• Harris Chooses Philadelphia for First Campaign Rally with Running Mate Raising Speculation About Shapiro as Her VP Pick

    Harris Chooses Philadelphia for First Campaign Rally with Running Mate Raising Speculation About Shapiro as Her VP Pick

    Vice President Kamala Harris will arrive in Philadelphia on Tuesday for her first campaign rally with her running mate, which has raised speculation about Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is on top of her short list of potential vice presidential picks, write Hans Nichols and Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. The campaign rally in Philadelphia will open…

  • Grab a Drink and Enjoy a Nice Conversation at These Philadelphia Bars

    Grab a Drink and Enjoy a Nice Conversation at These Philadelphia Bars

    If you are looking for a place to sit at a bar after a busy day and enjoy small talk with nice people without fears of awkwardness, these Philadelphia spots will have you covered, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Meetinghouse in Kensington was created around the philosophy that a good…

  • In Rittenhouse Square and Nationwide, Philadelphia Poet Spins Verse for Passersbys on Manual Typewriter

    In Rittenhouse Square and Nationwide, Philadelphia Poet Spins Verse for Passersbys on Manual Typewriter

    West Philadelphia man Marshall James Kavanaugh is a self-described “dream poet for hire,” writes Phaedra Trethan for USA Today. He likes to set up shop in one of the city’s parks where people can “Pick a topic, get a poem,” he explained. Thursdays through Sundays, he packs up his Smith Corona typewriter into the suitcase…

  • Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds

    Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds

    New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in the past several years but also over the last two decades, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. “The affordability of the city’s market is changing,” said Octavia Howell, a manager with…

  • New York Times: Would Joel Embiid Have ‘G.O.A.T.’ Potential Without the Injuries? He Believes So

    New York Times: Would Joel Embiid Have ‘G.O.A.T.’ Potential Without the Injuries? He Believes So

    With the 2024 Olympics in Paris right around the corner, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has a chance to reach the mountaintop. Reaching the NBA mountaintop — winning an NBA championship — is something that has continued to elude Embiid 10 years into his NBA career. The Sixers have since signed 9-time All-Star Paul George,…

  • New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem

    New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem

    Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post. “I think, if you’re a really good umpire, I think you should get paid more and that you should umpire more…

  • Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing

    Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing

    “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The funding is provided by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and PIDC. To be eligible, businesses have to…

  • Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants

    Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants

    America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…

  • Enjoy Watching Your Favorite Movies Outdoors Throughout Philly This Summer

    Enjoy Watching Your Favorite Movies Outdoors Throughout Philly This Summer

    Fans of free outdoor movies will have plenty of options this summer to enjoy their favorites with lots of family-friendly films all around Philadelphia, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. Libertee Grounds are having free showings of retro movies each Wednesday. They also have their full menu available throughout the movie. You can even…

  • Philly Has Some of the Worst Traffic in the World, According to New Report

    Philly Has Some of the Worst Traffic in the World, According to New Report

    While Bangkok has often been regarded with having among the worst traffic in the world, Philadelphia has the Thai city beat, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This is based off a new traffic report published by the company INRIX, which specializes in such things. The new Global Traffic Scorecard by INRIX includes data from…

  • Philly Entrepreneurs Are Advocating for Lower Taxes

    Philly Entrepreneurs Are Advocating for Lower Taxes

    Philadelphia business owners were gathered in droves when Philadelphia’s revived Tax Reform Commission recently held its first public hearing, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. The business owners were pushing for various tax cuts. Jeff DuVuono, has spent decades in the local real estate industry, and has seen suburban office space almost double while Philly’s…

  • Philadelphia is the Most Walkable City in the United States

    Philadelphia is the Most Walkable City in the United States

    USA Today has compiled a list of the 10 best walkable cities for tourists in the United States, and Philadelphia was atop the list for the second consecutive year. The 10 cities were selected by a panel of travel experts and voted by readers as the best for their walkability during a visit. Each of…

  • Philadelphia Offers a Dynamic Fusion of Cuisines, Culture and Creativity

    Philadelphia Offers a Dynamic Fusion of Cuisines, Culture and Creativity

    Once a tourist hotspot due to its political history, Philadelphia has been attracting more visitors lately thanks to its dynamic fusion of diverse cuisines, cultures, and creativity, writes Zoey Goto for National Geographic. The city has the second-largest Italian and Irish communities in the country, as well as the fourth-largest African-American community, so it is…

  • During Hot Summer Nights, Visit These Beer Gardens in Philadelphia

    During Hot Summer Nights, Visit These Beer Gardens in Philadelphia

    Hot weather is the perfect time to enjoy a few drinks with your friends at a beer garden, and Philadelphia has plenty of good ones, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Pentridge Station Pop-up is a true West Philly oasis. It is made by locals, for locals and is open from May through October. This…

  • Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try

    Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try

    Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, is one of the longest-running restaurants at 40 years. However, the new concept features an evolving eight-course tasting menu. Jamaican D’s has managed to create…

  • What Can the Philadelphia Phillies’ Record as the National League’s Best Be Attributed To?

    What Can the Philadelphia Phillies’ Record as the National League’s Best Be Attributed To?

    From the moment the Philadelphia Phillies reported for spring training, the club has been intent on completing their mission to win a World Series and that intent has led them to the best record in the National League, writes Gabe Lacques for USA Today. Despite their $300 million shortstop Trea Turner missing six weeks with…

  • Philadelphia Ranks Among the Top 25 Best Cities in the World to Launch a Startup

    Philadelphia Ranks Among the Top 25 Best Cities in the World to Launch a Startup

    Philadelphia is among the world’s top 25 cities for its startup ecosystem, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The ranking comes from the annual Global Startup Ecosystem Report from trade association and research group Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Philly moved up two spots from its No. 27 ranking last year. Tiffany Wilson, president…

  • Montgomery County Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water

    Montgomery County Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water

    Randy Hayman, Commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in St. Louis and being the son of a teacher and principal who helped him find opportunities to succeed despite discrimination. From a young age, he was drawn to leadership, public speaking, and music. Hayman recalled attending Georgetown…