• Philadelphia's Annual LGBTQ Pride Parade Canceled

    Philadelphia, PA - For nearly 30 years, Philly Pride Presents has organized the annual LGBTQ Pride Parade in Philadelphiaand numerous other Pride Festivals

  • Philadelphia's Economic Recovery Remains Slow

    PHILADEPHIA - While the job recovery in Philadelphia is lower than in the U.S. overall, it is gaining momentum. The information and construction industries are the only sectors that are close to pre-pandemic employment levels. The hospitality industry is also slowly coming back to Center City, although many professionals are working from home or remotely. The health care industry has experienced its ups and downs but experts are hopeful that more businesses will start opening up again.


  • Philadelphia's Festive Feast: Wine, Strawberries, Italian Delights & More This Weekend!

    PHIADELPHIA, PA - Philadelphia is bursting with flavor and festivities this weekend! Here's a glimpse into the vibrant events that will tantalize your senses and ignite your spirit:


  • Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field to Host 8 FIFA Club World Cup 202 Matches

    PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia is set to become a major hub for international club soccer as Lincoln Financial Field prepares to host eight electrifying matches for the inaugural, expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Kicking off on June 16, 2025, this historic tournament will bring 32 of the world's most successful club teams from every continent to the United States, with Philadelphia playing a pivotal role in this new era of global football.


  • Philadelphia's Odunde African American Street Festival 2022

    PHILADELPHIA - The ODUNDE African American Street Festival is returning to Philadelphia in 2022! The festival will take place on Sunday, June 12, and events will start the week before that. The festival will feature a poetry slam, a business roundtable, and a food tasting soiree. Over 500,000 people attend the festival each year, which attracts artists and tourists worldwide.


  • Philadelphia's “90 Day Notice” for Fair Workweek Predictability Pay

    PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Department of Labor today announced that its Office of Worker Protections will begin enforcing the predictability pay requirement from Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek law on June 1, 2021.


  • Philadelphia-based Author Drew Miele Explains Veganism to Kids

    Philadelphia, PA - Local author Drew Miele was inspired to write “What is a Vegan?” when his young son began inquiring about why he didn’t eat the same foods as his classmates at school. A former tattoo artist, Miele often relied on illustrations to demonstrate concepts in playful ways his son could easily understand.

  • Philadelphia-Based Federal Donuts Announced Major Expansion

    PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts is expanding its mid-Atlantic footprint with the help of a significant investment from NewSpring Franchise.

  • Philadelphia’s Greatest Female Sports Advocates Unite to Address Equal Opportunities for Women in Sports

    Philadelphia, PA (October 12, 2023) – The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) is proud to announce its first annual PYSC Summit: Women in Sports conference, taking place on November 1, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. This event will bring together some of the greatest female sports advocates from Philadelphia and beyond to discuss equal opportunities for women in sports.


  • Phillies: Partner with GHOST® Energy for Fan Fuel and Mental Health Support

    PHILADELPHIA, PA - Calling all Phillies fans: Get ready to feel the legendary energy! The Philadelphia Phillies and GHOST®, the disruptive lifestyle brand known for its sports nutrition and energy drinks, have teamed up in a groundbreaking partnership, bringing significant league excitement to Citizens Bank Park.


  • Philly Activist Demands The National Guard Be Called In

    PHILADELPHIA - If anyone has put his name and life on the line in the fight against gun violence in Philadelphia, it’s Jamal Johson. Like many in the city, the former Marine and activist are fed up with gun violence. The disabled vet firmly believes that the National Guard is our best hope to settle things down -at least long enough that we can devise and implement a workable solution.


  • Philly Kids Learn About Real Estate Investing

    PHILADELPHIA - The Buy, the Hood Ownership Camp is now accepting campers ages five and up for their free summer program, which teaches youngsters in the Philadelphia area the fundamentals of assets, money, banking, and real estate. The virtual camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on six consecutive Saturdays from June 25 through July 30.


  • Philly Rec Centers Unused Space Will Be Offered to Local Entrepreneurs

    PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's Parks and Recreation Department collaborates with creative incubator REC Philly to offer unused space at local recreation centers to local entrepreneurs. The Knight Foundation supports the program and will award grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 for successful business concepts.


  • Philly Voters Decide Larry Krasner's Fate

    PHILADELPHIA, PA - Three years ago, Larry Krasner stepped into the job as Philadelphia's top prosecutor, and like then, he did not have an easy path to victory.


  • Philly's First Hip Hop Show Since COVID

    Philadelphia, PA - On Friday, July 16, 2021, the Philadelphia-based concert promotional company, Dope Shows, will host its first live show of the year at the Mann Center in Philadelphia. This celebration of arts and urban culture includes headliner Lil Durk. Dope Shows plans to reignite the concert experience they brought to their hometown before the global pandemic.


  • Philly's Free Outdoor Movies Return for Summer 2025

    PHILADELPHIA, PA - One of Philadelphia's most beloved summer traditions is officially back for 2025! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy have announced the return of their popular free outdoor movie series, bringing blockbuster films, family favorites, and cinematic classics to neighborhood parks across the city. This series offers the perfect opportunity for Philadelphians to gather with friends and family, pack a picnic, and enjoy a movie under the stars.


  • Philly's Guac Off At Morgan's Pier

    PHILADELPHIA - The best chefs and restaurants in the Philadelphia area will return to Morgan’s Pier Thursday, May 26th from 6-9 pm forThe Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA)’s 8th annual Guac Off event. The event will bring together hundreds of guests to sample over a dozen varieties of guacamole, enjoy drink specials and help crown the much anticipated 2022 Guac Master. Two winners will be selected, one chosen by a panel of judges and the other by a people’s choice vote.


  • PJ Whelihan's Opening at Hatfield Pointe

    HATFIELD - The latest addition to the community is a new restaurant called PJ Whelihan's. The new restaurant will join a few other businesses in Hatfield Pointe. These include Shop Rite, Lowe's, and Wawa. PJW Restaurant Group was founded in 1983 by Bob Platzer, and this will be the company's 20th PJ Whelihan'restaurant in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Connecticut.

  • Places That Will Give You Free Stuff on Your Birthday

    PHILADEPHIA - You'll find plenty of places to give you free stuff on your birthday. For example, Starbucks has had a rewards program for a long time, and if you sign up for one on your birthday, you'll get a free birthday treat. Other places that offer free birthday stuff include Red Mango, Quiznos, and B. GOOD.

  • Pooled Testing Program Could Allow K-12 Schools to Re-Open Immediately

    GLEN ALLEN, Va. /PRNewswire/ --  GENETWORx, a national diagnostic molecular laboratory headquartered in Glen Allen, VA, announced the launch of a COVID-19 pooled testing program specifically aimed at helping millions of students in kindergarten through the twelfth-grade return to the classroom for in-person learning. GENETWORx stated that it has the capacity to perform COVID-19 tests on millions of schoolchildren each day and up to 60 million tests a month with its K-12 testing program.