. “In some cases,…
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Philadelphia Navy Yard Receives $30M Grant from Pennsylvania for Redevelopment
Philadelphia Navy Yard has received a $30 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to prepare shovel-ready sites aimed at attracting businesses to the development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ensemble Investments and Mosaic Development Partners, the Navy Yard developers, will use the funds for a 54-acre section of the property. The…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise critical funds to support homeowners in the city. The Philadelphia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide, began as a grassroots organization of dedicated volunteers in…
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James Beard Foundation Names Philadelphia Chef As One of 20 to Watch Across the Nation
Yun Fuentes, the chef-owner of Bolo, has been named to the James Beard Foundation’s most recent TasteTwenty list of restaurateurs to watch, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fuentes opened the Latin American restaurant in Rittenhouse Square back in 2023. Prior to that, he worked as executive chef at Alma de Cuba, and…
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Temple University Press Book Explores ‘Ghosts’ of Long-Demolished Philadelphia Buildings
Building Ghosts, a new book from Temple University Press by co-authors Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, explores the history of long-demolished Philadelphia buildings, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book highlights the stories of people who once lived in the now-empty spaces through several dozen vignettes. Lester wrote the stories, while Bixler took…
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Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy For Second Time, Will Close All Remaining Philadelphia Stores
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in under two years and just months after pulling through the first. As a result, the chain plans to close all remaining Philadelphia stores, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. According to CEO Matt Schroeder, there is a possibility that Rite Aid…
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Iconic ‘Tawanka’ Statue at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem to Survive Redevelopment
The iconic statue of the bare-chested Lenni Lenape chief Tawanka inside Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem will survive the property’s redevelopment, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The bronze statue depicting the chief crouching down for a sip of water on top of a rock plateau was created by Philadelphia artist Henry Mitchell…
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