• Philadelphia Gay Pride Month at Sofitel

    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 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

    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.

  • Phila Museum of Art Debuting New Food Experiences

    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.

  • Pulitzer

    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 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.

  • Philadelphia Selected As Host City for 2026 World Cup

    PHILADELPHIA - In the past few years, Philadelphia has played host to major events, including the Democratic National Convention, NFL Draft, and Pope's visit.The city is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Philadelphia Union, which has recently seen an uptick in grassroots soccer interest. The Union, led by Jim Curtin, is one of the best teams in the league and won the Supporters' Shield for the best regular-season record in 2020.

  • Philadelphia Summer Programming Returns to CCD Parks

    Philadelphia Summer Programming Returns to CCD Parks

    PHILADELPHIA City District (CCD) will provide safe, accessible programming to Philadelphia residents, workers, and visitors this summer with a full lineup of activities in Dilworth Park and Sister Cities Park. Established health and safety measures, like mask-wearing and social distancing, remain in place.

  • Philadelphia Updates Coronavirus Numbers

    Philadelphia Updates Coronavirus Numbers

    PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 1,158 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 52,043. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 52 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests.

  • Philadelphia's 2020 Homicide Rate to Surpass Last Years

    Philadelphia, Pa. - According to the police department statistics, Philadelphia has now surpassed last year's homicide numbers.

  • Philadelphia's Annual LGBTQ Pride Parade Canceled

    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 Economic Recovery Remains Slow

    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 Odunde African American Street Festival 2022

    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'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-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-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’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.

  • Philly Activist Demands The National Guard Be Called In

    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

    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

    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.

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