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2 Delaware County Towns Among 10 Hottest Housing Markets in Region
Two Delaware County communities are among the 10 hottest housing markets right now in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Housing prices have hit a new high in the region, with a typical home price in Greater Philadelphia reaching $416,000 in June. Swarthmore Borough and Chadds Ford were among the…
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PhilaPort Seeks Buying 152 Acres from Norfolk Southern for $90M, Opens Door to Future Job Growth
The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, which owns Philadelphia’s seaport facilities, is moving toward a $90 million purchase of 152 acres from Norfolk Southern, a transaction that could create thousands of jobs, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The board of the state agency, which calls itself PhilaPort, earlier this week authorized its staff to…
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Personal Injury-Attorney Billboards Growing in Philadelphia Area, But Effectiveness Remains Unclear
The number of billboards for personal-injury lawyers keeps growing in the Philadelphia area, but their effectiveness still remains unclear, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA generated just under $400,000 in advertising from law firms in fiscal 2021. In its 2025 budget, the agency projected the same source would generate $1.6 million — a…
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Jackson Street Steaks in Media Brings City Cheesesteaks to the Suburbs
A new cheesesteak restaurant and bar coming to Media Borough will feature a European-inspired design and serve beers from the Meyers Brewing Company in Fishtown, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of Pete’s Famous Pizza in Philadelphia are behind Jackson Street Steaks. It will open in September in the former New American…
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Abrams Realty Submits Revised Exton Square Mall Plans Reflecting Community Feedback
Abrams Realty & Development recently submitted revised plans for the Exton Square Mall site project in West Whiteland, with feedback from officials and residents, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The original plans for 376 rental apartments and 243 for-sale townhouses now include the removal of 73 proposed townhouses, the addition of a luxury…
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Luxury, French-Inspired Newtown Mansion Hits Market for $5.99M
A luxurious, French-inspired home built in 2010 with a resort-like pool area has recently hit the market in Newtown for $5.99 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10,500-square-foot residence, designed by Ralph C. Fey Architects and built by Zaveta Custom Homes, features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The home is tucked…
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Pearl Properties Acquires Two Rittenhouse Retail Buildings for $10.75M, Plans Additional Purchases
Pearl Properties has acquired two Walnut Street buildings for a total of $10.75 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition strengthens the prominent Philadelphia developer’s position in Rittenhouse Square. Pearl purchased the two-story building at 1636 Walnut Street, home to a Chase Bank branch, from Toronto-based Castlepoint Numa for $6.4 million.…
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PMC Property Group Closes In On Acquiring Ten Penn Center, Plans Conversion
PMC Property Group, the largest apartment owner in Philadelphia, has closed in on acquiring Ten Penn Center, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The potential acquisition comes more than six months after the 27-story office building was placed on the market. At the time, the building was 60 percent occupied.…
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Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter Talks Love for Philadelphia, Character Work
While Lisa Ann Walter isn’t actually from Philadelphia, her Abbott Elementary character Melissa Schemmenti lives and breathes the City of Brotherly Love, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Prior to this past weekend’s performances at Helium Comedy Club, Walter spoke about what she loves most about Philadelphia. When she visits Philly, it’s usually an eating…
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This Center City West Cocktail Bar Offers a Popular Drink With Unique Garnish
Long gone are the days when bartenders would only opt to use lemon or olives as garnishes for their cocktails. Travel to many of the bars throughout America’s major cities, you’re bound to find some unique twists, and that includes in Philadelphia, writes Leila Najafi for USA Today. At Andra Hem, a chic Scandinavian-inspired cocktail…
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House of the Week: Charming A-Frame Home in Somerton
A charming A-frame home on a lovely 3,920-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Somerton. This impeccably maintained residence offers an inviting blend of comfort and sophistication. . . Noteworthy main level features include a welcoming living room with a seamless flow into the spacious dining…
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Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Promotes SVP Gregg Ziegler to CFO
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is promoting Gregg Ziegler, senior vice president of investor relations and treasurer, to chief financial officer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ziegler, who will succeed Marty Connor at the end of October, has been with the company for 23 years. Connor will remain with the company as a…
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QVC Launches Biggest-Ever ‘Christmas in July’ Event with Star-Studded Lineup
QVC is back this month with their annual Christmas in July event, writes staff for Home Page News. Now in its 38th year, this Christmas in July is the biggest it’s ever been, featuring celebrities like Elton John, Kathy Hilton, Kim Gravel, and Babs Costello. Throughout the entire month of July, QVC will be celebrating…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29. Rich Reynolds and Karen Purcell Reynolds own the store, which first opened in the 1950s. The couple also runs a family law practice in Chester County. Karen’s…
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Parkway Corp. Purchases Two Parking Lots Near Rittenhouse Square in $4M Deal
Philadelphia developer Parkway Corporation recently acquired two parking lots on Chestnut Street near Rittenhouse Square for $4 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two parking lots total about 12,000 square feet. While Parkway Corp. doesn’t have any immediate plans for development on the sites, CEO Rob Zuritsky said the firm plans…
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New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations
The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. Instead of manually entering the make and model of a violating vehicle in the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobility access violation reporting form, users can simply take a…
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Check Out These Four New Restaurants Opening in Philadelphia This Month
Four new restaurants have or are set to join the Philadelphia dining scene this month, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From the team behind Fishtown’s cabaret Fabrika and the Margolis cocktail bar comes Kinto, a Georgian BYOB that opened its doors on July 10 just up the block. The restaurant features a traditional…
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Philadelphia Confronts Black Infant Mortality Crisis Through Community Action
As Pennsylvania lawmakers advance budget priorities that include maternal health initiatives, community leaders are mobilizing grassroots efforts to address a devastating public health crisis: Black infant mortality rates that continue to impact families across Philadelphia. The statistics are damning. According to March of Dimes data, Black infants in Pennsylvania die at more than twice the…
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