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Market Street Demolition Plans Postponed As Summer Tourism Approaches
Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers have decided to delay their plans to demolish and redevelop the 1000 block of Market Street ahead of this summer’s slew of festivities that will attract many tourists, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A spokesperson for the project said in a statement that the decision to pause…
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Former Pro Surfer Trades in Surfboard to Open, Operate New Pizzeria in Fishtown
Mason Lesser, a former professional surfer, is now finding success in his new career venture as the owner of a Philadelphia pizzeria, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Lesser is the owner of Marina’s Pizza in Fishtown. Aided by a team of six, Lesser works anywhere from 10 to 14 hours each day to ensure…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Delaware Valley University
Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley University, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about small-town life in Lewis, Kan., working on the farm, and exploring everything from football to 4-H to barbershop quartet with his tiny class of 15 students. Sandelin grew up on the farm, but was not sure that was…
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Penn Medical Student Battling ALS Sets Sights on Developing Gene Therapy, Saving Lives
Yentli Soto Albrecht, a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, is facing a tough battle with ALS and is using this battle to save lives, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease, and Soto Albrecht is a genetic carrier for a rare form of disease, having the same…
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Port of Philadelphia Acquires Coveted 152-Acre Mustin Yard for $90 Million
The Port of Philadelphia has acquired the long-coveted 152-acre Mustin Yard in a $90 million deal, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, owned since 2008 by Georgia-based Norfolk Southern, is located just south of I-95 and east of the Navy Yard. The purchase marks an important step in…
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Comcast Doubles Down on Philadelphia Headquarters, Commits to Region Despite Restructuring
While Comcast advances its restructuring plans that are impacting most regions, the company is strengthening its commitment to its Philadelphia headquarters, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Last month, the company announced its plans to dismantle its division structure, which currently divides its connectivity and platform unit into three regional sections. Offices outside the headquarters will…
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PECO’s All-of-the-Above Approach to Energy Affordability
Pennsylvania’s energy landscape is at a crossroads. After decades of relatively flat electricity demand, energy use hit an all-time high in 2024 and continues to rise — driven by data centers, AI, industrial reshoring, and electrification. At the same time, many power plants have retired across the PJM Interconnection region, and many renewable energy projects…
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Harcum College Appoints CJ Scott ‘10 as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
CJ Scott ‘10 has been named the next Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program. Scott takes over the program following the resignation of John Ball, who spent nine seasons at Harcum College, including the last four as Head Coach. Ball played a significant role in building the program and guiding the Bears through multiple…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. About 60,000 TSA employees nationwide are required to remain on the job but don’t get paid during the shutdown. Hundreds of TSA officers have quit since…
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PopUp Bagels’ First Philly Region Location Opens March 20 in Ardmore
The fast-growing bagel concept PopUp Bagels will open its first location in the Philadelphia region on March 20 at Suburban Square in Ardmore, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shop, popular on TikTok and known for its “grip, rip, and dip” format, will occupy the former Juice Press location next to Drybar and…
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See How Far $100,000 Stretches in Philadelphia Compared to Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia ranks among the 20 largest cities in the United States where $100,000 goes the shortest distance, writes Jaclyn DeJohn for SmartAsset. A recent SmartAsset study evaluated 69 of the country’s largest cities, ranking them based on the purchasing power of a $100,000 annual income after taxes and local expenses. In 2025, Philadelphia ranked No.…
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Newly-Launched Election Academy Gives Philadelphia Voters Firsthand Insight Into Election Process
With the Pennsylvania primaries less than two months away, a new program is helping provide voters with an inside look into the election process, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Philadelphia City Commissioners are working with the Committee of Seventy have collaborated to launch the Election Academy. The new program gives voters a firsthand, behind-the-scenes…
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Conshohocken Residents Push Back on Proposed AI Data Center
A plan to transform the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill in Plymouth Township into a massive AI data center has sparked intense debate in Conshohocken, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Developer Brian O’Neill wants to repurpose the 66-acre site on Conshohocken Road into a 2-million-square-foot facility spanning 10 buildings. The project promises jobs and…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps through a breakfast order she’ll eat in the car. Someone grabs a hoagie that they swear tastes “just like it used to,” even if they’re not totally sure that’s true…
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Growth Opportunity Center Launches New Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program
Southampton-based Growth Opportunity Center, a long‑trusted provider of mental health and developmental services, has a launched a new Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program for youth, teens, and adults. This program offers practical, skills‑based support for individuals who want better tools for managing focus, organization, planning, and follow‑through in their everyday lives. To ensure accessibility…
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Join PWD At This Utility & Resource Fair on March 24
If you need help with your utility bills, attend this Utility & Resource Fair hosted by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Be Utility Wise program. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the P4 Hub at 4537 Wayne Ave., Ste. 202, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. Attendees…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester). Presented by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation, the free regional summit is designed to inspire thoughtful philanthropy…
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Two Cofounders From Montgomery County Rank Among World’s Wealthiest
Two Montgomery County businessmen have landed on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List with a combined fortune of around $84 billion, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Yass ranks as the 28th richest person globally and the wealthiest in the Philadelphia region. A regular…
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