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Iconic 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Set to Receive Preservation-Led Makeover
Philadelphia’s iconic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Amtrak stations, is undergoing a makeover to restore its historic grandeur while adding some modern updates, writes Felix Ngeso for The Travel. Guided by a preservation first philosophy, the renovation seeks to maintain the historical details while upgrading…
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The Shops at Liberty Place, Center City Retail Space, Go Up for Sale
The Shops at Liberty Place, a retail space within the Liberty Place mixed-use complex in Center City, is now up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chicago-based Metropolis Investment Holdings owns the two-level shopping center at 1625 Chestnut Street, as well as the attached One Liberty Place, a 61-story, 1.1 million…
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More Than a Mall: 7 Reasons Why the King of Prussia Mall Thrives While Other Regional Malls Struggle
Across the country, shopping malls are fighting for relevance. Once-busy corridors and courtyards now sit quiet. Anchor department stores have vanished. In many communities, the phrase “dead mall” has become shorthand for a retail model that failed to keep up with changing consumer and retail trends. And yet, one mall continues to break from that…
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Builds Hub to Support Local Life Sciences Companies
Thermo Fisher Scientific has opened a new Advanced Therapies Collaboration Center at BioLabs Philadelphia that will provide support for local life sciences companies, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. In Philadelphia since 2018, BioLabs is a global incubator for life science companies based in the Curtis Building. The new Advanced Therapies Collaboration Center will provide both…
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How a West Philadelphia Theater Kid Grew Up to Become a Veteran Hollywood Production Designer
For nearly 50 years, Wynn Thomas, 72, has built a career as a Hollywood production designer. After recently winning an honorary Oscar back in November, the West Philadelphia native shared the story of his humble beginnings in his acceptance speech, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “My journey to storytelling began as a poor…
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New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike
New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rate represents a $0.43 increase from the previous minimum, established last year. “This increase will provide vital support to all Garden State workers by making the…
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TruMark Financial, TruMark Financial Cares Foundation Contribute $24K to Support Local Food Pantries
TruMark Financial Credit Union recently extended extra support to local organizations to enhance hunger-relief initiatives across our region, including: In addition to efforts made by the credit union, the TruMark Financial Cares Foundation announced the result of its Fight Hunger Campaign, raising $3,604.50 from donors. With the foundation’s dollar-for-dollar match, the campaign generated a total of…
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Toll Brothers is Doubling Down on 2025 Success
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers continued an aggressive expansion in 2025 in a housing market still defined by limited supply, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers posted record home sales revenue of $10.8 billion in fiscal 2025 and invested heavily in land acquisitions throughout the Philadelphia suburbs. In Montgomery County, the company…
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Phoenixville Shopping Center Shadow-Anchored by Acme Supermarket Sells for $7.4 Million
A 33,000-square-foot shopping center near downtown Phoenixville that is fully occupied and shadow-anchored by Acme, sold in November for nearly $7.4 million, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The complex changed hands from a Malvern-based private investor to one based in Glen Mills, with both entities structured as limited liability companies in the deal. The corporately owned Acme…
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For Your Dining Pleasure, Here Are New Eateries in Delaware County
The Philadelphia region’s restaurant renaissance continues in 2026, with the opening of 40 new restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and other eateries. Included will be several places in and near Delaware County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wonder is a New York-based multi-menu quick-service takeout chain that has been rapidly expanding in the…
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Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque
Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. An artsy destination along the Delaware River, New Hope is a calm riverside retreat with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Scenic nature, such as Bowman’s Hill Sunflower Preserve, provides…
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Former CBS Philadelphia Anchor Enters Guinness Book of World Records for Sock Collection
Jim Donovan, the beloved former longtime CBS Philadelphia anchor, recently ended his career on a high note after making it into the Guinness Book of World Records for his sock collection, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. On December 19, Donovan appeared in his final broadcast, marking the end of almost 40 years in…
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Fairmount Restaurant and Dog Park, The Boozy Mutt, Closes After Two Years in Business
The Boozy Mutt, the dog friendly bar and social club in Fairmount, has permanently closed its doors after just over two years in business, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The business’ last day of operation was Saturday, January 3. Its owners, Allison and Sam Mattiola, have not cited an official reason for the closure. The…
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Longwood Gardens Introduces New “Gardens by Day & Night” Ticket Upgrade
Visitors to Longwood Gardens already have a more flexible way to experience one of Chester County’s most beloved attractions—by day and by night, all on the same ticket. The Gardens by Day & Night ticket option was introduced last year, giving guests the ability to enjoy the Gardens in two distinct moods, from bright daytime…
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Rutgers–Camden Awarded $700,000 from the Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM
Rutgers University–Camden has received a five-year, $700,000 award from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM. The funding will support professorships and initiatives that strengthen women’s participation in the science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines. The university was among just seven higher education institutions across the nation to be selected…
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Iron Hill Landlord in West Chester Seeks New Tenants After Abrupt Closure
Owners behind West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery are actively searching for new tenants, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant chain announced its abrupt closure following its bankruptcy filing this fall. Massachusetts real estate investor John Barry, who has owned the property since 2022, recently purchased the space’s assets, including the building…
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PHL Details $500M Rollout to Meet a Busy 2026 Travel Year
When visitors from around the world arrive in Philadelphia in 2026, the managers at Philadelphia International Airport hope they can make a good first impression, writes Mike De Nardo for KYW Newsradio. To help them along, upgrades worth half a billion dollars are coming to the airport. “The focus of the $500 million is passenger-facing infrastructure,”…
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Major Lansdale Apartment Complex Sells for $92M
Lansdale’s Pennbrook Station apartment complex has changed hands in one of the most expensive multifamily deals in the Philadelphia region this year, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of TIAA and its real estate arm Nuveen acquired the 346-unit complex for $92.2 million. The 22-acre property, located at 100 Reading Circle,…
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