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Comcast Will Not Further Pursue Warner Bros. Discovery After Failed Bid
Comcast co-CEO Michael Cavanagh disclosed the details of the Philadelphia company’s failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, stating that it would not reenter the process after a hostile bid from Paramount sought to interfere with the Netflix deal announced last week, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Comcast suggested folding a…
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Philadelphia Among Top 15 Places to Travel in 2026, According to Architectural Digest
As 2026 quickly approaches, many are already planning trips, and Philadelphia is among the top places to travel, write Laura Itzkowitz, Elizabeth Stamp, Elizabeth Fazzare, Livia Caligor for Architectural Digest. A design publication, the list of the top 19 places to travel in 2026 was selected through factors, such as major cultural happenings, debuting hotels,…
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New Temple University Residence Hall in Works for North Philadelphia, RFP Issued for Project
Temple University plans to build a new residence hall near Broad and Norris streets in North Philadelphia and has issued a request for proposals for the project, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. “That will allow us, after that’s completed, to use that as swing space to take two of our residences and do a full…
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Franklin Mall Goes Up for Sale, Several Options in Play for Property’s Future
Franklin Mall, Philadelphia’s largest outlet mall and the second largest in Pennsylvania, has been put up for sale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. JLL, the real estate firm marketing the mall for sale, has not listed an asking price for the property. With the 137-acre property now on the market, a number…
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New Seven-Year Agreement Anchors Return of Cruising to Philadelphia with New Terminal
A 15.5-acre site recently acquired along the Delaware River will become the location of a Norwegian Cruise Line terminal, as the Port of Philadelphia moves forward with a seven-year deal that will bring cruises back to the city as a home port, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The agreement with the Miami-based…
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30-Minute Amazon Delivery Arrives in Philadelphia
Philadelphia residents can now enjoy even faster and more efficient service as Amazon rolls out 30-minute delivery in the city, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia is one of only two cities where the e-commerce giant started its new faster delivery service, the other being Seattle, home of its headquarters. Although the Amazon service…
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Are Philadelphia Malls Like Franklin Mall Worthy Preservation Targets?
A discussion is emerging among Philadelphia preservationists about whether malls, which are increasingly threatened with decline, deserve preservation, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. One example is Franklin Mall, which has seen a series of name and ownership changes in recent years. Most recently, its name changed from Philadelphia Mills after it was acquired over…
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Rugby Coach Behind Eagles’ Tush Push Talks Controversial Play and Who Outed Him
The Philadelphia Eagles have become synonymous for the tush push over the past several seasons, and the play’s addition to the team’s offensive playbook can be credited to Richie Gray, according to a recent Sports in America podcast episode for WHYY. The internationally known former rugby coach from Scotland stayed up late on the night…
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WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Paint Maker Merges With Amsterdam Paint Maker to Create Global Giant
Philadelphia-based Axalta Coating Systems has agreed to an all-stock merger with Amsterdam’s AkzoNobel, forming a trans-Atlantic paint company valued at about $17 billion, writes Adrià Calatayud for The Wall Street Journal. The two paint makers that were founded in the 18th and 19th centuries respectively, first explored a potential merger in 2017, though the deal…
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New York Developer Plans 620-Unit Apartment Tower Along Delaware River
Brevet Capital is planning a 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer submitted plans to the Philadelphia Civic Design Review Committee to construct a 620-unit, 383-foot-tall tower at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, including 10,150 square feet of ground-floor retail space.…
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Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds
A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie Gravalese for Food & Wine. The survey, commissioned by Visit Anaheim and conducted by Talker Research, found that Philadelphia is the most desired city for people to take a food…
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New Yorkers Lead a Sharp Rise in Out-Of-Town Rental Demand For Philadelphia Properties
Philadelphia-area apartments are experiencing a surge in interest from out-of-town renters, fueled largely by newcomers who are relocating from New York, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During the third quarter of 2025, Philadelphia apartment listings saw greater traffic from out-of-region renters than from local residents, a trend that represents a significant shift…
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Philadelphia Named Top Five Most Sinful City in America
WalletHub has released a study identifying the most sinful cities in America based on 37 key indicators, writes Adam McCann for the publication. The list compares over 180 U.S. cities and includes various vices and behaviors ranging from violence crimes per capital to adult entertainment establishments per capital and excessive drinking habits. Philadelphia ranked as…
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Major $27M Renovation, Expansion Planned for College of Physicians and Mütter Museum
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, along with the popular Mütter Museum it operates, is preparing for a major $27 million expansion and renovation, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The campus at 22nd and Chestnut Streets will receive a new accessible entrance, expanded galleries, educational along with event spaces, a renovated gift shop,…
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Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony
Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, November 18. With many of the city’s finest culinary professionals in attendance, Philadelphia was one of five cities represented along with New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago. A number of Philadelphia chefs and restaurants…
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Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Raises $250M to Go Towards AI Investment, Expansion Plans
Philadelphia-based Gopuff recently raised $250 million, signifying the company’s strongest financial position in its nearly 13-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes after a number of business decisions to slim down operations, including administering several layoffs after a rapid growth period that saw Gopuff’s valuation reach as high as $15…
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Temple University Moving Forward with $35 Million Terra Hall Renovations
Temple University is moving forward with plans to turn Terra Hall on South Broad Street into a vibrant hub for education, collaboration, and innovation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Temple purchased the landmark former University of the Arts property earlier this year for $18 million and has approved a $35 million renovation…
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WSJ: Philly Shipyard Faces Tough New Task in Ongoing Mission to Revive U.S. Shipbuilding
Hanwha Philly Shipyard, acquired by a South Korean firm last year, has a new objective in its mission to revive U.S. shipbuilding: producing a nuclear-powered submarine for the first time, writes Timothy W. Martin for The Wall Street Journal. Even before taking on its latest project, Philly Shipyard was already at the heart of President…
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