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MLB Plans to Invest Millions in Philadelphia Communities for 2026 All-Star Weekend
In 2019, the MLB did something it doesn’t typically do in announcing the host city of its All-Star Game seven years in advance. Knowing that 2026 is the 250th birthday of America, the league knew there was an opportunity there that it could not miss, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We put…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it caught a lot of people off-guard. The phrase stopped Rogan cold, and it’s been bouncing around ever since. Was Burns exaggerating for dramatic effect, or was he pointing out something we’ve missed all along about…
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Did You Know Philadelphia Introduced the World to Price Tags?
In the period when bartering and bargaining dominated commerce, determining a clear price for goods was difficult, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. “It was really a common practice to go into a retail location and to haggle,” said Selena Austin of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. “You would have to negotiate the terms of the…
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Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station
A proposed transformation of land near Ambler’s SEPTA station took a meaningful step forward this week, writes Linda Finarelli for The Reporter. The Borough Council voted 5-2 on February 17 to approve revisions to the town’s redevelopment overlay district. This allows Dresher’s BET Investments to move ahead with plans for a mixed-use project along West…
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Weekend Wanderer: That Mess Is Not Mine
I came home from visiting my oldest at college to find my youngest — home alone for days — had cleaned the dishwasher filter. I was gobsmacked. How did he know the dishwasher even has a filter to clean? I mean, sure. I regularly tell him to scrape his dishes so the filter doesn’t get clogged with macaroni noodles. That it’s a gross job…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built more than a century ago and once regarded as impressive, the three-story fieldstone house, unofficially called Forsythe Farm, with its private bridge and stone mason…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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New Restaurant Coming to Doylestown’s Former Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
The Doylestown Borough Council recently approved an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, giving a major boost to plans for a new family restaurant and bar in the heart of the borough, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The license came from a Bristol restaurant and now belongs to 50 North Main Street in…
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$285 Million AVE Navy Yard Development Apartments Opening to Residents
With 30,000 square feet of amenities now complete, the $285 million AVE Navy Yard development from Ensemble/Mosaic and Korman Communities is now welcoming its first residents, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jeff Brown, director of development for Korman’s AVE brand, said that the team knew they had “to do something special” with…
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National Park Service Restores Slavery Exhibit at President’s House Site in Old City
Just under a month after they were taken down, the National Park Service has restored the slavery exhibit panels located at the President’s House site at Independence National Historical Park, write Mike D’Onofrio and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The exhibition was installed to tell the story of the nine enslaved individuals who lived in…
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Denmark’s Alveus Therapeutics Shifts Headquarters to Philadelphia After Securing $197M in New Funding
Following its $197 million Series A round, obesity drug startup Alveus Therapeutics said it will move its headquarters from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Philadelphia, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2-year-old biotechnology company will maintain research and development operations at its previous home. Last month, Alveus announced that it had initially raised $159…
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Philadelphia Street Artists Install Bus-Tracking Signs Across City, Aim to Make SEPTA More Accessible
While walking the streets of Philadelphia, you may notice new aluminum signs that indicate estimated bus arrival times. The signs are the work of “Bus Stop Banksy,” a moniker that was used by a local reporter to describe a group of local street artists, writes Angie Orellana Hernandez for The Washington Post. These artists program…
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Wall Street Journal: Urban Outfitters’ Rental Business Nuuly Surpasses 2025 Sales Target
Urban Outfitters‘ clothing rental service company, Nuuly, beat its 2025 sales target, allowing it to help Urban Outfitters’ overall growth, writes Jennifer Williams for The Wall Street Journal. This growth is driving more shoppers to the retailer’s other brands, including Anthropologie and Free People. Nuuly’s annual net sales reach more than $568 million for the…
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North Philly Man Who Worked As MLK’s Former Speechwriter To Be Subject of New Documentary
Clarence B. Jones, a lawyer and former speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is the subject of a new Netflix documentary directed for NBA star Stephen Curry, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The short documentary, titled The Baddest Speechwriter of All, will mark Curry’s directorial debut, pairing him with Academy Award-winning director…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Traditional in Fairmount
A gorgeous traditional home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Fairmount. This remarkable residence is a rare historic 22-foot-wide brownstone meticulously restored for modern living, offers timeless charm combined with contemporary sophistication. Distinctive details include soaring 13-foot ceilings, original architectural embellishments, exposed white brick arches, and striking proportions throughout. .…
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Oyster House in Philadelphia Earns 2026 America’s Classics Award By James Beard Foundation
Oyster House in Philadelphia has been named one of more than 100 recipients of the 2026 America’s Classics Award by the James Beard Foundation, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. Owned by third-generation owner Sam Mink, Oyster House has been a staple at its Center City location on Sansom Street since 1976. The Mink…
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General Recreation Offers Tips on Restoring Playgrounds After Winter
When this winter’s freezing temperatures and snow accumulation finally end, playgrounds will require some special attention in anticipation of spring. For schools and municipalities, spring preparation isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and protecting your investment, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. Freeze-thaw cycles, snowplows, de-icing chemicals, and months of…
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Radnor Investors Seek $15M for Spread Bagelry Expansion
Spread Bagelry is raising $15 million so it can open up to 18 new stores over two years in the region, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The expansion would double the company’s store footprint by the end of 2028. Spread Bagelry is majority-owned by Radnor private equity firm MVP Capital Partners, which came…
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