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Bella Vista

Located in South Philadelphia, Bella Vista—Italian for "beautiful sight"—is renowned for its rich cultural tapestry and vibrant community life. ​

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Hakim's Bookstore

Established in 1959, Hakim's Bookstore is Philadelphia's oldest Black-owned bookstore and a significant cultural landmark. Founded by Dawud Hakim, who was inspired to share knowledge about Black history, the store has been a beacon for African American literature and education.

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Elfreth's Alley

Elfreth's Alley is a must-visit historic street in Philadelphia, renowned as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the United States. Established in 1703, this charming cobblestone alleyway is lined with 32 houses built between 1703 and 1836, showcasing Georgian and Federal-style architecture.

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Leadership team discussion at TriState Capital Bank in Pittsburgh

TriState Capital Bank Announces New Leadership in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, December 6, 2025 TriState Capital Bank has appointed a new president for its Pittsburgh operations along with a head of commercial real estate, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its...

Construction site of a mixed-use apartment building in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s $60 Million Apartment Building Acquisition Leads to Expansion

Philadelphia, December 6, 2025 A recent $60 million acquisition has initiated plans for significant redevelopment of a Center City apartment building in Philadelphia. In a joint venture between major real estate...

Illustration of a SEPTA train station with commuters

Philadelphia Man Stabbed on SEPTA Train in Center City

Philadelphia, December 6, 2025 A man is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times on a SEPTA Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, Philadelphia. The incident, which occurred during an...

Police vehicle at the scene of a traffic incident in Philadelphia.

Driver Flees After Striking Officer in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, December 6, 2025 A 20-year-old woman was arrested after colliding with a Philadelphia police officer and crashing into a home during a traffic enforcement stop. The incident raised concerns about...

Audience enjoying a Lily Allen concert at The Met Philadelphia

Lily Allen to Perform Live in Philadelphia This Spring

Philadelphia, December 6, 2025 English singer-songwriter Lily Allen will perform her new album, ‘West End Girl,’ at The Met Philadelphia on April 17. This concert is part of her North American...

Families and participants at the Newtown holiday parade celebrating inclusion.

Newtown’s Holiday Parade Celebrates Inclusion

Newtown, Pennsylvania, December 6, 2025 The Together We Dance Foundation is hosting a holiday parade in Newtown, Pennsylvania, on December 7, celebrating inclusion for individuals with special needs. The event, which...

Crowd enjoying Subtronics electronic music performance at Shrine Expo Hall

Subtronics Expands Shrine Expo Hall Shows

Los Angeles, December 6, 2025 Subtronics, the celebrated electronic music artist, announces a second night for his 360° performance series at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Scheduled for December 5,...

Gourmet dishes set on a dining table for Philadelphia Restaurant Week

Philadelphia’s Restaurant Week Returns with Culinary Delights

Philadelphia, December 6, 2025 The Center City District Restaurant Week is back, running from January 18 to 31. This event showcases exclusive menus at local restaurants, encouraging residents to enjoy gourmet...

A winter holiday parade in Bucks County featuring festive decorations and community participants.

Bucks County Celebrates Holiday Festivities

Bucks County, Pennsylvania, December 6, 2025 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will host a variety of holiday events from December 5 to December 7. This festive weekend features community parades, tree lightings, and...

SCHOOL NEWS

Southern Lehigh football team celebrating their championship victory

Southern Lehigh School Wins PIAA 4A State Championship

Mechanicsburg, PA, December 5, 2025 Southern Lehigh achieved a historic milestone by claiming their first-ever PIAA 4A state championship, defeating Twin Valley 43-21. The game showcased the team’s resilience and commitment...

A quarterback throwing a football on a high school field

Nazareth High School Quarterback Commits to Penn State

Allentown, Pennsylvania, December 4, 2025 Peyton Falzone, a four-star quarterback from Nazareth High School, has returned to Penn State University after initially committing to Auburn. Standing at 6’5″ and 205 lbs,...

Defensive lineman preparing for a play on the field

Tavian Branch Commits to Auburn, Strengthening Defensive Line

Taylor, Pennsylvania, December 4, 2025 Tavian Branch, a standout defensive lineman from Riverside High School in Pennsylvania, has committed to Auburn University. This decision strengthens Auburn’s recruiting efforts for their 2026...

