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Airbnb offers Houston World Series travel safety tips
HOUSTON (KIAH) If you're considering hosting a place to stay during the upcoming Baseball Championship World Series, Airbnb has a few things you need to know.
Airbnb said baseball championship games provide greater economic…
It’s cheaper to fly to Houston to see the Phillies in the World Series
After calculating all the numbers, The Philadelphia Investigator said they determined you could actually save money buying World Series tickets to see the Phillies and Astors play at Houston's Minute Maid Park, even after flying to Texas…
UPDATE 3-Kraft Heinz beats quarterly estimates as prices soar
(Add analyst comment, update shares)By Mehr Bedi and Granth VanaikOctober 26 (Reuters) -On Wednesday, Kraft Heinz Co announced a surprise increase in quarterly revenue and beat its profit estimates as the Philadelphia-based Jell-O and cream…
Is your hometown on the list of America’s 10 most surveilled cities?
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle? Rental companies like Airbnb and Vrbo can provide the space you need wherever you want. Can you really relax knowing you might be filmed? Tap or click here for a hidden camera detector…
Philadelphia Fed finds factory activity fell in October
NEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Factory activity in the Federal Reserve Bank district of Philadelphia contracted again in October, the bank said in a report on Thursday.The bank's index for general activity came in at -8.7 last month, a slight…
Airbnb’s vow to fix fees and other headline stories this week
Skift grip
In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb announces plans to rethink pricing on its platforms, KLM faces a murky future and Delta believes even a possible recession won't prevent travel from resuming.…
06 Best Budget Airbnbs in Philadelphia
The Best Airbnbs in PhiladelphiaIf you're traveling on a budget and want a unique experience, consider staying at one of the many The Best Airbnbs in Philadelphia. The city is full of historical monuments, incredible museums and, of…
Short-term rentals have “gobbled up” homes, worsening housing supply, the Philly Fed…
Short-term rentals are partly to blame for the housing shortage in the market, a Federal Reserve chairman has said.In a blog post about the spike in housing prices in New Jersey, Patrick Harker, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank…
xQc claims woman touched him inappropriately at TwitchCon afterparty, “I froze”
He said he felt the woman was "a predator".
Twitch streamer xQc recently opened up about an experience he had at a TwitchCon afterparty where he alleges a woman made several inappropriate advances on him, groped…
Airbnb is implementing filtering technology in an effort to crack down on Halloween parties
Airbnb is taking steps to limit the number of parties held at its listings during the upcoming holidays. So you may need to find another place to wear this costume.The accommodation rental company on Monday announced the deployment of…
Limit short-term rentals to improve affordable housing, says Philadelphia Fed CEO
A CEO of a regional U.S. Federal Reserve bank cited the role of short-term rentals in escalating housing prices and challenged municipalities in popular tourist areas to further regulate short-term rentals so that workers can find…
Mavs Sports Radio attracting more “Ticket” hosts? Dallas Rookie Jaden Hardy Star Born?
WHITT'S END 10.7.22:Whether you're at the end of your coffee, your day, your week or even your rope party, welcome to Whitt's End… *While the Dallas Mavericks are rightly amplified by the 21-point preseason debut from 20-year-old…
Rangers Luisangel Acuna hit Arizona’s second Fall League home run
October 6: Texas Rangers inside prospect Luisangel Acuña hit his second home run in Arizona Fall League action in the Saguaros' upset 8-6 victory over Salt River, which brought the Saguaros at 3-1. Acuña hit the home run in the top of the…
2022 MLB Playoff Tracker: Wildcard Round Begins Friday
The 2022 Major League Baseball playoffs will crown the next World Series champion. Throughout the playoffs, you can follow the schedule, the results and the big moments that will lead to the next world champion. Will the Atlanta Braves…
Here’s what Airbnb has spent on federal lobbying this year
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (LinkedIn, illustration by The Real Deal with Getty)
In the struggle for influence in the country's legislative chambers, Airbnb puts its money to work, spending nearly half a million dollars this year to lobby…
The tram restaurant is jammed
by Tom Beck
Ken Weinstein doesn't like to use the word "stuck," but for all intents and purposes, that's the word for what's going on with the old Trolley Car Diner, which is still parked at…
Who are Paramore’s 2022 tour openers?
