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When US manufacturing collapsed in the 1970s, government investment in “Eds and Meds” helped save Philadelphia. In her latest column, Inga Saffron argues that Doge Cuts put its economic model at risk. If the sector shrinks, she warns, and the losses will affect the entire city’s economy.
Additionally, we will still follow up on the ritual AIDS status of the Philadelphia area. This time I ask: Why is it so sad and empty?
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Like many cities that once relied on manufacturing, Philadelphia restructured its economy by investing in “Eds and Meds.” For context, these are the city’s leading educational and healthcare institutions and have long been supported by partnerships with the federal government.
But now, columnist Inga Saffron writes that these twin pillars of Philadelphia’s economy are under threat.
President Donald Trump’s dramatic cuts to the National Institutes of Health put research institutions everywhere at risk, she writes, but the city of Philadelphia will suffer too. Probably the most.
In her own words: “If they wanted to plan to destroy the urban economy, they would have been unable to come up with a better strategy than the one the Trump administration is currently pursuing.”
Continue reading Saffron’s views on the effects already ripple through the urban economy.
Are your local ritual assistance shelves spooky? The answer is probably yes.
Six months have passed since the Philadelphia-based company was born from bankruptcy, and customers have reported that the aisles of the still open stores are almost naked.
Simply put, it “doesn’t look great,” said Vincent Buccola, a law professor who spent 10 years teaching at Wharton School in Penn. When a company emerges from bankruptcy, it should be able to afford to run the place “in a sensible way.”
So, what exactly is happening? Biz reporters Erin McCarthy and Ariana Perez-Castells sought explanations from supply chain, retail, pharmacy and bankruptcy experts. (Don’t miss this interactive map showing the status of your local store.)
Things you need to know today
Trivia time
This Delco Pizzeria has announced its closure. Tina Fey’s favorite spot has grown.
a) Little Anthony
b) Imperial pizza
c) Gaetano
d) Pika Restaurants
Do you think you know? Check your answer.
What are we…
I wonder: Has the waves of hand roll sushi finally found their way to Philadelphia?
scroll: Anthony Portero, originally from Swedesboro, has over 2.3 million followers on social media. He says he’s sorting out his viral stunts because “he hates the internet right now.”
I’m interested: A detached house rental community that fills the gap between people who can’t afford a home.
eat: Kyle Sexton, a native of York, is Tokyo’s most famous American style baker. His carrot cake is the star of the menu.
Remove anagram
Tip: One of Philadelphia’s oldest providers of summer-specific sweet treats
Refusal cleaning
If you know the answer, please send me an email. Randomly select readers to scream here.
Cheers to Laura Mendelsson who solved Sunday’s anagram: Brynmer. The community’s 125-year-old home has sparked debates over property rights, historic preservation and the nature of Lower Merion Township.
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Your “Philadelphia only” story
Remember the nights that changed your life that only happened in Philadelphia. A real example of the Philadelphia spirit, if you are not a life-or-life, then when you finally feel like you belong to Philadelphia, you are proud to fall in love with Philadelphia again, or come from here if you are. Next, share your chances that will be featured in the Monday edition of this newsletter.
This “Philadelphia only” story comes from readers Jodie ZwickRemember important spelling lessons:
On March 8th, 2025, my husband and I attended the Scranton St. Patrick’s Day parade. From where we were standing, across the street was Director Vic Fangio. “Eagles, Eagles!” he cried. He turned and pointed at me.
A few years ago, I was an alternative teacher for the Coatesville Regional School District. I worked in elementary school. One day, the boy raised his hand and said, “Mr. Z, how do you spell “Eagle”? “I said. A female classmate in leggings, skirts and shirts jumped up and said, “I got this!” With her best cheerleading skills, she said, “Eagles, Eagles!!!” The boy asked, slapping his palm on his forehead, bowing his head, saying, “Oh, that’s right.” Children, you have to love them!
I personally think that all Americans, and those who have seen the Super Bowl globally, know how to spell “Eagle”!
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