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Chester County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However, as he grew up, the neighborhood rapidly changed due to white flight, leading to it becoming a predominantly Black neighborhood. Consequently, Oh attended a predominantly Black school during his formative…
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These Philly Food Spots Are Perfect For a Mother’s Day Brunch
If you want to treat your mother to a nice brunch this Mother’s Day, Philadelphia has plenty of amazing restaurants where you can enjoy both delicious food and a great atmosphere, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Fiore Fine Foods in Kensington does some of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city. There is much…
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More Jobs Could Be Coming to Philadelphia Thanks to New Deal With Korean Shipbuilder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder, has partnered with Philly Shipyard to seek U.S. government shipbuilding and maintenance contracts, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Korean company signed an agreement with Philly Shipyard, which employs nearly 1,000 at the former Philadelphia Navy Yard site, to “explore a potential business relationship”…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. Presented by Citizens, the organization’s signature fundraiser will take on its year-long theme – Roots & Reimagination – honoring its past and present that have…
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Set For Demolition, A Rittenhouse Square Property Has a Prospective Buyer
A Rittenhouse Square property set for demolition has a prospective buyer eyeing it, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property located at 1812-14 Chestnut Street is owned by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, and is mostly vacant. A demolition permit was approved on April 12. “We have a buyer interested in the…
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Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont Regularly Sells Out at Local Farmers Markets
Wild Yeast Bakehouse is a one-man sourdough bakery churning out 350 loaves each week from owner John Goncher’s Rosemont home, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Goncher runs the business from his living room, where he installed an industrial refrigerator and a large wood-top table with a stainless-steel shelf underneath. The walls are lined…
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WSJ: Why Jon Bon Jovi’s Admiration for Philadelphia Native Benjamin Franklin is ‘So Deep’
Jon Bon Jovi, a world-famous rock star, recently revealed his strong admiration for Philadelphia native Benjamin Franklin, writes Lane Florsheim for The Wall Street Journal. He recently sat down for an interview where he answered several questions, including what he has been reading lately. “I’m reading a Ben Franklin biography for the second time,” said…
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Philadelphia Poet Spins Verse for Passersby on Manual Typewriter in Parks Here and Nationwide
West Philadelphia man Marshall James Kavanaugh is a self-described “dream poet for hire,” writes Phaedra Trethan for USA Today. He likes to set up shop in one of the city’s parks where people can “Pick a topic, get a poem,” he explained. Thursdays through Sundays, he packs up his Smith Corona typewriter into the suitcase…
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National Cancer Institute Designates Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center As a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jefferson recently announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded by the NCI. This recognition places SKCC among an elite group of only 57 cancer centers nationwide, providing exceptional and personalized cancer care and superior outcomes, fueled by a…
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Jim’s Steaks Set To Reopen May 1, Nearly Two Years After Fire Forced It To Close
Jim’s Steaks on South Street is reopening in early May after a devastating fire forced the shop to shut its door in the summer of 2022, writes Rosie Leonard for KYW Newsradio. On July 29, 2022, a two-alarm fire broke out in the kitchen, leading firefighters to spend about five hours trying to put it…
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“Don’t Let It Get Under Your Skin” When It Comes to Skin Cancer – Prevention and Early Detection
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year in the United States alone. While people usually associate only melanomas with the diagnosis of skin cancer, there are in fact three major types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Non-melanoma skin…
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Mamajuana Cafe, the New York-based Dominican Restaurant, Makes Philly Debut in Fishtown
The Dominican and Latino communities in Philadelphia have a new addition to its restaurant scene with the opening of Mamajuana Cafe in Fishtown. This marks the cafe’s 12th location overall and its first in Pennsylvania. Mamajuana Cafe’s new location in Philly can be credited in large part to two leaders of the local Latino community,…
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At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, A Mother and Daughter Team Rescue Historic Pieces from Ending Up in Landfills
At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, a mother-and-daughter team rescues historic pieces like doors, lights, and much more, and makes sure they do not end up in landfills, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “I was an antique dealer for a long time,” said Janet Hart, who owns Hartland Salvage with her daughter, Tracy Housley.…
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Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Helping Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrates 60 years of service in 2024. To celebrate its milestone anniversary, Saint John’s Hospice hosted a 60th Anniversary Gala at the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia. At the event five organizations were recognized with the…
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Washington Post: This is How the Eagles Are Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to select its newest group of players as part of the NFL Draft, general manager Howie Roseman has a clear vision, writes Dan Gelston at The Washington Post. Whether it’s the recently-retired Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox or the newly-extended or re-signed DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, and Brandon Graham, a…
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Campbell Soup Heir’s Former Estate in Gladwyne To Sell At Auction
Linden Hill, the former home of Campbell Soup heirs for nearly 50 years, will be heading to auction in May, writes Lauren Peacock for Mansion Global. The French Norman-style stone mansion, which spans some 14,467 square feet and is accompanied by 26.3 acres, is being sold by Robert Burch, a venture capitalist. “We are really…
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Former World Series-Winning Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel is Investing in Youth Baseball
Charlie Manuel has been a part of professional baseball dating back to when he signed with the Minnesota Twins as a teenager in 1963. After more than a decade playing the sport in the MLB and Japan, Manuel returned to the states to begin his coaching and managing career. He reached the mountaintop in 2008, helping…
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After Hiding Gold Coin Collection in a Vault for Over a Century, Philadelphia Family Finds Much More Than Expected
A Philadelphia family that securely stored a coin collection for over a century in a bank vault recently found out that it is worth much more than they ever thought, writes Josephine Fuller for The U.S. Sun. The collection, now known as The Henry Chapman Collection, was assembled by the legendary Philadelphia coin dealer and…
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