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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in recent months, with more openings planned throughout the year. Among the newest additions is Rivian, which opened a showroom on the plaza’s lower level near Eataly in February. Apparel brands…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Begins First Phase of Westpark Transformation, Adding 1,000 Units By 2030
The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently broke ground on the first phase of its Westpark Apartments redevelopment, which will include 327 affordable units and is expected to cost $205 million, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. A total of 1,000 mixed-income units are planned for the vacant public housing complex at Market and 44th streets. PHA CEO…
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Penn Medicine Receives $10 Million Gift To Establish New First-Of-Its-Kind Research Center
Penn Medicine was recently gifted $10 million, which is being used to establish its new King Center for Lynch Syndrome, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Penn Medicine, the new research center is the world’s first named for Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing certain types…
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Grocery Outlet Closing 36 U.S. Stores, Including Two in Philadelphia
Grocery Outlet has announced that it is closing 36 underperforming stores nationwide, which is set to impact two Philadelphia locations, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The two closures will occur at its Northeast Philadelphia store at 2524 Welsh Road and its 2017 W. Oregon Avenue store in South Philadelphia, respectively. The former closed on March…
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Philadelphia Tops Major U.S. Cities for Closest Average Bus Stop Distance
Philadelphia ranked first in the nation for closest bus stops, according to a new analysis by the Works in Progress transit blog, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. SEPTA bus stops are spaced an average of 564 feet apart, edging out Pittsburgh at 623 feet and Chicago at 673 feet to take the top position.…
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The Stoop Pigeon, Philadelphia’s Newest Women’s Sports Hub, Set to Open in June
A new women’s sports hub is set to open in Philadelphia in June, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. Jen Leary, the founder of WatchPartyPHL, has spent nearly two years advocating for more professional women’s sports teams and putting women’s sports on bar TVs across…
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Philadelphia Ranked Most Popular City in Northeast for Apartment Renter Interest
Philadelphia topped the list of cities in the Northeast for interest from apartment renters during the first half of the year, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RentcCafe’s mid-year renter engagement report reviews current and historic apartment search volume on its platform, as well as changes in overall apartment availability.…
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Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City
The greatest wealth in the Philadelphia region still remains concentrated around Center City, as affluent urban ZIP codes dominate the list of the area’s wealthiest ZIP codes, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings,…
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Manor College Student Proving Strength Wasn’t Meant to Be Silent
Wearing a highlighter-pink Reebok shirt and stylish ripped jeans that match an ear-to-ear smile, Cheyann Velez stands in stark contrast to the grim, harsh journey she’s faced. Her jubilant personality hides the exhaustion of nights sleeping in a storage unit. The clothes come from a trash bag that holds all her belongings. A radiant smile…
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Hidden Historic Homes of Chester County: Looking Through Windows of the Past
Chester County is steeped in history, and the perfect way to look into the window of the past is through architecture. Over the decades, dozens of houses have been added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for their antiquity, beauty, and reminders of the times. There are over 300 properties on the National…
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Philadelphia Union Ups Marketing During 2026 World Cup Momentum
There will be more money in the Philadelphia Union marketing budget this year to take advantage of Philadelphia’s role hosting the FIFA World Cup, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We see it as a really pivotal event in the history of soccer in the United States and a way for MLS and the…
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Historic Piano Maker Cunningham Piano Moving Operations to King of Prussia
A historic piano maker is moving its operations to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Cunningham Piano Co. plans to relocate from its longtime Germantown headquarters to a new 15,000-square-foot facility on Henderson Road in King of Prussia. The new space will combine the company’s warehousing, woodworking and restoration operations…
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Specialty Popcorn Store to Open New Location in the Village at Newtown
The Bucks County-based specialty snack store Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn will be opening a new location in the Village at Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store offers both sweet and savory popcorn flavors and currently has two other locations in Bucks County, in New Hope and Peddler’s Village. It will be replacing the recently closed Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go…
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Metropolitan Bakery Ownership Changing Hands, Merzbacher’s Set to Take Over Operations
For the first time since opening its doors in 1993, Metropolitan Bakery will be under new ownership, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Known for its French baguettes, flaky pastries, and sourdough loaves, Metropolitan Bakery is being acquired by Peter Merzbacher, owner of Merzbacher’s. While the beloved Philadelphia bakery will be under ownership,…
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Fairmount Native Sheinelle Jones Talks Journey From Good Day Philadelphia to the Today Show
Sheinelle Jones was born in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood and grew up in Kansas before eventually returning to hometown for several years back in 2005, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Jones, 47, was born to college sweethearts who moved to Philadelphia shortly after graduating. After they divorced, the young Sheinelle moved to her mother’s native…
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Philly’s George Washington High School Cheer Team Gets Spotlight in ‘Spirit’ Docuseries
Philadelphia’s George Washington High School cheer team and its national championship run are spotlighted in a new docuseries, Spirit, now streaming on Peacock, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The four-part series was previously just offered exclusively on Xfinity’s “Black Experience” platform, which is only available to TV and internet customers. During the 2022-23 season, the…
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Darts Are Once Again Growing in Popularity in Philadelphia, with City’s Dart Leagues Currently Thriving
Darts are becoming increasingly more popular in Philadelphia once again, with the city’s dart leagues currently thriving, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bonnie Situation is a member of the Olde English Dart League. The team of servers, bartenders, and a trucking logistics supervisor gather each week for four-hour battles that result in…
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After Pandemic Delay, Capital Health Moves Forward With Langhorne Micro-Hospital
After being delayed and nearly derailed by the pandemic, Capital Health’s plan to build a micro-hospital next to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne is back on track, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hospital is slated for the site of a former specialty medical center specializing in bariatric surgery, purchased by…
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