Players in action during a Liberty High School football game

Bethlehem High School Celebrates Jaxon Barlok’s Football Success

Bethlehem, December 3, 2025 Liberty High School’s Jaxon Barlok has become a notable player this football season, excelling in both offense and defense. His recent performance against Freedom High School showcased...

Boys basketball teams competing in a high-energy game.

Lehigh Valley School Teams Prepare for Boys Basketball Season

Lehigh Valley, December 2, 2025 The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference’s Lehigh County Division is gearing up for a thrilling boys basketball season. With Northampton High School entering as the defending District 11...

LaSalle College football team celebrating their state title victory

LaSalle College Wins State Title in High School Football

Philadelphia, PA, December 2, 2025 LaSalle College showcased their dominance in high school football by defeating Easton Area with a commanding 49-7 victory for the state title. With a season record...

Wrestling team practicing on the mat at Quakertown High School

Quakertown High School Wrestling Team Embraces New Leadership

Quakertown, Pennsylvania, December 1, 2025 The Quakertown High School wrestling team is entering the new season with renewed leadership under senior Logan Pfistner and junior David Clayton. With significant changes following...

Wrestlers from Pennridge High School competing on the mat

Pennridge High School Wrestling Team Gears Up for New Season

Perkasie, Pennsylvania, December 1, 2025 The Pennridge High School wrestling team is preparing for a new season, aiming to improve upon last year’s record. With experienced wrestlers, promising freshmen, and key...

Pocono Mountain West High School basketball team playing during a game

Pocono Mountain West School Boys Basketball Dominates Season Opener

Pocono Mountain West High School, December 1, 2025 The Pocono Mountain West High School boys basketball team secured a dominant 74-46 victory against Frankford High School, marking a strong start to...

SCHOOL NEWS

Southern Lehigh football team celebrating their championship victory

Southern Lehigh School Wins PIAA 4A State Championship

Mechanicsburg, PA, December 5, 2025 Southern Lehigh achieved a historic milestone by claiming their first-ever PIAA 4A state championship, defeating Twin Valley 43-21. The game showcased the team’s resilience and commitment...

A quarterback throwing a football on a high school field

Nazareth High School Quarterback Commits to Penn State

Allentown, Pennsylvania, December 4, 2025 Peyton Falzone, a four-star quarterback from Nazareth High School, has returned to Penn State University after initially committing to Auburn. Standing at 6’5″ and 205 lbs,...

Defensive lineman preparing for a play on the field

Tavian Branch Commits to Auburn, Strengthening Defensive Line

Taylor, Pennsylvania, December 4, 2025 Tavian Branch, a standout defensive lineman from Riverside High School in Pennsylvania, has committed to Auburn University. This decision strengthens Auburn’s recruiting efforts for their 2026...

Players in action during a Liberty High School football game

Bethlehem High School Celebrates Jaxon Barlok’s Football Success

Bethlehem, December 3, 2025 Liberty High School’s Jaxon Barlok has become a notable player this football season, excelling in both offense and defense. His recent performance against Freedom High School showcased...

Boys basketball teams competing in a high-energy game.

Lehigh Valley School Teams Prepare for Boys Basketball Season

Lehigh Valley, December 2, 2025 The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference’s Lehigh County Division is gearing up for a thrilling boys basketball season. With Northampton High School entering as the defending District 11...

LaSalle College football team celebrating their state title victory

LaSalle College Wins State Title in High School Football

Philadelphia, PA, December 2, 2025 LaSalle College showcased their dominance in high school football by defeating Easton Area with a commanding 49-7 victory for the state title. With a season record...

Wrestling team practicing on the mat at Quakertown High School

Quakertown High School Wrestling Team Embraces New Leadership

Quakertown, Pennsylvania, December 1, 2025 The Quakertown High School wrestling team is entering the new season with renewed leadership under senior Logan Pfistner and junior David Clayton. With significant changes following...

Wrestlers from Pennridge High School competing on the mat

Pennridge High School Wrestling Team Gears Up for New Season

Perkasie, Pennsylvania, December 1, 2025 The Pennridge High School wrestling team is preparing for a new season, aiming to improve upon last year’s record. With experienced wrestlers, promising freshmen, and key...

Pocono Mountain West High School basketball team playing during a game

Pocono Mountain West School Boys Basketball Dominates Season Opener

Pocono Mountain West High School, December 1, 2025 The Pocono Mountain West High School boys basketball team secured a dominant 74-46 victory against Frankford High School, marking a strong start to...

