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Philadelphia Relic Named Most Popular Abandoned Building in the World
A couple months ago, unoccupied house insurance experts at Alan Boswell Group released its list of the most famous and popular abandoned buildings across the world, and a Philadelphia building is atop the list, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. That building is the Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount, often described as America’s most…
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New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to grow, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the report, the retail occupancy rate for the area spanning from Girard Avenue to the north to Tasker Avenue…
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This Warminster-Area Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, a Warminster–area landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Geff Rapp, chairman of Ivyland’s 150th Anniversary Committee, noted that while the store’s owners and offerings have changed over time, it remains deeply rooted in the…
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McDonald’s Distributor Martin Brower Signs Lease for New Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia
Martin Brower, a global supply chain company, will take full occupancy of a new warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 147,000-square-foot facility with 57,000 square feet of cold storage is being constructed by Crow Holdings Development and is planned to be completed by next fall. Martin Brower is…
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These Eateries Make Philadelphia Inquirer Food Critic’s Top Restaurants of 2024
Philadelphia’s dining scene is thriving with many exceptional options, but these restaurants stand out the most in 2024 for their innovation, quality, and unique offerings, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mawn, a freewheeling “noodle shop with no rules,” is one of the toughest reservations in Bella Vista, and wider. Pietramala in Northern Liberties…
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New June Bakery Readies to Open First Brick-and-Mortar in Brewerytown
Four years after discovering her knack for baking, New June Bakery owner Noelle Blizzard is preparing to open her first brick-and-mortar store in Brewerytown, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. “Opening New June’s first storefront is a return to my neighborhood, where it all began,” Blizzard said. “baking for my friends and neighbors, contributing to…
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Philadelphia Startup ChompShop Sees Major Surge in Sales After ‘Shark Tank’ Episode Airs
Philadelphia startup ChompShop saw a major surge in sales as the Shark Tank episode that featured the company’s founders aired on November 15, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kausi Raman and Max Liechty went on the ABC show asking for a $250,000 investment for a 5 percent stake in ChompShop, valuing it…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC Announces Merger with William E. Howe & Co.
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F), a full-service accounting and advisory firm, has announced its merger with William E. Howe & Co., effective December 2, 2024. This merger brings together two highly respected firms based in Delaware County. William E. Howe & Co. has served the Delaware County community for over 100 years, building…
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Massive New Development Proposed for South Philadelphia’s Stadium District
A massive new development featuring six buildings, an office tower, and an entertainment complex is being planned in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal would be constructed just to the east of the Live! Casino and Hotel. The site was previously occupied by Parx Casino’s South Philadelphia Race…
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End of Year Welcomes Fresh Wave of Newcomers to Philly’s Dining Scene
A wave of newcomers is set to make its mark on Philadelphia’s dining scene, arriving as the current year draws to a close and the next one approaches, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. After years of operating semi-private dinner parties out of her apartment and many pop-ups, Liz Grothe is preparing to open her…
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Meet Jenna Edeline: Class of 2024 MBA Peirce College Graduate, Full-Time Administrative Trainee, and Mother
To celebrate our MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to continue highlighting and sharing their journeys at Peirce College. Today’s feature is Jenna Edeline, a two-time Peirce graduate receiving her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2019 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with the Class of 2024. Edeline’s journey at Peirce began in the…
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Philadelphia Eagles To Sell Two Minority Stakes, Team’s Valuation Rises to $8.1 Billion
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to sell two minority stakes in the team with deals that value the franchise at over $8.1 billion, writes Ben Fischer for Sports Business Journal. Assuming NFL owners approved the transactions, the new investors will hold 8 percent of the club. Specifically, the family trust of Ed Peskowitz, founder of…
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Duck Donuts to Open Its Third Bucks County Location in Lower Makefield
Duck Donuts, the national donut chain, is preparing to open its third location in Bucks County in Prickett Preserve, a mixed-use development in Lower Makefield, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new shop will be located next to the recently opened Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Duck Donuts signed a lease for a 1,025-square-foot space…
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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten Tate for Billy Penn at WHYY. In 2020, when owner Matthew Addonizio lost his job as a woodworker, he decided to deepen his pursuit of a personal passion and started…
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What Impact Has Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Had on Public Health? New Study Provides Some Answers
University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto did not expect to find much of a health impact when she set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s weight and keep that weight off, and it’s a really tall order…
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Philly’s Lily Fischer of Cake Life Bake Shop in Fishtown Wins New TV Baking Competition
Lily Fischer, co-owner of Cake Life Bake Shop, has won the first episode of the new Hulu baking competition series, Cookie, Cupcake, Cake, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fischer is no stranger to winning baking competitions, as this is her third competition win in the last 13 years. She previously won episodes of…
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Overbrook Home Previously Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant’s Grandparents Goes Up for Sale
A home in the Overbrook neighborhood that has ties to two of the world’s greatest athletes — Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant — is looking for a new buyer, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ali first purchased the home for about $70,000 in 1970 and used it as a personal retreat and…
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Nifty Fifty’s, the Philadelphia-Based Retro Restaurant Chain, Coming to Bristol
Philadelphia-based restaurant chain Nifty Fifty’s is planning to open one of its 1950s-themed eateries in Bristol Township, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The venture by Retro Eats took a step forward last week as franchisee owner Anthony Carotenuto secured a zoning adjustment for the shuttered Bank of America building at the…
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