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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Haraz Coffee House Brings Yemeni Coffee to Philadelphia With New Cafe in University City
Haraz Coffee House has been serving traditional Middle Eastern drinks with sun-dried coffee beans in more than a dozen locations throughout the country. While Detroit and New York City have the main cities where Yemeni coffee shops have flourished, Philadelphia could eventually join the list as a new storefront has opened in University City, writes…
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Philadelphia Jail Population Reaches Lowest Level in At Least a Decade
The Philadelphia jail population is currently at a level that has not been seen in the city in recent memory, write Chris Palmer and Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to data from the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, Philadelphia has fewer than 3,700 individuals in jail as of last week. The city has not…
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Vast Collection Prominently Featuring Reading Terminal Market Finds Permanent Home at Penn Libraries
A one-of-a-kind collection — notable for its size, scope, and prominent focus on Philadelphia’s historic Reading Terminal Market — has found its new permanent home at the Penn Libraries, writes Louisa Shepard for Penn Today. Acquired by David K. O’Neil, a Penn alum who managed operations at Reading Terminal Market for a decade, the collection…
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Northwest Philly Healthcare Startup Gains $11.5M VC Funding, Emerges from Stealth Mode
Daymark Health, a Northwest Philadelphia healthcare startup, recently gained $11.5 million in venture capital funding, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded earlier this year, Daymark Health has a mission to “redefine the cancer care experience” for not only patients, but providers and health plans, as well. The startup partners with health plans…
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Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation
Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United States, writes Becky Duffett for the publication. A Philadelphia restaurant found its way firmly onto the list. Right in the middle of the list at number 8 is My Loup…
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As SS United States Inches Closer to Becoming Artificial Reef, Florida Diving Businesses Battle for Position
The historic SS United States has been sitting at the Port of Mobile in Alabama for more than a month now, and with each passing day, is closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef, writes David Fischer for AP. Despite those plans having been in place for months, competing diving businesses want the ship…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to start and/or grow their businesses, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. For Mujeres Que Inspiran president and founder Mayorie Paredes, the reasoning for launching the nonprofit was important. “Sometimes they feel…
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University of Pennsylvania Receives Largest Public Donation of 2025
University of Pennsylvania was recently the recipient of an $8 million gift, which stands as the university’s largest this year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The donation came from the Robert K. Johnson Foundation and will fund the Integrated Studies Program at Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences. The program, which was…
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Philadelphia Named Among Top 10 U.S. Cities for Food and Drinks
Great meals are aplenty across the entire United States with supremely talented and gifted chefs gracing just about every major city. Food & Wine has compiled a list of the top 10 U.S. cities for food and drink, and Philadelphia is one of those on the list, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. Philadelphia…
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces 2026 Congressional Bid
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Bristol native, will challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for his Congressional seat in 2026, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The Democrat and former Falls Township supervisor is entering the race for the 1st Congressional District, which spans Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County. Harvie, who announced his candidacy on…
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Philadelphia Phillies Surpass $3 Billion Valuation Mark, According to Forbes
The Philadelphia Phillies are the seventh most valuable team in Major League Baseball for the second consecutive year at a value of $3.1 billion, according to the latest Forbes rankings. The team’s valuation rose 6 percent from last year and saw an 11 percent annualized change. The valuation breakdown are as followed: The Phillies raised…
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Gather Place Museum Launches Inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff
Gather Place Museum in conjunction with Experience Yardley, is happy to host its inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff Event—the first-ever held in Bucks county gathering of its kind—on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Yardley Friends Meeting House (65 N Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067). This historic, all-community…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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Pennsylvania Has Become a Warehouse and Logistics Powerhouse – But There Are Some Downsides
Due to an e-commerce boom, Pennsylvania has become a warehouse and logistics powerhouse, but some local communities are rising against the trend, writes for the City and State Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s dominance in the logistics industry is largely driven by its unique location and robust infrastructure. According to the state Department of Community and Economic Development,…
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Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus
For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Even Snyder of Emmett is known for taking bold culinary risks, which made his new Fishtown eatery one of the strongest restaurant openings so far…
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West Philadelphia-Born Blk Ivy Thrift Showcases Fashion Far Beyond Fabric and Threads
For Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, fashion is something that can speak and protect people, and it’s that ideology that has guided her throughout her journey, writes Shelton Boyd-Griffith for Vogue. McGlonn is the founder of Blk Ivy Thrift, a retail project that serves as a fusion toward activism, history, and vintage fashion. She initially launched it…
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Warminster-Based Arbutus Biopharma Lays Off Over Half of Workforce, Exits Its Headquarters
Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma laid off over half of its workforce and is exiting its headquarters to conserve cash while continuing its pursuit of a hepatitis B cure, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which reduced its workforce by 40 percent last year and 24 percent in 2023, eliminated another 22 positions…
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