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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Fills This Very Important Void for Readers
It has been nearly a year-and-a-half since Center City’s new Barnes and Noble store opened and while it has less space than its old Rittenhouse Square location, it has done more sales, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newer Chestnut Street location is designed and curated more to those who most feel the…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Proposes to Long-time Girlfriend, Bry Burrows
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts revealed that he and his long-time girlfriend Bry Burrows are now engaged, writes Victoria Uwumarogie for Essence. The couple met while they were studying at the University of Alabama. Hurts was the school’s star quarterback, while Burrows was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. They began dating on and off…
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University of Pennsylvania is One of the Top Schools in Producing Future Founders, Entrepreneurs
The University of Pennsylvania ranks among the top schools in the world for producing founders, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The ranking is from new data by Pitchbook, which ranks the top schools globally by the number of founders they have produced and how much funding they go on to raise. The list is…
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World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia’s New CEO Looks Toward Organizational Growth
Thomas Young has been in the role of CEO of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia since August 2023, and has a vision of growing the organization, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, he hopes to double its organization’s staff and increase its annual operating budget. The latter is estimated at $2…
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Carnival Cruise Line Open to Potential Expansion in Philadelphia, Says President Christine Duffy
With Norwegian Cruise Line scheduled to start bringing ships to Philadelphia in 2026, another major operator might be eyeing the city for a potential expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carnival Cruise Line President and Philadelphia native Christine Duffy said the company sees a chance to add the city to its destinations.…
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Mighty Bread Company Expands Into the Beer Scene, Releases Debut Drink
Mighty Bread Company has expanded its cafe menu of toasts, salads, sandwiches, and snacks to now include beer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moreover, Mighty Bread has debuted the first beer under its brand, called Amici del Pane (“bread friends”). A while back, Mighty Bread owner Chris DiPiazza started thinking about the similarities…
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Southwest Philly Native, Hip-Hop Humanitarian Mont Brown Prioritizes Promoting Peace and Prosperity
Southwest Philadelphia native Mont Brown grew up under the musical influence of Bad Boy Records, Jay-Z, and Mase, as well as the fashion styles of Ralph Lauren and Pharrell Williams, which stoked his creative fire to become a rap artist and fashion creative, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With his understanding that millions…
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Rite Aid Promotes New CEO, Emerges from Bankruptcy as a Private Company
Rite Aid has emerged from bankruptcy as a private company with a new CEO, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Matt Schroeder has been elevated from the CFO position to become the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy chain’s new lead executive. He succeeds Jeffrey S. Stein, who joined the company in October 2023 as its…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will make its debut on Saturday, September 14, will feature paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder, which contains over 500 works of art from which the pieces…
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Following Spinal Injury, Resilient Former Runner Makes Debut at Paralympics in Paris
Before she broke her spine seven years ago, Emi Perry was a runner, writes Ani Freedman for Fortune. Accepting that she would not be able to run again was not easy, as it was such a big part of her identity, but turning to “adaptive sports so early on was really helpful for me to…
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A Chestnut Hill Cidery Has Been Named Top 5 Cidery in the Nation by USA Today
There are more than 1,000 hard cideries in the United States, according to the American Cider Association. As more people have looked for beer alternatives, it has effectively grown the popularity of cider across the country, writes USA Today 10Best. An expert panel has produced a list of the 10 best cideries in the country…
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$2 Million William Penn Foundation Grant Moves Rail Park Expansion Closer to Reality
Thanks to a new $2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, the expansion of the Rail Park has moved one step closer to becoming a reality, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The grant will be used for its design, as well as the engineering of the park’s extension. The following phase of…
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Philadelphia Has Some of the Rudest Residents in the Nation, According to New Study
Philadelphia ranks among the top 10 cities in the United States when it comes to rude residents, writes FOX 29 staff. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers at Clever Real Estate, who surveyed 1,000 adult Americans in June to determine where Americans want to live in 2024. Each individual surveyed answered…
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West Philly Pastry Chef Leaves Restaurant Business to Launch Solo Baked Goods Enterprise
Pastry chef Emily Wilson left the demanding restaurant business to go it alone, and she is now building a community in West Philadelphia in the process, write Emily Rizzo, Sabrina Iglesias, and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wilson prepares her delicious baked goods in a professional-quality kitchen in the basement of a Wayne church.…
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SS United States Caretakers Have Until Sept. 12 to Remove Historic Ocean Liner from South Philly Pier
After a prolonged legal battle, a federal judge has ordered the caretakers of SS United States, the 70-year-old ocean liner known as the “Queen of the Seas,” to move the vessel from its pier in South Philadelphia by September 12 or lose possession, writes Edward Helmore for The Guardian. “You’re not entitled to be at…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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Philadelphia Will Host Historic First Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
Philadelphia will be at the center of the political universe when the National Constitution Center hosts the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The debate is set to take place on Sept. 10, as announced by ABC News. It will be…
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