Philadelphia Region
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the suburban Philadelphia area offers a treasure trove of sites where pivotal battles and strategic planning helped shape the United States. From the sprawling fields of Brandywine Battlefield Park where George…
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Brandywine River Restoration Trust Removes Disruptive Dam from Local Waterway
A second dam is being removed from the Brandywine River to restore the natural flow of water and fish passage, writes Isabella Darcy for Delaware Currents. Dams have long disrupted these processes, creating barriers for different fish species. The Brandywine River Restoration Trust has been leading efforts to reverse these adverse effects, implementing fish ladders,…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the largest projects is the proposed 6 million-square-foot data center in Delaware, called Project Washington. Starwood Digital Ventures wants to construct 11 buildings on…
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SEPTA Funding Debate Divides Philadelphia Region and Rest of Pennsylvania
With major SEPTA service cuts approaching as Pennsylvania’s state budget enters its eighth week overdue, it has become clear that the battle is being waged between the Philadelphia region and the rest of the state, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In his speech last week, Republican Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, of Indiana…
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Home Sellers Cut Prices on Roughly Quarter of June Listings in Philadelphia Region
Home sellers in the Philadelphia region lowered prices on about 24 percent of listings in June, during a time when the market is typically busy in the spring, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Zillow, that is an increase from about 21 percent compared to the same time last year. While more…
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Delta’s Lounges Are Getting Too Crowded So It’s Upping the Game
Delta Airlines is a victim of its own success, and its airport lounges are getting crowded, writes Nick Lichtenberg for Fortune. Its concept of the premium traveler has been broadened over the years, allowing more and more people access to its Sky Clubs, including one operating out of Philadelphia International Airport. Now it’s trying to…
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Passenger Shoe Checks Disappear at Philadelphia International Airport
Passengers can now keep their shoes on when going through a standard TSA screening at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new policy reverses a 20-year Transportation Security Administration procedure that required passengers to remove their shoes to check for potential explosives. Passengers in PHL’s expedited TSA PreCheck…
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Spanish Airline Iberia to Offer Philadelphia-Madrid Flights at PHL
The Spanish airline Iberia is warming up its investors to news that it will be coming on board at Philadelphia International Airport sometime in the next few years, with plans to add flights there, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Spain-based airline is taking advantage of a new PHL incentive program and…
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Hot Enough for You? Here’s How Philadelphia Summer Temperatures Have Changed in 60 Years
A Philadelphia heat wave, the region’s first for 2025, hits this week. An Environmental Protection Agency report found that heat waves nationwide are occurring more frequently, lasting longer, and are more intense, writes Garland Fordice for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The article invites readers to choose a year to compare past temperatures with present temperatures. Here’s…
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Avelo Airlines Taps Into Wilmington Airport’s Potential to Expand Flight Options for Philadelphia Suburbs
Avelo Airlines has recognized the untapped potential of Wilmington Airport and is stepping in to offer Chester County and the entire Philadelphia suburbs a convenient and much-needed boost in flight options, writes Jacob Passy for The Wall Street Journal. The upstart carrier has been targeting airports with a sizable catchment area – referring to the…
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Philadelphia Airport Ups Incentives to Airlines for New Routes
Philadelphia International Airport is offering up to $4 million in incentives, an 80 percent increase, starting July 1 to encourage airlines to offer more international routes to passengers, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Airport Air Service Incentive Program offers waived fees and marketing funds to airlines. PHL aims to expand international services…
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Delaware River Salt Intrusion Jeopardizes Regional Water Supply
The Delaware River Basin provides drinking water for around 14.2 million people, but that is now at risk due to the rising threat of saltwater intrusion in the Delaware River, writes for the Delaware Currents. Currently, the location of the salt front is normal for this time of year, but the issue comes from the…
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Philadelphia Passengers Get Early Crack at New Planes, Seating
For those looking for a little in-flight pampering, American Airlines is making 51 new premium seats available with doors for privacy, more storage space, and a wireless device-changing pad. Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are among the first to try out the new “Flagship Suite” seats that will be available on America’s new plane, the…
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Wilmington Airport Anticipates Passenger Growth as Avelo Airlines Further Expands Flight Options
Wilmington Airport officials anticipate continued passenger growth as Avelo Airlines keeps adding more flights to meet the rising demand, writes Madeleine Overturf for Coast TV. This month, the airline is celebrating two years since it launched at Wilmington Airport. In the past 24 months, Avelo has operated over 3,800 flights with more than 530,000 travelers. …
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs, our employers to talent, and our communities to opportunity. The proposed devastating cuts to services due to lack of dedicated state funding would be nothing short of catastrophic for the…
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SEPTA’s Budget Crisis Hits Hard: Paoli/Thorndale Line Faces Elimination Amid $2.6B Shake-Up
SEPTA is proposing significant service cuts and fare increases in its $2.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Aiming to address a $213 million annual deficit, the plan would get rid of 32 bus routes across Philadelphia and the suburbs, shortening 12 routes, and reducing service frequency on…
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UPS Looking at Reducing Deliveries by 50 Percent for Amazon
Package delivery service company UPS has reached an agreement in principle with Amazon to cut the volume of packages it delivers for the online retailer by more than 50 percent by the second half of 2026. The move by UPS is part of the company’s “better not bigger strategy,” which UPS is hoping will pay…
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See Which Locals Gave the Most $$ to the Harris, Trump Campaigns
Big names in the Philadelphia-area business community contributed to both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump before the Election, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Federal Election Commission filings show that 10 individual campaign donors contributed $100,000 or more to the Harris Victory Fund, compared to two for the Trump 47 Committee. Former Merck CEO…
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