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Wanamaker Building Could Be Headed to Auction Following Latest Court Ruling
The historic Wanamaker Building could be headed for auction after a court ruling in the foreclosure case, which sided with lender TF Cornerstone and removed the possibility of a trial, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer has been working on seizing control of the beleaguered Center City office building…
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Philadelphia-Based Youth Education Nonprofit Receives $1 Million Gift to Strengthen Programming
Musicopia, the Philadelphia-based youth education nonprofit, recently received a $1 million that will pay huge dividends for young people across the city, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. With the new funding, Musicopia will establish a permanent endowment fund and will be earmarked for its new Arts Leadership Fund. Through the new “Walter R. Garrison Arts…
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WSJ: Comcast Reports Higher Revenue, Profit Thanks to New Blockbuster Film, But Broadband Customers Drop
Philadelphia-based Comcast saw its revenue and profits rise last quarter, partly due to the success of the hit musical Wicked, but it has continued to lose broadband customers, writes Patience Haggin for The Wall Street Journal. The cable and entertainment giant lost another 139,000 broadband customers in three months, shrinking its base of 32 million…
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Watch Super Bowl LIX at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is inviting the public to watch the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. On Sunday, Feb. 9, fans can support the Birds in an exhilarating environment surrounded by fellow fans during AAMP’s official Big Game Watch Party. At the Watch Party, you can watch the big game on a…
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With Over $1B in Developments, Center City Sees ‘Residential Boom,’ Turns Into Mixed-Use Ecosystem
With more than $1 billion in developments, Philadelphia is enjoying a “residential boom,” notes a new Center City District report, according to a staff report from Metro Philadelphia. The 2025 Center City Real Estate Development Report lists 66 major projects in Center City, including completed, ongoing, and planned developments. “The scale and diversity of development…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia Announces Programming for Black History Month
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has announced its lineup of programming and events in honor of Black History Month, which this year is nationally themed “African Americans and Labor.” The 2025 theme delves into the vital contributions of Black people across the spectrum of work, skilled and unskilled, free and unfree, voluntary and…
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How Do Philadelphians, Shoppers Feel About the Fashion District? Many Shares Their Thoughts
While not the King of Prussia Mall, many local shoppers see the Fashion District as a good-enough place to shop, dine, browse, and meet up with friends, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most have agreed that it is not the most exciting mall in the region, and doesn’t have quite the same allure…
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Wanamaker Building’s Grand Court Organ Will Be Preserved Under TF Cornerstone’s Ownership
The Wanamaker Building, under the ownership of TF Cornerstone, will ensure that an iconic instrument will remain in place, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That instrument is the Grand Court Organ. “TF Cornerstone recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the organ in the Wanamaker Building,” the New York-based real estate firm wrote…
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Calder Gardens Starts Year with Bang, Announces September Opening and New Leader
Calder Gardens is ringing in the year with two major announcements: a mid-September grand opening and the hiring of a new senior director of programs, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Juana Berrio officially begins her new position at the long-awaited showcase for one of Philadelphia’s most famous artists on January 21. Berrio, who…
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Vaughan McLean Litigation Boutique Partners with Richard Cohen-Led Team to Form New Philly Law Firm
The Vaughan McLean litigation boutique has partnered with a team that is led by Richard Cohen, the founder of Goldberg Segalla, to create Cohen Vaughan, a new law firm headquartered in Center City, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cohen Vaughan has 75 lawyers in 18 locations spread across seven states. The firm…
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Macy’s Set to Close Store Inside Iconic Center City Building in March
Macy’s recently announced plans to close its 435,000-square-foot store inside the historic Wanamaker building this coming March, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This location will be one of 65 others across the nation as part of Macy’s larger plan to shut down 150 stores through next year. During a press conference, city…
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Mütter Museum Appoints Former Temple Health Leader As New President and CEO
The Mütter Museum and the College of Physicians of Philadelphia has named former Temple University Health System executive Larry Kaiser as its new president and CEO, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. “I think that the college and the museum are positioned for great days ahead, and I am delighted for the chance to lead this…
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Franklin Institute to Bring Back Controversial ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibit
The Franklin Institute science museum in Philadelphia will once again host the controversial exhibit “Body Worlds” starting next month, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This series of traveling exhibits displays specimens of human bodies and various parts of human bodies that have been preserved by German scientist Gunther von Hagens. He uses a process…
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Sandbox VR, a New Virtual Reality Experience is Coming Soon to Philadelphia
San Francisco-based virtual reality startup Sandbox VR is planning to open a new Philadelphia location this spring, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan is part of an East Coast franchise deal with LOL Entertainment, the owner of the Philadelphia Museum of Illusions. Sandbox VR’s Philadelphia location will be on the second…
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Center City Restaurants, Retailers Are Booming Thanks to Rise of Downtown Residential Population
The rise of Center City shoppers shifting from office workers to downtown residents has led to a boom in restaurant and retail businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is being shown by new research from commercial real estate services firm, CBRE. The study showed that Walnut and Chestnut Streets used to draw…
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Inside Philadelphia’s Newest Jazz Lounge and Gaming Destination
Philadelphia recently opened its newest newest entertainment and music venue, and it is already a must-visit, reports Astrid Martinez for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Cellar Dog, a jazz lounge and gaming destination, is now open along South 15th Street. “Finding this spot in Center City, where there’s so much action, I think we’re just going to…
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Mitchell & Ness Nears Deal to Move Flagship Store in Center City
Mitchell & Ness, the vintage sports apparel retailer, is in the process of likely moving its flagship Center City store to the other side of Broad Street, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the retailer has not disclosed the exact location for the new store, industry sources said Mitchell & Ness is…
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Celebrate the Legacies of The Black Panther Party and MLK At the African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is set to host two events celebrating the legacies of the Black Panther Party and Martin Luther King Jr., respectively. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host a meaningful brunch event that celebrates the legacy of the Black Panthers’ Free Breakfast Program and its…
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