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South Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Columbus Boulevard Scheduled for 2026 Construction, 2027 Opening
The South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia is scheduled for 2026 construction, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Work on the bridge will begin next summer by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, with an opening planned for 2027. The project is part of the $329 million I-95 cap initiative, adding nearly 12 acres…
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Hanwha Confirms Philly Shipyard’s Nuclear Submarine Capability for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Group’s global chief strategy officer Alex Wong recently said the company’s Philly Shipyard is capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy, writes Heejin Kim for Reuters. “The U.S. government’s commitment to nuclear-powered submarine capability, its own and of the allies is very strong,” said Wong during Hanwha’s recent media day at…
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Community Legal Services to Relocate After 30 Years On Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services will be relocating from its longtime home next year as it recently signed a new 13-year lease at a new location, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After having 1424 Chestnut Street as its home for the past 30 years, Community Legal Services will be moving to a new 32,500-square-foot…
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The Wall Street Journal Names Philadelphia the Top Place to Visit in 2026
People all go on trips and vacations for different reasons, and Philadelphia has several reasons, which is why it’s not only one of the 10 best places to visit next year, but the top place, writes Wall Street Journal staff. One of the many prevalent things Philadelphia is known for is its sports. For both…
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What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade
As we approach a new year, the Mummers Parade is right around the corner. Since 1901, the Mummers Parade has been a Philadelphia staple in welcoming in the new year. 2026 will be no different. Here is all you need to know about the 2026 Mummers Parade. When Is the Mummers Parade? The Mummers Parade…
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South Philly’s Emilia D’Albero, 2025 Cheesemonger Olympic Gold Medalist, Talks Cheese Knowledge and More
Emilia D’Albero made history back in the fall when she became the first American to ever win gold at the Cheesemonger Olympics, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. While D’Albero has been a cheesemonger for eight years now, her journey into the field was an accident. “I was working for Eataly corporate in New York…
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How Did Philadelphia Beat Out 40 Other Locations for DrinkPak’s Newest Manufacturing Facility?
Philadelphia is the city that canned beverage company DrinkPak chose to build its new coast-to-coast manufacturing network, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In doing so, Philadelphia — specifically the Bellwether District in South Philadelphia — beat out more than 40 other markets and locations across the United States. As a result, Chicago-based…
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Local Developer Plans Mixed-Use Project After Prime Fishtown Site Acquisition
Philadelphia-based development company Eclipse Development recently acquired a prime Fishtown development site and is planning a four-story mixed-use building there, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eclipse paid $2.65 million for the vacant Frankford Avenue site, acquiring it from the nonprofit, Lutheran Settlement House. Plans are calling for 20 apartments and 7,000 square…
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10-Year-Old Boy Severely Burned in Northeast Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash Finally Returns Home
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, the 10-year-old boy who was severely burned after a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, has finally returned home after almost a year of surgeries and rehabilitation, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Family, friends, classmates, teachers, and neighbors were all there recently to help welcome the boy home. The young boy’s…
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Former Villanova Basketball Star Kris Jenkins’ Antitrust Lawsuit Gets Dismissed By NY Judge
A U.S. District Court judge in New York has dismissed former Villanova basketball star Kris Jenkins’ lawsuit against the NCAA and some of its member conferences, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Judge Denise Cote, Jenkins’ suit was brought too late and is barred by the 2017 Alston v. NCAA class action…
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Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Investment Bank to Shift Focus to Wealth Management, Stock Broking
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, the largest and oldest investment bank in Philadelphia, will soon exit this realm in favor of focusing exclusively on its wealth advisory business, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision to maneuver against its nearly 200-year history as an investment bank and place its emphasis on stock broking comes…
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New Resolution Would Give Philadelphia’s Vacant School Buildings New Life
Philadelphia has about 20 vacant school properties across the city, causing increased pressure from the community to do something with them. There is now a new resolution that the Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on that would bring new life to these vacant school buildings, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. If passed,…
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Tinder Bots Are Taking Over the Dating App, and One Philly User Had This Interesting Encounter
Tinder bots are becoming more prevalent within the popular dating app and as a result, one Philadelphia user found it’s doing something she never previously witnessed, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. The user was on the app and noticed that a bot started using Philadelphia landmarks as a way to seduce Philadelphians. Specifically, the…
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New Report Details Who Has Been Moving Into Center City’s New Apartment Buildings
Center City has seen a major influx of new apartments in recent years and a new report breaks down the demographics of the individuals who have been moving into them, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. A recent survey published by the Center City District shows that Philadelphia has been attracting many new residents from other…
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Philadelphia Art Museum to Unveil New Exhibit Showcasing Iconic Rocky Statue
The Philadelphia Art Museum will be debuting a new exhibit in April that will feature the Rocky statue at the forefront, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments is the name of the new exhibition. The exhibition’s unveiling will be just in time for the 50th anniversary of…







































