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Historic Cunningham Piano Company to Close 135-Year-Old Germantown Factory, Relocate Headquarters
Cunningham Piano Company, which has held it down in Philadelphia for nearly 135 years, is selling its historic Germantown factory headquarters and relocating, write Joe Holden and Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. The plan is to relocate its headquarters to King of Prussia. According to the company, the move to King of Prussia will…
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Four Seasons Philadelphia Unveils New $25K-Per-Night Sky Garden Penthouse Suite
Four Seasons Philadelphia at the Comcast Technology Center has unveiled a new collection of rooms on the 45th floor, including a Sky Garden penthouse suite that is priced at $25,000 per night, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. In addition to the 4,000-square-foot penthouse suite with a private terrace, the Sky Garden features four guest rooms…
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A Decade In, How Far is Philadelphia From Its Vision Zero Goal of Eliminating Traffic Deaths By 2030?
It has been a decade since Philadelphia launched Vision Zero with the aim of eliminating traffic deaths by 2030. In the 10 years since, the city still remains far from that target, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Magazine. When Mayor Jim Kenney introduced the initiative in 2016, 99 people had lost their lives in crashes.…
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Philadelphia Region Braces for Busy Filming Year in 2026
The Philadelphia region’s film industry is gearing up for its busiest year yet, driven by $100 million in state tax credits and growing international interest, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Big-ticket sporting events and America’s 250th birthday programming later this year are drawing attention to the region and are expected to boost film production…
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House of the Week: Charming Traditional in Chestnut Hill
A charming traditional home set on a lovely 0.43 acres with eight bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chestnut Hill. This exceptional, thoughtfully reimagined residence perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Refined details include refinished hardwood floors, elegant oak cabinetry, and custom built-ins, all reflecting the thoughtful updates…
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Mi Vida Brings Authentic Mexican Cuisine to East Market in Center City
Mi Vida, a new authentic and contemporary Mexican cuisine restaurant, recently celebrated its opening on East Market. The new eatery is the latest concept from Washington, D.C.-based KNEAD Hospitality + Design. It’s the fourth Mi Vida concept to open in the region — with two locations in D.C., and one is Virginia Beach — and…
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Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local nonprofit organizations. The community’s scholarship committee held a donut sale, selling 300 donuts and raising $800. Proceeds will fund scholarships awarded later this year to qualifying Freedom Village employees, helping support their continued education and…
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Eastern University Completes Acquisition of Valley Forge Military College Property
Eastern University has completed the purchase of a 33.3-acre portion of Valley Forge Military College’s property. The agreement was first announced in December, contingent upon the due diligence process. All necessary regulatory and other approvals have been obtained, and the transaction officially closed on Feb. 27. The portion of property, which lies less than a mile…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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Debate Grows Over New Housing Plan at Former Freddy Hill Farms
The future of the former Freddy Hill Farms property remains a hot topic in Towamencin, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Township supervisors recently reviewed a revised proposal from Pinnacle Realty that would bring 207 housing units to the longtime dairy farm and entertainment site. The property has been under discussion since the Seipt family…
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Philadelphia Relic Named Most Popular Abandoned Building in the World
A couple months ago, unoccupied house insurance experts at Alan Boswell Group released its list of the most famous and popular abandoned buildings across the world, and a Philadelphia building is atop the list, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. That building is the Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount, often described as America’s most…
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Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks
Philadelphia and cheesesteaks are quite synonymous with each other, and the city has more than a few great spots for a delicious one, writes Oliver Thyme for Bite Speak. Pat’s Kings of Steaks in South Philadelphia is among the most legendary spots in the city and claims to be the birthplace of the famous sandwich.…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport them into a fantasy of a better future, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Ellisha Caplan is a 47-year-old consultant in Delaware who has been searching various real-estate…
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Bucks Beer Bash Partners with TMA Bucks and Local Leaders to Promote Safe Rides Home
The Bucks Beer Bash will soon return to The Fuge in Warminster on Saturday, March 14, and it won’t just be a celebration of craft beverages — it will also spotlight a community-wide effort to keep local roads safe. Organizers of the popular festival have once again teamed up with the County Community Traffic Safety…
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages two to 18 consume about six teaspoons of sugar per day. According to most sources, kids in America are consuming at least three times that amount. Added sugar — the kind that’s put in sweetened drinks, flavored yogurts, and even healthy low-fat packaged foods to make them taste better…
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DelVal Seeking Entries for A-Day Fair
Delaware Valley University will host its 76th annual A-Day Fair from April 24-26. A-Day is a student-run event and member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. All proceeds made from the fair benefit student clubs and organizations. A-Day offers community members a unique opportunity to participate in the fair through a wide range…
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PA Gov. Josh Shapiro Chats with Jay Wright as He Promotes Memoir
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talked with former Villanova coach Jay Wright Saturday about his love of basketball in an event promoting the governor’s new memoir, Where We Keep the Light. The discussion before an audience of 350 at Villanova University also turned to family and faith, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The governor…
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