Philly FirstUPenn launches a $10 million fund for seed investments in companies founded by Penn researchersThe new fund, called StartUP, will make investments of up to $250,000 in promising companies that have at least one founder affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.Harold Brubaker Flyers Warriors program supports veterans reentering civilian life: ‘It is a life-saving type of program’Gabriela Carroll Pew announces a new head of arts and culture and millions in grants for Philly Peter Dobrin Wistar scientists pinpoint a new approach to ovarian cancer treatmentKayla Yup OpinionIn North Philly, Congreso de Latinos Unidos has spent five decades being ‘here for you’ | Philly GivesJane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer AdvertisementLincoln University receives $25 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie ScottThe $25 million gift to Lincoln University will support scholarships and initiatives at the historically Black college. It's Scott's second multi-million dollar donation to the school. Maggie Prosser Quinta Brunson wants thousands of Philly kids to have free school field tripsPhiladelphia School District teachers and administrators will be able to apply for funding for field trips for their students. Awards will be made twice a year.Kristen A. Graham Joan Shepp named one of the best clothing shops in the country by the New York TimesThe eponymous store was founded by its owner in 1971 and was arguably Philadelphia's first concept boutiqueElizabeth Wellington How Chestnut Hill’s main street is staying relevant in the Amazon eraDespite broader economic challenges and a few restaurant vacancies, new and old Chestnut Hill businesses have found success. Erin McCarthy More New Yorkers want apartments in the Philly areaPhiladelphia was one of 20 metros that switched from having mostly local demand for rental listings before the pandemic to mostly out-of-town demand, according to Realtor.com.Michaelle Bond Fully booked: The ‘Michelin effect’ is being felt at Philly’s honored restaurantsMichelin Guide awards have already boosted business and morale in Philadelphia’s restaurant scene. There's been "an outpouring of positivity," one restaurateur says. Michael Klein Eli Lilly & Co. is opening a Lilly Gateway Labs biotech incubator in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia is joining the San Francisco Bay area, Boston, and San Diego as a host of a Lilly Gateway Labs biotech incubator. The incubator is in Breakthrough Properties' building at 2300 Market St.Harold Brubaker Thomas Jefferson University gets its first alma mater song 200 years later. Meet the composer.Elizabeth Avril Barden said it took her just 25 minutes to write the lyrics and music for the one minute, 55-second piece, "Jefferson How We Adore Thee."Susan Snyder Amy Gutmann, once Penn president, is teaching again. Here’s what it’s like to be her student.Penn president emerita Amy Gutmann is coteaching the class with Sarah Banet-Weiser, dean of the Annenberg School for Communication. "It's kind of a power duo," one student said.Susan Snyder OpinionFor 30 years, Esperanza has served ‘the least of these’ and those who ‘just need a break’ | Philly GivesA stolen Snickers bar helped prepare the Rev. Luis Cortés Jr. to build and lead Esperanza in the heart of North Philadelphia’s predominantly Hispanic Hunting Park neighborhood.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer OpinionFor LGBTQ+ young people, the Attic Youth Center provides what some say they need most: a sense of community | Philly Gives“The issue isn’t that they are an LGBTQ+,” says the program's chief. “It’s that they don’t have acceptance in most environments.” The center is committed to changing that.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer Jefferson scientist awarded $12 million NIH grant to develop better asthma drugsRaymond Penn hopes to develop drugs that manage asthma better and avoid some of the safety and efficacy concerns seen with current therapies.Kayla Yup OpinionAt a time when ‘everything goes up but the paycheck,’ Philabundance steps in to feed the city’s hungry | Philly GivesThe combination of government cuts and rising costs are putting a strain on the food bank that has served Philadelphians for nearly four decades. “I’m worried,” says the group's head.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation worries about federal cuts to childhood cancer researchThe childhood cancer charity, based in Bala Cynwyd, is pushing "extra hard" to raise money this year in hopes of offsetting some of the losses in federal funding. But it's not enough to fill the gaps.Kayla Yup The Philadelphia Cycling Classic will return next summer after a 10-year hiatusThe race ran every summer after launching in 1985 but has not been held since 2016 due to a lack of sponsorship. It will officially return on Aug. 30, 2026 with a men’s and women’s race. Matt Breen See more storiesAdvertisement
