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Fans Gather at Oxford Valley Mall to Meet Eagles GM Howie Roseman
Fans in Eagles gear lined up outside Dynasty Sports at Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne on Saturday, Feb. 22, to meet the team’s general manager, Howie Roseman, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Roseman has become a cult personality in the Philadelphia region. He stated “I bleed for this city” during the Eagles parade,…
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Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers
Forbes has released its tenth annual list of has America’s Best Large Employers and Philadelphia was well-represented, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. The top large employer in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League educational institution, which came in at No. 58. Penn Medicine is next up, coming in at No. 74.…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds
A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…
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Warminster Native Gary Martin Records Second-Fastest Indoor Collegiate Mile at Millrose Games
Warminster native and former Archbishop Wood track star Gary Martin ran the second-fastest indoor collegiate mile at the Millrose Games, with a time of 3 minutes, 48.82 seconds, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This achievement places Martin, who finished the February 8 race in fifth place, at No. 45 on the world all-time…
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Sports Card Startup, Backed by Local Sports Executives, Raises $10M in Series A
CollX, a sports card startup backed by Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and Philadelphia 76ers part-owner David Adelman, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company also added a star athlete to its investor list, with Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt…
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Philadelphia’s First Outdoor Pickleball and Padel Club to Launch This Spring
This spring, Philadelphia will debut its first outdoor sports complex featuring both pickleball and padel courts, located near Temple University, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Viva Padel & Pickleball Club in North Philadelphia is expected to open its doors in May. The club will take over around a third of the…
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More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report
With New York residents feeling the strain of high housing costs, many are looking to relocate to another city, and Philadelphia is now the most popular destination, writes Mary K. Jacob for New York Post. This is according to a new report from StreetEasy, which reveals that Philadelphia is now the most popular metro area…
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How This 104-Year-Old Philadelphia Bakery is Coping With the Rising Prices of Eggs
Termini Bros., the 104-year-old bakery and Philadelphia staple, uses eggs as a key ingredient in their many fresh pastries. Like many, however, the owners are feeling the effects of the rising cost of eggs, writes TaRonda Thomas for 6abc. According to Vincent Termini Jr., who runs the business with his brother, the bakery received eggs…
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Philadelphia-Based Company’s App Helps Renters Achieve Their Dream of Becoming Homeowners
Philadelphia-based company Nido partners with landlords, such as the HOW Group, to help renters become homeowners, writes Courtney DuChene for The Philadelphia Citizen. Nido assists landlords in allocating five percent of a tenant’s monthly rent into a home savings account. The organization’s app also helps renters read relevant articles and to find resources that help…
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Wanamaker Building Could Be Headed to Auction Following Latest Court Ruling
The historic Wanamaker Building could be headed for auction after a court ruling in the foreclosure case, which sided with lender TF Cornerstone and removed the possibility of a trial, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer has been working on seizing control of the beleaguered Center City office building…
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Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding
Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed Wissahickon Gateway would give walkers, runners, and cyclists a safer route around the busy roads of Ridge Avenue and Main Street in Manayunk. Meanwhile, the…
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Borough Officials Reviewing Proposal for Perkasie Starbucks
The plan for a drive-thru Starbucks at a busy intersection near Pennridge High School is now under review by Perkasie borough officials, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Borough council members held a public hearing earlier this week to discuss the developer’s conditional use application for a drive-thru to be permitted on…
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Philadelphia’s First Major Office-to-Residential Conversion Went Smoothly, Leasing Starts in March
Philadelphia’s first major office-to-residential conversion since the pandemic is set to be completed this spring, with leasing beginning in March, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Alterra Property Group’s conversion of 1701 Market Street is the only such major project nearing completion, despite ongoing discussions over turning empty office spaces into residences since 2020,…





























































