Commerce
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Two Blocks On North Broad Street Go Up For Sale in Retail Opportunity
Two blocks equaling about 120,300 square feet of mostly retail space on North Broad Street are currently up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brad Nathanson, a broker with Institutional Property Advisors, who is representing the seller, is calling the space a “generational opportunity.” “The rarity of the offering is the…
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With Opening of T.M. Peirce Elementary, A New Public School Comes To North Philadelphia For First Time in 70 Years
The brand-new T.M. Peirce Elementary School just opened its doors, marking the first time in 70 years that a public school has been built in North Philadelphia, reports Jennifer Lee for FOX 29. The $33 million facility replaces a century-old building that contained asbestos and lead, which had been discovered in 2019. “When young people…
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Here Are Some of the Best Brunch Spots in Philadelphia
Brunch has always been one of the most favorite meals for many Philadelphians, so it is no wonder that the city has plenty of excellent spots where you can enjoy a great one, write Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the Philadelphia Magazine. Middle Child Clubhouse in Fishtown has been transformed into one of the…
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The Design For the Chinatown Stitch Project Has Been Unveiled
In September, three design proposals were unveiled for the Chinatown Stitch Project, and the official design has been chosen, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Chinatown Stitch Project aims to reconnect areas of the community bisected by the Vine Street Expressway. Specifically, the plan would reconnect the commercial center of Chinatown to the…
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House of the Week: Exquisite Premier Residence in Heart of Chestnut Hill
An exquisite premier residence with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in the heart of Chestnut Hill. This luxurious apartment is a testament to modern design and sophistication. Its many special features include unique lighting fixtures that create an inviting ambiance, expansive windows that keep the residence bright, and…
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National Association of Realtors Ranks Philadelphia Metro Area Among Top Ten Housing Markets to Watch in 2024
According to the National Association of Realtors, the Philadelphia metro area is one of the top ten markets with the highest potential for strong growth in home sales in 2024 due to pent-up demand and supply, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Following two years marked by “subdued activity,” the association is expecting to…
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Neumann’s Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Again Tops 98 Percent
More than 98 percent of Neumann University nursing graduates who took the NCLEX exam last year passed the test required to become licensed RNs. Neumann’s current nursing NCLEX pass rate of 98.44 percent among first-time test takers from October 2022 to September 2023 topped even last year’s success rate of 98.25 percent. Sixty-three of 64…
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Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker Names City’s New Commerce Director, City Solicitor
Philadelphia’s Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker’s administration is taking shape, as she has named her choices as the city’s new commerce director and city solicitor, writes David Chang for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Parker’s choice for commerce director is Alba Martinez, while her choice for city solicitor is Renee Garcia. Martinez previously served as a senior executive for…
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Philadelphia is the Nation’s First Officially Designated Sensory-Inclusive City
Philadelphia is gaining recognition for its efforts to being more welcoming to people with sensory sensitivities as it’s been named the first U.S. city to become certified as sensory-inclusive, writes Chris Compendio for Phillyvoice. According to city data, an estimated 17% of Philadelphia’s population has a disability. That is more than any other major city…
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Meet the Mt. Airy Couple Who Created the Eagles “A Philly Special Christmas Special” Stop-Motion Video
Philadelphia couple Peter Heacock and Marie Hart are the creators of the claymation visuals seen in the “A Philly Special Christmas Special” stop-motion holiday video, writes Asha Prihar for Billy Penn at WHYY. The two of them, founders of unPOP Animations, shot the special in their Mt. Airy garage. It took about four-and-a-half months, 5,000…
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Chester County’s Merry Main Streets Offer Plenty of Festive Fun, Sweets, and More
Many main streets throughout Chester County offer plenty of festive fun, delicious treats, and much more during the holiday season, according to a staff report from 6ABC. The town center of Brandywine Valley bursts with vibrancy and has a trail of sweet treats that nobody should miss. Meanwhile, the towns of Kennett Square, Phoenixville, and…
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Comcast’s MachineQ, in Partnership With Spotta, Launches Service To Help Hoteliers Catch Bed Bugs Before They Bite
MachineQ, Comcast’s IoT unit, has launched a new service that will help hoteliers detect bed bugs before they spread, writes Carl Weinschenk for Telecompetitor. The company is working with Spotta, one of the leading companies that specializes in bed bug detection, for this endeavor. The service features Spotta’s Bed Pod sensors, which are installed under…
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How La Colombe Plans to Expand Reach After Chobani’s Acquisition
After La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, the Philadelphia-based coffee roaster is eyeing the future, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. While exact details about the partnership are still being worked out, La Colombe has an idea of what it wants to get out of it. “The focus today is really doubling down on what we…
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West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps Provides Businesses with the Services, Insights They Need to Thrive
Small businesses are undoubtedly the backbone of the American economy, but their owners are often buried under the weight of administrative tasks, unable, as the saying goes, to see the forest for the trees. It’s understandable, given that many people start their own businesses not because they’re good businesspeople, but because they have expertise in…
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West Chester University Names 16th President
Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky was unanimously named the 16th president of West Chester University by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), effective July 1, 2024. A longstanding champion for public education and State System students, Dr. Bernotsky is a first-generation college graduate who has been selected to lead the…
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Older Adult Community Centers Build Powerful Connections
Catherine Brown believes that her job saves lives, but she doesn’t work in an emergency room. As the Director of the West Oak Lane Older Adult Center in Philadelphia, Brown coordinates activities that help older adults connect with each other. Together with her staff, Brown encourages social interaction in a population that often feels alone.…
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Amina Ocean, A New Southern Seafood Fushion Restaurant, Coming to University City in 2024
Entrepreneur Felicia Wilson and partner/chef Darryl Harmon is scheduled to bring a new Southern seafood fusion restaurant to University City next year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new restaurant, Amina Ocean, will fill the ground floor anchor retail space in the $100 million life sciences development, University Place 3.0. Amina Ocean…
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The Riversuites, A New 62-Room Hotel Opens At Former PECO Plant in Fishtown
Rivers Casino has transformed a former PECO power plant on the Delaware River waterfront into a new boutique hotel, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Phillyvoice. The new Riversuites Hotel just began taking reservations for the 62-room apartment-style suites that will occupy four floors of The Battery, the mixed-use project at the former Delaware River Generating Station. …
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