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Planned Demolition of Market Street Buildings Raises Concerns for Many Community Members
Last month, it was announced that Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers planned to have the buildings on Market East they acquired this past summer demolished. While there has not been any update as to what plans are after the demolition, some residents are raising concerns, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Debbie Wei, a member…
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Doylestown Mill-Turned-Home Heads to Auction After Two Years on the Market
Shelly Mill, once an active Doylestown mill now restored into an expansive private residence, is set to go to auction two years after it first hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 9,500-square-foot property was initially listed in September 2023 for just under $4 million, but this has since dropped…
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Erica Deuso Makes History as Pennsylvania’s First Transgender Mayor After Downingtown Victory
Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant to become mayor‑elect of Downingtown, making her the first transgender person elected mayor in Pennsylvania, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “Tonight, the numbers are clear,” said Deuso on election day. “We won. Voters chose hope, decency, and a community where every neighbor matters. I am honored to be elected…
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Ten Penn Center Sold in $30M Deal, Conversion Project to Follow
The sale of Ten Penn Center is now complete, closing a $30 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PMC Property Group acquired the 27-story, Center City building from a partnership between two firms, Sterling Equities in New York and Greenville Partners based in West Chester. This sale close comes more than…
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Comcast Shares Decline As Broadband Subscriber Numbers Continue to Drop
Comcast has seen its shares drop as its number of broadband customers has declined for the 10th straight quarter, writes Kelcee Griffis for Bloomberg. In this past quarter, the Philadelphia-based cable and media conglomerate reported a loss of 140,000 broadband subscribers. While a significant number, it is much fewer than the 140,000 predicted by analysts.…
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Philadelphia Magazine to Operate As Nonprofit After Being Acquired By The Philadelphia Citizen
The Philadelphia Citizen has officially completed its purchase of Philadelphia Magazine, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result of the acquisition, some changes will occur while others will remain. For instance, Philadelphia Magazine will continue to publish in both print and online. However, it will now operate as a nonprofit. While there…
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Philly Gives Returns for Second Year, Providing Support for 10 Essential Philadelphia Nonprofits
Philly Gives is back for a second year to provide support to 10 essential nonprofits serving the Greater Philadelphia region. The community fund campaign was launched in 2024, and is a partnership between the Philadelphia Foundation and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. It’s supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation. The campaign pools…
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House of the Week: Stunning Brick Colonial in University City
A stunning brick colonial home set on a lovely 9,148-square-foot lot with six bedrooms and three full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in University City. This exceptional residence exudes charm and sophistication along with abundant natural light from four exposures and thoughtfully raised gardens that ensure privacy. . . The versatile first…
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Wall Street Journal: Amazon Shaking Up Whole Foods with Backroom Robots
Amazon is rolling out a new backroom system at a local Whole Foods Market that could redefine the chain’s natural-food image by adding more mainstream food options, writes Owen Tucker-Smith for The Wall Street Journal. The Plymouth Meeting store may be among the first to deploy ShopBots, robots designed to retrieve items like Doritos, Tide…
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Valley Forge Military College in Wayne On Board With Trump Compact
The Valley Forge Military College in Wayne wants to join President Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a plan for conservative colleges. President Trump has described the compact as part of his “war on woke,” writes Ryan W. Briggs and Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It promises federal funding if university administrators…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a dorm room, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The building itself looks modest with no hint to the treasures inside. Unlike many thrift stores, the interior is carefully…
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Greater Philadelphia Film Office Achieving New Success a Year After Leadership Change
A year after a leadership change, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office is achieving new success building on the foundation laid by longtime former executive director Sharon Pinkenson, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During her three decades in charge, Pinkenson turned Philadelphia into a hub for Hollywood productions, including 12 Monkeys and Silver Linings…
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This West Philly Organization is Providing An Alternative for SNAP Recipients With Its Food First Pantry
Officials announced late Monday, November 3, they would use about $5 billion from a U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore some of the benefits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will receive this month. With benefits scheduled to be only about half the amount they normally receive, Philadelphia food pantries are helping fill the gap, writes…
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Ahmad Butler Foundation Leaders Walking 179 Miles for Children with Cancer
What initially started as a peaceful protest to demand that Congress not cut funding for pediatric cancer research and treatment has grown into a bigger movement. Months ago, founder and executive director of the Ahmad Butler Foundation, Latanya Morrison, and board member Keith Morrison began a 179-mile walk for this very cause. As the journey…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs, Manor College
Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs at Manor College, spoke with Philadelphia Today about growing up in a blended family in Bucks County, where she learned to prioritize education, independence, and looking to the future. Simpson attended Harcum College to become an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), but discovered another passion while serving as a…
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DelVal Hosts Emmy-Nominated Television Host as Watson Executive in Residence
Delaware Valley University recently welcomed Emmy-nominated television host and producer Alex Boylan as the fall 2025 Watson Executive in Residence (WEIR). The event brought together college students, high school students, faculty, and staff to celebrate both Boylan’s inspiring career journey and the enduring impact of Dr. Thomas Watson, Class of 1957, and his wife, Judee…
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Venture for America, Comcast Roles Help Cheltenham Woman Pivot Into Dream Job Investing in Startups
Antonia Dean, a Cheltenham resident, secured her dream role after gaining experience at Venture for America and Comcast, where she developed programs to support local startups, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Today, Dean is a partner at Black Operator Ventures, a seed-stage venture firm where she focuses on investing in companies others might overlook. Dean,…
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Fates of Crozer-Chester Center, Springfield Hospital Still Uncertain
Some progress regarding the sale of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland has been made, but Springfield Hospital plans have stalled, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To close the sale on both hospitals, local taxing authorities have to agree on a stipulation to set the assessments for both properties at the transaction prices of…
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