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New York-Based Developer Proposes New Retail Project for Vacant Lot in the Italian Market
For nearly a decade, New York-based Midwood Investment & Development had planned to build an apartment building on the long-vacant lot in the Italian Market. However, a change of plans will instead see a low-slung retail complex built on the southeastern corner of Ninth Street and Washington Avenue, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Philadelphia Socialite Who Survived the Titanic Has Artifact at Independence Seaport Museum
John Thayer, his wife Marian Longstreth Morris, and their teenage son Jack were on board the Titanic in April 1912, but only two of them returned, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. John was one of more than 15,000 people who perished in the tragedy. Meanwhile, Marian made it onto a lifeboat and Jack was rescued…
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Brooklyn Concrete Magnate Wants to Save SS United States from Becoming Artificial Reef, Has Another Idea in Mind
While plans are already in place to turn the SS United States into an artificial reef, Quadrozzi Concrete is making a last-ditch effort to save it, writes Ryan Erik King for Jalopnik. The Brooklyn-based concrete magnate wants to instead convert it into an office space. After a dispute over $800,000 in back rent, the SS…
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SS United States to Soon Embark on Journey Toward Becoming World’s Largest Artificial Reef
The SS United States has a historic legacy, but despite it being unable to be saved, it won’t be scrapped as it will become the world’s largest artificial reef, write George Petras and Jennifer Borresen for USA Today. From 1952 to 1969, a number of celebrities sailed abroad the SS United States. However, since 1978,…
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SS United States Cost Various Owners Over $40M During Its Time in Philadelphia
The SS United States has cost its various owners over $40 million during the nearly three decades it has been docked in Philadelphia, write Ximena Conde and Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former luxury cruise liner, slated to be sunk into the Florida Panhandle to become an underwater tourist attraction, once hosted major…
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Philadelphia Mystery Gets the Podcast Treatment from Glass Entertainment
True crime. Knew that’d grab your attention. True crime – well, it never happens here, right? But you know what? Sometimes it does. And sometimes something seemingly accidental is, in reality, quite sinister. Nearly twenty years ago, on February 19th, 2005, Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone left a South Street bar. And were never seen…
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New Renderings Unveiled for $15M Xfinity Live! Renovation Plans
Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies recently unveiled updates plans for a $15 million new plaza outside Xfinity Live! at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The renovation features a number of facilities, such as an open-air beer garden, Crush Bar, and a major outdoor expansion of PBR…
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A Look At the SS United States’ Delayed $10.1M Relocation Plans
The SS United States was originally scheduled to depart its South Philadelphia home on November 14-15, but those plans have been delayed, writes Alyana Gomez for 6abc. Back in September, city commissioners in Okaloosa County approved a $10.1 million plan to relocate the historic vessel. It would then be sunk off the coast of Destin-Fort…
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Philly’s Italian Market Offers an Incredible Selection of Culinary Delights and Much More
The Italian Market in Philadelphia, one of the oldest open-air markets in the nation, offers an incredible selection of culinary delights, from coffee to pastries to fresh meats and so much more, writes Danielle Robles for the Islands. This iconic 20-block market has been a staple of the city’s culture since the 1880s. With its…
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Philly Sports Apparel Brand, Blessed in Distress, Has Proven To Be A Hit
Jennifer Basile is the founder of “Blessed in Distress,” a sports apparel brand that sees her hand-dye sweatshirts inspired by the four major Philadelphia sports teams, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Her venture started when the pandemic hit. “My job as a sixth-grade teacher transitioned to virtual learning, so I had extra time,” Basile…
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SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The iconic ocean liner will first be moving to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama. Okaloosa County, Florida, recently acquired the SS United States in a $10 million and plans…
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Philadelphia Phillies Seek to Obtain Exclusive Rights to One of the Team’s Signature Phrases
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to trademark the phrase, “Ring the bell,” writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The phrase is commonly used and is a reference to the celebratory ringing of the Liberty Bell replica at Citizens Bank Park after every Phillies home run and victory. The Phillies filed two applications with…
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Brother-Sister Duo Operate Small Philly Fashion Business Fueled by Brazilian Heritage, Sustainable Practices
Siblings Nicole and Jordan Haddad are the co-operators of Lobo Mau, a small clothing business in Philadelphia, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The siblings are of Brazilian heritage, and can trace their entrepreneurial aspirations back to their parents, both of which are jazz musicians. Growing up, Nicole would go to dressmakers in Brazil to have…
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Rex at The Royal Names Renowned Chef as New Culinary Director
Renowned chef Angie Brown begins her new role as the new culinary director at Rex at The Royal, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philadelphia. In naming Brown the new culinary director, hospitality group Sojourn Philly is aiming to transform the restaurant’s Southern-inspired menu and overall vibe. “My goal for Rex as the new culinary director…
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New Project Will Expand Schuylkill River Trail Further Into South Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is currently working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia, according to a staff report from The Bharat Express News. The main element of this ambitious plan is a pedestrian bridge over the river that would link South Philadelphia to Grays Ferry. The…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Stone-Front Traditional in South Philadelphia West
A beautiful stone-front traditional home set on a lovely 4,554-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Girard Estates. This attractive residence perfectly blends historic charm with modern luxury. It is also conveniently nestled diagonally across from the lush greens of Stephen Girard Park in South Philadelphia…
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National Geographic: Philadelphia Cheesesteak Origins Can be Traced to Hot Dog Cart
The Philadelphia cheesesteak origins, which has become, a beloved symbol of the City of Brotherly Love, was born out of boredom with hot dogs rather than from a great culinary revelation, writes Tom Burson for National Geographic. In 1930, Italian-American Pat Olivieri owned a hot dog cart in South Philly. One day, he decided he…
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Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Unveils New 15-Year Plan to Grow, Add Jobs, and Increase Revenue
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority recently unveiled an outlined a new 15-year plan that will lead to exponential future growth, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan includes deepening the Delaware River, buying up more land, and a potential joint venture with the developer behind the Bellwether District. Officials noted that the projects identified…
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