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Philadelphia's Weekly Wallet-Focused Newsletter
Issue #2 · April 23, 2026 · By Mike O'Connell

Almost Friday, Philly! Hope everyone is enjoying the week. Let's dive in. If you make it through this 1,857 word newsletter and enjoy it, please share with a friend!

✅ Get Prepared: Philadelphia 2026 Business Readiness Playbook was released this week for small business owners and entrepreneurs expecting high visitor engagement and increased demand in Philadelphia during 2026. The Playbook provides an extensive list of events in the coming months, a business preparedness checklist, requirements for permits and licensing, and training and certification opportunities for owners and employees.

VENDORS AND FAMILY FUN
Discover The District
Fairmount Arts Crawl
Support Local Folks!

Park to Broad Arts & Business District presents their annual Fairmount Arts Crawl this Sunday, April 26th from Noon to 4pm. Fairmount Arts Crawl is a free (woo!) indoor/outdoor festival that transforms the streets, restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars of the Park to Broad neighborhoods into a showcase of local artists and creativity.

Visitors can expect bustling streets and high energy from the extensive list of vendors. A few neighborhood favorites like Bar Hygge, Manong, Bodie, Ali's Wagon, Minda Living and will open their doors to the festival so come ready to support your local businesses!

☔️ Rain is in the forecast on Sunday but the show goes on regardless!

THIS WEEK'S NUMBER
$121,047
Median household income for the Center City-Society Hill area (ZIP code 19106) was $121,047. This is nearly twice the citywide median. PEW
ON THE BOARD
Jobs, homes & headlines worth knowing
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Hot Job
Senior Analyst, Corporate Development at Comcast — $100k salary + bonus · Center City Location · Corporate strategy leadership visibility, analytical and collaborative team members wanted.
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Zillow-ing
$3.95m Luxury Development — The newly dubbed "Art Museum Estates" offers a 5,500 sqft., 5 bed/7 bathroom residence in coveted Art Museum neighborhood
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Local Shoutout
Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market was voted the nation's best public market in a USA Today poll. The Philadelphia staple is home to more than 80 small businesses and was visited by more than 5 million people in 2025.
MONEY MATTERS

We asked and you answered. Read on for an inside look at one Philadelphian's relationship with money.

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This Week's Confession
57 years old · Fairmount · Nonprofit Education
What do you earn per year?
"As a vice principal at a Philly charter school, my yearly salary is $108,000. I started in the classroom in 1997 and my salary was $34,000."
Rent or own?
"I own the house I grew up in. I want to say my parents purchased our home for $68,000 in 1971. It blows my mind that homes in our neighborhood are starting at half a million dollars. I would never be able to afford that today."
Biggest money stressor right now?
"My youngest son is graduating from Penn State this year. I told my kids to stay in state or else we wouldn't be able to afford for them to get a higher education. We'll have loans to pay off for a few more years so I'd go with that."
Money Tip for our readers
"Nothing crazy, just save before spending. $800 of every paycheck has gone into my savings for as long as I can remember. Shop very infrequently and try to enjoy a nice meal out every once in a while because we still need to live it up a little!"
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MARKETS
S&P 500
7,137
 ▲ 4.07% YTD
Nasdaq
24,657
 ▲ 6.12% YTD
As of market close Wednesday. YTD from Jan 1 open.
IN BIZ IN NO LIBS
Happy Hour at Terra Grill
Wagyu Hot Dog & Grand Cru Gruyere En Croute $15

Wagyu Hot Dog & Grand Cru Gruyere En Croute · $15

Michelin-starred chef Laurent Tourondel has officially opened Terra Grill, a wood-fired American grill in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. The space offers a detailed open design as both a destination and a neighborhood restaurant. The team at Terra says it's suited for date nights, celebrations, business dinners, and everyday dining.

The menu is firmly rooted in American grill. Here are the highlights 👇

  • Pizzetta Mozzarella di Bufala: $10
  • Short Rib Steamed Buns: $17
  • Miso Spinach & Avocado Salad: $18
  • Smokin' Gun Cocktail (mezcal, house-infused blackberry brandy, Bonal, thai basil, fresh lime: $12

Happy Hour at Terra Grill is every Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Come hungry, leave satisfied!

TAKING YOUR PULSE
Do you plan on eating at Emilia in the next 3 months?

100% of our readers WILL NOT be attending the first World Cup game here in Philadelphia. With a nearly $800 price tag, I can't imagine why!

Yes
No
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Thanks for reading! See you next Thursday. 🏙️

— Mike O'Connell
Broad Brief · Philadelphia, PA

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