The competition features New York City’s famous chopped cheese against Philadelphia’s traditional cheesesteak in the season’s most significant showdown.
As the New York Knicks face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs, their long-standing rivalry spills over from the court to the dining scene in New York City. Some dedicated Knicks supporters are going as far as to “ban” the famous Philadelphia cheesesteak, while others have thrown their hats in with the lesser-known […]
Philadelphia’s Mayor Parker stands by ride-sharing tax amid criticism from Uber and Lyft
Philadelphia Mayor Pushes for Ride-Sharing Tax to Support Schools Philadelphia Mayor Sherrell Parker is advocating for a tax on ride-sharing companies to help fund the city’s school districts, despite resistance from major players like Uber and Lyft. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Parker reaffirmed her proposal for a $1 tax per ride as a […]
Philadelphia’s DA Larry Krasner promises to track down ICE agents in the city
Philadelphia DA Sparks Controversy Over Criticism of ICE The district attorney of Philadelphia, backed by George Soros, is in the spotlight after announcing plans to actively confront federal immigration agents. This comes as city officials work to limit the operations of ICE in the area. District Attorney Larry Krasner made headlines during a recent event […]
FBI and Local Police Collaborate to Shut Down Philadelphia’s ‘Open-Air’ Drug Market
FBI and Local Police Dismantle Major Drug Operation in Philadelphia The FBI, alongside local police, recently took action against a long-standing open-air drug market in Philadelphia, marking a significant blow against a criminal organization that had operated for nearly ten years. During a press conference, FBI Director Kash Patel and federal prosecutors provided updates on […]
FBI charges 33 individuals involved in Philadelphia’s Weymouth Street drug trafficking group
FBI Indicts 33 in Weymouth Street Drug Ring On Friday, the FBI and federal prosecutors revealed a significant indictment involving 33 individuals linked to the Weymouth Street drug operation, which has been a central player in Kensington’s drug market for almost a decade. A total of 24 defendants were apprehended in a coordinated effort, while […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: ‘God has no influence here’: My observations in Philadelphia’s Kensington
The Struggles of Kensington: A Glimpse Into a Drug Market “God has no power over this blow. He has not given him any power here.” These words echoed in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, a scene dominated by an open drug market. As I walked through the area, I caught sight of a man poised to inject […]
Philadelphia’s largest insurer chooses Kelly Munson to replace Greg Deavens as CEO.
Independence Health Group Announces New President and CEO Kelly A. Manson is set to succeed Gregory E. Deavens as president and CEO of Independence Health Group, which is the parent company of Independence Blue Cross. This news was shared by the Center City Company on Monday. Manson, who has been the CEO of Amerihealth Caritas—a […]
LL Cool J Misses Philadelphia’s Fourth of July Celebration to Back Workers’ Strike
Philadelphia Festival Performers Withdraw in Solidarity with Striking Workers Philadelphia – LL Cool J and R&B artist Jazmine Sullivan have announced they will not perform at the July 4th festival in Philadelphia. Their decision is in support of nearly 10,000 city workers currently on strike. LL Cool J was set to take the stage at […]
Officer shot and student murdered: Trump holds rally amid Philadelphia’s chaos
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania “Under Bad Joe, the City of Brotherly Love has been ravaged by bloodshed and crime,” former President Donald Trump said Saturday at the start of a speech at Temple University’s Liacoras Center. The MAGA rally in the heavily Democratic city of Virginia was another event in a Democratic stronghold as Trump continues to […]
Over 15% of Philadelphia’s Population Is Foreign-Born
While Philadelphia’s population has been declining for years, one segment has been booming: immigrants from the Dominican Republic are now one of the city’s largest demographics, according to the latest figures. In 2024, the Census Bureau reported that Philadelphia’s population will decline by another 3.3% in 2023, bringing the total population to approximately 1,550,542. according […]