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Comcast Turns to New Technology, AI to Increase Internet Speeds for Philly Customers
Comcast has recently increased the maximum internet speeds available to its Philadelphia customers by leveraging new technology and artificial intelligence at its Northeast Philadelphia data center, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Comcast executives, the majority of the company’s residential and business customers in the city now have access to “next generation…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Grandnephew of Philadelphia 76ers Legend Creating Name for Himself at St. Joe’s Prep
Olin Chamberlain Jr. has had basketball in his blood before he was even born, so naturally he’d find a way into the sport, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the grandnephew of Wilt Chamberlain, the Philadelphia 76ers legend. The Chamberlain family has deep roots in Philadelphia, as Wilt was born and raised…
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Haraz Coffee House Brings Yemeni Coffee to Philadelphia With New Cafe in University City
Haraz Coffee House has been serving traditional Middle Eastern drinks with sun-dried coffee beans in more than a dozen locations throughout the country. While Detroit and New York City have the main cities where Yemeni coffee shops have flourished, Philadelphia could eventually join the list as a new storefront has opened in University City, writes…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below Pauses Orders from China Amid Tariff Escalation
Five Below has suspended shipments from China due to the ongoing tariffs situation, write Reshmi Basu and Carrington York for Bloomberg. Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk sent a letter to suppliers on behalf of the Philadelphia-based discount retail chain announcing that it will be suspending cargo shipments. “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused…
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Beleaguered Franklin Mall at Bucks County Border Up for Sale
Franklin Mall, the beleaguered super mall at the border of Philadelphia and Bucks County, is on the market for a new buyer, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once one of the East Coast’s biggest shopping destinations, the lightning bolt-shaped mall is a shell of its former mega-mall glory. Its value has…
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Vast Collection Prominently Featuring Reading Terminal Market Finds Permanent Home at Penn Libraries
A one-of-a-kind collection — notable for its size, scope, and prominent focus on Philadelphia’s historic Reading Terminal Market — has found its new permanent home at the Penn Libraries, writes Louisa Shepard for Penn Today. Acquired by David K. O’Neil, a Penn alum who managed operations at Reading Terminal Market for a decade, the collection…
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Northwest Philly Healthcare Startup Gains $11.5M VC Funding, Emerges from Stealth Mode
Daymark Health, a Northwest Philadelphia healthcare startup, recently gained $11.5 million in venture capital funding, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded earlier this year, Daymark Health has a mission to “redefine the cancer care experience” for not only patients, but providers and health plans, as well. The startup partners with health plans…
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Maggio’s, a Southampton Staple, Offers Everything from Soups and Salads to Ribs, and More
Family-owned Maggio’s Restaurant is a Southampton staple that offers everything from soups and salads to ribs, and much more, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The popular eatery has been serving great food for nearly five decades. Sam Schubert, general manager at Maggio’s, highlighted that his father opened in restaurant in 1976 and has been…
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Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation
Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United States, writes Becky Duffett for the publication. A Philadelphia restaurant found its way firmly onto the list. Right in the middle of the list at number 8 is My Loup…
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As SS United States Inches Closer to Becoming Artificial Reef, Florida Diving Businesses Battle for Position
The historic SS United States has been sitting at the Port of Mobile in Alabama for more than a month now, and with each passing day, is closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef, writes David Fischer for AP. Despite those plans having been in place for months, competing diving businesses want the ship…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to start and/or grow their businesses, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. For Mujeres Que Inspiran president and founder Mayorie Paredes, the reasoning for launching the nonprofit was important. “Sometimes they feel…
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Skee-Ball’s Philadelphia Roots Highlighted in New Documentary
The new award-winning documentary, And the Balls Roll On…, tells the story of Skee-Ball and highlights its Philadelphia roots, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The game was thought up by Joseph Fourestier Simpson, a Philadelphia inventor born in the nineteenth century, whose many previous creations failed to find success. He got inspiration for…
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces 2026 Congressional Bid
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Bristol native, will challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for his Congressional seat in 2026, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The Democrat and former Falls Township supervisor is entering the race for the 1st Congressional District, which spans Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County. Harvie, who announced his candidacy on…
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Philadelphia Phillies Surpass $3 Billion Valuation Mark, According to Forbes
The Philadelphia Phillies are the seventh most valuable team in Major League Baseball for the second consecutive year at a value of $3.1 billion, according to the latest Forbes rankings. The team’s valuation rose 6 percent from last year and saw an 11 percent annualized change. The valuation breakdown are as followed: The Phillies raised…
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Gather Place Museum Launches Inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff
Gather Place Museum in conjunction with Experience Yardley, is happy to host its inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff Event—the first-ever held in Bucks county gathering of its kind—on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Yardley Friends Meeting House (65 N Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067). This historic, all-community…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus
For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Even Snyder of Emmett is known for taking bold culinary risks, which made his new Fishtown eatery one of the strongest restaurant openings so far…
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