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WSJ: This Laundromat in Philadelphia Provides Much More Than Clean Clothes
Hybrid laundromats are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States, writes Mariana Trujillo Valdes for The Wall Street Journal. Brian Holland, chairman of the Coin Laundry Association, highlights that, “It’s not your grandfather’s laundromat anymore.” Nowadays, some laundromats boast bars, cafes, bakeries, and bookstores. Holland is also a founder of the Laundry Café, which has…
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Owners, Trainers Accuse Parx Racing of Not Properly Maintaining Its Turf Following Death of Several Horses
While the Parx Casino in Bensalem is one of the wealthiest casinos in the world, some horse owners and trainers are claiming its turf horse racing track is dangerously unmaintained, write Jesse Bunch and Dylan Purcell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The accusations follow two recent prominent horse deaths. On August 24, a top-earning gelding named…
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Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City is Unique for This Major Reason, Among Others
Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City has a history that dates back several decades, but many might not even know the museum even exists, writes KYW Staff. According to Fireman’s Hall Museum curator Brian Anderson, the firehouse was originally the location of Engine 8, built in 1898. That is until it was relocated in 1952…
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New Phillies Mural Pops Up in Fishtown Ahead of Red October
Just days before the Philadelphia Phillies begin their 2024 playoff run, a new Phillies-inspired mural has been unveiled in Fishtown, writes FOX 29 staff. The mural can be seen on the side of Garage Bar, at the intersection of Frankford and East Girard avenues. It features Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, and Alec Bohm. The trio…
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Meet Ryan Plummer: The 1865 Law Journal Editor and Paralegal Studies Student
Ryan Plummer is a current student at Peirce College enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program. Check out the College’s interview below to learn more about Plummer. Where are you from? I was raised in South Florida, but I now live in Central Missouri. What is your educational background? I am currently completing my Bachelor in…
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Huge Planned Project in Wynnefield Would Essentially Create New Neighborhood in Philadelphia
A sprawling, new development with 169 residential units in West Philadelphia could create a new neighborhood between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The planned project, called Wynnefield Heights Square, launched its pre-sales with 142 condo units that start at $289,000 and 27 townhomes starting at $499,000.…
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New Hope’s Logan Inn Makes List of Top 13 Haunted Hotels in America
The Logan Inn in New Hope has made the list of the top 13 haunted hotels in America, recently published on the travel blog of the AirportParkingReservations team at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The hotel landed at No. 12 among scary accommodations “guaranteed to leave you on the edge” this…
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Philadelphia’s 2024 Homicide Rate On Pace for Among Lowest in City History
Philadelphia’s homicide rate is on pace for a historic low this year, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This is based on the latest data provided by the Philadelphia Police Department. According to the statistics, homicides are down 40 percent in Philadelphia compared to the same time period last year. Back in April, those same…
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WSJ: More Millionaires in the U.S. Are Renting Homes Rather Than Buying in Cities Like Philadelphia
There has been a rise in the number of millionaires renting homes in the United States, which reflects how the calculus around homeownership has changed for even the wealthiest in the nation, write Gina Heeb and Paul Overberg for The Wall Street Journal. For instance, biotech executive Arun Das and his wife purchased a 19th-century…
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Peirce College Awarded Grant from PECO to Fund Scholarships for Career Bridge Students
Peirce College announced that PECO has awarded the College with a $10,000 grant to fund scholarships for students enrolled in its Career Bridge program. Launched in the fall of 2021, Career Bridge is an innovative program that acts like a GPS for navigating career change and building skills to enhance employment opportunities. The program’s objective is to…
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P.J. Rose, Grandson of Legendary Former Phillies Slugger Pete Rose, Wants to Follow in Grandfather’s Footsteps
P.J. Rose, the grandson of all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After recently starting classes at La Salle University, P.J. has taken his baseball career from Cincinnati to Philadelphia just like his grandfather did 45 years ago. He will be an infielder…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Buys Farm in Royersford, Plans to Build 54 Homes on Property
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has bought a 29-acre manure composting site in Royersford that had previously been occupied by Two Particular Acres farm for $3.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury home builder plans to develop 54 single-family homes on the site located a mile and a half east of…
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26-Year History of the Wing Bowl Will Be Subject of New Documentary
A pair of Philadelphia-based filmmakers are producing a new documentary of the history of the Wing Bowl, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Pat Taggart, one of the filmmakers, attended a Wing Bowl competition in the past and has since become a big of an expert on it. He joked that the competition is…
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Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing Middle Eastern Perfume Oils in Philly’s Fragrance Scene
Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities. More recently, several Philadelphia-based Black creators on TikTok and Instagram have popularized these Middle Eastern-imported fragrance oils as affordable alternatives to high-end designer perfumes, writes Mariyum Raina Rizman for The…
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Student at Science Leadership Academy is Philadelphia’s Newest Youth Poet Laureate
Malaya Ulan, a junior at the Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, is Philadelphia’s newest Youth Poet Laureate, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Ulan is a 16-year-old Filipino-American artist whose background goes far beyond just poetry. She is also experienced in dance, film, and painting. She has performed at the Barnes Foundation, Asian Arts Initiative, and…
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Philadelphia is Home to One of the Best Pizzerias in the World, New Ranking Says
50 Top Pizza has published its newest list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, and a Philadelphia pizza shop found its way onto the list, writes Jeremy Repanich for Robb Report. That Philly shop is Pizzeria Beddia, which ranked No. 13 on the list of the best pizzerias in the world. It trails…
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Researchers Spot Asia-native Joro Spider in Bucks County
Researchers have spotted another invasive species in Bucks County, according to a staff report from 6abc. The spotting of Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, was confirmed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species on September 5. The black and yellow arachnid is about the size of a palm and can grow up to…
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United States Moving Day Deadline Passes, Ongoing Legal Battle Heads to Mediation
The deadline for SS United States to move from its South Philadelphia dock has come and gone without a clear resolution. Now, the ongoing legal dispute is heading toward mediation, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Anita Brody, who originally set the September 12 eviction deadline. She…
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