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Work on Roughly $430M I-95 Cap Project Starts Officially with Ceremonial Groundbreaking
Work on the roughly $430 million I-95 cap project officially began on Wednesday with a ceremonial groundbreaking after eight years in preparation, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The I-95 cap and the accompanying Park at Penn’s Landing, which will span from Front Street to the Delaware River, will take four to six…
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WSJ: Comcast and Disney Agree to Start Hulu Negotiations Earlier Than Expected
Comcast and Disney have agreed to move up the start of negotiations that will determine the fate of their jointly-owned streaming service, Hulu, writes Jessica Toonkel for The Wall Street Journal. The two media conglomerates will start negotiating a potential sale of the Center City-based company’s minority stake in Hulu to Disney on September 30.…
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Bloomberg: Billionaires Clash Over 76 Place, Proposed Chinatown Arena for Philadelphia 76ers
Recently, two squads of billionaires have been battling over 76 Place, the proposed future home of the 76ers in Philadelphia, writes Gerry Smith for Bloomberg. On one side, the team’s owners, Josh Harris, of Apollo Global Management, David Blitzer, a Blackstone Group executive, and real estate developer David Adelman, want to build a new home…
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UArts Dean’s Vintage Typewriter Prompt Proves To Be Huge Hit
Sheryl Oring, recently appointed dean of the University of the Arts’ School of Arts, brought her internationally acclaimed typewriting performance with her – but with some small adjustments, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn at WHYY. During a late summer BBQ at the center of Philadelphia, Oring put on a bright red dress, set in…
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House of the Week: Stunning Full-floor Society Hill Condo with Amazing Views Hits Market for $7M
A stunning full-floor condo in the Society Hill neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer open views of the Independence Hall and the Delaware River recently hit the market, writes Bill Cary for Mansion Global. The 15th-floor apartment is located in the 26-story 500 Walnut tower that was completed six years ago. The seller acquired the property…
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This Couple Brought Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks Inspired By Local Eateries To Alabamians
Thanks to Carlton and Tresha Williams, residents of Huntsville, Alabama, can enjoy authentic Philly cheesesteaks at their recently opened Cap’s Philly Cheesesteaks, writes Matt Wake for AL.com. Carlton used to visit his family in Philadelphia during the summers. In the City of Brotherly Love, he fell under the spell of its signature sandwich, the cheesesteak.…
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Wall Street Journal Ranks Penn Among Ten Best Colleges in United States
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the best colleges in the United States, according to the recently released WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking, writes The Wall Street Journal. The ranking rates the top 400 universities in the country based on student outcomes (accounts for 70 percent of the score), learning…
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From “Shrek” to “Trolls”, Philadelphia’s Comcast Brings DreamWorks Magic to Universal Studios in Orlando
In an effort to reach younger kids, Philadelphia-based Comcast is planning on adding a DreamWorks-themed area at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, writes Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg. The area, called The Land is expected to open next year. It will feature attractions relating to the Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda films, all of which…
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These Five Spots Are Some of the Best Philadelphia Brunch Restaurants
If you are looking for a new brunch spot to try out, these five excellent eateries are ranked among the top 21 Philadelphia brunch restaurants, writes Christina Mitchell for the Restaurant Clicks. Cafe La Maude on N 4th Street in Northern Liberties combines Lebanese and French food for a delicious result. The menu includes mouthwatering…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Col. Nick Nichols, President, Folds of Honor
Col. Nick Nichols, President at Folds of Honor, grew up living all over the U.S. and the world as the son of an Air Force fighter pilot. He learned to make friends quickly through sports, particularly wrestling, which he credits with teaching him discipline. Nichols followed in his father’s footsteps and served in the Air…
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Philadelphia Airport Bathrooms Catering to Various Needs for People and Pets
A multi-year project to renovate the restrooms at Philadelphia International Airport took another step forward Tuesday at a groundbreaking in Terminal A-East, starting Phase 5 of the renovations. Philadelphia airport bathrooms have been undergoing renovations since 2012, upgrading facilities some travelers have called “dingy,” writes Anana Perez Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nine-part restroom…
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Massive Investment in Passenger Rail Could Transform Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
The $75 billion plan to revive Amtrak by dramatically expanding passenger rail service could bring major positive changes to the Northeast Corridor, writes Angie Schmitt for Bloomberg. The national rail carrier has proposed a 15-year expansion plan that would help huge expanses of the American landscape that have so far been underserved or entirely unserved…
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Center City Pub to Revive Irish Tradition in Post-Pandemic Renaissance
Tír na nÓg, an Irish-owned pub at 1600 Arch St in Center City, is hoping to build back a community after two decades in business, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. The pub, along with its sister establishment, Fadó, wants to ensure that the Irish community feels more at home there than at any…
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Tom Garvey of Ridley Park Had a Sweet Apartment at the Vet, and the Rent Was Great
Tom Garvey is a former Ridley Park native now living in Ambler, but for a time, he and the Philadelphia Phillies had the same address. Apparently, it was very easy to hide at the former Veterans Stadium, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Tom Garvey, now 80, lived in a converted storage room under the…
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Grey Wolf Training Takes Flight at Leonardo Helicopters Academy in Philadelphia
A select group of Malmstrom Air Force Base airmen made their way to Leonardo Helicopters Academy in Northeast Philadelphia for the first iteration of Grey Wolf Type 1 training, writes Senior Airman Mary Bowers for the Airforce Global Strike Command website. The 32-day curriculum included a cockpit procedural trainer and a state-of-the-art helicopter flight simulator.…
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Still Time Left to Bid on One-of-a-Kind Auction Items from Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank
There is still time left to bid on one-of-a-kind Eagles experiences and autographed Eagles memorabilia being auctioned off as part of the Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank and The Green Family Foundation. The bidding ends today, Sept. 6, at 5 PM. All proceeds support the Eagles Autism Foundation’s mission to raise funds for innovative…
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Peer-to-Peer Lending Can Help You Earn Passive Income
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending uses online platforms to connect lenders and borrowers directly, without the use of conventional financial intermediaries, like banks, writes Jagjit Singh for CoinTelegraph. In P2P lending, also referred to as marketplace lending, individuals or businesses looking for loans can request funding on a P2P platform by creating loan listings. Using the same…
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Comcast and Disney Likely Headed into Arbitration Over Hulu
After failed negotiations, Center City-based Comcast is likely headed into arbitration with Disney over the value of streaming service Hulu, writes Lucas Shaw for Bloomberg. In 2019, the two media conglomerates signed an agreement where Disney was supposed to acquire Comcast’s one-third stake in Hulu for a minimum of around $9 billion. However, the agreement…
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