Philadelphia Region
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British Artists Create Navy Yard’s First Installation of Public Art
The Navy Yard in Philadelphia has unveiled at one of its warehouses its first large-scale installation of public art, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Created by Luke Egan and Pete Hamilton, the installation depicts 20 tentacles from some kind of sea leviathan bursting through the windows of the rusting building. With each of the tentacles…
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Forbes Identifies Philadelphia as One of the Top 10 Emerging Cities for Startups
Forbes has joined forces with knowledge partner Revolution to identify 10 emerging cities for startups that are poised for success in the years ahead, and Philadelphia is one of them, writes Kurt Badenhausen for Forbes. Revolution, a venture capital firm, was co-founded 13 years ago by Steve Case, the billionaire co-founder of AOL. Case launched…
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Pennsylvania Home to Some of the Best Haunted Attractions in America
A list of the Top 31 Halloween Haunts in America compiled by the Haunted Attraction Association shows that, if you want to get your scare on, Pennsylvania is the place to be, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Keystone State dominates the list of scary attractions with six entries. The highest-ranked entry is Field of…
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Under Armour Trusts the Process as It Signs 76ers Star Joel Embiid to Massive Endorsement Deal
76ers center Joel Embiid, one of the most coveted free agents in the sneaker market, has signed a five-year endorsement deal with Under Armour, writes Nick DePaula for ESPN.com. Embiid had received sizable offers from a number of brands but decided on Under Armour. Adidas, his prior brand, had the right to match the offer…
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Where Does Philadelphia Rate Among the Best Foodie Cities in America?
Ahead of World Food Day on Tuesday, Oct. 16, foodies in Greater Philadelphia need not worry about their options, as the City of Brotherly Love rates among the best foodie cities in the nation, according to a recently published analysis by WalletHub. To determine rankings for 2018’s Best Foodie Cities in America, WalletHub analyzed 182…
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Once Criticized as a Sign of Weakness, Philly’s Reverse Commuting Patterns Typical for a Big City
Commuting patterns in Philadelphia mirror those of the other large cities in America, according to a recent analysis, write Larry Eichel and Seth Budick for The PEW Charitable Trusts. Philadelphia has seen its reverse commuting criticized as a sign of weakness in its economy. However, a new analysis shows that the numbers are typical for…
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These Chester County Schools Are Breaking the Education Mold
A few Chester County schools are rethinking their format by introducing new, innovative ways for their students to learn, writes Jessica Press for Philadelphia magazine. West Chester School District superintendent Jim Scanlon is bringing purposeful play to the district’s full-day kindergarten program. Through free time at recess, daily specials like PE or art, or acting…
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Experience Legendary Orchestrator Benjamin Wright with Philly POPS on Oct. 20 at Kimmel Center
The Heritage Music Group will present “Experience Benjamin Wright” – a memorable event designed to take audiences on a journey through Wright’s music, history, and influences – on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 3 PM in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center. Wright is one of the most sought-after string and brass arrangers of our time.…
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Pediatric Dentist Proves Educating Children, Their Parents Is Key to Good Dental Hygiene
Dr. Kailey Housley may be a pediatric dentist for Children’s Dental Health, a network with more than 20 practices throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, including ones in Exton, Downingtown, West Grove, and Chadds Ford. But given the extra time she spends informing patients and parents about issues that may affect a child’s dental health, she…
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Philadelphia International Rates as One of the Worst Large Airports in America
According to the annual North American Airport Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power, Philadelphia International Airport rates as one of the worst large airports in the U.S., writes Adam Hermann for PhillyVoice. In the large airports category, PHL tied for third-worst place with Honolulu International. Out of the 24 large airports rated, only Kansas City International…
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Philadelphia-Based La Colombe a Worthy Coffee Competitor to Starbucks
Despite having giant competitors like Starbucks, which owns the lion’s share of the coffee shop market, Philadelphia-based La Colombe is holding its own, writes Gary Stern for Forbes. The independent coffee chain has been expanding steadily since it began. It now has more than 30 outlets spreading from Pennsylvania to New York, Washington, D.C., and…
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One Building Offers Solution for Bird Deaths Caused by Philadelphia’s Glass Skyline
Philadelphia’s glass skyline is a death trap for many migrating birds, but one building in Fairmount Park offers a solution, writes Inga Saffron for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Birds often mistake the reflections of trees in windows for the real thing, causing them to fly into them at full speed. This is far from a problem…
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With New Acquisition, Tower Health to Become Region’s Largest Provider of Urgent Care
Tower Health, a healthcare system that includes Brandywine Hospital, and Premier Urgent Care have signed an asset purchase agreement for Tower Health to acquire Premier’s 19 urgent care locations that will expand Tower Health’s network of urgent care facilities throughout its service area. When the transaction closes later this fall, Tower Health will become the…
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State Sen. Rafferty Receives National Leadership Award for Improving State’s Transportation Infrastructure Funding
State Sen. John Rafferty Jr. was recently honored with the State Distinguished Service Award by the American Public Transportation Association at a ceremony held by SEPTA, which nominated the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee for improving public transportation in Pennsylvania. Following decades of underinvestment throughout the Commonwealth’s transportation system, Rafferty gained bipartisan support for…
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These Philadelphia Neighborhoods Are Among the Top Millennial Hotspots in America
A report published by RENTCafe using data from the U.S. Census shows that several ZIP Codes in Philadelphia are hotspots for millennials, writes Zoe Braccia for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The Internet listing service found that Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood is eighth on the list of ZIP Codes nationwide with the highest growth of millennials from 2011…
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What Value Does Forbes Place on the Eagles? Spoiler Alert: Jeffrey Lurie’s Investment Has Paid Off
According to Forbes, the Philadelphia Eagles are among the Top 10 most valuable teams in the NFL for the second consecutive year, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Forbes places the Eagles’ current value at $2.75 billion, four percent higher than last year’s valuation of $2.65 billion. The team’s total revenue is listed at…
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Phillies Pitching Legend the First-Ever Baseball Player to Have His Number Retired at Saint Joe’s
Phillies Pitching Legend the First-Ever Baseball Player to Have His Number Retired at Saint Joe’s Meta Description (150 Characters): Bucks County native and former Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer has become the only player to have his number retired in the history of Saint Joseph’s University baseball. SEO Keyword (1-2 Words): Jamie Moyer Word Count (Less…
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Artist, Urban Gardener Creates ‘Eden’ to Feed Philadelphia’s Homeless
Artist and urban grower Meei Ling Ng is creating urban farms to provide Philadelphia’s homeless population with hyperlocal produce, writes Karen Chernick for Salon Media Group. Ng started her collaboration with South Philadelphia’s historic Union Baptist Church a year and a half ago. The church started a soup kitchen two decades ago, providing people with…
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