Commerce
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Pizza Lovers Can Check Out These Tasty New Spots Around Bucks County
There are a few new spots for pizza fans to explore in Bucks County, serving up delicious pies and more for locals to enjoy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pizza Pit recently opened in Bensalem at Broken Goblet Brewing’s mixing room. The 14-inch pizzas pair perfectly with the brews on tap offered in the industrial-style space…
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More Than a Store: Why Wawa Is Part of Daily Life in the Delaware Valley
There’s a moment most people in the Delaware Valley know well. The car idles. The radio hums. You’re not quite ready to go home, or you’re not fully awake yet, or you just need a minute before the next thing begins. So you pull into Wawa. Not because you planned to. Because it’s there. That’s…
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City Breaks Ground on Commerce Connector, New Pedestrian Path for Old City Visitors
Construction recently began on Philadelphia’s new Commerce Connector, a pedestrian path that will connect the Independence Visitor Center and Carpenters Hall for visitors, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new path in Old City will run along a brick‑lined walkway with seating and ornamental plantings, fully bypassing a congested area. The city has…
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How Gather Food Hall in University City is Aiming to Help Address College Students’ Food Insecurity
Gather Food Hall celebrated its opening in University City on Oct. 31, 2025, just across from 30th Street Station. It’s arrival to the area will carry on a legacy that has been going on for several years, writes Malcolm Burnley for The Philadelphia Citizen. While Gather Food Hall will operate as a new food spot…
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Everyone Is Busy. The Real Question Is, Are You Productive?
Are you just busy, or are you really productive? You’re busy. I’m busy. Everyone is busy. Calendars are full. Inboxes never seem to empty. Days fly by in a blur of meetings, emails, and obligations. Yet despite all this motion, many people end the week wondering why their most important work still didn’t get done.…
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Tanner Rouse, Delaware County’s New DA, Outlines His Goals
Tanner Rose will be sworn in as Delaware County’s new district attorney on Jan. 5. He replaces predecessor Jack Stollsteimer, who won a county judgeship in November. The 42-year-old has worked as Stollsteimer’s assistant since 2020. He will finish out the final two years of Stollsteimer’s term, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In…
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The Foundry Announces Opening of Second Location in Historic Doylestown Building
The Foundry recently announced the opening of a second location inside Doylestown’s Titus-Chapman House, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The women-owned business is excited to expand its presence, offering more workspace for entrepreneurs, creatives, and local professionals. Constructed in the early 1800s, the Titus-Chapman House originally served as a farmhouse before it was transformed by architect Thomas Lester Cernea in…
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Germantown to Get New 46-Unit Apartment Building
Longtime Northwest Philadelphia developer Ken Weinstein is planning a new 46-unit apartment building on Germantown Avenue, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in Germantown’s Penn Knox area, the five-story building will include more than 1,600 square feet of commercial space and 17 parking spaces. The project reflects a new wave of multifamily development…
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This Unique Pizza, Invented in South Philadelphia, is Unlike Others You Will Find Elsewhere
Variations of a particular dish is no new concept, and that applies to pizza, as well, writes Nikita Ephanov for Food Republic. Notably, there’s the pizzaz pizza. This kind of pizza is void of any sauce, and is topped with sliced tomatoes, banana peppers, American cheese, oregano. The pizazz pizza has ties to South Philadelphia,…
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South Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Columbus Boulevard Scheduled for 2026 Construction, 2027 Opening
The South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia is scheduled for 2026 construction, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Work on the bridge will begin next summer by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, with an opening planned for 2027. The project is part of the $329 million I-95 cap initiative, adding nearly 12 acres…
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Philadelphia Region Luxury Homes Rank Among Top Ten Fastest-Selling Markets
In November 2025, luxury homes in the Philadelphia region sold faster than those in most other parts of the country, according to a new analysis by Realtor.com, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With luxury homes spending an average of 64 days on the market, roughly a week less than at the same time…
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Registration Now Open for DelVal’s KidsU! and InspireU! Summer Camps
Delaware Valley University’s KidsU! camps and InspireU! pre-college summer programs are set to return in 2026, with camps beginning June 15 and running through Aug. 7. DelVal will offer more than 90 weeklong camps for kids ages 5 to 18, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with optional extended early or after care available.…
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Why Resolutions Fail — and What Actually Works
Every January, millions of people declare resolutions with the best of intentions. “This year, I’ll get organized.” “I’ll stop procrastinating.” “I’ll exercise every day.” The energy is real, the desire for change is sincere, and the commitment feels strong. Yet by February, most resolutions have quietly dissolved. People blame themselves for lacking discipline, motivation, or…
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Chester County Pizza Spot Among Best Newcomers in Philadelphia Region
This year has brought new energy to the Philadelphia region pizza scene, with several newcomers serving standout slices and pies, including one location in Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Borough on Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown serves multiple roles, operating as a family restaurant and sports bar downstairs with a sushi…
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A Haverford College Student Created a Network to Support Student Journalism
There’s a need out there for more resources to support college journalists in the Philadelphia region, and one network, created by Haverford College senior Jackson Juzang, hopes to make that happen. He founded the Philadelphia Student Press Association, which seeks funding for the work of student journalists, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Philadelphia’s Cost of Living Significantly Below Some of Its Suburban Counterparts, New Research Finds
Philadelphia’s cost of living is up to 26 percent lower than that of some of its suburban enclaves, found new GOBankingRates research, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual cost of living totals $42,844 in Philadelphia, far below areas like King of Prussia at $58,509, Ardmore at $60,130, and Phoenixville…











































