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Philadelphia Couple Dig Up 300-Year-Old Outhouses, Unearthing Treasures and History
Matt and Melissa Dunphy, a husband-and-wife team, are part of a small group of amateur archeologists digging up 300-year-old Philadelphia outhouses to uncover historic artifacts, writes Jeanne Erickson for the New York Post. Their excavations have uncovered glass bottles, pottery shards, and a variety of household items discarded by residents into privies. Some of these…
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William Way LGBT Community Center Will Be Demolished, Rebuilt Into New Building With Affordable Apartments
William Way LGBT Community Center’s headquarters’ future is now known, as the 176-year-old building is being demolished to make way for a new building with affordable apartments, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new building will include up to 42 new affordable apartments for seniors. The current four-story, 14,000-square-foot building will be replaced…
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Leon N. Weiner & Associates Opens Coveted Affordable Housing for Seniors in Sellersville
With Bucks County’s average home price topping $508,000 in 2025, Sellersville faces a desperate need for affordable housing for teachers, first responders, and seniors on fixed incomes, writes April Johnston for the Pittwire. However Leon N. Weiner & Associates, a developer dedicated to providing housing solutions for communities in need, has recently taken a step…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Begins First Phase of Westpark Transformation, Adding 1,000 Units By 2030
The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently broke ground on the first phase of its Westpark Apartments redevelopment, which will include 327 affordable units and is expected to cost $205 million, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. A total of 1,000 mixed-income units are planned for the vacant public housing complex at Market and 44th streets. PHA CEO…
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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost ridership, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal expands an existing law that allows developers to build more housing with less parking on many properties that are within 500 feet of SEPTA stations…
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Philadelphia Region Braces for Busy Filming Year in 2026
The Philadelphia region’s film industry is gearing up for its busiest year yet, driven by $100 million in state tax credits and growing international interest, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Big-ticket sporting events and America’s 250th birthday programming later this year are drawing attention to the region and are expected to boost film production…
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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in 1932, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The initial Girl Scout cookies were baked in the ovens of Philadelphia Gas and Electric, today’s PECO, as part of a bake-sale fundraiser conceived…
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Philadelphia Developer Expanding Fishtown Apartment Project After Securing $22M in Financing
Philadelphia developer PCG Investment has secured $22 million in financing, allowing it to expand its original plan for a Fishtown apartment project, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Called the Fairman, the new two-building project on Delaware Avenue across from Penn Treaty Park will feature a two-building, 86-unit apartment project. The project will…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition to Philadelphia, the other potential host cities are Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Boston. To determine which city will host the huge political event, leaders from the convention will…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for fiscal year 2026, according to a new city controller report, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Parker administration believes the investments will yield significant returns, supported by a Visit…
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Centre Square Office Complex Sale Reaches Deal, Redevelopment Planned in Next Steps
The 1.76 million-square-foot Centre Square office complex is set to be acquired by PMC Property Group and Dean Adler, who make to redevelop the two towers into a residential project, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partners are planning to convert the office towers, which is mostly vacant, into a high-end hotel…
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This South Philly Eatery is a Hidden Gem for BBQ Lovers
Located in South Philadelphia, Mike’s BBQ is a true hidden gem where the meat is smoked a traditional way in a Lang Smoker, that lures in patrons with its enticing scent, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. “We opened in January 2016 and strive our best to produce top quality food every day,” said Jimmy…
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‘In Pursuit’ Docuseries Explores 400 Years of America’s History Through Philadelphia’s Lens
A new streaming series blends modern footage, historical reenactments, and interviews to tell the story of America through the lens of its birthplace, Philadelphia, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. History Making Productions released the first episode of In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, directed by Andrew Ferrett and written by historian…
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Brevet Capital Lands $150M Loan for 36-Story Apartment Tower on South Philadelphia Waterfront
New York-based Brevet Capital Management has obtained a $150 million construction loan to build a 36-story residential tower on the Delaware River waterfront, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 620-unit apartment complex will be located at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard in the Pennsport neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The construction loan was…
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Pair of Philadelphia Airport Hotels Put Up for Sale by New York Owner
Lightstone Group, a New York-based real estate investment company, has put Aloft Philadelphia Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Airport on the market after an 11-year hold, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lightstone Group purchased the 136-room Aloft and 177-key Four Points in December 2014 for $30 million from Starwood Hotels…
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Shapiro Administration Invests $3.1M in State Funding to Upcoming Philadelphia Sporting Events
Pennsylvania and the administration of Governor Josh Shapiro is investing nearly $5 million to support the state’s upcoming sporting events, including $3.1 million to Philadelphia’s, writes Mike Larson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Of the $3.1 million in funding, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will receive $1.7 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia…
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$285 Million AVE Navy Yard Development Apartments Opening to Residents
With 30,000 square feet of amenities now complete, the $285 million AVE Navy Yard development from Ensemble/Mosaic and Korman Communities is now welcoming its first residents, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jeff Brown, director of development for Korman’s AVE brand, said that the team knew they had “to do something special” with…
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Get the Most Out of Manayunk, One of the Top Philly Neighborhoods to Live and Play
Blending the urban energy of Main Street with more outdoor space than anywhere else in Philadelphia, Manayunk has emerged as one of the city’s top neighborhoods to live and play, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Manayunk first began shedding its forlorn reputation in the 1980s, sparked by the first U.S. Pro Cycling Championship, when…
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