• South Philadelphia’s Quartermaster Plaza Goes Off the Market After Owners Pivot Approach

    South Philadelphia’s Quartermaster Plaza Goes Off the Market After Owners Pivot Approach

    Quartermaster Plaza in South Philadelphia is now off the market eight months after its owners originally had it listed, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The reasoning is due to the owners failing to find a buyer for the property. DRA Advisors and KRP Centers, two New York-based firms acquired the 456,208-square-foot shopping…

  • Philadelphia is the 4th Best Pizza City in the Nation

    Philadelphia is the 4th Best Pizza City in the Nation

    For the third consecutive year, Philadelphia has been ranked as one of the top five cities in the country for its pizza, writes Brianna Fallon for NBC 10 Philadelphia.  Philadelphia came in at No. 4 on the list, trailing Denver, Colorado; Buffalo, New York; and Boston, Massachusetts. Clever Real Estate conducts a yearly survey that…

  • Winnie’s Manayunk Expands Footprint With New Market on Main Street

    Winnie’s Manayunk Expands Footprint With New Market on Main Street

    Winnie’s Manayunk has opened a new grab-and-go market on Main Street, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. “We are thrilled to expand our presence in Manayunk with Main Street Market,” Winnie Clowry, owner and CEO of Winnie’s, said in a press release. The new Main Street Market by Winnie’s offers a curated selection of freshly prepared…

  • Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven

    Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven

    Cleopatra Herrera Robinson formed a nonprofit, A Home From Shana Foundation, after her best friend Lashana Gilmore passed away while giving birth. Since forming the nonprofit, she has worked to address the concerns of Black mothers in Philadelphia, writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. As someone who has worked at an emergency intake shelter, Robinson…

  • Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate

    Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate

    Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate of Peirce College and was recently named to AL DÍA’s list of 40 Under Forty Honorees, which showcases some of the most diverse and impactful young professionals across the Philadelphia region. After starting her college journey at…

  • New Mixed-Use High Rise Coming To Center City West

    New Mixed-Use High Rise Coming To Center City West

    A new 307-foot, 23-story mixed-use high-rise is soon coming to 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West, writes Vitali Ogorodinikov for Philly YIMBY. The curvy tower will rise on a narrow, wedge-shaped lot by the Schuylkill River waterfront and will contain 334,201 square feet of interior space. The development will feature 287 residential…

  • Phillies Owner John Middleton Says ‘It Is Time’ For Team To Win the Trophy Ahead of Spring Training

    Phillies Owner John Middleton Says ‘It Is Time’ For Team To Win the Trophy Ahead of Spring Training

    The Philadelphia Phillies have officially kicked off Spring Training, but just before that, team owner John Middleton gave the team a passionate speech to fire them up, reports John Clark for NBC Sports Philadelphia.  “John gave a pretty heartfelt, pretty emotional speech that brought up the championship years, but also the years that they just…

  • These Are Some of the Notable New Restaurants That Have Opened in Philadelphia Recently

    These Are Some of the Notable New Restaurants That Have Opened in Philadelphia Recently

    Many new dining and drinking establishments opened in Philadelphia in the last three months, some of them costing upward of $10 million, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here is a rundown of some of the new local restaurant openings. For example, Mr. Rabbit recently opened in Fitler Square. It is owned by Cary…

  • 2024 Marks 60 Years Since The Beatles’ First Arrival to the United States, Philadelphia

    2024 Marks 60 Years Since The Beatles’ First Arrival to the United States, Philadelphia

    This year marks the 60th anniversary of the first time that The Beatles first arrived at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, marking the group’s first time on U.S. soil, writes Larry Kane for KYW Newsradio. Kane would travel with them and watch 56 of their live concerts. The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein had…

  • Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts

    Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts

    Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Already the largest public company headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast is also one of the biggest employers and occupiers of real estate, most notably at its two namesake skyscrapers in Center City.  “Philadelphia is home,…

  • These Are Some of the Top Proposal Spots Around Philadelphia

    These Are Some of the Top Proposal Spots Around Philadelphia

    Philadelphia is filled with pretty and unique places to take advantage of and many have been used as proposal spots to pop the question in style, reports Philadelphia Magazine.  Local engagement and wedding photographers noted some of their favorite and most scenic Philadelphia proposal spots in the city. Jessica Manns of Jessica Manns Photography highlights…

  • Michele Chubb Promoted As Program Director For ROW Psychiatric Services

    Michele Chubb Promoted As Program Director For ROW Psychiatric Services

    Michele Chubb was recently promoted as program director for ROW Psychiatric Services.  In the role, she will lead and direct the day-to-day operations and implement policies and procedures that coincide with the organization’s goals and objectives.  Chubb originally joined ROW Psychiatric Services in October 2022 as a psychotherapist, where she provided individual therapy to both…

  • This Local Couple Has A 50-Plus Year Love Story, and It All Started With an Ad and a Computer

    This Local Couple Has A 50-Plus Year Love Story, and It All Started With an Ad and a Computer

    The concept of dating through the use of a computer didn’t really catch on for most of society until around the 1990s, but one Philadelphia couple can thank the advent of the computer for helping jumpstart their relationship in 1965. That year, Shelly Beaser (then Bronstein), from Broomall, was a sophomore and commuter student at…

  • Former Secretary of the Navy Featured on Local Accounting Firm Podcast

    Former Secretary of the Navy Featured on Local Accounting Firm Podcast

    Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) presents season 2 of their leadership podcast, “Follow Our Lead with Alaina Kearney.” The podcast follows the success stories of Greater Philadelphia trailblazers. Guests offer valuable leadership insights into building successful businesses, brands, teams, and reputations. The first episode of this season is out now and features the former…

  • What’s the Outlook For This Year’s Super Bowl Food Spending? Wells Fargo Has Answers

    What’s the Outlook For This Year’s Super Bowl Food Spending? Wells Fargo Has Answers

    Wells Fargo has released its annual Super Bowl Food Report, and it projects Super Bowl food spending to be strong this year thanks to increased job growth. U.S. companies hired approximately 2.4 million more workers in January 2024 compared to January 2023, while the average wage growth rose by 4.5 percent from the same period…

  • Several Signs Indicate White-Hot Multifamily Market in Philadelphia Could Be Cooling

    Several Signs Indicate White-Hot Multifamily Market in Philadelphia Could Be Cooling

    While housing affordability for both homebuyers and apartment renters has been a constant challenge in the last several years, there are some signs that the rapidly increasing rents in Philadelphia may finally be topping out, writes Joanne Drilling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In December, the Philadelphia metro area recorded the median asking rent for…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Urges Vigilance Against Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day

    AARP Pennsylvania Urges Vigilance Against Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day

    Romance scams are more prevalent than ever, and they target individuals of all backgrounds and ages. In the age of digital connectivity, many people are forming friendships and potential love interests through social media, mobile game apps, and online dating sites. While these platforms can be wonderful ways to meet new people, it’s crucial to…

  • What is the Expected Economic Impact of Philly’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Games?

    What is the Expected Economic Impact of Philly’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Games?

    The official match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released. As a result, a second look is being taken to analyze the economic impact the games will have on Philadelphia, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia will host six FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, each…