Last week we had some really exciting news. We officially introduced a new hospitality brand: Stay Lokal. Lokal’s first project, the Lokal Hotel located at 139 North Third Street in Old City, Philadelphia, is a boutique hotel featuring “invisible service,” allowing guests to combine the freedom  and comfort of living in Philadelphia with the adventure of visiting. “Invisible service is an approach to hospitality that tries to reduce the barrier between a visitor and the real...

Happy Veterans Day and welcome to the newest edition of the Friday Five! Here’s what we’ve been reading and thinking about this week: 1) Thank a Veteran: Veterans Day 2016 Image: AP // Brennan Linsley Let’s take a look at some important Veterans Day facts from Forbes. 20% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from PTSD or major depression. Women who serve are four times as likely to be homeless than men. Let’s fix...

Welcome to the newest edition of the Friday Five! Here’s what we’ve been reading and thinking about this week: 1) Attend: State of Young Philly – Nov 11-19, 2016 Image: M. Edlow (visit philadelphia) State of Young Philly (SOYP) kicks off next Friday, and it’s going to be awesome. SOYP is a week-long event series bringing together young professionals, elected officials, and organizational leaders to examine Philly in its current state and to engage, connect, and represent...