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Besides Being the Sixers’ President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey is Also a Musical Theater Producer
Daryl Morey has over 15 years of experience as an NBA front office executive, but he is much more than that, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. Since 2020, Morey has served as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, dating back to his stint as general manager of the Houston Rockets, Morey…
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The Lore of Cheesesteaks Has Something To Do With Cooper Sharp Cheese
Danny DiGiampietro, owner of Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia, admits that Cooper Sharp cheese is a pain to work with, but its positives are hard to ignore, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “You put it on the slicer and it sticks to everything. When you stack it up, if it’s not cold enough,…
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Philadelphia-based La Colombe Acquired By Chobani in $900 Million Deal
Chobani, the Greek yogurt and oat milk maker, has acquired Philadelphia-based La Colombe, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $900 million deal comes eight years after its founder became a majority stakeholder in the coffee brand. “We’ve already made an investment in the coffee category with our creamers and are excited about…
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Wall Street Journal: New Trends in Work Holiday Parties Felt By Philly-based Event Planner, Firms Nationwide
As various firms and industries face the effects of inflation and interest-rate hikes, many employers are taking a more muted approach to holiday parties and celebrations this year, writes Anne Marie Chaker for The Wall Street Journal. This is also due, in part, to many employees saying they won’t show up to any events outside…
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7 Philadelphia-based Health Startups Selected to Participate in University City Science Center Capital Readiness Program
University City Science Center has selected 12 health tech startups for the third cohort of its Capital Readiness program, and seven have offices in Philadelphia, writes John George for PHL Inno. Journal My Health is a digital platform that collects and analyzes patient-generated health data with a focus on women with chronic conditions and maternal…
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Meet the Man Behind GingerBread Lane at Reading Terminal Market
It’s typical for Reading Terminal Market to draw major attention during rush hour, but there’s been one particular attraction that has caught more attention during recent rush hours, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That is GingerBread Lane, the creation of Jon Lovitch, a professional chef turned full-time, self-taught gingerbread man. Under the auspices…
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Post Brothers CEO Michael Prestonk Has Ambitious Plans to Further Invigorate Fast-Growing Northern Liberties
Post Brothers CEO Michael Pestronk wants to further invigorate Northern Liberties by adding what he calls “ambitious retail” to the fast-growing neighborhood, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To do so, Pestronk is looking for high-quality tenants, and high-class operations with world-class operators. As an example, he highlighted the French chef Laurent Tourondel’s…
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Temple Health Opens New ‘Healthy Together Hub’ in North Philadelphia
Temple Health is always searching for ways to meet patients where they are and the opening of a new hub aligns with that mission, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new ‘Healthy Together Hub’ was recently opened inside a North Philadelphia ShopRite. The hub will provide free health screenings and health education…
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Experience LumiNature, the Annual Winter Light Show at the Philadelphia Zoo
LumiNature, the popular annual winter light show experience, returned better and bigger than ever to the Philadelphia Zoo last month, writes Vince Carey for The Trentonian. “The holiday season is such an important time to reconnect with what’s important to us, and LumiNature Presented by PNC is designed to do just that,” said Zoo Chief…
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Chris Gale, the New Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Monday, December 4 marked the first day on the job for the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s new executive director, Chris Gale, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gale, a Mexican-American, is the first person of color to lead the 51-year-old organization. In his new role, his goal is to expand the coalition’s growing…
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Sixers Legend Allen Iverson Named the Second Greatest NBA Player 6-Foot-and-Under By HoopsHype
Even though the sport of basketball has long favored taller players, some who are much shorter than the average NBA player have still been able to make their impact felt, writes Frank Urbina for HoopsHype. To recognize those very players, HoopsHype has compiled a list of the “Top 20 greatest short players in NBA history,”…
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SEPTA is Renaming its Transit Lines As Part of New Project
SEPTA is renaming its transit lines, including the Market-Frankford Line, its subway, and trolleys, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The Market-Frankford Line will be renamed the “L.” The soon-to-be-former Broad Street Line subway will be renamed the “B,” with a B1 designation for a local, a B2 designation for an express, and B3 for…
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Philadelphia Prepares to Celebrate First-Ever ‘Rocky Day,’ Featuring a Visit From Sylvester Stallone
Sunday, December 3, will mark the first-ever “Rocky Day” in Philadelphia, writes Kristin Hunt for Phillyvoice. To mark the occasion, Sylvester Stallone — the notable actor who portrayed the Rocky Balboa character — will be visiting the Parkway Visitor Center. Stallone will ceremoniously open the visitor center’s new Rocky Shop after a City resolution is…
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The Comcast Center Has Sights on Becoming a Culinary Hub
The Comcast Center in Center City features a nice selection of restaurants, and it’s part of a grand vision for the corporation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The roster of restaurateurs responsible for the food establishments features five James Beard Award winners. They are Greg Vernick of Vernick Coffee Bar and Vernick…
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What Could Become of the SS United States? Redevelopment Plans All Hinge on Potential Partners
As the search for a new home for the SS United States marches on, the possibilities of its future are aplenty, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The vessel has called Pier 82 in South Philadelphia for about 27 years, but an ongoing rent dispute could lead to an eviction. While the SS United…
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The LED Lights at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row Will Remain Dark Through Early 2024
The bright LED lights that have illuminated Boathouse Row in Philadelphia since 2005 will remain dark for longer than anticipated, writes John Paul Titlow for Phillyvoice. In March, the Fairmount Park Conservancy announced a new $2.1 million project to upgrade and replace Boathouse Row’s existing LED lights. The project was originally expected to be finished…
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The Boozy Mutt, A New Restaurant and Dog Park, is Coming Soon to Brewerytown
A new restaurant/bar that sets itself apart from others as also a dog park, will soon open its doors in Brewerytown, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Boozy Mutt is the brainchild of couple Allison Mattiola and Sam Mattiola, and will set up shop at the former venue of North Star Bar…
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These Are 10 New Restaurants in Philadelphia You Should Try, According to Philadelphia Magazine
Philadelphia has a rich dining scene and each year, more new restaurants bring its own unique flavors to the scene, writes Kae Lani Palmisano and Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Upon visiting many new food spots across the region, Philadelphia Magazine has come up with a list of the “Philly 15.” Among the 15 new…
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