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Learn How Philadelphia Neighborhoods Earned Their Names
Philadelphia is a historic city of neighborhoods. Each one has a story as to how they earned their names, and a Reddit page has compiled a list of those stories. Bartram Village is named in honor of famous botanist, John Bartram, who lived in the nearby area. Bella Vista is Italian for “Beautiful Sight,” and…
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This Neighborhood is Making a Case for Being One of Philly’s Best Foodie Destinations
While Fishtown, Kensington, and Rittenhouse Square are known as Philadelphia’s dining hot spots, Queen Village is quickly emerging as the city’s newest food destination, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The neighborhood has recently added — or is about to add — around 30 new restaurants and food retailers. These newcomers offer a diverse…
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New Renderings Unveiled for $15M Xfinity Live! Renovation Plans
Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies recently unveiled updates plans for a $15 million new plaza outside Xfinity Live! at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The renovation features a number of facilities, such as an open-air beer garden, Crush Bar, and a major outdoor expansion of PBR…
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Philly’s Italian Market Offers an Incredible Selection of Culinary Delights and Much More
The Italian Market in Philadelphia, one of the oldest open-air markets in the nation, offers an incredible selection of culinary delights, from coffee to pastries to fresh meats and so much more, writes Danielle Robles for the Islands. This iconic 20-block market has been a staple of the city’s culture since the 1880s. With its…
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Make Philadelphia Its New Homeport in 2026
In 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will become the first cruise line to sail from Philadelphia in years, writes Alison Fox for Travel + Leisure. That year, the cruise line will sail to Bermuda, Canada, and New England. The Norwegian Jewel kicks off its voyages on April 16, 2026, offering seven- to nine-day trips to Bermuda.…
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Set to Open First Bucks County Location
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening its first Bucks County restaurant location on Monday, November 18, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new restaurant will open at Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield near the Wegmans supermarket. The new location will be the casual American restaurant and steakhouse’s 5th in the Philadelphia area. Signature menu items…
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Community Conversation Series Continues, Highlights Philly’s Small Businesses
A community conversation series hosted by WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia recently highlighted the impact of Philadelphia’s small businesses, write Sandra Jones and Liv Barry for WHYY. The November 7 Bridging Blocks event brought together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Fred Sutherland, former EVP and CFO of Aramark, expressed that the…
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Philadelphia Phillies Raise $500M from New Investors, Valuing the Team at Around $3B
The Philadelphia Phillies have raised approximately $500 million in capital from three new investors, writes Michael Ozanian for CNBC Sport. The transaction values the Major League Baseball team and its 25 percent stake in NBC Sports Philadelphia at around $3 billion. Two of the Phillies’ existing owners, managing partner John Middleton and Stanley Middleman, have…
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Society Hill Hotel in Old City Gets Historic Makeover After Devastating Fire
After being destroyed by a fire in 2021, the historic Society Hill Hotel in Old City has been meticulously restored by its owners and is now back to its former glory, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The building was originally constructed in 1832 as a longshoremen’s house. It later became a Civil War recruiting…
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SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The iconic ocean liner will first be moving to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama. Okaloosa County, Florida, recently acquired the SS United States in a $10 million and plans…
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Magical Holiday Tours Coming to Fonthill Castle in Doylestown
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of special events and tours, running from November 16 to December 31, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The castle, the former home of Henry Chapman Mercer, is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. Each…
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Philadelphia’s Hot Chicken Scene Continues to Boom, Especially in This Part of the City
Philadelphia’s hot chicken scene, a recent addition to the city, continues to grow and thrive, with most new players flocking to Northeast Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s highest concentration of hot chicken shops per square mile can be found driving west on Cottman Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard. This chicken alley…
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New 255-Unit Luxury Tower Opens in Center City
Southern Land Co. recently opened a new 255-unit, 27-story luxury tower in Center City, writes Claudiu Tiganescu for Multi Housing News. RBC Bank issued a $112 million construction loan in 2022, according to Yardi Matrix data. That same year, the developer broke ground on the tower and topped out in 2023. The new luxury tower,…
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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books with characters who call the Philadelphia region home to choose from, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett is about a fictional mansion in Elkins Park. This 2019 novel follows a brother and sister growing up…
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2 Acclaimed Philadelphia Restaurants Announce Expansion Plans Throughout City
Two of Philadelphia’s hottest restaurants — Honeysuckle Provisions and Friday Saturday Sunday — have announced plans to expand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate, owners of Honeysuckle Provisions, recently shuttered their West Philadelphia Afrocentric cafe and grocery store after exactly two years in operation to open a…
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Truman High School Field Hockey Seniors Celebrate Their First-Ever High School Victory
The seniors on Harry S. Truman’s High School field hockey team managed to achieve something they had yearned for throughout their entire high school career: a win on the hockey field before they graduated, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. In an exciting atmosphere, the team defeated their crosstown rival Bristol High…
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Meet Aliya Burroughs: 2024 Peirce College MBA Graduate, Program Coordinator II and Admissions Coordinator
To celebrate new MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to highlight and share their journeys. Today’s feature is Aliya Burroughs, two-time Peirce graduate receiving her Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration in 2020 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with the Class of 2024. Burroughs’s journey at Peirce began in 2017, after researching different colleges that…
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Washington Post: Where in Philadelphia Are Presidential Campaign Online Donations Coming From?
A new Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the two presidential campaigns has found that more people donated to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump, writes Clara Ence Morse, Kevin Schaul, and Azi Paybarah for the publication. In Philadelphia, several ZIP codes stand out for their highest levels of political contributions. Some of the top…
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