Northeast Philadelphia
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House of the Week: Charming Stone-front Split-level in Pine Valley
A charming stone-front split-level home in a lovely 6,500-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pine Valley. This attractive residence welcomes you with a spacious foyer with ceramic tile flooring. It features hardwood flooring throughout, adding elegance and durability. . . Other highlights include an office…
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Philadelphia Mills Owner in Talks to Surrender Mall to Debtholders
Simon Property Group, the owner of Philadelphia Mills, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philadelphia mall after a loan on the property comes due, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franklin Mills Associates, which is owned by a joint venture between Simon Property Group and Farallon Capital Management investment firm, is…
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House of the Week: Lovely Cape Cod in Torresdale
A lovely Cape Cod home set on an attractive 9,750-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Torresdale. This beautiful stone-front residence boasts a sun-drenched first floor with a large living room that features hardwood floors and a fireplace. The dining area has a charming eat-in kitchen with an island…
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Large Self Storage Facility Planned for Northeast Philadelphia
Asset Realty and Construction, a Brooklyn-based developer, is planning to construct a new four-story self storage facility in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed facility would be located at the corner of State Road and Cottman Avenue. The 152,720-square-foot facility would feature 77 parking spaces, catering to both commercial…
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Receives $10.8M Donation From Late Philanthropist, Cancer Research Champion
Fox Chase Cancer Center was recently gifted with $10.8 million, which will be used to support pancreatic cancer services and research, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, the $10.8 million will support The Marvin and Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute at Fox Chase, which was established in 2017. The donation comes from the…
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House of the Week: Attractive Colonial in Pine Valley
An attractive colonial home set on a lovely 0.52-acre lot with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pine Valley. This lovely residence is just seven years old and boasts around 5,000 square feet of living space and an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. . .…
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I-95 Repairs Are Now Complete and the Highway is Fully Accessible to the Public
Less than a year after a fiery tanker truck crash caused part of I-95 to collapse, the busy North Philadelphia interstate has been fully repaired and restored, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Officials gathered on Thursday, May 23, near where the permanent repairs were made to celebrate the achievement. “Today serves as another…
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Philly Elementary School Principal Helps Students Create and Pitch Products Like True Entrepreneurs
Khadijah Bright, principal at Kennedy C. Crossan School in Northeast Philadelphia, forges a path for her students to become potential entrepreneurs, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. She challenges students to create their own products and pitch their most creative business ideas to her like true entrepreneurs. The program for this endeavor came to light about…
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New 85-Unit Apartment Building Proposed For Northeast Philadelphia
A three-story, 85-unit apartment building is likely coming to Northeast Philadelphia if Montgomery County developer, DePaul Group of Flourtown, has its way, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. DePaul Group has proposed building the 105,691-square-foot apartment project on 7.5 acres of undeveloped land at 8400 Roosevelt Boulevard, next to a rehabilitation center on…
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House of the Week: Charming Split Level Home in Northeast Philadelphia
A charming split level home on 0.56 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Northeast Philadelphia. This attractive and recently renovated home boasts around 2,200 square feet of living space. The exterior features brand new concrete and stone work, which is highlighted by the new exterior lighting. . .…
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Two Firms Acquire Former Site of Byberry State Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia With Plans to Build Warehouses
Rockefeller Group and PCCP have partnered to acquire the 50-acre former site of Byberry State Hospital for $44.8 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firms are planning to build two warehouses at the Northeast Philadelphia site, which will total 656,904 square feet — a 338,208-square-foot building and a 318,696-square-foot building. The…
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Councilmember Mike Driscoll Advocates For More Development, Affordable Housing in His Northeast Philadelphia District
Councilmember Mike Driscoll recently introduced a package of legislation that would provide incentives to developers who want to build near public transit stations. This is part of Driscoll’s desire to encourage new housing along the Market-Frankford Line in his district and developers to provide affordable housing to combat the threat of displacement, writes Jake Blumgart…
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HP Hood Facility in Northeast Philadelphia Finds New Owner
The HP Hood facility in Northeast Philadelphia has found its new owner in the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, writes Harrison Cann for City & State Pennsylvania. The company’s leaders were joined last week by Gov. Josh Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce the purchase. Shapiro highlighted that the purchase is…
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Edison High School Opens New Gaming Room After Principal Wins Lindback Award
Edison High School in Northeast Philadelphia has opened a new gaming room for its students, writes Mike Denardo for KYW Newsradio. The room includes flat screens, arcade games, furniture, and a colorful mural with a comic book vibe. Last year, Lillian Izzard, the school’s principal, was awarded the Lindback Award. The decision to open the…
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This Northeast Philadelphia TikToker Creates New Form of ‘Math’ That’s All About Philly
A local TikToker has been getting quite the praise with her new trend in honor of fellow Philadelphians, writes 6abc. Stephanie Powley, whose TikTok name is @stephunnyjane, has started a new trend called “Philly math.” The trend is a play on the kinds of “math” that explains and rationalizes certain situations. Others may be…
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Teen From Northeast Philadelphia Helps Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Through His Nonprofit
A few years back, Declan Cassidy would often accompany his mother, Jennifer Malazita, on trips from Northeast Philadelphia to Kensington to see his sister who was suffering from substance use disorder and living on the streets. Seeing the people and environment in Kensington struck a cord for the young Cassidy, then 10 years old, and…
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A Northeast Philadelphia Warehouse is Likely To Be Redeveloped Into Larger Industrial Property
A warehouse in North Philadelphia has been acquired by a Houston-based real estate firm and it’s planning to demolish and redevelop it into a larger industrial property, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lovett Industrial purchased 10101 Roosevelt Boulevard is planning to tear down the existing 109,000-square-foot building to develop a new 176,000-square-foot…
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WSJ: Mini Melts, the Popular Ice Cream Brand Founded in Philadelphia, Gains Backing From California Private Equity Firm
Mini Melts, one of the nation’s most popular ice cream brands, is gaining new backing, writes Rod James for The Wall Street Journal. Altamont Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired a controlling interest in the company. Founded in 2004 in Philadelphia, Mini Melts serves 30 million prepackaged ice cream cups a year from…
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