Philadelphia Region
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Where’s Everybody Going? Philadelphia Airport Lists Top Holiday Flight Destinations
For people looking to escape for the Thanksgiving holiday, the top holiday flight destinations out of Philadelphia International Airport are Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the third year in a row, Philadelphia International Airport will see its busiest Thanksgiving travel since 2019. It’s expected there will be…
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New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene
The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Your dollars can go further in Philadelphia compared to other cities in the U.S.,” said Alex Gailey, senior data reporter at Bankrate who…
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Restaurant Critic Defends Wawa Pizza for Being Exactly What It’s Supposed to Be
Philadelphia Magazine’s restaurant critic Jason Sheehan is asking people to get off their high horse and embrace Wawa pizza for what it is—pizza from a convenience store. Wawa pizza’s being called the worst. Here’s why those critics are wrong, Sheehan wrote for Philadelphia Magazine. He and his family ate their first Wawa pizza after they…
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Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat. Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…
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Local Wegmans Bag Sports Sponsorship by Signing with Philadelphia Flyers
Wegmans, with locations in Downingtown and Malvern, has recently stepped into the local sports sponsorship scene by signing on to be the official grocer of Philadelphia Flyers, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Yet as per the deal, there will be Wegmans signage in…
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Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For pitchers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia’s popular Italian restaurant Vetri Cucina is among their favorite restaurants. Wheeler is also a fan of the Asian-inspired bar restaurant Cheu…
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Your Phone Will Sound an Alarm This Wednesday, and There’s a Good Reason for It
This Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. ET your phone and the phones of everybody else will start to alarm, but there is no reason for worry, writes Catherine Thorbecke for CNN. The federal government announced it is planning on conducting a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday. “The purpose…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand
If you are hoping to see housing prices drop in the Philadelphia region, you might be in for quite a wait, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach CEO Larry Flick V, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Low housing inventory is “strangling the market” and continuing to keep both demand and…
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New Center City Bar Follows Example of Several Chester County Spots with This Setup
Tapster, a new bar that recently opened in Center City, is following the example of several popular spots in Chester County and the region with a pour-your-own setup, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rivertown Taps in Phoenixville and Stumpy’s Hatchet House in West Chester are among the places that have been implementing taps…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent pipeline for employers in the region. Over the next 10 years, Philadelphia is expected to add tens of thousands of new jobs, primarily in health care and technology-driven medical research,…
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Here’s How Wilmington University Gives You Credit for What You Already Know
Wilmington University turns prior learning experiences into academic credit in many different ways that mean spending less time and money to earn a degree. A lot less. If you’ve taken some college courses, if you’ve completed certifications, or if you have military experience, it all adds up to prior learning that can do extra duty work for you. In fact,…
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Allison Kalemjian Celebrates a 5th Anniversary With CCRES
CCRES has extended congratulations to Allison Kalemjian for recently achieving a 5-year milestone anniversary working for the behavioral health services staff provider. Allison joined CCRES in 2018 as a Registered Behavior Technician providing support to students in a school setting. In 2019, Allison transitioned into the HR office providing Administrative Support and moved into the…
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The Center for Loss and Bereavement Announces the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event
The Center for Loss and Bereavement, a leading comprehensive grief center serving the greater Philadelphia region, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event. This event, held on a private farm in Worchester Township, aims to raise funds and awareness for the organization while providing a unique and uplifting experience for attendees. …
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S&T CRA Specialist Uses Home Ownership Program to Help Community Thrive
“My favorite part of helping a client through the home buying process is seeing the smile on their face during settlement day.” This is the sentiment of Christian Blackwell, a CRA specialist with S&T Bank in the Philadelphia region. Growing up in the Eastern PA area, Blackwell, who has been in the mortgage industry since…
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To Address Dangerous Shortage, Pennsylvania Turnpike to Add More Parking Spaces for Large Trucks
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning on addressing the persistent dangerous shortage of parking spaces for large trucks by adding 63 more parking spots over the next two years, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The commission has already added 194 of these parking spaces at four service plazas in the last 15…
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Low and Middle-income Buyers Face Shortage of Affordable Homes in Philadelphia Area
Despite plenty of available homes for sale at high prices, low- and middle-income homebuyers in the Philadelphia metro area are currently facing a shortage of affordable homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Ongoing high housing costs and the scarcity of available homes continues to present budget challenges for many prospective buyers, and it’s…
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Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…
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