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Fort Washington Developer Purchases 61-Acre Newtown Site for $6.98M to Build 45 Single-Family Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has paid $6.98 million for a 61-acre Newtown site where it plans to build 45 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The undeveloped site is located at 107 Twining Bridge Road, next to All Saints Cemetery. It was acquired from Philadelphia Catholic Cemeteries, part of the Archdiocese…
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Owner of a Beloved Mount Airy Ice Cream Shop to Close Business in December 2025
Danielle Jowdy, the owner of Zsa’s Ice Cream in Mount Airy, announced that the shop will be closing its doors in December 2025, writes Alan Yu for Billy Penn at WHYY. Jowdy began making ice cream as a hobby after getting laid off in 2009. Already in possession of a hand-cranked ice cream maker as…
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Here Are Some of the Most Delicious, Popular Dishes Reading Terminal Market Has to Offer
Reading Terminal Market is known for its onslaught of food options at its several dozen eateries, and some of the market’s most delicious dishes are Philly classics, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. If you’re up to try pupusas from El Merkury, you can get the cheesesteak pupusa or the classic bean and cheese as…
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Finkles, ‘The World’s Most Unusual Supply House,’ Closes in Lambertville After Over Century in Business
Finkles in Lambertville, also known among the locals as “the world’s most unusual supply house,” closed its doors for good on January 4 after 107 years in business, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “It’s very sad to me that this beautiful, special, incredible place that’s so unique and so valuable is coming to an…
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Philadelphia is Expected to See Many More Out-Of-Town Restaurants Open in 2025
The Philadelphia area has long been a magnet for out-of-town restaurateurs, and it’s a trend that is expected to continue throughout 2025, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Business partners, restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef Chintan Pandya, are planning to expand their New York-based restaurant company, Unapologetic Foods, and Philadelphia is where they are…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Celebrates the Season with Community Giving and Team Spirit
This holiday season, Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC embodied the spirit of giving by supporting their community and celebrating their team. The firm adopted a family from Drexel Neumann Academy and two families from Home of the Sparrow, providing gifts and essentials to make their holidays brighter. Drexel Neumann Academy is a Catholic elementary…
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Fishtown Has Evolved From Humble Fishing Village to One of Philadelphia’s Trendiest Neighborhoods
Fishtown, a small fishing village in the 1700s, has become one of Philadelphia’s buzziest neighborhoods, writes Lyndsey Matthews for The Points Guy. Over the past two centuries, Fishtown evolved into a working-class hub for the commercial shad-fishing industry, but faced hard times at the end of the last century. However things started to improve about…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Looks Back At Historic First Year in Office While Charting Path Forward
On Friday, December 20, Mayor Cherelle Parker gave her first “State of the City” address as mayor, highlighting the substantial efforts and accomplishments of her administration’s first year in office. To begin her remarks, Parker emphasized what she came into office to do. “I did not run to be mayor of the city of Philadelphia…
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NCAA Honors Former Temple University Lacrosse Coach Tina Sloan Green’s Trailblazing Legacy
Clementine “Tina” Sloan Green has broken several barriers throughout her career, and for that, the NCAA has bestowed her with its highest honor, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sloan Green is being honored with the Theodore Roosevelt Award for her lifelong commitment to creating opportunities in athletics, national reputation, and outstanding accomplishments. She…
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Levittown Native Turns Childhood Memories Into Original Christmas Musical
Levittown native Righteous Jolly has transformed his season surname and turned it into a bonafide original musical theater production, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Called “A Levittown Christmas Carol,” the musical is about feel-good nostalgia associated with the 41 Levittown neighborhoods. Some of the references include Egan school dances, swimming at the…
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11 Manayunk Restaurants Join Forces With Local Organizations to Help Families in Need During Holidays
This past weekend, 11 Manayunk restaurants joined up to cook and deliver more than 800 meals to those in need during this holiday season, writes Sunny Morgan for KYW Newsradio. This was done as part of Manayunk Meals and More, an annual tradition started by Bruce Cooper of Jake’s & Cooper’s Wine Bar and Wine…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Hosts Annual Firm Training Featuring World Series Champion Ryan Lavarnway
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) recently held its annual firm training at The Drexelbrook, featuring keynote speaker Ryan Lavarnway, who was flown in from Denver, Colorado, to inspire the team. Lavarnway, a retired Boston Red Sox catcher, World Series Champion, and two-time Olympian, delivered an engaging talk titled “Unleashing Potential: How Embracing the ‘Why…
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Five Vacant Northwest Philadelphia SEPTA Train Stations Could Soon Get New Life
SEPTA could soon lease to give new life to five vacant train stations in Northwest Philadelphia, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The SEPTA board will vote on Thursday on whether to lease the five historic but closed-up stations to developer Ken Weinstein’s firm, Philly Office Retail. The five stations along the Chestnut Hill East…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Eagles Overtake Lead as NFL’s Most Valuable Franchise
The Philadelphia Eagles now have the highest known valuation for any sports franchise in the United States at $8.3 billion, writes Andrew Beaton for The Wall Street Journal. This increased value comes after Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie sold 8 percent of the franchise to two buyers. The sales come against the backdrop of big-name firms…
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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Slowly Closing in On Joining the Smithsonian
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is one step closer to becoming a part of the Smithsonian Institution, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed legislation creating a commission to study the possible integration of the Weitzman into the world’s largest collection of museums and…
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Philadelphia Phillies Offer $10K for New Mural at Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies recently announced that for the second year, it is offering $10,000 to a local artist to create a new mural above Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative, in partnership with the Phillies and financial services company SEI, invites artists from across the region…
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Philadelphia Named One of the 100 Best Cities in the World, See Where It Ranks
A new report ranking the 100 best cities in the world based on livability, lovability, and prosperity includes the City of Brotherly Love as one of them. Philadelphia ranked No. 43 overall on the list. Described as “a dense, cataloged embodiment of Americana,” Philadelphia is known for being easily accessible and eagerly shared. Whether it’s…
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These Philadelphia Christmas-Themed Bars Offer Festive Escape into World of Holiday Splendor
Philadelphia is home to several Christmas-themed bars that create a self-contained world of holiday splendor, complete with elaborate decorations, a festive holiday soundtrack, cozy drinks, and delicious bites to match, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Tinsel is nestled inside a 100-year-old former jewelry shop in Midtown Village. This kitschy charming pop-up concept is open…
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