Art Local Artist Jordan Spector Draws Inspiration from the Philadelphia Eagles February 6, 2025. Jordan Spector, a Philadelphia-based artist and big Eagles fan, credits his hometown football team for helping inspire his masterpieces, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc…

Jun 5, 2024 · While Philadelphia isn’t currently known as a leading manufacturing hub, that could be set to change thanks to the ongoing and upcoming construction throughout the city, writes Sonya Swink for BisNow.. According to a new report from Yardi’s Commercial Cafe, the Philly metro area ranks 16th out of 20 major metros across the nation that are set to benefit from an explosion in U.S. manufacturing.

Sep 14, 2023 · Welcome to PHILADELPHIA.Today. Having gone live on the Fourth of July in honor of the city’s role in the birth of our nation, this site features a mix of curated and original content that celebrates the businesses, nonprofits, schools, and people who are making a difference in Philadelphia.. PHILADELPHIA.Today marks the fifth platform from American Community Journals that shares positive ...

Dec 17, 2024 · U.S. Census data shows that Philadelphia is still the sixth largest city in the United States with 1.55 million residents, despite losing more than 16,000 residents between 2022 and 2023.. However, population growth in San Antonio could change that someday, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY.. Philly’s population is smaller than Phoenix, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City.

3 days ago · Philadelphia, the birthplace of America’s freedom, is a city of firsts, boasting the nation’s first library, hospital, and zoo.It’s a hub for education, economy, arts, and sports, reflecting a rich cultural diversity. The city’s economic prowess is evident in its status as Pennsylvania’s largest and the United States’ ninth-largest metropolitan economy.

Mar 21, 2024 · Real estate firm Tower Investments acquired Piers 38 and 40 from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority over a year ago and efforts to preserve them are currently underway, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY.. Tower Investments’ principal Bart Blatstein, one of the city’s most influential developers, has reached out to the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia to discuss the ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Previously Unknown Chapter of David Bowie's Philadelphia Music History Discovered in Estate Sale January 24, 2025. Previously unheard David Bowie performances, recorded nearly 50 years ago at Philadelphia’s famed Sigma Sound Studios, were recently discovered in an estate sale, writes…

Mar 5, 2024 · While there are plenty of market-rate apartments available, there is currently a major affordable housing and workforce housing deficit in the nation, including Philadelphia, write Bruce Katz and Andrew Gibbs for The Philadelphia Citizen.. However, there is a quick and affordable way to improve the situation that could be hidden in plain sight: government subsidies could incentivize the ...

Apr 18, 2024 · Pew Charitable Trusts has released its 2024 State of the City report outlining Philadelphia’s challenges and progress.. While Philadelphia has seen tangible improvements in its poverty rate and violent crime statistics, challenges like the opioid epidemic remain a massive hurdle, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “In 2023, the city’s unemployment rate was 4.2% on average, the lowest in more ...

Dec 5, 2024 · A new report from the Pew Charitable Trust found that Philadelphia home sales have declined nearly 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY.. In 2023, 15,617 homes were sold, nearly 10,000 fewer than in 2022, which was considered a banner year for home sales in Philadelphia.