UPenn launches a $10 million fund for seed investments in companies founded by Penn researchersThe new fund, called StartUP, will make investments of up to $250,000 in promising companies that have at least one founder affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.Harold Brubaker
UPenn launches a $10 million fund for seed investments in companies founded by Penn researchersThe new fund, called StartUP, will make investments of up to $250,000 in promising companies that have at least one founder affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.Harold Brubaker
Flyers Warriors program supports veterans reentering civilian life: ‘It is a life-saving type of program’Gabriela Carroll
Flyers Warriors program supports veterans reentering civilian life: ‘It is a life-saving type of program’Gabriela Carroll
OpinionIn North Philly, Congreso de Latinos Unidos has spent five decades being ‘here for you’ | Philly GivesJane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionIn North Philly, Congreso de Latinos Unidos has spent five decades being ‘here for you’ | Philly GivesJane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
Lincoln University receives $25 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie ScottThe $25 million gift to Lincoln University will support scholarships and initiatives at the historically Black college. It's Scott's second multi-million dollar donation to the school. Maggie Prosser
Lincoln University receives $25 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie ScottThe $25 million gift to Lincoln University will support scholarships and initiatives at the historically Black college. It's Scott's second multi-million dollar donation to the school. Maggie Prosser
Quinta Brunson wants thousands of Philly kids to have free school field tripsPhiladelphia School District teachers and administrators will be able to apply for funding for field trips for their students. Awards will be made twice a year.Kristen A. Graham
Quinta Brunson wants thousands of Philly kids to have free school field tripsPhiladelphia School District teachers and administrators will be able to apply for funding for field trips for their students. Awards will be made twice a year.Kristen A. Graham
Joan Shepp named one of the best clothing shops in the country by the New York TimesThe eponymous store was founded by its owner in 1971 and was arguably Philadelphia's first concept boutiqueElizabeth Wellington
Joan Shepp named one of the best clothing shops in the country by the New York TimesThe eponymous store was founded by its owner in 1971 and was arguably Philadelphia's first concept boutiqueElizabeth Wellington
How Chestnut Hill’s main street is staying relevant in the Amazon eraDespite broader economic challenges and a few restaurant vacancies, new and old Chestnut Hill businesses have found success. Erin McCarthy
How Chestnut Hill’s main street is staying relevant in the Amazon eraDespite broader economic challenges and a few restaurant vacancies, new and old Chestnut Hill businesses have found success. Erin McCarthy
More New Yorkers want apartments in the Philly areaPhiladelphia was one of 20 metros that switched from having mostly local demand for rental listings before the pandemic to mostly out-of-town demand, according to Realtor.com.Michaelle Bond
More New Yorkers want apartments in the Philly areaPhiladelphia was one of 20 metros that switched from having mostly local demand for rental listings before the pandemic to mostly out-of-town demand, according to Realtor.com.Michaelle Bond
Fully booked: The ‘Michelin effect’ is being felt at Philly’s honored restaurantsMichelin Guide awards have already boosted business and morale in Philadelphia’s restaurant scene. There's been "an outpouring of positivity," one restaurateur says. Michael Klein
Fully booked: The ‘Michelin effect’ is being felt at Philly’s honored restaurantsMichelin Guide awards have already boosted business and morale in Philadelphia’s restaurant scene. There's been "an outpouring of positivity," one restaurateur says. Michael Klein
Eli Lilly & Co. is opening a Lilly Gateway Labs biotech incubator in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia is joining the San Francisco Bay area, Boston, and San Diego as a host of a Lilly Gateway Labs biotech incubator. The incubator is in Breakthrough Properties' building at 2300 Market St.Harold Brubaker
Eli Lilly & Co. is opening a Lilly Gateway Labs biotech incubator in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia is joining the San Francisco Bay area, Boston, and San Diego as a host of a Lilly Gateway Labs biotech incubator. The incubator is in Breakthrough Properties' building at 2300 Market St.Harold Brubaker
