• Fans Gather at Oxford Valley Mall to Meet Eagles GM Howie Roseman

    Fans Gather at Oxford Valley Mall to Meet Eagles GM Howie Roseman

    Fans in Eagles gear lined up outside Dynasty Sports at Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne on Saturday, Feb. 22, to meet the team’s general manager, Howie Roseman, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Roseman has become a cult personality in the Philadelphia region. He stated “I bleed for this city” during the Eagles parade,…

  • New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season

    New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season

    The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…

  • Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

    Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

    Forbes has released its tenth annual list of has America’s Best Large Employers and Philadelphia was well-represented, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. The top large employer in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League educational institution, which came in at No. 58. Penn Medicine is next up, coming in at No. 74.…

  • Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds

    Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds

    A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…

  • Beauty Is In the Eye of the Customer At These Philadelphia Restaurants

    Beauty Is In the Eye of the Customer At These Philadelphia Restaurants

    Philadelphia is filled with so many gorgeous restaurants, from the ceilings to the lights, the atmosphere, and everything in between, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for OpenTable. For instance, SkyHigh inside the Four Seasons features 40-foot windows surrounding all four sides. There are also mirror-paneled ceilings that reflect the sidewalks and allow you to see as far…

  • Warminster Native Gary Martin Records Second-Fastest Indoor Collegiate Mile at Millrose Games

    Warminster Native Gary Martin Records Second-Fastest Indoor Collegiate Mile at Millrose Games

    Warminster native and former Archbishop Wood track star Gary Martin ran the second-fastest indoor collegiate mile at the Millrose Games, with a time of 3 minutes, 48.82 seconds, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This achievement places Martin, who finished the February 8 race in fifth place, at No. 45 on the world all-time…

  • Sports Card Startup, Backed by Local Sports Executives, Raises $10M in Series A

    Sports Card Startup, Backed by Local Sports Executives, Raises $10M in Series A

    CollX, a sports card startup backed by Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and Philadelphia 76ers part-owner David Adelman, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company also added a star athlete to its investor list, with Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt…

  • Philadelphia’s First Outdoor Pickleball and Padel Club to Launch This Spring

    Philadelphia’s First Outdoor Pickleball and Padel Club to Launch This Spring

    This spring, Philadelphia will debut its first outdoor sports complex featuring both pickleball and padel courts, located near Temple University, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Viva Padel & Pickleball Club in North Philadelphia is expected to open its doors in May. The club will take over around a third of the…

  • More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report

    More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report

    With New York residents feeling the strain of high housing costs, many are looking to relocate to another city, and Philadelphia is now the most popular destination, writes Mary K. Jacob for New York Post. This is according to a new report from StreetEasy, which reveals that Philadelphia is now the most popular metro area…

  • WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision

    WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision

    When the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerbacks in each of their first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, many criticized the decision. However, those two players — Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean — played key roles on defense throughout the Eagles’ season, en route to a Super Bowl victory, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson…

  • Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose

    Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose

    Just days after winning the Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley delighted hundreds of Eagles fans while working a drive-thru shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose as part of a promotional appearance, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Barkley, who had a record-breaking first season in Philadelphia, has become one of the NFL’s most marketable…

  • How This 104-Year-Old Philadelphia Bakery is Coping With the Rising Prices of Eggs

    How This 104-Year-Old Philadelphia Bakery is Coping With the Rising Prices of Eggs

    Termini Bros., the 104-year-old bakery and Philadelphia staple, uses eggs as a key ingredient in their many fresh pastries. Like many, however, the owners are feeling the effects of the rising cost of eggs, writes TaRonda Thomas for 6abc. According to Vincent Termini Jr., who runs the business with his brother, the bakery received eggs…

  • Philadelphia-Based Company’s App Helps Renters Achieve Their Dream of Becoming Homeowners

    Philadelphia-Based Company’s App Helps Renters Achieve Their Dream of Becoming Homeowners

    Philadelphia-based company Nido partners with landlords, such as the HOW Group, to help renters become homeowners, writes Courtney DuChene for The Philadelphia Citizen. Nido assists landlords in allocating five percent of a tenant’s monthly rent into a home savings account. The organization’s app also helps renters read relevant articles and to find resources that help…

  • Wanamaker Building Could Be Headed to Auction Following Latest Court Ruling

    Wanamaker Building Could Be Headed to Auction Following Latest Court Ruling

    The historic Wanamaker Building could be headed for auction after a court ruling in the foreclosure case, which sided with lender TF Cornerstone and removed the possibility of a trial, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer has been working on seizing control of the beleaguered Center City office building…

  • Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding

    Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding

    Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed Wissahickon Gateway would give walkers, runners, and cyclists a safer route around the busy roads of Ridge Avenue and Main Street in Manayunk. Meanwhile, the…

  • WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History

    WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History

    Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has put together a season filled with incredible highlight reel runs as he rushed for over 2,000 yards in the regular season. However, his success rushing the ball has a lot to do with the Eagles’ big offensive line, write Joshua Robinson, Andrew Beaton, and Rosie Ettenheim for The…

  • Borough Officials Reviewing Proposal for Perkasie Starbucks

    Borough Officials Reviewing Proposal for Perkasie Starbucks

    The plan for a drive-thru Starbucks at a busy intersection near Pennridge High School is now under review by Perkasie borough officials, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Borough council members held a public hearing earlier this week to discuss the developer’s conditional use application for a drive-thru to be permitted on…

  • Philadelphia’s First Major Office-to-Residential Conversion Went Smoothly, Leasing Starts in March

    Philadelphia’s First Major Office-to-Residential Conversion Went Smoothly, Leasing Starts in March

    Philadelphia’s first major office-to-residential conversion since the pandemic is set to be completed this spring, with leasing beginning in March, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Alterra Property Group’s conversion of 1701 Market Street is the only such major project nearing completion, despite ongoing discussions over turning empty office spaces into residences since 2020,…