Philanthropy Drexel Board of Trustees Member Donates $3.5M to Double Size of University’s Academic Resource Center January 29, 2025. Patrick McGonigal, a member of Drexel University’s board of trustees, has donated $3.5 million to support the renovation and expansion of its Academic…

Sep 14, 2023 · Welcome to PHILADELPHIA.Today. Having gone live on the Fourth of July in honor of the city’s role in the birth of our nation, this site features a mix of curated and original content that celebrates the businesses, nonprofits, schools, and people who are making a difference in Philadelphia.. PHILADELPHIA.Today marks the fifth platform from American Community Journals that shares positive ...

4 days ago · Philadelphia, the birthplace of America’s freedom, is a city of firsts, boasting the nation’s first library, hospital, and zoo.It’s a hub for education, economy, arts, and sports, reflecting a rich cultural diversity. The city’s economic prowess is evident in its status as Pennsylvania’s largest and the United States’ ninth-largest metropolitan economy.

Nov 2, 2024 · Philadelphia Magazine has released its 2024 list of “The 150 Most Influential People in Philly” list and several native Philadelphians are represented.. First up is Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker.The city’s 100th mayor of the first female mayor made a promise to make Philly the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city, and her efforts have led to a noticeably down crime rate and over ...

Dec 19, 2024 · Philadelphia is currently experiencing a historic surge in multifamily development, with over 13,000 units under construction throughout the city, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.. In 2021, developers raced to get multifamily projects approved to take advantage of low-interest rates and the city’s readiness to scale back its ten-year tax abatement for new ...

Mar 21, 2024 · Real estate firm Tower Investments acquired Piers 38 and 40 from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority over a year ago and efforts to preserve them are currently underway, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY.. Tower Investments’ principal Bart Blatstein, one of the city’s most influential developers, has reached out to the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia to discuss the ...

Jul 30, 2024 · New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in the past several years but also over the last two decades, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. “The affordability of the city’s market is changing,” said Octavia Howell, a manager with the Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative of the Pew ...

Apr 12, 2024 · Now that Philadelphia has a new mayor and new public safety officials and things are improving, the city is hoping to change the negative narrative of the city for outsiders, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine.. Philadelphia has been dealing with a gun crisis for years, with things becoming significantly worse during the …

Jul 31, 2024 · Philadelphia implemented Vision Zero in 2016 with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities. The numbers have fluctuated since, as Philly maintains its status as a city with among the highest rates of traffic fatalities.

Jan 5, 2024 · A 230,000-panel solar field in rural Adams County will soon go a long way toward helping Philadelphia get closer to its goal of powering all its buildings with renewable energy by 2030, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY.. The 80-megawatt solar field spans about 700 acres and will provide city-owned buildings with 70 megawatts of renewable energy, between 23% to 25% of its electricity needs.