Philadelphia Region

Pandemic Modeling Expert Sees Reasons for Cautious Optimism After Month of Stagnation

David Rubin, a pandemic modeling expert with the CHOP Policy Lab, is seeing reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the Philadelphia area…

Dave Portnoy Likes Philly's Vibe, But Is Our Region the Right Fit for Barstool Sports?

Dave Portnoy, founder and president of Barstool Sports, has brought his media empire to Philadelphia, hoping to connect to fans here, writes Richard Rys for…

As Pandemic Eases, Suburbanites Working from Home Might Force Philadelphia Tax Structure Overhaul

With work from home keeping the majority of suburbanites out of the city, Philadelphia may have to retool its tax policies that include the highest…

Oft-Criticized Founder of Barstool Sports Throws a Lifeline to Area Bars, Restaurants

The Delaware County owner of a Philadelphia pub and the proprietor of a Media bar are getting a new financial lease on life as they…

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KOP-Based CollegeThoughts Helps Students Navigate Application Process, Offers Place for Self-Discovery

CollegeThoughts is a one-stop shop helping students find their way through the college application process.

Students get help prepping for SATs, writing essays, preparing…

Let Goats Feast on Your Christmas Tree by Donating It to This Local Arboretum

If you don’t like the idea of throwing away your Christmas tree now that the holiday season is over, there’s a much better…

Here's Why Experts Are Anticipating a Return of Tourists to the Philadelphia Region

With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and the placement of Philadelphia on the Condé Nast gold list of eight “Best Destinations in the World,” experts are…

Region's Housing Market Soared in 2020

Despite losing the spring home-selling season because of the pandemic, homebuying reached historic levels the rest of the year in the Philadelphia region, writes…

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What's the Future of Commuting Now That We're Used to Working at Home?

Some miss the perks of traveling to work writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Others enjoy the extra time and saved money that comes…

This 150-Year-Old Christmas Carol Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia

The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia…