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As Renovations Ensue, Pat’s King of Steaks Will Operate Out of a Customized Van
For nearly a century, Pat’s King of Steaks has been a South Philadelphia staple for cheesesteak lovers, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Naturally, the old building has needed renovations, so many that the shop would need to shut down for a while. However, third-generation owner Frank Olivieri wouldn’t allow it as an option.…
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A Philadelphia Inventor Was Among the First to Demonstrate Moving Images That Became the Precursor to Movies
In 1870, Philadelphia inventor Henry Heyl displayed among the first demonstrations of a projected moving picture, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. He invented a device he called the “phasmatrope,” and demonstrated it at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in front of about 1,500 individuals. The device was a disc loaded with…
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Renovations For Amtrak’s 30th Street Station Now Projected to Cost $550M, Timeline Delayed
After initial estimates between $300 and $400 million to renovate 30th Street Station, that price tag has now skyrocketed to $550 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Amtrak spokeswoman Beth Toll credited the increase to the expansion of Amtrak’s corporate office renovations at the train station — using the entirety of the…
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Decades of Eagles Cheerleaders Reflect on Their Experiences
For over 75 years, the Philadelphia Eagles have had cheerleaders on the sidelines rooting for their home team during games, writes Maria McIlwain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, countless women have become Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, and a number of them can speak to the unique experiences they had during their tenures. Maggie Trush…
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Philadelphia-based Startup, BioPhy, Uses Breakthrough AI Technology to Help Accelerate the Drug Trial Process
Drug companies could soon be quicker and more accurate in getting promising products onto the market if one Philadelphia startup has anything to do with it, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. BioPhy, a local startup, uses artificial intelligence to predict clinical trial outcomes. The startup recently secured $4.5 million in early-stage funding from…
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Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie, Eagles CEO, Honored with Living Legacy Award
Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles and Wynnewood resident, was recently honored by the Urban Affairs Coalition, writes Yahoo. On Friday, November 17, Lurie was honored with the Living Legacy Award during the Urban Affairs Coalition’s 54th Anniversary breakfast event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Living Legacy Award is presented to…
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Wall Street Journal: As the 76ers Sit Atop the NBA Standings, Tyrese Maxey Enters Star Conversation
Since trading James Harden on November 1, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t lost a game, while the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to register a win, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. If there is one person who could be considered the biggest beneficiary of the Harden trade, it’s his former backcourt teammate, Tyrese…
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Federal Donuts is Changing its Name, and Expanding to Las Vegas
As it embarks on a new period of growth, Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts will be opening its first location outside the region in 2024, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Early next year, Federal Donuts will be opening a new location inside the food court of Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas,…
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2 Philadelphia Dining Spots Make Eater Philly’s “Best New Restaurants in America” List
Eater Philly has released its 2023 “Best New Restaurants in America” list, and two Philadelphia restaurants have found their way onto the exclusive list. Honeysuckle Provisions is one of them. The West Philadelphia restaurant is the realized vision of husband-and-wife duo, Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate. It’s an all-day cafe that features a full…
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Wall Street Journal: It Has Cost Amtrak $140M to Keep It’s Railroad Running While Continuing to Wait for Upgrades
It has been three years since Amtrak began its wait for the new Acela train fleet and it has cost the railroad $140 million-plus as a result, writes Ted Mann for The Wall Street Journal. Amtrak had anticipated installing new, larger trains that were supposed to enter into service in 2021. However, challenges have persisted…
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Senator John Fetterman Secures $1M for the William Way LGBT Community Center
Months after US House Republicans voted to remove federal funding from two LGBTQ centers in Philadelphia, help is on the way, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Senator John Fetterman announced recently that his office has secured $1 million in funding for the William Way LGBT Community Center in Washington Square. Founded in 1975, the…
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South Philadelphia’s Historic SS United States Could Be Repurposed As a Hotel in Manhattan
After 30 years of sitting dormant and mostly unused, the SS United States on South Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront has a proposal for its long-term preservation, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Phillyvoice. The latest proposal would see the retired ocean liner into a hotel and public destination near the Hudson River in Manhattan. In revealing its…
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Comcast is Using Innovation to Become More Inclusive to Customers with Disabilities
Comcast is expanding its American Sign Language video remote interpreting services pilot to six Philadelphia locations, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In doing so, Comcast would be the first in the industry to provide this kind of service. “It’s really allowing an individual who is deaf or a native sign speaker to…
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Healthcare Apparel Brand Figs is Bringing a Store to Philadelphia Next Year
Figs, the clothing brand that has sold uniforms online for individuals working in the healthcare field, is expanding its reach into the brick-and-mortar space, writes Deborah Belgum for WWD. Its first official store was recently opened in Los Angeles, with plans to bring a second Figs store to Philadelphia in Rittenhouse Square during the first…
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Philadelphia Chooses Winning Design for New Harriet Tubman Statue
The city of Philadelphia has selected the winning artist behind the design for the new Harriet Tubman statue outside City Hall, writes Melissa Noel for Essence. Alvin Pettit, a Jersey City-based artist originally from Baltimore, was selected as the artist, beating out four other semifinalists. His design is titled, “A Higher Power: The Call of…
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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson — are about to become thrumming hubs again after decades of standing vacant, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While both projects will include apartments, the final results will…
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A Philadelphia High School is the Subject of New John Legend-Produced Documentary
An upcoming HBO Original documentary produced by John Legend has a Philadelphia high school as a key part of the plot, writes Rania Aniftos for Billboard. The singer-songwriter is collaborating with Get Lifted Co., Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorious as executive producer of “Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School.” The documentary…
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Studies Are Looking at the Potential Impact of the Proposed New Sixers Arena
It has been more than a year since the Philadelphia 76ers announced its proposal to build its new arena in Center City and many questions still remain, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most of the questions pertain to the economic and community impact the proposed arena would have on the city. Most of…
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