Philadelphia Region
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A Surprising New Wedding Registry Trend Is Asking for Cash for Home Down Payment
Couples getting married in the Philadelphia region are using their wedding registries to ask for help to buy a new home, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About one in five couples with registries on The Knot wedding planning website are asking for contributions to a “home fund,” according to the company. The share…
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New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene
The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Your dollars can go further in Philadelphia compared to other cities in the U.S.,” said Alex Gailey, senior data reporter at Bankrate who…
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Which Grocery Chains Are the Most, Least Expensive in the Area?
A price comparison of groceries by Consumers’ Checkbook has found that Whole Foods is the most expensive grocery chain in the Philadelphia area, with Acme a close second, writes Christian Hetrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The study compared 19 grocery stores using a basket of 154 common items to compare prices. The nonprofit also compared…
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If You’re Going Through Summer Withdrawal, Check Out These Upcoming Wildwood Projects
As we head into the winter holidays, those summer days down the shore may seem worlds away. Don’t worry though, here are some upcoming new developments planned for The Wildwoods to hold you over until the summer months return. There are 11 development plans planned to reinvigorate The Wildwoods, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia…
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Restaurant Critic Defends Wawa Pizza for Being Exactly What It’s Supposed to Be
Philadelphia Magazine’s restaurant critic Jason Sheehan is asking people to get off their high horse and embrace Wawa pizza for what it is—pizza from a convenience store. Wawa pizza’s being called the worst. Here’s why those critics are wrong, Jason Sheehan wrote for Philadelphia Magazine. He and his family ate their first Wawa pizza after…
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Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat. Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…
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New Singles Event Focused on Intimacy, Authentic Connection Comes to Philly
Have you been in a dating rut lately and wish for a more authentic way to make connections with potential love interests? A new singles event that is coming to Philadelphia may be exactly what you need, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Allie Hoffman, a New York City singleton, created The Feels to help…
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Philadelphia Phillies’ Playoff Run Was a Big Win for Local Businesses
While the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t make it to the World Series this year, the postseason run was still a big hit for local businesses, writes Caroline Goggin and Briana Smith for 6abc. Hotels, especially, saw an uptick in visitors. Ed Grose, the executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, said the postseason run was…
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Several of City & State’s Forty Under 40 list Have Ties to Montgomery County, Philly Region
Many of Pennsylvania’s rising stars recognized in the Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 have ties to the Philadelphia region, writes Hilary Danailova for City & State Pennsylvania. All the honorees are passionate about their careers and have personal motivations for what drives them. Here are a few of the honorees: Huwayda Fakhry Huwayda Fakhry is the…
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Looking for some Family Fun This Week? Check Out These Philly Area Bowling Alleys
Whether you play with family or friends, bowling alleys are always a cool place to hang out, writes Noah Rymsza for Main Line Today. In the Philadelphia area, bowling alleys come in all shapes in sizes and include more classic alleys as well as more modern upgraded ones with an arcade and bar. Check out…
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Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For pitchers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia’s popular Italian restaurant Vetri Cucina is among their favorite restaurants. Wheeler is also a fan of the Asian-inspired bar restaurant Cheu…
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Citizens Bank Closing 4 Branches Inside Philly Area Supermarkets
Citizens Bank is planning on reducing its footprint in the Philadelphia area by closing four branches in local supermarkets, including one in Blue Bell, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. In its filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the bank, which is a subsidiary of Providence, Rhode Island’s Citizens Financial…
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Smoothie King Opens 3 More Stores in Greater Philadelphia, Looking for Franchisees
Smoothie King, which is based in Dallas, is continuing to expand its footprint in Greater Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast-casual chain is planning on open stores in Northeast Philadelphia, the western suburbs and Newark, Delaware. The goal is to open 40 to 50 locations in the region over the next…
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4 New Breweries Will Soon Be Coming to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has the second-most craft breweries in the United States, and a big part of that growth can be attributed to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The growth in Philadelphia is continuing, as four new breweries and taprooms are slated to open in various parts of the city soon. Future Days…
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Main Line Health Reports $125M Loss as Reimbursements Lag Behind Costs
Main Line Health finances were hit with a $125 million operating loss for the year ending June 30, highlighting some of the problems right now in the healthcare field. The nonprofit health system blamed low reimbursements from Medicare and private insurance payments that haven’t kept pace with inflation, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Your Phone Will Sound an Alarm This Wednesday, and There’s a Good Reason for It
This Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. ET your phone and the phones of everybody else will start to alarm, but there is no reason for worry, writes Catherine Thorbecke for CNN. The federal government announced it is planning on conducting a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday. “The purpose…
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RoxYunk Porchfest Returns to Roxborough and Manayunk Next Month
RoxYunk Porchfest will return to Roxborough and Manayunk on October 14, with nearly 100 bands and musicians coming to perform on the stoops in the two neighborhoods, writes Maggie Mancini for the PhillyVoice. The second iteration of the free music festival will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Bands and solo acts will perform…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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