Paramore has officially launched its new era. Yesterday the band premiered their new single - the title track from their upcoming sixth studio album, That is why. Ahead of the new album, Paramore will hit the road for a 12-date North…
Airbnb guests are at the mercy of hosts for hurricane refunds
(Bloomberg) - Airbnb Inc. guests in the path of Hurricane Ian are counting on hosts' generosity for refunds, as the short-term rental company's cancellation policy specifically excludes storm season in Florida.Bloomberg's Most ReadIan,…
New owners open at famed Warwick Hotel in Hummelstown with ‘high quality, flavor first’…
David Deimler, owner of 1762 Food and Cocktails in Hummelstownrecognizes the interest of the former Warwick Hotel, a must-see in the city for two centuries.During off hours, he is quick to introduce himself and even shares his cell phone…
The ‘Hocus Pocus’ home in Salem, MA might be Airbnb’s spookiest home
SALEM, Mass. -- Don't spin your panties, it's just a haunted Airbnb.The Sanderson Sisters of "Hocus Pocus" fame invite guests to stay at their spooky cottage in the backwoods of Salem, Massachusetts this Halloween season.The witch trio's…
These are the most popular Airbnb listings near Philadelphia – NBC10 Philadelphia
The most popular Airbnb rentals within a short drive of Philadelphia include an Instagram-enabled "Pretty in Pink" home in the city, a distinctive mid-century house with a corrugated roof just across the Delaware River, and…
These are the most popular Airbnb listings near Philadelphia – NBC10 Philadelphia
The most popular Airbnb rentals within a short drive of Philadelphia include an Instagram-enabled "Pretty in Pink" home in the city, a distinctive mid-century house with a corrugated roof just across the Delaware River, and…
90 Day Fiancé’s Miona Bell Shares Alleged ‘Pure Truth’ About Their Final Season
Miona Bell in 90 Day FiancéJibri and Miona Bell were one of the most remarkable couples of the last season of 90 day fiance, thanks in part to their extravagant behavior. The couple are used to showing off their life of luxury by wearing…
Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam Banned Then Reinstated on Airbnb
Bethany Hallam was about to finish planning her epic birthday vacation at the end of October to watch the Steelers play in Miami, then travel to North Carolina for the Pitt-UNC game, then finish in Philadelphia to see the Steelers take on…
Nightmare Before Tinsel in Philadelphia opens tomorrow
One of the best themed bars in Philadelphia, PA is back in business tomorrow, just in time for the Halloween season! I've seen so many posts about this place over the past few years and it's always Halloween and Christmas themed.The pop-up…
PnB Rock dead: the rapper killed at 30
A number of celebrities have spoken out about PnB Rock's death, including Kodak Black, Nicki Minaj and KSI American rapper PnB Rock, known for songs like Selfish, Fleek, MIDDLE CHILD, Gang Up and Horses, died after being shot in a…
Man shot dead on 18th Bay Street in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A man has been sent to hospital following a shooting Saturday night in Norfolk.
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At a press conference on Sunday, the acting police chief Michel…
FarmerJawn will host a fall community market with a plant workshop and sustainable shopping
An urban farm based in Montgomery County is hosting a community market focused on improving access to healthy food and promoting sustainable farming practices. FarmerJawn's Fall Community Market takes place at FarmerJawn Greenery in West…
Ocean City, NJ, is Airbnb’s most booked destination this fall
When you think of fall destinations, beaches and boardwalks might not be the first images that come to mind. But Airbnb renters are planning more fall getaways to a town on the South Jersey Shore than anywhere else in the country.Ocean…
General Catalyst, WellSpan Health Partners in Digital Health
General Catalyst said Monday it is collaborating with WellSpan Health, marking the venture capital firm's fourth digital innovation partnership with a healthcare system.
General Catalyst and WellSpan Health, based in York, Pennsylvania,…