• Insurance Giant to Join Center City Skyline With New 18-Story Philadelphia Headquarters

    Insurance Giant to Join Center City Skyline With New 18-Story Philadelphia Headquarters

    Chubb, the insurance giant, is set to be the newest member of Philadelphia’s skyline in Center City, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parkway Corp. is developing a new 18-story, 438,000-square-foot headquarters for Chubb, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The insurance giant is expected to have…

  • See Which Philadelphia ZIP Codes Were Among Hottest Housing Markets in Region During Fourth Quarter of 2024

    See Which Philadelphia ZIP Codes Were Among Hottest Housing Markets in Region During Fourth Quarter of 2024

    Four Philadelphia ZIP codes were among the hottest housing markets in the region for the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Intercontinental Exchange data, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. ZIP code 19102 topped the list with an average list price of $1,132,618 and an average sale price of $784,054. The Center City…

  • New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season

    New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season

    The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…

  • Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

    Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

    Forbes has released its tenth annual list of has America’s Best Large Employers and Philadelphia was well-represented, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. The top large employer in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League educational institution, which came in at No. 58. Penn Medicine is next up, coming in at No. 74.…

  • Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds

    Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds

    A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…

  • Beauty Is In the Eye of the Customer At These Philadelphia Restaurants

    Beauty Is In the Eye of the Customer At These Philadelphia Restaurants

    Philadelphia is filled with so many gorgeous restaurants, from the ceilings to the lights, the atmosphere, and everything in between, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for OpenTable. For instance, SkyHigh inside the Four Seasons features 40-foot windows surrounding all four sides. There are also mirror-paneled ceilings that reflect the sidewalks and allow you to see as far…

  • Divine Lorraine’s New Owners Eye Converting Hotel Back to Historic Roots As Apartment Complex

    Divine Lorraine’s New Owners Eye Converting Hotel Back to Historic Roots As Apartment Complex

    Over its more than 130-year history, the Divine Lorraine building on North Broad Street near Fairmount Avenue has served many purposes. Its history includes being used as a hotel, affordable housing for the Divine Peace Mission Movement, renovated into apartments, and most recently as an extended-stay hotel since May 2022. This all occurred in the…

  • New ‘Magical Garden’ Floating Between Philadelphia’s Two Rivers Set to Open Next Year

    New ‘Magical Garden’ Floating Between Philadelphia’s Two Rivers Set to Open Next Year

    A floating classroom, described by its designer as a “magical garden,” is set to open next year, floating between the Delaware River and the Schuylkill, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 5,400-square-foot classroom, featuring glass walls, will spend six months docked on the Delaware River near the Independence Seaport Museum, and the other…

  • Philadelphia’s Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is Committed to Dismantling Social and Economic Barriers

    Philadelphia’s Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is Committed to Dismantling Social and Economic Barriers

    Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is a Philadelphia entrepreneur and author whose commitment to dismantling social and economic barriers for others, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. His success has occurred through an unconventional path. Abdul-Hadi is the founder and owner of Down North Pizza. He opened the Strawberry Mansion pizzeria during the thick of the pandemic, and…

  • Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose

    Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose

    Just days after winning the Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley delighted hundreds of Eagles fans while working a drive-thru shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose as part of a promotional appearance, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Barkley, who had a record-breaking first season in Philadelphia, has become one of the NFL’s most marketable…

  • WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision

    WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision

    When the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerbacks in each of their first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, many criticized the decision. However, those two players — Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean — played key roles on defense throughout the Eagles’ season, en route to a Super Bowl victory, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson…

  • Philadelphia Eagles Valuation Likely to Skyrocket After Second Super Bowl Win

    Philadelphia Eagles Valuation Likely to Skyrocket After Second Super Bowl Win

    During the past NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles valuation was set at $8.3 billion, but that value is set to soar much higher after winning Super Bowl LIX, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to industry experts, winning the Super Bowl is always a boom for NFL teams, as it generates more…

  • Philadelphia-Based Company’s App Helps Renters Achieve Their Dream of Becoming Homeowners

    Philadelphia-Based Company’s App Helps Renters Achieve Their Dream of Becoming Homeowners

    Philadelphia-based company Nido partners with landlords, such as the HOW Group, to help renters become homeowners, writes Courtney DuChene for The Philadelphia Citizen. Nido assists landlords in allocating five percent of a tenant’s monthly rent into a home savings account. The organization’s app also helps renters read relevant articles and to find resources that help…

  • Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks

    Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks

    Philadelphia and cheesesteaks are quite synonymous with each other, and the city has more than a few great spots for a delicious one, writes Oliver Thyme for Bite Speak. Pat’s Kings of Steaks in South Philadelphia is among the most legendary spots in the city and claims to be the birthplace of the famous sandwich.…

  • Philadelphia Eagles’ Success Transforms Fan Experiences Across Generations

    Philadelphia Eagles’ Success Transforms Fan Experiences Across Generations

    As the Eagles prepare for their third Super Bowl appearance in seven seasons, it puts a spotlight on how much success different generations of fans have seen from their hometown team, write Zoe Greenberg and Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben Asztalos, 47, became an Eagles fans in 1988 when he was 10 years…

  • WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History

    WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History

    Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has put together a season filled with incredible highlight reel runs as he rushed for over 2,000 yards in the regular season. However, his success rushing the ball has a lot to do with the Eagles’ big offensive line, write Joshua Robinson, Andrew Beaton, and Rosie Ettenheim for The…

  • Jalen Hurts is Highly Motivated to Avenge 2023 Super Bowl Loss

    Jalen Hurts is Highly Motivated to Avenge 2023 Super Bowl Loss

    Jalen Hurts still feels the three-point loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII and admits the loss continues to drive him, write Sam Gillette and Alex Ross for People. Two years later and on the eve of a rematch, Jalen Hurts has learned a lot and feels he has become a wiser…

  • WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History

    WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History

    Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has put together a season filled with incredible highlight reel runs as he rushed for over 2,000 yards in the regular season. However, his success rushing the ball has a lot to do with the Eagles’ big offensive line, write Joshua Robinson, Andrew Beaton, and Rosie Ettenheim for The…