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FMC Posts $2.2 Billion Loss, Launches Strategic Review Including Possible Sale
After posting a loss of more than $2 billion in 2025, FMC Corp., based in Philadelphia’s University City, is considering a potential sale, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company announced that its board has authorized both the search for a potential buyer and a strategic review to examine alternative options that…
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Center City’s Longest-Operating Japanese Restaurant Permanently Closes After More Than 4 Decades
Shiroi Hana, the longest-operating Japanese restaurant in Center City, has served its final meal as it has now closed, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its owners — husband and wife duo Robert and Patti Moon — have placed the building up for sale. “It’s sad. Very sad,” said Patti, who had been the…
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Long-Vacant LOVE Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Could Soon Gain New Life By This Spring
The Love Park Welcome Center, the Philadelphia landmark, has been vacant for over a decade, but that could soon change by the spring, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The “flying saucer” closed in 2021 when LOVE Park underwent a complete renovation. At the time, the post-renovation plan was for the structure to become a restaurant.…
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Philadelphia Matchmaker Helps Hundreds of Couples of All Ages Find Love
Philadelphia-born Aleeza Ben Shalom, a dating coach and host of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking, has assisted hundreds of couples across all age groups to find love, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ben Shalom has released her new book, Matchmaker Matchmaker: Find Me a Love That Lasts. The world-renowned matchmaker…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate shops offer everything from refined truffles and Belgian classics to playful dipped treats and hand-painted bars. Some are longtime family businesses. Others lean creative and unexpected. Together, they show the…
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House of the Week: Grand Federal Townhouse in Heart of Rittenhouse Square
A grand federal townhouse set on a lovely 2,178-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and five full and four half bathrooms is available for sale in Rittenhouse Square. This magnificent residence perfectly blends historic charm with modern luxury. The many refined details throughout include soaring ceilings, heated hardwood floors, marble fireplaces, and expansive windows that allow…
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Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love
February tends to spotlight romantic gestures — flowers, dinners, cards, and curated moments of affection. The deeper truth is that love isn’t measured in a single day. It’s measured in the daily work of showing up for yourself and the people you care about. And one of the most powerful, often overlooked expressions of love…
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Cruisers Weigh In on New Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum Port
Norwegian Cruise Line’s arrival in April at the newly built PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township is generating conversations among cruisers, writes Nusreta Beranac for Cruise Critic. Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl will operate seven-to-nine-day itineraries departing from the Terminal. Destinations include Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard and Charleston, South Carolina. About 41 calls per year…
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Planned South Philadelphia Stadium District Development Project, Opposed By Many, Unravels
A major development in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, opposed by the Phillies, Eagles, and Comcast Spectacor, appears to have collapsed after the real estate partnership behind the project dissolved last summer, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The project, which would have brought 1,367 residential units to the district, was unveiled in 2024 as…
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Meet the Philadelphia Entrepreneur Redefining Workplace Wellness Through a Holistic Approach
Growing up, Taina Estremera never imagined she would one day run her own consulting business. She pictured something simpler: a steady paycheck, days off, and a job that typically remained within set office hours. However, years spent working in the nonprofit and behavioral health spaces across the city quietly shifted that notion. On her 40th…
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15 (Plus 1 Bonus Pick!) Romantic Restaurants in the Delaware Valley for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Night Out
Valentine’s Day puts pressure on dinner plans. You want the right room, the right pace, and food worth lingering over. The Delaware Valley delivers in spades. This list features 15, plus one bonus pick, Delaware Valley restaurants that truly deliver the Valentine’s Day vibe. Expect quiet dining rooms, candlelight, historic settings, skyline and river views,…
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Register Now for DelVal’s KidsU! and InspireU! Summer Camps
Delaware Valley University’s KidsU! camps and InspireU! pre-college summer programs are back for 2026. With more than 90 camps to choose from, kids can spend their summer at DelVal exploring, building, and experimenting with the topics that most inspire them. Registration is now open and the university recommends registering now as some camps are already…
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Germantown Friends School Buys Adjacent Historic Bank Building for $2M in Expansion Move
Germantown Friends School recently acquired a historic 11,000-square-foot building housing a Wells Fargo branch for $2.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition increases Germantown Friends School’s Philadelphia presence to nearly a full city block. The 94-year-old building, located at 5452-58 Germantown Avenue, occupies over an acre. The school currently has…
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Philadelphia Region’s ‘Eds and Meds’ Identity Could Soon Expand with Growing Defense Sector
Philadelphia already has a reputation as an “eds and meds” region due to its many colleges and hospitals, but its economic identity could soon include the defense industrial base, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With President Donald Trump planning to increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027, local universities could take advantage…
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Philadelphia Mortgage Payments Top Rents By More Than $600 Per Month
Owning a home in Philadelphia is more expensive than renting, a trend observed in all 100 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, write Sami Sparber and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The median monthly gross rent in Philadelphia is $1,567, while the median housing cost with a mortgage is $2,199, making homeownership $632 more expensive…
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Nashville-Based Senior Care Provider Opens 3 New Philadelphia Health Centers in Former Rite Aid Locations
Nashville-based primary senior care provider ArchWell Health has expanded into Philadelphia, as it has opened three new health centers throughout the city, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each of the three health centers — one in Germantown and two in North Philadelphia — have opened in former Rite Aid locations. ArchWell already…
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Iconic Center City Dive Bar Raises Age Limit for Entry After Fake ID Surge
Dirty Franks, the iconic Center City dive bar has increased its age limit from 21 to 25, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. While co-owner Jody Sweitzer said she didn’t want to make that decision, she said she had to do so to protect the bar after a surge of underaged customers have…
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These Philly Restaurants and Bars Feel Like Extensions of Your Home
Sometimes you need a bar or a restaurant that feels like an extension of your home: with plenty of comfort foods on the menu, drinks that will help you feel toasty, and a cozy atmosphere that will help you relax and leave the stress of the day behind you, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia…
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