University NEWS

Nurses collaborating in a hospital using virtual nursing technology.

Study Reveals Limitations of Virtual Nursing Programs

News Summary A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing highlights concerns regarding virtual nursing programs in hospitals. The research, which surveyed 880 in-hospital nurses, indicates many...

University campus representing diversity and inclusivity

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against University of Pennsylvania for Antisemitism

News Summary The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has initiated legal action against the University of Pennsylvania, alleging the institution fostered a hostile work environment due to antisemitic harassment. The...

Diverse essential workers interacting with students on a university campus

Advocating for Recognition of Support Staff at Penn

News Summary Abhiram Juvvadi, President of The Daily Pennsylvanian, calls for increased recognition of essential support staff at the University of Pennsylvania. Following the tragic death of custodian Meaza Brown,...

Students discussing on the University of Pennsylvania campus

Florence Onyiuke Becomes Rhodes Scholar

News Summary Florence Onyiuke, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2026. Onyiuke is pursuing a dual degree in International Studies and...

Diverse students on Lincoln University campus engaging in educational activities.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Receives $25 Million Donation

News Summary Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a transformative $25 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This funding is aimed at enhancing student success and bolstering the university’s...

Students having a discussion related to land acknowledgment on a university campus

The Importance of Land Acknowledgment in Higher Education

News Summary Sohum Sheth, a first-year student at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the significance of land acknowledgment statements in fostering dialogue about the university’s historical ties to Indigenous communities....

Students using AI technology in a modern classroom

University of Pennsylvania Engages in AI Policy Discussions

News Summary The University of Pennsylvania is proactively addressing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic settings through the establishment of an AI Policy Framework. This framework emphasizes responsible...

Students discussing academic topics on campus

President Jameson Discusses University Policies and Future Vision

News Summary In an interview, University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson addressed significant policies affecting higher education, including the support for graduate student unions and the importance of shared...

Students in a classroom engaging in insightful discussions about people analytics without devices

Tiantian Yang Recognized as One of the Best Business Professors

News Summary Tiantian Yang, a management professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, has earned recognition as one of Poets&Quants’ 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors for 2025. This honor...

University NEWS

Nurses collaborating in a hospital using virtual nursing technology.

Study Reveals Limitations of Virtual Nursing Programs

News Summary A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing highlights concerns regarding virtual nursing programs in hospitals. The research, which surveyed 880 in-hospital nurses, indicates many...

University campus representing diversity and inclusivity

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against University of Pennsylvania for Antisemitism

News Summary The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has initiated legal action against the University of Pennsylvania, alleging the institution fostered a hostile work environment due to antisemitic harassment. The...

Diverse essential workers interacting with students on a university campus

Advocating for Recognition of Support Staff at Penn

News Summary Abhiram Juvvadi, President of The Daily Pennsylvanian, calls for increased recognition of essential support staff at the University of Pennsylvania. Following the tragic death of custodian Meaza Brown,...

Students discussing on the University of Pennsylvania campus

Florence Onyiuke Becomes Rhodes Scholar

News Summary Florence Onyiuke, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2026. Onyiuke is pursuing a dual degree in International Studies and...

Diverse students on Lincoln University campus engaging in educational activities.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Receives $25 Million Donation

News Summary Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a transformative $25 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This funding is aimed at enhancing student success and bolstering the university’s...

Students having a discussion related to land acknowledgment on a university campus

The Importance of Land Acknowledgment in Higher Education

News Summary Sohum Sheth, a first-year student at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the significance of land acknowledgment statements in fostering dialogue about the university’s historical ties to Indigenous communities....

Students using AI technology in a modern classroom

University of Pennsylvania Engages in AI Policy Discussions

News Summary The University of Pennsylvania is proactively addressing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic settings through the establishment of an AI Policy Framework. This framework emphasizes responsible...

Students discussing academic topics on campus

President Jameson Discusses University Policies and Future Vision

News Summary In an interview, University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson addressed significant policies affecting higher education, including the support for graduate student unions and the importance of shared...

Students in a classroom engaging in insightful discussions about people analytics without devices

Tiantian Yang Recognized as One of the Best Business Professors

News Summary Tiantian Yang, a management professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, has earned recognition as one of Poets&Quants’ 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors for 2025. This honor...

