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Greenwood Racing Buys Two Office Buildings by Parx Casino for $12.5 Million
Greenwood Racing Inc., the owner of Parx Casino, has expanded its real estate holdings with the acquisition of two office buildings near its Bucks County gaming hub for $12.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Purchased in February, the buildings at 3329 and 3331 Street Road in Bensalem are part of…
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Phoenixville Yoga Instructor, Competitive Bodybuilder Shares Her Health and Wellness Journey
Margaret Andrzejewski is an accomplished licensed chiropractor, yoga instructor, and competitive bodybuilder in Phoenixville, but she had to overcome considerable adversity to bring her wellness journey to that point, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. “For the first seven years of my life, I lived with my parents, who were both cocaine and…
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New Kobe Bryant Sneaker Honoring Philly Roots Released by Nike
Over the weekend, Nike introduced a special edition sneaker honoring Kobe Bryant’s Philadelphia roots, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sneaker was released in celebration of “Mamba Day,” April 13, which marked eight years since the legendary hooper’s last NBA game. The new Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” stays true to its original 2009…
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Lisa Grimm Named Dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Lisa Grimm has been named dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1, following the retirement of David Leaman, who has served as dean of the college since 2018. Dr. Grimm is a respected educator and leader in the field of psychology. She comes to Widener from The College of New Jersey…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Commits To Making Philadelphia More Business-Friendly, Signs New Order
Mayor Cherelle Parker has stayed true to one of her many campaign promises in signing the PHL Open for Business Executive Order, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29. The executive order outlines her administration’s commitment to “creating a business-friendly government that removes regulatory burdens, accelerates approval timelines and further streamlines City permit and licensing processes.”…
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Philadelphia is Already Eyeing A Bid to Host Another Wrestlemania After 2024 Event Success
After a successful Wrestlemania XL in Philadelphia earlier this month, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau is already planning to submit a bid to host the annual professional wrestling spectacle again in the near future, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “This is such a highly-coveted event that we know there’s a long…
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Kensington Barber Gives Support, Finds Peace One Haircut At a Time
For the past nine years, Josh Santiago has run a three-days-a-week mobile barbershop, writes Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Santiago is the founder of one-man nonprofit, Empowering Cuts, in which he provides free haircuts throughout the Philadelphia region and also tours the country with a mobile barber van. He estimates that 90 percent of…
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After Almost Decade on Local Restaurant Scene, Young Chef Fulfills His Dream By Opening La Sera Italiana on South Street
Newly opened La Sera Italiana on South Street is the fulfillment of a longstanding dream of a young chef, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The 27-year-old Albert Murraku was inspired from a young age to “open and manage my own place” by a combination of working at a traditional Albanian restaurant owned…
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Fishtown’s Battery Redevelopment Project to Include Rivers Casino’s Boutique Luxury Hotel
Rivers Casino Philadelphia is planning on opening a boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the redevelopment of a former PECO power plant in Fishtown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 62-suite hotel is expected to open by the end of this year and could be accepting reservations as early as this fall.…
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New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique
Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul” and has concerns about the rising tide of development disrupting the unique character of the town. Due to spiking rents set by…
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Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Marple Woman’s Daughter
A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police incident report. The incident happed at about 1:15 PM in the 200 block of…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Pulls Out of Apartment Development in Ardmore
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has decided to part ways with King of Prussia-based Piazza Auto Group on an apartment project in Ardmore, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development, which is slated to be Ardmore’s largest apartment building, would replace the Acura and Volkswagen dealerships owned by Piazza. The auto group does not…
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Philly Sees Decrease in Poverty and Violent Crime, But Challenges Remain, According to Pew Report
Pew Charitable Trusts has released its 2024 State of the City report outlining Philadelphia’s challenges and progress. While Philadelphia has seen tangible improvements in its poverty rate and violent crime statistics, challenges like the opioid epidemic remain a massive hurdle, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “In 2023, the city’s unemployment rate was 4.2% on average,…
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Community College of Philadelphia Marks New Era With Rebranding Efforts
The Community College of Philadelphia has unveiled new branding for the first time in nearly two decades as it marks a new era for the school, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new rebranding includes a block “P” fashioned out of a “1” as the main logo, as well as gold and…
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SEPTA Cancels Contract With Company Responsible For Double-Decker Train Cars
SEPTA will be terminating its project to implement double-decker train cars in its regional rail line system after seven years, reports Jessica MacAulay for CBS News Philadelphia. The project cost $185 million. “SEPTA has terminated its contract with CRRC MA for cause. The Authority is assessing its options for recouping funds that have been spent…
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These 2 Philadelphia Restaurants Are the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is rich with a multitude of high-quality dining establishments that make the state well-regarded for its culinary scene. Among the countless restaurants throughout the Commonwealth, two in Philadelphia have consistently stood out as the most expensive — Barclay Prime and Vetri Cucina, writes the PureCountry1067 team. Barclay Prime, located in Rittenhouse Square, is known…
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Former Phillie Ryan Howard Re-Lists Rittenhouse Square Condo With 24% Price Drop
Ryan Howard, who spent his entire 13-year MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies, has put his condo back on the market with a 24% less asking price than when it was originally listed in January 2020, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Howard’s Rittenhouse Square condo has been on and off the market…
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First Quarter Brings Hope for Private-Equity Exits
While the number of private-equity exits is still stunted compared to a couple of years ago, first-quarter activity has shown some hints of improvement, writes Maria Armental for The Wall Street Journal. Thanks to The Home Depot’s soon-to-be-completed acquisition of building-materials supplier SRS Distribution, the overall value of U.S. private-equity exits rose to $62.77 billion…
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