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How Parkway Central Library is Using Therapy Dogs To Help Kids Become Better Readers
In November 2022, children’s librarian Liz Gardiner transferred to Parkway Central Library from Queen Memorial Library in Point Breeze, where therapy dogs were occasionally invited to calm children during story time. The program was implemented at the Parkway Central branch and has since expanded and gone a long way toward helping those children learn to…
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Two Locals, Philadelphia’s First Black-Owned Brewery, Is Led by Two Brothers
Brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor’s journey to opening Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery began in 2016 when Richard bought a home-brewing kit and set it up in his brother’s West Philadelphia backyard. That dream recently became a reality when the two brothers officially opened Two Locals Brewing Co. in University City, writes Michael Klein for The…
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Philadelphia-based Interior Designer Turned Centuries-old Mansion into Clients’ Colorful Dream Home
Philadelphia-based interior designer Michelle Gage knew she would enjoy her latest project as soon as she saw the historic home in Rittenhouse Square she was hired to work on, writes Jessica Cherner for House Beautiful. “The home, which was built in the 1850s, had amazing character, but the design didn’t show off the clients’ fun,…
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New Study Ranks Philadelphia Traffic As 8th Worst in the Nation; PennDOT Works to Alleviate Traffic in the Region
TomTom, a technology and mapping company, has released its annual Traffic Index, showing how bad traffic is in cities across the United States. The new study found that Philadelphia traffic is the 8th worst in the nation, reports Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. According to PennDOT spokesperson Brad Rudolph, the agency is doing work…
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Gov. Shapiro Proposes $282 Million Plan To Go Toward SEPTA, Public Transit Funding
Governor Josh Shapiro and his administration have presented his 2024-25 budget proposal, and it would include the commonwealth’s first increase in public transportation funding in over a decade, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Shapiro is calling for a $282.8 million increase in SEPTA and other public transit funding, plus an additional $1.5 billion in…
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Local Fashion Designer, Philadelphia Sports Fan Puts Inclusivity at the Forefront of Her Work
Fashion designer Nancy Volpe Beringer, a Philadelphia sports fan and runner-up on season 18 of Bravo’s “Project Runway,” advocates for inclusivity with her work, writes Dave Uramfor KYW Newsradio. Volpe Beringer designs Philadelphia sports-themed fashion items. “It’s innate, that you do whatever you can as a fan,” she said. “So, I started to make some…
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Peirce College Student Faith Messado Awarded The Gold Leaf Scholarship, Presented By The Main Line Chamber Of Commerce
The 2023 recipient of the Gold Leaf Scholarship is Faith Messado, an undergraduate student at Peirce College. This scholarship is presented by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and is awarded every year to a woman who has distinguished themselves through community and academic excellence while pursuing their college degree. Messado’s journey to Peirce started…
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Meet the Philadelphia Entrepreneur Making Fully Plant-Based Skincare Products at Dviniti Skin Care
Markita Robinson Garcia is a cosmetic chemist and entrepreneurial founder of Dviniti Skin Care, reports Jalyn Green for 6abc. Dviniti Skin Care is a skincare company that creates 100% plant-based products aimed to improve the health and wellness for clients. The venture started in a corporate lab formulating products for retail. She started making skincare…
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Center City Office Building Goes Up for Sale, Could Be Converted into Residential Building
The 15-story, 133,353-square-foot office building at 1760 Market Street has gone up for sale by owner and retired tax attorney, Victor F. Keen, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Doug Rodio of CBRE, who is representing Keen in the sale, said it could be sold in the low $20 million range. “Today, the…
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CHOP, Mastery Charter Schools Collaborate in Effort to Teach High School Students Skills to Obtain Healthcare Jobs
Mastery Charter Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are partnering to help students land healthcare jobs after graduation, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The collaboration is part of a new $250 million initiative in Philadelphia and nine other communities. Through it, CHOP and Mastery Charter Schools will be working to create a specialized healthcare…
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Travel + Leisure Names Four Seasons Hotel as Philadelphia’s Best Weekend Getaway Spot
Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation’s most iconic sites, but is also known for its many must-visit destinations, writes Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel + Leisure. The publication has compiled a list of the state’s best weekend getaway spots. From its spa resorts to its trendy boutique hotels, Pennsylvania has its share, and…
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Penn Receives Nearly $84 Million Gift — Largest Donation In the School’s History
The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences recently received its largest gift in the institution’s history, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Roy Vagelos, the former CEO of West Point-based Merck, and his wife Diana donated $83.9 million to Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences, shattering the school’s previous record of $50…
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Former St. Joseph’s Prep Basketball Player Soaks Up Opportunity To Play in the NBA
Dominick Barlow has had a rather unique path toward making it to the NBA. However, he looks back fondly on that path that led him to his current NBA opportunity, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a freshman for St. Joseph’s Prep, Barlow saw his season cut short due to a torn labrum…
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10 Philadelphia Chefs, Restaurants Named 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef awards, and 10 Philadelphia restaurateurs have made it to the list, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The region’s 10 semifinalists received nods in six of the 11 categories. The Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category has several of those nods.…
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These 3 Actors with Philadelphia Ties Have All Been Nominated for Oscars
Hollywood isn’t short on stars with Philadelphia roots, and two have been nominated for an Academy Awards, writes Max Bennett for The Patch. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, and Bradley Cooper were all announced as nominees for the 96th Academy Awards in March. Randolph is being nominated for an Oscar for her performance in “The…
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Philadelphia Jeweler Steven Singer Makes $1 Million Engagement Ring Offer to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating in August 2023, and the high-profile relationship has left many people talking. While engagement and marriage has not been publicly discussed by either party, it hasn’t stopped others from doing so, including Philadelphia jeweler Steven Singer, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL 17. Steven Singer has already made an…
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Four Philadelphia Eateries Are on the Pennsylvania Vegan-Eats Bucket List
Pennsylvania has plenty of amazing vegan dining options, but only the best have found their way on the Pennsylvania vegan-eats bucket list, including four Philadelphia eateries, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Vedge is the much-lauded and influential vegetable restaurant from James Beard Award-nominated Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby. The eatery has received national press…
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From Education to Diversity, This Is How Philadelphia Has Changed Over the Last 75 Years
Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but fewer residents overall, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the Pew Charitable Trust’s annual look at the State of the City, in 1950, the city reached a high of almost 2.1…
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