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Joey Merlino on His Cheesesteak Venture and Why Every Mafia Movie Missed Mark
Joey Merlino, who spent much of his life in and out of prison and survived multiple assassination attempts, is now focusing on his latest venture, a cheesesteak shop called Skinny Joey’s, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The line to this new addition to Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene sometimes stretches for two hours, but Merlino insists…
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Best Places to Work in Philadelphia, According to Employee Feedback
The Greater Philadelphia area is home to some of the best places to work in the nation, writes Philadelphia Business Journal staff. For several years, the Philadelphia Business Journal and Quantum Workplace have joined forces to put together a list of the top employers in the region. This is determined by employee feedback collected through…
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Philadelphia Mint, Treasury Department Announce Plan to Phase Out the Penny Starting in Early 2026
The U.S. Mint and Treasury Department have confirmed that the penny is on its last legs as the former recently made its final order of penny blanks, write Fatima Hussein and Alan Suderman for 6abc via AP. The plan is to phase out pennies by next year by no longer producing the coin once the…
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Discover Fairmount: Underrated Museums, Lush Parks, and Outstanding Food in Philly’s Laid-Back Corner
Fairmount delivers a rare mix of overlooked museums, standout parks, and stellar spots to eat and drink, all of which are tied together by a laid-back neighborhood vibe, writes Pamela Vachon for the Islands. Before exploring the under-the-radar gems, stop by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the iconic steps famously climbed by Rocky Balboa…
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West Philly’s Quinta Brunson Talks Calculated Journey to Career Success
West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson has enjoyed great success in recent years, but it’s a result of decades of preparation, writes Nicolas Vega for CNBC. The creator and lead star of ABC hit show Abbott Elementary has won multiple Emmys, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award for work on the show. Quinta Brunson…
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Meet Rashean Ramsue: President of the Alumni Association, Two Time Peirce Grad, Mother, and Full-Time Director
Today’s feature is Rashean Ramsue, President of the Alumni Association, Two-time Peirce College graduate, Mother, and Director. In 2018, Rashean attended a partnership information session hosted at her place of employment. She was previously familiar with Peirce and wanted to learn more about the college. She ultimately decided to enroll due to the adult and career…
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Kensington Cocktail Brand Surfside Relocates Temporarily to Trevose, Builds Nationwide Momentum
Cocktail brand Surfside, from Kensington’s Stateside Distillery, is temporarily relocating its headquarters to a larger space in Trevose as it continues building nationwide momentum, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Stateside’s owners, two pairs of brothers — Clement and Zach Pappas, and Matt and Bryan Quigley — originally signed a long-term industrial lease on a…
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James Beard Foundation Names Philadelphia Chef As One of 20 to Watch Across the Nation
Yun Fuentes, the chef-owner of Bolo, has been named to the James Beard Foundation’s most recent TasteTwenty list of restaurateurs to watch, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fuentes opened the Latin American restaurant in Rittenhouse Square back in 2023. Prior to that, he worked as executive chef at Alma de Cuba, and…
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New York Coalition Files Lawsuit in Final Attempt to Save SS United States From Sinking
Plans have been in place for months to sink the SS United States and make it the world’s largest artificial reef; however, a last-minute attempt is being made to stop it from happening, writes Shamus Clancy for PhillyVoice. Back in March, the New York Coalition to Save the SS United States filed a case in…
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Savor Philadelphia’s Brunch Scene at These Top Restaurants
Whether you’re in the mood for creative twists on brunch classics or hearty comfort food to start your day, Philadelphia’s spots have you covered, write Laura Swartz, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Polish restaurant Little Walter’s in Kensington recently introduced brunch, which features avocado toast, babka, bialy, gołabki stuffed with brisket and…
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Fishtown Bucks Post-Pandemic National Trend, Solidifies Status Among Hottest Urban Neighborhoods
While countless urban neighborhoods across the country stalled during the pandemic, with halted development and closed down businesses, Fishtown has defied the odds, largely due to Roland Kassis, founder of Kassis & Co., a diverse enterprise spanning real estate, construction, restaurants, film production, and nonprofits, writes Peter Lane Taylor for Forbes. Kassis, whose Lebanese-inspired restaurant…
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Michelin Guide to Feature Philadelphia Restaurants for First Time in 100-Year History
The Michelin Guide has announced that Philadelphia restaurants will be included in its pamphlet for the first time in its 100-plus year history, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. After being limited to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities edition now also features Philadelphia and Boston. To this end, inspectors…
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Fire Departments Nationwide Turn to Fire Hoses Made in Pennsylvania
Firefighters across the country are battling intense flames using fire hoses made in Pennsylvania, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Snap-tite Hose, with factories in Erie and Union City, has been making fire fighting hoses for over half a century. The company’s products are used throughout the nation, including in the Philadelphia region. Before shipment, the…
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This South Philadelphia Reverend First Introduced Pope Leo XIV to Rome Decades Ago
Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV recently held his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel, but this was not his first foray around Rome. In fact, it was a South Philadelphia priest who first introduced the new pope to the city decades ago, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Rev. Paul Galetto, pastor at St. Paul…
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Philadelphia Navy Yard Receives $30M Grant from Pennsylvania for Redevelopment
Philadelphia Navy Yard has received a $30 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to prepare shovel-ready sites aimed at attracting businesses to the development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ensemble Investments and Mosaic Development Partners, the Navy Yard developers, will use the funds for a 54-acre section of the property. The…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise critical funds to support homeowners in the city. The Philadelphia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide, began as a grassroots organization of dedicated volunteers in…
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Where to Find Some of the Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert DiGiacomo for Food & Wine. There is no shortage of eateries crafting excellent hoagies across Philadelphia. However, a few rise above the rest. Farina Di Vita in Queen Village uses…
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Temple University Press Book Explores ‘Ghosts’ of Long-Demolished Philadelphia Buildings
Building Ghosts, a new book from Temple University Press by co-authors Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, explores the history of long-demolished Philadelphia buildings, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book highlights the stories of people who once lived in the now-empty spaces through several dozen vignettes. Lester wrote the stories, while Bixler took…
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