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Wall Street Journal: Comcast Selling Sky Deutschland to Germany Media Group in $617M Deal
Comcast has announced it is selling Sky Deutschland to RTL Group, which is part of German media group Bertelsmann, write Najat Kantouar and Adrià Catatayud for The Wall Street Journal. This $617 million deal, to which RTL will pay up to 527 million euros, comes amidst the growth of streaming platforms in media company throughout…
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Philadelphia-Based Audacy Shuts Down Its Pineapple Street Podcasting Studio, Dozens of Jobs Impacted
Audacy, the Philadelphia-based audio content provider, is shutting down its Pineapple Street Studios podcasting studio, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The closure comes as the company seeks to place more of a focus on producing and owning its podcasts. Pineapple Street Studios has primarily produced shows with third-party partners such as Netflix,…
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WSJ: Comcast Locks In Rates to Stop Subscriber Slide Amid Wireless Competition
Amid fierce competition, Philadelphia-based Comcast is among the cable and wireless providers offering price-lock guarantees to retain existing subscribers and attract new ones, writes Patience Haggin for The Wall Street Journal. Comcast, along with Verizon and T-Mobile, promises its users steady rates for up to five years. Cable companies face growing challenges to retain internet…
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Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum Courts Controversy Due to Differing Views on Its Human Remains Collection
Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum has been courting controversy as supporters and new management clash over differing views on its human remains collection, writes Rachel Monroe for The New Yorker. Though clinically described as a museum of medical history, the Mütter is far from typical. Its dimly lit rooms feature specimens of physical anomalies, from stillborn fetuses…
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Callowhill Development Site, Approved for 162 Apartment Units, Listed Off-Market for $8M
A Center City development site that was previously approved for 162 apartment units is currently being listed for $8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2021, permits were approved to build a 12-story multifamily structure on the 11,500-square-foot parking lot on Callowhill Street. However, the permits have since expired and would…
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Real Housewives of New York’s Bethenny Frankel Praises Philadelphia Hotel As ‘Nicest Hotel Maybe in the World’
Bethenny Frankel of The Real Housewives of New York fame recently stayed at a Philadelphia hotel and offered high praise for it, writes Kamryn Scrivens for FOX 29. After a stay at the Four Seasons Philadelphia, Frankel took to TikTok to post her thoughts on the hotel. “I just got back from Philadelphia. Stayed at…
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Kirkland & Ellis, the World’s Highest-Grossing Law Firm, Targeting Philadelphia Growth
Kirkland & Ellis, which leased 29,000 square feet in one of the city’s office towers earlier this year, is looking to grow its Philadelphia presence, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Headquartered in Chicago, Kirkland & Ellis is the highest-grossing law firm in the world. Due to the size of its three-year lease,…
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KYW Newsradio Celebrates 60 Years of Delaware Valley News Coverage in 2025
KYW Newsradio is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year of keeping residents of the Delaware Valley informed about the many happenings throughout the region, according to a KYW Staff report. As can be imagined, the last six decades has brought out countless stories. Some of the happenings throughout the region include tragedies like the Three…
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Sandbox VR Offers Next-Level Immersive Gaming Experiences in Center City
Sandbox VR in Philadelphia offers a fun, next-level immersive gaming experience that can be enjoyed by friends, family, and even coworkers, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. Located in Center City, the entertainment venue lets you step directly into virtual reality. “We’ve got five different holodecks, perfect for groups of two to six people,” said…
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Jefferson Workforce Development Program Connects Local Students to Jobs Training, Opportunities
Jefferson Health, in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia and Esperanza College, are helping fill many job openings through its free training program, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. The Jefferson Workforce Development Program provides students with both job training and subsequent job opportunities at Jefferson Health. “The mission of…
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TF Cornerstone, Now Sole Owner of Historic Wanamaker Building, Reveals Conversion Plans
New York City real estate developer TF Cornerstone has officially solidified its full ownership of the historic Wanamaker Building in Center City, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. After initially purchasing the building’s first three floors in 2019, the developer later acquired the fourth through 12th floors and 660 parking spaces in its underground garage last…
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Philadelphia’s Oldest Tavern Expands with New Center City Retail Store
McGillin’s Olde Ale House has expanded its footprint with a permanent retail store in Center City, just one block away from the 165-year-old bar and restaurant, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 500-square-foot space is near the site where McGillin’s operated its temporary Holiday Pop Up Shoppe for the past two years.…
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SEPTA Reveals Plan to Breathe New Life to the Wanamaker Building
SEPTA wants to breathe new life into the historic Wanamaker building, and already has a plan in place to do just that, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. SEPTA is planning to install classrooms in the Wanamaker building’s fifth floor. The space, which is about the size of a football field, will be used to…
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Calder Gardens Finally Has An Official Opening Date
Calder Gardens, Philadelphia’s newest museum, has signified Sunday, September 21 as its official opening date, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The opening will mark the culmination of five years worth of planning and building along the Ben Franklin Parkway. Calder Gardens will be an indoor-outdoor space and will be dedicated to the works of legendary…
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As 2026 Demand Looms, Love Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Scouting for New Restaurant Tenant
With a busy 2026 approaching, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is renewing its search for a restaurant tenant to fill the long-vacant Love Park Welcome Center, better known to locals as the “flying saucer,” writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The city agency released a request for expressions of interest (REFI) earlier this week,…
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Historic Center City Building, Once Home to Philadelphia Elks Lodge, Hits Market for $5.75M
A historic Center City building, once home to the Philadelphia Elks Lodge and later the Salvation Army, is currently on the market for $5.75 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three-story building at 1320 Arch Street, facing the Pennsylvania Convention Center, was built in 1905. Currently vacant, it offers potential buyers…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth, Revenue Gains Across Its Main Brands
Despite other retailers citing macroeconomic uncertainty as causing a dampening in demand, Urban Outfitters has reported double-digit sales growth and revenue gains across its main brands in the first quarter of 2025, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. The fashion conglomerate, which owns the Anthropologie and Free People chains in addition to its…
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Philadelphia to Host 2026 Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup
Greater Philadelphia’s already busy 2026 events calendar just got even busier, with the Craft Brewers Conference getting added to the lineup, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Brewers Association is bringing its annual conference along with BrewExpo America and World Beer Cup to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City. The four-day…
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