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40 Years Strong: How Ukee Washington Became Philadelphia's Favorite Anchor
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (537+ words) Ukee Washington has spent nearly four decades doing something few broadcasters ever manage: becoming a trusted and familiar presence in the daily life of a city, writes Frank Halperin for Philadelphia Magazine. The longtime CBS News Philadelphia anchor is approaching…...
Philadelphia Mexican Restaurants Are Having Their Greatest Moment Ever
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (464+ words) Philadelphia's Mexican restaurant scene has moved far beyond the familiar taco-and-margarita formula, according to Alisha Miranda for Cond" Nast Traveler. The opening of Am" in Fishtown earlier this year and the return of Rittenhouse Square landmark Tequilas Restaurant after a…...
Why Jon Bon Jovi's Admiration for Philadelphia Native Benjamin Franklin is "So Deep'
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (295+ words) Jon Bon Jovi, a world-famous rock star, recently revealed his strong admiration for Philadelphia native Benjamin Franklin, writes Lane Florsheim for The Wall Street Journal. He recently sat down for an interview where he answered several questions, including what he…...
University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top 5 Colleges for Finance Salaries
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (250+ words) A new ranking compiled by the Burning Glass Institute puts University of Pennsylvania among the top five colleges for finance salaries, writes Kailyn Rhone for The Wall Street Journal. The goal of the ranking is to determine what effect someone's…...
Montgomery County Is America's Next Great Tourism Destination " And the 250th Is Just the Beginning
1+ week, 1+ day ago (712+ words) Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic's best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the region is stepping firmly into the spotlight " and it's bringing bald eagles, steam locomotives, and a World Cup watch…...
Middle Schoolers Learn Physics and More at Penn State Brandywine Launch Box STEAM Day
1+ week, 2+ day ago (494+ words) Nearly 80 middle school students discovered on a recent Wednesday in May that the distance between the classroom and a launchpad is shorter than they thought. The Brandywine Launch Box hosted its annual Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)…...
Why Clark Park Has Been West Philadelphia's Favorite Gathering Spot for Over 130 Years
2+ week, 1+ day ago (433+ words) Subscribe for stories that matter! On any given weekend, Clark Park is doing at least four things at once. Someone's stringing a hammock between trees, a farmers market vendor is selling jam, a pickup soccer game is spilling across the…...
North Philadelphia's Long-Vacant Budd Plant Could Be Transformed Under New Rezoning Plan
2+ week, 1+ day ago (426+ words) Subscribe for stories that matter! A massive, long-dormant industrial complex in North Philadelphia may finally be getting a second life, and the vision for it is an ambitious one. City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. has introduced legislation to rezone the…...
Historic Boyd Theatre Marquee At Risk As Owner Seeks to Modernize Philadelphia Landmark
2+ week, 2+ day ago (381+ words) Subscribe for stories that matter! The Boyd Theatre has survived closure, a preservation battle, and the demolition of most of its auditorium, but now its iconic marquee may be next to go. Pearl Properties, which owns Philadelphia's last great downtown…...
Penn State Brandywine Honors 100+ Student-Athletes at 2025-26 NCAA Division III Awards Banquet
2+ week, 5+ day ago (913+ words) Subscribe for stories that matter! Penn State Brandywine Athletics held its annual awards banquet on May 19 in the Student Union, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The 2025-26 academic year marked Brandywine's second year of provisional membership in NCAA Division…...