Pearl Properties Announces The Terrace on 18th

Philadelphia, PA - Pearl Properties announced its opening of The Terrace on 18th starting this June at the site formerly occupied by the Hilton Embassy Suites Hotel. This unique building and iconic location fittingly feature the historic 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway address. See Article on PhillyBite Magazine.

Pennhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction Is Back

Philadelphia, PA -The temperature is dropping, and the leaves are soon changing. What better way to celebrate Halloween than to visit one of the largest and most top-rated haunted attractions,  Pennhurst Asylum! Pennhurst offers overnight paranormal investigations, team paranormal investigations, daytime tours, site rentals, and three haunted house elements, including Pennhurst Asylum, The Morgue, and The Tunnels.

Pennsylvania Bars and Restaurants Will Increase Capacity to 75%

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvanians will once again be able to return to a more normal life and attend a sporting event as well as return to their favorite bar or restaurant.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Hosts Tree Plantings In Region

PHILADELPHIA, PA – On November 20-22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) will work with over 70 of its Tree Tenders groups and community organizations in addition to hundreds of neighborhood volunteers to come together and plant over 1,000 trees in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania. This semi-annual initiative helps to increase the region’s tree canopy and promote healthier, greener neighborhoods.

Pennsylvania Loosens Attendance Limits on Public Gathering

Harrisburg Pa. - Pennsylvania's new limits are now based on a sliding scale in proportion to crowd size to determine the venue's capacity.

Pennsylvania's Minimum-Wage and Tip Regulations Change on Friday

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania's new minimum wage and tip regulations take effect on Friday (AUG 5th, 2022). If you're working for a restaurant, bar, or nightclub, you may be wondering whether this is a good time to update your pay scale. These regulations will help protect tipped workers, who are often paid less than minimum wage. Previously, employers could pay tipped workers as little as $2.83 an hour, but new regulations will raise the tip threshold from $30 a month to $135 a month.

Pentagon's Budget Black Hole: Audit Failure Sparks Bipartisan Concerns and Calls for Reform

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), an institution synonymous with military might and a budget nearing a trillion dollars, has stumbled yet again in its quest for financial accountability. For the seventh consecutive year, the Pentagon has failed its annual audit, unable to account for significant portions of its colossal budget. This latest failure has ignited a firestorm of debate surrounding government spending and transparency, with an unlikely alliance emerging between Senator Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk to criticize the military's financial management.

PeopleShare Helps Pay Employees' Student Debt

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa.- PeopleShare announced Friday, January 29th, 2021, it will be paying $250/month to each employee to help pay off their student loans. This new benefit aligns with PeopleShare's mission to invest and support its employees in their long term professional and financial stability. David Donald, Co-founder, Co-CEO

PEPSFEST® 2025 Returns to Bethlehem for Sweet New Year's Celebration

BETHLEHEM, PA - The Lehigh Valley is gearing up for one of its sweetest traditions as PEEPSFEST® returns to Bethlehem. The popular, family-focused New Year's celebration, presented by ArtsQuest and Just Born Quality Confections, invites kids of all ages to the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks for a two-day event on December 30 and 31, 2025.

Pet Costume Contest and Fall Fest at Bourse Food Hall

Philadelphia, PA — The Bourse Food Hall, Philadelphia's modern artisanal food hall on Independence Mall, is teaming up with Morris Animal Refuge. To host an outdoor fall fest featuring photo opportunities, a pet costume contest, treats for two-legged and four-legged friends, prizes, music, and more on Saturday, October 16, from 1-3 pm.

Philadanco! Receives 3.5 Year Grant Award From the Mellon Foundation

Philadelphia Black-Owned Restaurants Are Still Struggling To Recover

PHILADELPHIA - Restaurants nationwide are still struggling to recover from the pandemic. According to the Independent Restaurant Coalition, 91% of restaurants reported they are hiring. As many as 8 in 10 say they’re in danger of closing without assistance. Among those at risk of closure are Black-owned businesses, which have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Lights Up The Fashion Scene

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Starting on August 2^nd legacy exhibition at InLiquid Gallery will enter its tenth year. Guests are invited to join the celebration of the success of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator in a retrospective journey and shop pieces designed by PFI Alumni and Designer-in-Residence at InLiquid's exclusive gallery during the month-long celebration.

Philadelphia Free Library's Author Events Future Uncertain

PHILADELPHIA, PA—The unexpected resignation of the Philadelphia Free Library's entire Author Events team has raised concerns in the city's vibrant literary community.  Andy Kahan, Jason Freeman, Laura Lovacs, and Nell Mittlestead, the architects behind the library's acclaimed author events program, have left the team and raised questions about the future of this beloved cultural staple.

Philadelphia Gay Pride Month at Sofitel

Philadelphia, PA - Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, part of AccorHotels, presents a month-long celebration for June as Philadelphia Gay Pride Month.

Philadelphia Hotel Workers Strike For Better Working Conditions Wages

PHILADELPHIA - Hotel workers in Philadelphia are on strike to protest the hotel's recent rate increases and inadequate pay. The union representing the Wyndham Hotel in the city, Local 274 representatives, said that the hotel workers should get at least a living wage from the $100 billion in federal bailout money allocated to the hospitality industry.

Philadelphia Killings Continue

PHILADEPHIA - Philadelphia Killings Continue - As gunshots rang out Thursday night in separate shootings, one which left seven injured seven and two others in critical condition, police said.

Philadelphia Museum of Art New Local Food Experience

Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Museum of Art’sexclusive food and beverage partner, has embraced the museum’s commitment to Philadelphia-based art and makers with new food and beverage options beginning on June 18, when the museum’s Café reopens to the public for the first time since March 2020.

Philadelphia Playwrite Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama

PHILADELPHIA - Playwright James Ijames has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his queer adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The play will have its New York premiere this spring at the Public Theater. Ijames will receive a prize of $15,000 for his Pulitzer Prize.

Philadelphia Ranks 5th in Dads Helping With Homework

PHILADELPHIA - Father's Day is rapidly approaching, and an increase in the dad-jokes told throughout the land. It's important to know that dads are far more useful than as bearers of eye-rolling humor.