2024 James Beard Awards: Philly chef named finalist in Best Chef category

Congratulations are in order to Jesse Ito, chef at Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Queen Village who is among five finalists in the running for the James Beard Foundation Awards's Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category.

CBP raises travel fees amid surging international demand

In an effort to accommodate the increasing number of travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a fee hike for several Trusted Traveler Programs, effective October 1st.

Best places to raise a family in 2024, according to this report

If you're looking for the best places in America to raise a family, a new report says you should look at these six states.

Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed

The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.

Mr. Peanut looking for 'Peanutters' to drive across America in NUTmobile

PLANTERS®, the iconic snack brand, is giving fans the chance of a lifetime to ride along in the famous NUTmobile with Mr. Peanut himself.

United Airlines asks pilots to take time off in May due to shortage of new Boeing planes

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.

Hyundai, Kia: Millions of recalled vehicles with fire risk remain on road

Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.

Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom

The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.

Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?

Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.

Jim’s Steaks on South Street planning to reopen May 1st after devastating fire

Jim’s Steaks is a South Philadelphia mainstay, but a devastating fire shuttered the iconic shop nearly two years ago. After rebuilding from the terrible fire, Jim’s is planning to come back better than ever.

Major beach erosion causing concern throughout Jersey shore communities
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Jersey shore communities, including Atlantic City, Ocean City and North Wildwood, are experiencing major erosion on their beaches and causing a great deal of concern for officials up and down the coast.

PPA to get tough on sidewalk parking and parking in front of ramps

The Philadelphia Parking Authority is about to start cracking down on drivers who park on sidewalks and park in front of ramps.

EV maker slashes prices as it tries to avoid bankruptcy

California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through.