All the constructions and updates that’s been going on around Philly in preparation for Pope Francis and the World Meeting of Families conference is going to cost the city a pretty penny. According to Philadelphia Business Journal, the city is paying $12 million dollars for the historic meeting and papal weekend. A contract between the […]
According to Philly.com, employees in City Hall 311 call center were sent home today after an infestation of bedbugs were found in the carpet, city officials said. Employees were fielding citizen inquiries in the lead-up to the arrival of the pope, were sent him at 1p.m., according to Mayor Nutter’s spokesman. McDonald said he has […]
It’s getting really real as Philly prepares for the Pope! The United States Secret Service released a list of items prohibited from the Ben Franklin Parkway during the events being held for the pope’s visit to Philadelphia, including the papal Mass on Sunday, September 27th. The same list applies for the pope’s speech at Independence […]
On a warm summer afternoon, Stevie Wonder had a 3 pop-up concerts in DC, Philly, and New York this past Monday, and Dyana Williams and Old School 100.3 were in attendance to cover it for you. Stevie even took questions from the crowd, and it was only right his good friend Dyana Williams got a […]
At the age of 65, Stevie Wonder still has it. In front of thousands of Philadelphian’s, Stevie blessed the people with a free concert at Dilworth Park at 3:00 in the afternoon on Monday. This was his second of three free pop-up concerts he was doing that day, starting in Washington D.C., ending in New […]
At the age of 65, Stevie Wonder still has it. In front of thousands of Philadelphian’s, Stevie blessed the people with a free concert at Dilworth Park at 3:00 in the afternoon on Monday. This was his second of three free pop-up concerts he was doing that day, starting in Washington D.C., ending in New […]
According to Philly.com, Stevie Wonder will be having a free concert today at 3pm at Dilworth park today, August 17th. Philly will be the second of three pop-up performances today. First stop was in Washington, D.C. this morning and an evening appearance at the Central Park in New York City.
Philly Speaks had the pleasure of interviewing John Williams, Director of the SBIR program about the SBIR National Road Tour. What is the SBIR National Road Tour? A national outreach effort to convey the non-dilutive technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR/STTR programs annually provide […]
So apparently the census bureau does a survey on more than just WHO’s living in your home, but also WHAT is live with you and your family too. Shockingly, Philadelphia has the highest rate of mice of the 25 major metropolitan areas of U.S. cities. They say, one out of every five Philadelphia households spotted a mouse or has […]
Another black eye for the Philadelphia reputation. You may have not of been aware, but a robot by the name of HitchBOT has made its…
Another black eye for the Philadelphia reputation. You may have not of been aware, but a robot by the name of HitchBOT has made its way cross-country across Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany, and now was about to embark on a new journey in the United States. However, 300 miles into the trip, HitchBOT’s journey […]
The Philadelphia area is quickly resurging as a magnet for millennials to thrive socially and professionally. It offers a vivacious community with a mixture of cultures, ethnicities, artistry, cuisine, and more. Some of our biggest moments in history as a nation are weaved throughout the center of the city including the Liberty Bell, the Chief […]
