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‘Bigger and Better Than Ever,’ The Philly Holiday Tree Returns for 2025 Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with that, Welcome America has arrived with the Philly Holiday Tree as the city prepares for the upcoming holidays. “I am proud to share that this year’s tree will be bigger and better than ever before,” said Michael Delbene, President and CEO of Welcome America, during a press…
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Mayor Parker Launches New Task Force to Revitalize, Renew Struggling Market East Corridor
Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration have announced the formation of the Market East Advisory Group, tasked with renewing Market East, write Joe Brandt and Natasha Brown for CBS News Philadelphia. The new task force is a partnership between Comcast, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Fashion District’s owner Macerich, Brandywine Realty Trust, Thomas Jefferson University, Visit…
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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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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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WSJ: Jefferson Health’s Honickman Center Uses Modern Technology to Empower Patients in Managing Their Care
Jefferson Health’s new Honickman Center in Philadelphia leverages modern technology and thoughtful design to empower patients in managing their care, writes The Wall Street Journal. The 19-story flagship medical facility launched in April 2024 as the culmination of plans that started in 2018, then continued through the pandemic, resulting in the consolidation of 23 separate…
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Greyhound’s Shuttered Center City Bus Terminal to Reopen in 2026 After Three Years
Three years after being shuttered, the Greyhound bus terminal at 10th and Filbert streets in Center City, is set to reopen for the 2026 celebration for America’s birthday, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia is partnering with the Philadelphia Parking Authority to reopen and revitalize the Center City bus terminal. “Our…
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Philadelphia 76ers, Comcast To Have Market Street Buildings Demolished As Long-Term Plans Remain Unclear
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast are planning to raze most of the buildings on the south side of the 1000 block of Market Street within a year, which is the first major step since they acquired the Center City properties for redevelopment, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Sixers and Comcast aim…
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Center City Jeweler Henri David Talks Philly Upbringing, Career, and Nearly Six-Decade-Old Halloween Ball
Center City jeweler Henri David, known for creating pieces worn by Stevie Nicks, Elton John, and several other icons, has hosted a legendary Halloween ball each year since 1968 and plans to keep it going, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The 57th iteration of the ball will take place at the Kimmel Center. David…
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Experience a New Immersive, Team-Based Social Gaming Adventure At Time Mission in Center City
Philadelphia recently added the newest entry to its growing list of immerse entertainment venues with the opening of Time Mission on Chestnut Street in Center City, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The new venue, which officially opened its doors on Friday, October 17, is partially an escape room, problem-solving game, and sci-fi adventure all…
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Philadelphia’s Oldest Bar is Now the Subject of a New Documentary
McGillin’s Olde Ale House has a history in Philadelphia that spans over 165 years. To add more context, the Irish pub in Center City predates Prohibition, the invention of both the radio and television, and all the major American sports leagues, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Beyond being a sports bar that has…
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Diverse Investments Signal Rebound in Philadelphia’s Office Market
A surge of diverse investments is signaling the beginning of recovery in Philadelphia’s office market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Recent investments include the sale of 2000 Market Street to out-of-town investors, a loan extension and renovation plans for 1515 Market Street, and a new lease for the Center City headquarters of…
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Meet the Lawyer-Restaurateur Building a Growing Southern Comfort Food Restaurant Chain
Five years ago, Kevin Kelley was working as a litigator in Dallas in a 10,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of his building, which had been vacant for about a year. As a result of the pandemic and no takers of the building, he decided to build it out as a restaurant serving Southern comfort…
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Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation
The Michelin Guide has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at the Comcast Center a two-key designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2025 key designations, announced on Wednesday, are equivalent to Michelin’s coveted star ratings that are awarded to restaurants around the world. The key ratings system was launched last year.…
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Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Unveils New Volunteer Center Inside Fashion District Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 has officially unveiled its new volunteer center inside the Fashion District ahead of the FIFA World Cup next summer. The new FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia Volunteer Center is the culmination of an initial call in search of volunteers this past August. “We were hoping for a good response … I had…
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Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?
Earlier this month, Philadelphia joined Beijing, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with a Jordan Brand World of Flight location, writes Ian Servantes for WWD. Each of the global cities are among the most shoppable in the world, and Jordan Brand is speaking out on why it chose Philadelphia as the first U.S.…
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Set to Open Oct. 10
More than a year after Nike announced plans to open its first World of Flight store in the U.S. right here in Philadelphia, we now have an official opening date of Friday, October 4, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Philadelphia will be joining Beijing, Mexico City, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Could Soon Designate LOVE Park’s Iconic ‘Flying Saucer’ Buildng
The Love Park Welcome Center, better known as the “flying saucer” is up to be voted as a potential addition to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The structure is one of the most recognizable and iconic buildings in Center City, having been at the same location along John F.…
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Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Sells For Well-Under Original Asking Price, Two Years Later
The Center City penthouse that former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell previously owned has been sold to a local Philadelphia couple for $2.65 million. It sold for about 38 percent less than the original asking price of nearly $4.3 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The recent sale brings an end to…
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