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Washington Post: How Philadelphia Stacks Up When It Comes to New Housing Development
Home prices nationwide keep skyrocketing, despite continuous hikes in interest rates by the Federal Reserve, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. While the simplest solution would be to boost supply, that has not been happening and available homes remain at a record low. When it comes to Pennsylvania, a look at how many…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Teams Up with YouTube Star MrBeast to Expand Food-Rescue Program to NYC
Philadelphia-based Sharing Excess, the homegrown food-rescue organization run primarily by college students and recent graduates, teamed up with YouTube star MrBeast to expand its wholesale food-rescue program to New York City, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit that redirects millions of pounds of produce from landfills to food banks and pantries has…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz is Committed to Helping Clients Achieve Financial Freedom
When he was a junior studying accounting at West Chester University, William (Bill) Gowie Jr. was looking for an internship to support his future career path. He met Eugene Steger, who at the time was working with another accountant at an office in Malvern. Gowie landed an internship with the accounting firm and upon finishing…
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The Boozy Mutt, A New Restaurant and Dog Park, is Coming Soon to Brewerytown
A new restaurant/bar that sets itself apart from others as also a dog park, will soon open its doors in Brewerytown, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Boozy Mutt is the brainchild of couple Allison Mattiola and Sam Mattiola, and will set up shop at the former venue of North Star Bar…
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The Comcast Center Has Sights on Becoming a Culinary Hub, and 5 James Beard Award Winners Are Leading the Charge
The Comcast Center in Center City features a nice selection of restaurants, and it’s part of a grand vision for the corporation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The roster of restaurateurs responsible for the food establishments features five James Beard Award winners. They are Greg Vernick of Vernick Coffee Bar and Vernick…
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Philadelphia Prepares to Celebrate First-Ever ‘Rocky Day,’ Featuring a Visit From Sylvester Stallone
Sunday, Dec. 3, will mark the first-ever “Rocky Day” in Philadelphia, writes Kristin Hunt for Phillyvoice. To mark the occasion, Sylvester Stallone — the notable actor who portrayed the Rocky Balboa character — will be visiting the Parkway Visitor Center. Stallone will ceremoniously open the visitor center’s new Rocky Shop after a City resolution is…
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After 10 Years, the Former Germantown High School Will Soon Reopen as a Mixed-Use Development
Just over a decade ago, Germantown High School was shut down due to its academic performance, shrinking enrollment, and a financial crisis. However, next year, the space will be converted into a new mixed-use development with about 240 apartments, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The first 45 units are expected to be completed in the…
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The LED Lights at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row Will Remain Dark Through Early 2024
The bright LED lights that have illuminated Boathouse Row in Philadelphia since 2005 will remain dark for longer than anticipated, writes John Paul Titlow for Phillyvoice. In March, the Fairmount Park Conservancy announced a new $2.1 million project to upgrade and replace Boathouse Row’s existing LED lights. The project was originally expected to be finished…
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These Are 10 New Restaurants in Philadelphia You Should Try, According to Philadelphia Magazine
Philadelphia has a rich dining scene and each year, more new restaurants bring its own unique flavors to the scene, writes Kae Lani Palmisano and Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Upon visiting many new food spots across the region, Philadelphia Magazine has come up with a list of the “Philly 15.” Among the 15 new…
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A Philadelphia Inventor Was Among the First to Demonstrate Moving Images That Became the Precursor to Movies
In 1870, Philadelphia inventor Henry Heyl displayed among the first demonstrations of a projected moving picture, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. He invented a device he called the “phasmatrope,” and demonstrated it at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in front of about 1,500 individuals. The device was a disc loaded with…
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Aaron Nola is Staying “in the Right Place” as He Re-signs With the Philadelphia Phillies
When Aaron Nola first arrived to the big leagues in 2015, he knew it would take him for him to adjust to the city of Philadelphia, he writes in a 2019 personal essay for The Players’ Tribune. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nola was acclimated to a much different lifestyle than the one he had…
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Wall Street Journal: Rituals Like Betting on the Flyers’ Stanley Cup Chances Can Pay Dividends for People in Any Phase of Life
When Philadelphia-based writer Robbie Shell first retired, she didn’t believe rituals would be a part of the equation as she entered into this new stage of her life. However, she soon saw its value, she writes for The Wall Street Journal. “To me, rituals were daily or weekly routines that organized time efficiently with the…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Announces Six New Designations, One Demolition
During its most recent meeting in October, the Philadelphia Historical Commission designated six new buildings to the local Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly Haas for Hidden City. The first designation nomination was for the Hollinger Building in Center City. It satisfies three criteria — its distinctive architectural style, its representative commercial building, and that…
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How ROW Psychiatric Services Uses Intensive Outpatient Therapy to Transform the Lives of Children
On August 21, 2023, ROW Psychiatric Services officially launched its Intensive Outpatient Services program, embarking on a new chapter for the organization. The two individuals who helped spearhead the new effort are Jack Krieger, M.S., NCC, and Chanell-Nicole Gooden, MFT. The two professionals have different backgrounds within the medical field, but have come together for…
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With the Homebuying Market As it is, Newlyweds are Creating ‘Home Funds’ to Aid in the Process
With home prices and mortgage interest rates seeing increases in recent years, homebuyers are finding alternative ways to help purchase their homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For newlyweds, one alternative has been to set up a “home fund” on their wedding website in addition to their honeymoon fund. That’s what newlyweds Melissa…
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Princess Diana Wore a Philadelphia Eagles Varsity Jacket in the 1990s, and Now a Version is Being Sold Online
During the 1990s, Princess Diana wore a Philadelphia Eagles varsity jacket that the team had sent her, and now a version of that jacket is being sold online, writes Emily Burack for Town & County. “Our latest limited-edition release pays homage to an iconic era in Eagles and pop-culture history, capturing the essence of a…
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Disney Acquires Hulu in $8.6 Billion Deal, Giving it Full Control of the Streaming Service
Disney has announced that it will acquire a 33 percent stake in Hulu for $8.6 billion, writes David Hamilton for Fortune. With this deal, Disney will have undisputed control of the streaming service. This is a further extension of Disney’s control over Hulu, which began in 2019 when Comcast ceded its authority to the streaming…
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Comcast is Using Innovation to Become More Inclusive to Customers With Disabilities
Comcast is expanding its American Sign Language video remote interpreting services pilot to six Philadelphia locations, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In doing so, Comcast would be the first in the industry to provide this kind of service. “It’s really allowing an individual who is deaf or a native sign speaker to…
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