Philadelphia
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More than 3,100 Will Graduate at WCU’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 16 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,176* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May 9, and Sunday, May 11, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. View the Commencement schedule, location details, and parking info here. There…
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Philadelphia’s New Apartments Are Among the Smallest in the Nation, According to New Report
As the average size of new apartments are continuing to expand nationwide, some cities such as Philadelphia are an exception. Philadelphia has the 10th smallest average new apartment size in the nation, according to a new report by RentCafe. The report found that new Philadelphia apartments are an average of 759-square-feet, which is significantly lower…
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Synthetic Dye Ban Puts Philadelphia’s Classic Treats at Risk
With the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., moving to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial food dyes, several iconic Philadelphia treats may be at risk, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The aim is to eliminate artificial colors from the nation’s food supply by the end of next…
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Philadelphia’s Many Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods Also Provide Many Unique Offerings
Philadelphia is home to a vibrant and culturally diverse mix of neighborhoods, with each offering something for everyone, write the Editors for Philadelphia Style. Avenue of the Arts is a true haven for art lovers, opera aficionados, and theatergoers. It is home to numerous art centers and galleries, but there is also so much more,…
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Philadelphia’s Poverty Declines While Violent Crime, Unemployment Show Improvements
According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 State of the City report, poverty and violent crime in Philadelphia are declining, while unemployment rates are falling and educational outcomes are improving, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Pew researchers found that the city’s economy is overall stronger than it was during the pandemic five years ago, although…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Top 5 Life Sciences Hubs in the Nation
Colliers, a commercial real estate services firm, recently did its second annual analysis of the top life sciences hubs in the nation, and Philadelphia is in the top five, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia took fourth place on this year’s ranking for the second consecutive year. The firm credited Philly’s strong…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Two More Wawa Philadelphia Stores Are Closing This Month
Even as Wawa expands, seemingly everywhere, two more of its Philadelphia stores are closing, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Northeast stores are within two miles of each other. A store at 6506 Frankford Ave. will close April 22, followed by a store at 6919 Castor Ave. on April 24. The newest…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below Pauses Orders from China Amid Tariff Escalation
Five Below has suspended shipments from China due to the ongoing tariffs situation, write Reshmi Basu and Carrington York for Bloomberg. Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk sent a letter to suppliers on behalf of the Philadelphia-based discount retail chain announcing that it will be suspending cargo shipments. “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to start and/or grow their businesses, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. For Mujeres Que Inspiran president and founder Mayorie Paredes, the reasoning for launching the nonprofit was important. “Sometimes they feel…
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Skee-Ball’s Philadelphia Roots Highlighted in New Documentary
The new award-winning documentary, And the Balls Roll On…, tells the story of Skee-Ball and highlights its Philadelphia roots, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The game was thought up by Joseph Fourestier Simpson, a Philadelphia inventor born in the nineteenth century, whose many previous creations failed to find success. He got inspiration for…
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Philadelphia Phillies Surpass $3 Billion Valuation Mark, According to Forbes
The Philadelphia Phillies are the seventh most valuable team in Major League Baseball for the second consecutive year at a value of $3.1 billion, according to the latest Forbes rankings. The team’s valuation rose 6 percent from last year and saw an 11 percent annualized change. The valuation breakdown are as followed: The Phillies raised…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus
For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Even Snyder of Emmett is known for taking bold culinary risks, which made his new Fishtown eatery one of the strongest restaurant openings so far…
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Interest in Ultra-Luxury Condos in Philadelphia Soars
Center City’s luxury multifamily properties are preparing for a busy sales and leasing season, driven by rising demand during the typically slow winter months, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 48-story Laurel in Rittenhouse Square wrapped up 2024 on a hot streak, with its sales team predicting that the current year will…
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Philadelphia’s Fireball Printing Turns Ideas Into Lasting Impressions
Fireball Printing, a Philadelphia-based independent print shop founded in 2008 by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr., helps clients turn their ideas into lasting impressions, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. Specializing in digital, large-format, and offset printing, the shop quickly grew from producing art prints for friends into a trusted provider for bars, restaurants, venues,…
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Philadelphia Region Law Schools See Surge in Applicants Amid Political Shifts and LSAT Changes
The Philadelphia region law schools — as well as nationwide — are seeing a surge in applicants this year, driven by increased public attention on the courts during the presidential transition and recent changes to the LSAT exam, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. Some of the reasons for this spike are specific to the region.…
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Mayor Parker Unveils $2 Billion Plan to Address, Expand Philly Housing
Mayor Cherelle Parker recently unveiled a new $2 billion plan to transform Philadelphia’s housing landscape in the immediate and long-term future, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. “This is the largest single investment in housing in Philadelphia history,” Parker said during a recent budget meeting. For years, Philadelphia has had a severe lack of affordable…
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