Philadelphia
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23 Philadelphia Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Twenty-three Philadelphia companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Inc. 5000 list ranks firms based on their percentage growth from 2021 to 2024, providing a “snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies,” according to the…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Grid Magazine. Adam Forbes, founder of Discovery Pathways, wants to provide current and future generations of Philadelphians with opportunities to boat, fish, and perhaps one day even swim…
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How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction
Rosemary Connors made a name for herself in Philadelphia as a journalist, spending 15 years as an anchor at NBC10. Last year, she parted ways with NBC10 and has since transitioned into the construction sector, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Connors recently created Rosette Specialty Trades, a new scaffolding company, carrying on her mother-in-law’s legacy…
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Securing First Jobs Proves Challenging for New College Graduates in Philadelphia
Securing your first job as a new college graduate in Philadelphia is proving to be a significant challenge, according to a recent ADP study, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Philadelphia metro area ranked in the lower tier among 55 metro areas evaluated by ADP, considering factors such as affordability, wages, and hiring activity.…
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, based on a project from his Psychology 101 class, writes Beatrice Forman forThe Philadelphia Inquirer. Acknowledging that people in their 20s are the unhappiest age group in the country — burdened by a loneliness…
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Philadelphia Traffic Ranking Improves to No. 21 Among Largest U.S. Metro Areas
It might not feel like it when stuck in traffic on I-76 during rush hour, but commuting in Philadelphia is improving at least compared to other metro areas, writes Jeff Tomik for PhillyVoice. ConsumerAffairs recently released its annual report ranking the 50 most populous metropolitan areas by worst traffic. Philadelphia dropped to No. 21 this…
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FCC Initiates Second Investigation of Comcast and NBCUniversal This Year
The Federal Communications Commission has launched another investigation into NBCUniversal and its parent company, Comcast, this year, focusing on their management of local broadcast television affiliate stations, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the commission’s February investigation into the Philadelphia-based company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. In a letter sent to Comcast…
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JetBlue’s Nonstop Route Between PHL and Florida is Back
This summer will see the return of JetBlue Airways’ nonstop flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Fort Lauderdale’s Hollywood International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This flight is one of only two routes from JetBlue out of Philadelphia. Beginning July 3, the round-trip flight will take place twice a day.…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Extended Philadelphia Stay for Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line, which made its Philadelphia return in 2024, has announced that it is extending the Norwegian Pearl’s stay in the city, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cruise line will be lengthening the Norwegian Pearl’s Philadelphia stay through October 2027, which offers a glimmer of hope behind the city’s prospects…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction
With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States and the rest of the country, writes Matt Wasielewski for BisNow. A dive into which U.S. cities are the most expensive for new construction found that Philadelphia ranks fifth at…
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Top Paying Computer and Engineering Roles in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has grown into a true tech hub, offering many jobs across the industry, according to a recently released report by Stacker. While the advent of AI is making the future of the sector bright yet unpredictable, those seeking employment are able to focus on one key factor in their consideration: pay. To determine the…
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SEPTA Reports Reduced Crime, Credits Increased Law Enforcement
SEPTA has seen a decrease in crime through the first half of 2025 as a result of increasing its enforcement efforts, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. As a result of the transit agency provided its largest police force in over a decade, there has been much less instances of serious crime, including theft and aggravated…
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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and delivered the most Philly speech ever given. “No one likes us!” he roared. “No one likes us! No one likes us! We don’t care!” The crowd of a million celebrating…
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Nick Sirianni is NFL’s Fourth-Best Head Coach, According to Latest CBS Sports Rankings
Nick Sirianni has drastically reshaped his perception and reputation around NFL circles over the past year and many are taking notice, writes Aiden Kauffman for Athlon Sports. In CBS Sports‘ new rankings of NFL head coaches, Sirianni ranked fourth in the league, a major jump from his No. 15 ranking a year ago. Last year,…
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New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations
The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. Instead of manually entering the make and model of a violating vehicle in the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobility access violation reporting form, users can simply take a…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns
Anna Paulson officially began her tenure as the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. This marks a new era for the Philadelphia Fed, as it’s the first time that a new leader has been installed in nearly a decade. Paulson replaces Patrick Harker, whose…
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Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair
Margaritas hold the distinction of being among the most popular cocktails in the United States, and two Philadelphia restaurants in particular, hold the drink with much weight, writes Robert Simonson for The Wall Street Journal. One restaurant is so enamored with the drink that it’s named after its base — tequila. At Tequila’s near Rittenhouse…
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Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho have partnered together on new technology to develop new personalized bracing technology, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through the partnership, Dimension Ortho will make its platform available for personalized bracing and fracture care across all of Rothman Orthopaedic’s clinical sites. Dimension Ortho president and co-founder Dr.…
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