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Two Philadelphia Hotels Receive Michelin Guide Honors As Among Best in the U.S.
The MICHELIN Guide announced top honors for top U.S. hotels in 2024, and two Philadelphia hotels were named to the list, according to the MICHELIN Guide. The two Philadelphia hotels are Guild House Philadelphia and The Rittenhouse Hotel, respectively. The Guild House Hotel is located inside a landmark 1855 rowhome inside Midtown Village. The boutique…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering area residents with the skills necessary for in-demand jobs in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure. The program serves those living in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia…
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This Philadelphia Design Company Uses Only Natural and Plant-Based Fibers with Focus on Sustainability
Kimberly McGlonn, the creator of Philadelphia-based fashion house NOOR by Grant Blvd, focuses on sustainability as a business imperative, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. At NOOR by Grant Blvd, McGlonn uses only natural and plant-based fibers. This includes fibers like Tencel and linen, as well as wool. No materials used are sourced from fossil fuels.…
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Can Be Credited for Helping Sixers, Comcast Reach Deal on New Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast have come together on plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City. The shift comes more than two years after the original plans for an Market East arena were first announced, after involvement from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver,…
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Bucks County Police Pursuing New Leads in 50-Year-Old Teen Murder Cold Case
Police officials are following new leads in the 50-year-old cold case murder of 17-year-old Patricia Bartlett, a Bucks County teenager who was stabbed in the Oxford Valley Mall parking lot, writes Gina Cosenza for 102.9 MGK. On Jan. 13, 1975, Patricia Bartlett visited The Camera Shop at the mall to buy photo paper and toner…
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Mütter Museum Appoints Former Temple Health Leader As New President and CEO
The Mütter Museum and the College of Physicians of Philadelphia has named former Temple University Health System executive Larry Kaiser as its new president and CEO, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. “I think that the college and the museum are positioned for great days ahead, and I am delighted for the chance to lead this…
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Gov. Shapiro Visits Adare Pharma Solutions in Northeast Philly, Promotes State’s Economic Development Investment
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Adare Pharma Solutions’ new headquarters in Northeast Philadelphia, where he highlighted the state’s investment in economic development, writes Harrison Cann for City & State Pennsylvania. The drug development and manufacturing company recently relocated its headquarters from New Jersey to Philadelphia. Adare received $2.9 million in state support for expanding its existing…
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Comcast, Philadelphia 76ers Are Partnering to Build a New South Philadelphia Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor have reached a deal to allow the team to remain in South Philadelphia after more than two years of posturing, planning, and protesting about being a new 76 Place arena in Center City, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The deal includes a 50-50 partnership between Comcast Spectacor and…
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Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’
Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker, is hoping to wow the judges with his delicious desserts on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve been a fan of this show forever,” said Carter, who gained many local fans with Carter’s Confections, his custom dessert business.…
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Peirce College Expands Access to Career Bridge Program
Peirce College recently expanded the eligibility requirements for its innovative Career Bridge program so more people have access to the program, which prepares students with the skills, certifications and credentials needed for in-demand jobs before they finish a college degree. More scholarships are now available for a wider range of Career Bridge students, and the college has…
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Mayor Parker Lobbies to Bring Biden Presidential Library to Philadelphia
There is rising speculation as to where the legacy of President Joe Biden’s four years in office will be physically remembered, and Mayor Cherelle Parker wants it to be in Philadelphia, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. Biden happens to have several connections to Philadelphia. He officially launched his bid for the White House in 2019…
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Dallas Firm Takes Majority Stake in Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice to Drive Growth
Bensalem staple Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has received a majority investment from Maple Park Capital Partners, a newly formed Dallas firm, to fuel its continued growth, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In the four decades since being founded, Rita’s has become…
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‘History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,’ Tells Story of City’s Iconic Sandwiches and People Behind Them
Mike Madaio’s new book, A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches; Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, explores the rich and flavorful history of the city’s most iconic sandwiches and the people behind them, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. During his research into Philadelphia’s century-long sandwich history, Madaio uncovered countless fascinating facts that took the book…
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‘The Brutalist,’ Holocaust Survivor Story Set in Doylestown, Wins Three Awards at 2025 Golden Globes
The Brutalist, a story about a Holocaust survivor who builds a community center in Doylestown, was one of the biggest winners at this year’s Golden Globes, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie won three awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director – Motion Picture for Brady Corbet, and Best Performance by…
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Philadelphia Now Ranks Among Zillow’s Top Five Hottest Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia has climbed six spots from last year to rank as the nation’s fifth hottest housing market for 2025, according to Zillow, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local real estate experts believe that the current year could bring back some semblance of normality to the Philadelphia-area real estate market following a…
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Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida
Peirce College recently participated in JetBlue’s annual graduation ceremony in Florida to honor JetBlue Scholars who completed their bachelor’s degrees at Peirce. Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president and CEO of Peirce College, addressed graduates at the ceremony on Dec. 10 in Orlando and lauded both the graduates and their families for advancing their education while…
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How a Chance Encounter with Jimmy Carter Set the Path for Temple Health Physician’s Career Trajectory
Maura Sammon was just a little girl when then-presidential candidate Jimmy Carter visited the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in 1976. She was there alongside her grandparents and a crowd of campaign supporters. “My grandparents wanted to introduce me to the American political system,” Sammon recalled. “He was there kissing babies, picking up kids and he picked…
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Inside Philadelphia’s Newest Jazz Lounge and Gaming Destination
Philadelphia recently opened its newest newest entertainment and music venue, and it is already a must-visit, reports Astrid Martinez for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Cellar Dog, a jazz lounge and gaming destination, is now open along South 15th Street. “Finding this spot in Center City, where there’s so much action, I think we’re just going to…
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