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SEPTA Seeks Development Partner for 1.4-Acre Site Next to Germantown Station
A vacant lot beside one of Germantown’s busiest transit stops may soon become something far more useful. SEPTA has issued a request for information for its 1.4-acre parcel at 120-128 E. Chelten Ave., directly adjacent to the Germantown Station on the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail line. The agency is looking for development partners to…
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Philadelphia Chefs Are Reinventing the Hot Dog, Here’s Where to Find Them
Philadelphia’s humble hot dog is getting a gourmet makeover, with local chefs across the city reimagining the summer staple in ways that are nostalgic, inventive, and unmistakably Philly, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. The trend can be spotlighted through a lineup of creative takes that stretch far beyond ballpark basics. At Second Daughter…
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From Kensington Distillery to 11 Million Cases: How Surfside Became One of America’s Fastest-Growing Alcohol Brands
What started in a Kensington distillery a decade ago has quietly become one of the biggest alcohol brands in America. And its founders say they have no plans to leave Philadelphia, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.. Surfside, the spiked tea and lemonade brand from local company Stateside Spirits, has posted growth numbers that…
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Philadelphia Gas Royalty Firm WhiteHawk Minerals Lands Region’s Largest IPO of 2026
WhiteHawk Minerals didn’t exist before 2022, but the Center City natural gas mineral and royalty company just delivered the largest initial public offering anywhere in the Philadelphia region this year, raising more than $200 million, write Ryan Mulligan and Nishanth Bhargava for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Underwriters upsized the offering to 7.7 million shares, priced…
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Kalaya and Jesse Ito Score Historic Wins for Philadelphia at the 2026 James Beard Awards
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene didn’t just show up at this year’s James Beard Awards. It walked away with two of the night’s biggest prizes, writes Melissa McCart for Eater Philly. At the recent ceremony, Kalaya, the Thai restaurant from chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, took home Outstanding Restaurant, beating out four other finalists from across the country…
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Historic Trumbauer-Designed Mansion Near Rittenhouse Square Hits the Auction Block
A rare slice of Gilded Age Philadelphia is about to change hands, and possibly its purpose entirely. The Edward C. Knight Mansion, tucked just off Rittenhouse Square at 1629 Locust St., is heading to auction this month, Ryan Mulligan writes for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Designed by Horace Trumbauer — the architect behind some of…
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How Philadelphia Is Making the 2026 World Cup Affordable for Everyday Fans
Philadelphia is determined to make World Cup season feel less like a luxury event and more like a block party the whole city’s invited to, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. That ambition isn’t coming out of nowhere. After controversies in other host cities over transportation costs, parking prices and whether local communities will…
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MLB and Phillies Commit $5 Million to Philadelphia Legacy Projects Ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
Philadelphia is about to get a major facelift courtesy of America’s pastime. Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies are pouring more than $5 million into legacy projects across the city ahead of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, writes Lena Tillett for NBC10 Philadelphia. The investments signal that All-Star Week is meant to be more…
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McGillin’s: New Documentary Tells the Story of Philly’s Oldest Bar
Philadelphia’s oldest operating tavern just became the star of its own streaming documentary, and the result is less a film about a bar than a film about the city itself. McGillin’s: Philadelphia’s Oldest Bar, a 42-minute documentary from South Philadelphia filmmaker Eric Carosella, debuted on WHYY and is now streaming on PBS Passport, writes Mike…
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A Voice for Every Neighbor: Level Flat Association Awarded $12,000 Grant to Put the Power of Connection in Pottstown’s Hands
For too many families in our region, being heard shouldn’t depend on whether you have the right technology, the right access, or the right room to speak in. Level Flat Association has spent years working to change that — and now, with a $12,000 grant from the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, that work is about to…
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A North Philly Developer Built an App to Help World Cup Visitors Experience Philadelphia Like a Local
When Zaire Harris thinks about the million-plus visitors descending on Philadelphia this summer for the FIFA World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary, he doesn’t see tourists, he sees people who deserve better than a generic travel app. So the North Philadelphia native and indie game developer built his own, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly.…
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Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Dishes: Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, and More Must-Tries
Philadelphia’s most iconic dishes tell the story of a city that argues about food the way other places argue about politics: passionately, constantly, and with deep personal stakes, writes staff contributors at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They set out to rank the dishes that define Philly’s culinary identity, rooted in tradition, immigration, neighborhood pride, and the…
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Whole Foods Eyes New Store in Fishtown, and the Small-Format Concept Could Change the Neighborhood
A Whole Foods Market could soon open along Frankford Avenue, marking the first time a major national grocery chain has planted a flag in one of Philadelphia’s most rapidly evolving neighborhoods, write Emma Dooling and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The format of the store may be as telling as the location itself.…
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Philadelphia Man Is Collecting a Beer From All 48 World Cup 2026 Countries, And Drinking Them When Each Team Is Eliminated
Garrett Albert is turning his longtime passion for soccer and beer into an ambitious collecting challenge ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Philadelphia resident has set himself a tournament-sized challenge: track down a beer from each of the 48 countries competing in the expanded World Cup field, writes Chilekasi Adele for CBS News…
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Inside Philadelphia’s New Members-Only Club Scene: Less Exclusivity, More Community
Philadelphia’s private club scene is undergoing a quiet revolution and a golf handicap is no longer required for admission. A new generation of members-only destinations is reshaping the city, trading long waitlists and velvet-rope exclusivity for something more appealing to younger professionals: shared interests, flexible amenities, and a genuine sense of community, writes Emma Dooling…
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Popular Ice Cream in Philadelphia, One Neighborhood at a Time
Philadelphia takes its ice cream seriously. Not in a pretentious way. In the way that matters most: the city has its own style, its own history, and its own shops that generations of families have refused to give up. Philadelphia-style ice cream is made without eggs, producing a lighter, cleaner flavor that lets the ingredients…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Eyes Largest Municipal Solar Installation in City History
Northeast Philadelphia Airport may be on the verge of a significant green energy milestone that could set a new standard for how the city powers its public facilities. A proposed 1.5-megawatt solar farm, still awaiting City Council approval, would generate an estimated 3,000 megawatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to cover the airport’s entire operational…
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Betsy Ross Sewing Table Donated to Philadelphia’s Betsy Ross House Ahead of Flag Day
A small wooden sewing table believed to have belonged to Betsy Ross is coming home to Philadelphia. The table, donated by Ross descendant Eric Conrad, will soon join the permanent collection at the Betsy Ross House in Old City, writes Matt Coughlin for KYW Newsradio. Conrad inherited the piece from his mother, through whom it…
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