Interstate 95 Partially Collapses After Tanker Fire in Philadelphia Introduction Multiple lanes of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed after a tanker truck caught fire under an overpass on Sunday, February 21, 2021. The incident happened at around 6 a.m. near the Cottman Avenue exit in the Tacony section of the city, leading to the complete […]
Philadelphia Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels Due to Wildfire Smoke The streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were empty on June 7, 2023, as residents heeded a Code Red Alert issued by the city’s health department due to poor air quality. The region was under a Code Orange alert, while the city issued a Code Red as […]
Cherelle L. Parker, a former City Council member and political insider, won the Democratic primary for the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral race. She is heavily favored to win given the city’s Democratic majority and a Republican has not held the Mayor’s Office for more than 70 years. Parker is a 50-year-old single mother and a native […]
Taylor Swift’s ongoing Eras Tour through the U.S. is not only breaking attendance records, but it is also fueling an entire Taylor Swift economy. Fans are spending their cash on travel, lodging, makeup, fashion and food to attend her shows, resulting in various cities benefitting from a mini economic boom upon Swift’s arrival. The tour […]
Philadelphia fans were thrilled this past weekend as Taylor Swift performed a concert at the Linc, drawing in tens of thousands of dedicated Swifties. This was Swift’s first tour in five years, and it proved to be a massive over-the-top show. The big spectacle continued for two more nights with fans lining up outside the […]
LiveNation Strikes Deal for Music Events in Philadelphia LiveNation, one of the most prominent live entertainment companies in the world, has struck a deal to host concerts and music events in Philadelphia. The deal is set to bring a range of big-name artists to the city over the next few years, promising to make Philadelphia […]
Philadelphia‘s Concert Scene Booms Despite Concert Deals Controversy Philadelphia‘s concert scene has been experiencing a surge in popularity, with music fans flocking to the city to attend a variety of concerts and music events throughout the year. Despite recent controversies surrounding live events, such as the alleged antitrust activity by Live Nation, the city’s music […]