Pennsylvania NEWS

Diverse workers in Pennsylvania city representing employment growth

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Sees Small Increase in June 2025

News Summary In June 2025, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose to 4.0%, slightly above the previous year but still below the national average. Despite this uptick, the state added 4,200 nonfarm...

A job fair in Pennsylvania with diverse individuals and employers interacting.

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.0% in June 2025

News Summary In June 2025, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.0%, remaining below the national average. The labor force decreased, with a rise in unemployment by 2,000 individuals. However,...

Interior view of Hollywood Casino York with patrons engaged in various gambling activities.

Hollywood Casino York Reports Nearly 30% Revenue Growth

News Summary In June 2025, Hollywood Casino York saw a nearly 30% revenue increase compared to June 2024, reporting over $10.8 million in earnings. This growth was driven by a...

A busy casino floor in Pennsylvania with gaming tables and players.

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits Record $6.39 Billion

News Summary Pennsylvania has achieved a historic milestone in gaming, with total revenue reaching $6.39 billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. This...

Diverse gaming experiences in Pennsylvania showcasing online gaming and traditional casino games.

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Reaches Record $6.39 Billion

News Summary Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue hit a record $6.39 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a $502 million increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by...

Employees enjoying a collaborative work environment

Winners Announced for 2025 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania

News Summary The winners of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania have been revealed, based on employee satisfaction surveys conducted by Quantum Workplace. This eagerly awaited list...

A view of business environments highlighting Pennsylvania and Ohio rankings.

Pennsylvania Remains in Top 20 States for Business Amidst Rankings Changes

News Summary Pennsylvania holds the 17th position in CNBC’s ‘America’s Top States for Business 2025’ report, maintaining its rank from 2024 but slipping two spots since 2023. While it excels...

Women professionals in technology collaborating in an office setting

2025 Women in Tech Awards Finalists Announced

News Summary The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Women in Tech Awards, honoring women’s contributions to the tech sector. The awards ceremony will...

The government building of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Montgomery County Raises Minimum Wage to $20.52 Per Hour

News Summary Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has raised its minimum wage to $20.52, significantly surpassing the previous rate of $16.51. This historic increase aims to improve living standards and attract talent,...

NATIONAL/US NEWS

Diverse workers in Pennsylvania city representing employment growth

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Sees Small Increase in June 2025

News Summary In June 2025, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose to 4.0%, slightly above the previous year but still below the national average. Despite this uptick, the state added 4,200 nonfarm...

A job fair in Pennsylvania with diverse individuals and employers interacting.

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.0% in June 2025

News Summary In June 2025, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.0%, remaining below the national average. The labor force decreased, with a rise in unemployment by 2,000 individuals. However,...

Interior view of Hollywood Casino York with patrons engaged in various gambling activities.

Hollywood Casino York Reports Nearly 30% Revenue Growth

News Summary In June 2025, Hollywood Casino York saw a nearly 30% revenue increase compared to June 2024, reporting over $10.8 million in earnings. This growth was driven by a...

A busy casino floor in Pennsylvania with gaming tables and players.

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits Record $6.39 Billion

News Summary Pennsylvania has achieved a historic milestone in gaming, with total revenue reaching $6.39 billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. This...

Diverse gaming experiences in Pennsylvania showcasing online gaming and traditional casino games.

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Reaches Record $6.39 Billion

News Summary Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue hit a record $6.39 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a $502 million increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by...

Employees enjoying a collaborative work environment

Winners Announced for 2025 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania

News Summary The winners of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania have been revealed, based on employee satisfaction surveys conducted by Quantum Workplace. This eagerly awaited list...

A view of business environments highlighting Pennsylvania and Ohio rankings.

Pennsylvania Remains in Top 20 States for Business Amidst Rankings Changes

News Summary Pennsylvania holds the 17th position in CNBC’s ‘America’s Top States for Business 2025’ report, maintaining its rank from 2024 but slipping two spots since 2023. While it excels...

Women professionals in technology collaborating in an office setting

2025 Women in Tech Awards Finalists Announced

News Summary The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Women in Tech Awards, honoring women’s contributions to the tech sector. The awards ceremony will...

The government building of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Montgomery County Raises Minimum Wage to $20.52 Per Hour

News Summary Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has raised its minimum wage to $20.52, significantly surpassing the previous rate of $16.51. This historic increase aims to improve living standards and attract talent,...

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