Thomas Jefferson University gets its first alma mater song 200 years later. Meet the composer.Elizabeth Avril Barden said it took her just 25 minutes to write the lyrics and music for the one minute, 55-second piece, "Jefferson How We Adore Thee."Susan Snyder
Thomas Jefferson University gets its first alma mater song 200 years later. Meet the composer.Elizabeth Avril Barden said it took her just 25 minutes to write the lyrics and music for the one minute, 55-second piece, "Jefferson How We Adore Thee."Susan Snyder
Amy Gutmann, once Penn president, is teaching again. Here’s what it’s like to be her student.Penn president emerita Amy Gutmann is coteaching the class with Sarah Banet-Weiser, dean of the Annenberg School for Communication. "It's kind of a power duo," one student said.Susan Snyder
Amy Gutmann, once Penn president, is teaching again. Here’s what it’s like to be her student.Penn president emerita Amy Gutmann is coteaching the class with Sarah Banet-Weiser, dean of the Annenberg School for Communication. "It's kind of a power duo," one student said.Susan Snyder
OpinionFor 30 years, Esperanza has served ‘the least of these’ and those who ‘just need a break’ | Philly GivesA stolen Snickers bar helped prepare the Rev. Luis Cortés Jr. to build and lead Esperanza in the heart of North Philadelphia’s predominantly Hispanic Hunting Park neighborhood.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionFor 30 years, Esperanza has served ‘the least of these’ and those who ‘just need a break’ | Philly GivesA stolen Snickers bar helped prepare the Rev. Luis Cortés Jr. to build and lead Esperanza in the heart of North Philadelphia’s predominantly Hispanic Hunting Park neighborhood.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionFor LGBTQ+ young people, the Attic Youth Center provides what some say they need most: a sense of community | Philly Gives“The issue isn’t that they are an LGBTQ+,” says the program's chief. “It’s that they don’t have acceptance in most environments.” The center is committed to changing that.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionFor LGBTQ+ young people, the Attic Youth Center provides what some say they need most: a sense of community | Philly Gives“The issue isn’t that they are an LGBTQ+,” says the program's chief. “It’s that they don’t have acceptance in most environments.” The center is committed to changing that.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
Jefferson scientist awarded $12 million NIH grant to develop better asthma drugsRaymond Penn hopes to develop drugs that manage asthma better and avoid some of the safety and efficacy concerns seen with current therapies.Kayla Yup
Jefferson scientist awarded $12 million NIH grant to develop better asthma drugsRaymond Penn hopes to develop drugs that manage asthma better and avoid some of the safety and efficacy concerns seen with current therapies.Kayla Yup
OpinionAt a time when ‘everything goes up but the paycheck,’ Philabundance steps in to feed the city’s hungry | Philly GivesThe combination of government cuts and rising costs are putting a strain on the food bank that has served Philadelphians for nearly four decades. “I’m worried,” says the group's head.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionAt a time when ‘everything goes up but the paycheck,’ Philabundance steps in to feed the city’s hungry | Philly GivesThe combination of government cuts and rising costs are putting a strain on the food bank that has served Philadelphians for nearly four decades. “I’m worried,” says the group's head.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation worries about federal cuts to childhood cancer researchThe childhood cancer charity, based in Bala Cynwyd, is pushing "extra hard" to raise money this year in hopes of offsetting some of the losses in federal funding. But it's not enough to fill the gaps.Kayla Yup
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation worries about federal cuts to childhood cancer researchThe childhood cancer charity, based in Bala Cynwyd, is pushing "extra hard" to raise money this year in hopes of offsetting some of the losses in federal funding. But it's not enough to fill the gaps.Kayla Yup
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic will return next summer after a 10-year hiatusThe race ran every summer after launching in 1985 but has not been held since 2016 due to a lack of sponsorship. It will officially return on Aug. 30, 2026 with a men’s and women’s race. Matt Breen
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic will return next summer after a 10-year hiatusThe race ran every summer after launching in 1985 but has not been held since 2016 due to a lack of sponsorship. It will officially return on Aug. 30, 2026 with a men’s and women’s race. Matt Breen
