West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia, or West Philly, spans from the Schuylkill River to Cobbs Creek.
Known for University City, it’s a diverse, historic area with deep cultural roots and major institutions like Penn and Drexel.
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Here are Some of the Best Movies from Chester County
A crew of writers at The Philadelphia Inquirer got together and listed the top 50 movies from the Philadelphia area, with a few from Chester…
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West Philly Native Quinta Brunson Wins Emmy Award For Role On ‘Abbott Elementary’
Actress Quinta Brunson did something that hasn’t been done in over 40 years when she was named the Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Lead Actress…
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CHOP CEO Madeline Bell to Receive 2023 William Penn Award
Madeline Bell, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will receive the 2023 William Penn Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a business…
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3 Philadelphia Restaurants Land on Esquire’s ‘Best New Restaurants in America’ List
When going to different dining establishments across the country, one can find that radical authenticity has seen a major surge, reports Kevin Sintumuang for Esquire.…
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Looking For Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Philadelphia? Here Are Some Ideas
This year, Hanukkah will run from Dec. 7 through Dec. 15, and there is no shortage of events taking place in Philadelphia to celebrate the…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took…
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‘Prescribe Outside’ to Improve the Health of Philadelphia’s Children Through Access to Green Space, Nature
Prescribe Outside, Philadelphia’s nature prescription program, has launched to provide physicians and families with tools to improve the health and wellness of children. Prescribe Outside…
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Philadelphia Jewelry Designer Got Her Start at West Chester’s QVC
For Philadelphia jewelry designer Lia Key, West Chester-based QVC was the “big break” for her brand Valencia Key, writes Ashley Harder for CBS Philadelphia. Key,…
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Philadelphia Magazine’s Best Not-to-be-Missed New Philadelphia Restaurants
If you are looking to try something new and delicious, Philadelphia’s dining scene has several excellent fresh options that stand out among the throng of…
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Saga of Tiffany Windows Found in Philly Church Continues with Bank Claiming Profits of Sale for Itself
The saga of two Tiffany windows found at a historic church at 50th and Baltimore in West Philadelphia continues with another stakeholder entering the picture,…
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C&N Promotes Tom Howley to Vice President and Commercial Lending Relationship Manager II
C&N announces that Thomas Howley has been promoted to Vice President and Commercial Lending Relationship Manager II, based in Doylestown. Howley has been with C&N…
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Former Coatesville Student Is First In Her School to Get Harvard Acceptance
When polo player Christopher Perren was 20 years old, he hung up his saddle to raise his daughter, Alyssa. Seventeen years later, she’s a polo…
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Neumann Students Leave Classes to March Against Gun Violence
Neumann University students walked out of classes on Wednesday, April 5, in a gun violence march to express their concern about the epidemic of gun…
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These are the Ten Black-Owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com:…
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‘Boy in the Box’ ID’d by Police as Joseph Augustus Zarelli
One of the longest unsolved homicides in Philadelphia history took a major step forward Wednesday, Dec. 8, when Philadelphia police identified the child known as…
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Chester County Leadership: Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus
Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus (Bridgeport and Philadelphia), PHL Abstract, Wize Mortgage, and Team Leader of The Haghkar Group, spoke to VISTA Today about…
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