• New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations

    New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations

    The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. Instead of manually entering the make and model of a violating vehicle in the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobility access violation reporting form, users can simply take a…

  • Parkway Corp. Purchases Two Parking Lots Near Rittenhouse Square in $4M Deal

    Parkway Corp. Purchases Two Parking Lots Near Rittenhouse Square in $4M Deal

    Philadelphia developer Parkway Corporation recently acquired two parking lots on Chestnut Street near Rittenhouse Square for $4 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two parking lots total about 12,000 square feet. While Parkway Corp. doesn’t have any immediate plans for development on the sites, CEO Rob Zuritsky said the firm plans…

  • Philadelphia Phillies Team Up With Aviator Nation for Vintage Apparel Line

    Philadelphia Phillies Team Up With Aviator Nation for Vintage Apparel Line

    The Philadelphia Phillies have partnered with California lifestyle brand Aviator Nation on a cobranded collection of retro-style apparel that is set to launch later this month, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hoodies, sweatpants, and T-shirts from the limited-edition Aviator Nation x Philadelphia Phillies collection will debut July 21 and 22 at an…

  • Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter Talks Love for Philadelphia, Character Work

    Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter Talks Love for Philadelphia, Character Work

    While Lisa Ann Walter isn’t actually from Philadelphia, her Abbott Elementary character Melissa Schemmenti lives and breathes the City of Brotherly Love, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Prior to this past weekend’s performances at Helium Comedy Club, Walter spoke about what she loves most about Philadelphia. When she visits Philly, it’s usually an eating…

  • Lincoln Financial Field Could Be Getting Major Facelift

    Lincoln Financial Field Could Be Getting Major Facelift

    Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles since 2003, could be in line for a major renovation that may include both interior and exterior upgrades, writes Geoffrey A Knox for the Eagles Wire. While the Birds opened their tenure at their current home with a resounding loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Linc…

  • Comcast and 76ers Team Up to Purchase Market East Buildings, Eyes Revitalizing Struggling Corridor

    Comcast and 76ers Team Up to Purchase Market East Buildings, Eyes Revitalizing Struggling Corridor

    Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers are no strangers to working together, and their latest partnership is part of an effort to revitalize the struggling Market East corridor in Center City, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The two entities recently got together to acquire the 920-938 Market Street and 1000-1024 Market Street properties, respectively. According to…

  • This Headhouse Square Cafe Delivers Nostalgic Twist with Grown-Up Take on Little Debbie’s Cosmic Brownie

    This Headhouse Square Cafe Delivers Nostalgic Twist with Grown-Up Take on Little Debbie’s Cosmic Brownie

    Little Debbie’s iconic Cosmic Brownie is a favorite childhood treat for many Philadelphians, and a grown-up glow-up version is now available at Loretta’s, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Kelsey Bush, owner of the Headhouse Square cafe with a distinct nostalgic vibe, considered the Cosmic Brownie a special treat while growing up in central Pennsylvania…

  • Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities

    Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities

    Just over a month after officially completing its acquisition of the Wanamaker Building, TF Cornerstone has provided more details on what its conversion will look like, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The city recently issued a permit for the project. The permit unveils plans for the development. This includes two rooftop decks and a swimming…

  • Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns

    Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns

    Anna Paulson officially began her tenure as the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. This marks a new era for the Philadelphia Fed, as it’s the first time that a new leader has been installed in nearly a decade. Paulson replaces Patrick Harker, whose…

  • Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair

    Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair

    Margaritas hold the distinction of being among the most popular cocktails in the United States, and two Philadelphia restaurants in particular, hold the drink with much weight, writes Robert Simonson for The Wall Street Journal. One restaurant is so enamored with the drink that it’s named after its base — tequila. At Tequila’s near Rittenhouse…

  • Wall Street Journal: Comcast Selling Sky Deutschland to Germany Media Group in $617M Deal

    Wall Street Journal: Comcast Selling Sky Deutschland to Germany Media Group in $617M Deal

    Comcast has announced it is selling Sky Deutschland to RTL Group, which is part of German media group Bertelsmann, write Najat Kantouar and Adrià Catatayud for The Wall Street Journal. This $617 million deal, to which RTL will pay up to 527 million euros, comes amidst the growth of streaming platforms in media company throughout…

  • Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology

    Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology

    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho have partnered together on new technology to develop new personalized bracing technology, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through the partnership, Dimension Ortho will make its platform available for personalized bracing and fracture care across all of Rothman Orthopaedic’s clinical sites. Dimension Ortho president and co-founder Dr.…

  • Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology

    Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology

    Tejas Agarwal, founder of the Philadelphia startup Sahay AI, was moved by two deadly train crashes in 2023 to develop technology aimed at preventing future rail disasters, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. After developing the rail infrastructure technology, Agarwal was unsure how to transform it into a viable startup. As an immigrant to the United…

  • Philadelphia Phillies Fans Among Most Loyal in the MLB

    Philadelphia Phillies Fans Among Most Loyal in the MLB

    Pennsylvania is home to two MLB franchises, both of which have some very passionate fans. However, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies are especially loyal, writes Christopher Boan for Penn Stakes. A new ranking of fanbase loyalty among all 30 MLB teams features the Philadelphia Phillies listed third. The team trails only the Los Angeles Dodgers…

  • SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists

    SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists

    SEPTA’s board of directors recently voted to approve major cuts in service and significantly increase fares, write Laura Fay, Raymond Strickland, CBS News Philadelphia Staff for CBS News Philadelphia. The vote came as SEPTA continues to deal with a major, $213 million budget deficit. “This is a vote none of us wanted to take,” SEPTA board chair…

  • Philadelphia Chosen As One of Three Cities to Gain WNBA Team

    Philadelphia Chosen As One of Three Cities to Gain WNBA Team

    The WNBA is continuing to grow, and with that growth means that a WNBA team is finally coming to Philadelphia, writes David Chang for NBC10 Philadelphia. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the league will be adding three new expansion teams, with Philadelphia’s new professional women’s basketball team debuting in 2030. Josh Harris, managing partner of…

  • Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol Women Built Bonds That Still Thrive Decades Later

    Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol Women Built Bonds That Still Thrive Decades Later

    Women of the Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol, who spent about a decade working for the local MLB team as an “elite corps” of usherettes, built bonds that still thrive to this day, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hot Pants Patrol debuted in 1971 as a marketing gimmick conceived by Bill Giles, the Phillies’…

  • Philadelphia-Based Insomnia Cookies Eyes Five-Fold Nationwide Growth Within Next Decade

    Philadelphia-Based Insomnia Cookies Eyes Five-Fold Nationwide Growth Within Next Decade

    Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie and dessert brand, was founded in 2003. When founder Seth Berkowitz first started the company inside his University of Pennsylvania dorm room, he thought he’d be able to expand to 100 college locations across the country. Fast forward to more than two decades later, and Berkowitz is looking to expand…