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North Philadelphia’s Long-Vacant Budd Plant Could Be Transformed Under New Rezoning Plan
A massive, long-dormant industrial complex in North Philadelphia may finally be getting a second life, and the vision for it is an ambitious one. City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. has introduced legislation to rezone the former Budd Company plant in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood, opening the door to residential, mixed-use, and commercial development alongside life sciences…
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Dre’s Water Ice Eyes Major Expansion With New Facility As Philly Hosts World-Class Events
Dre’s Water Ice has grown from a humble West Philadelphia push cart into one of the city’s rising food brands, fueled by a mix of neighborhood roots, bold flavors, and expanding visibility at major events, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded by Andre and Nicole Andrews in 2013, Dre’s built its reputation…
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Historic Boyd Theatre Marquee At Risk As Owner Seeks to Modernize Philadelphia Landmark
The Boyd Theatre has survived closure, a preservation battle, and the demolition of most of its auditorium, but now its iconic marquee may be next to go. Pearl Properties, which owns Philadelphia’s last great downtown movie palace, wants to remove the theater-style marquee and modernize the recessed storefront, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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How South Philly Robotics Company Exyn Technologies Is Redefining Autonomous Navigation
Deep underground, where GPS signals die and human workers risk their lives mapping tunnels by hand, a South Philadelphia robotics company has found its footing, as well its future. Exyn Technologies, born out of the University of Pennsylvania’s renowned GRASP Lab, builds autonomous drones that can navigate GPS-denied environments. This underground mines, crumbling infrastructure, sprawling…
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Second-Generation Owner Carries On His Father’s Dream at Philadelphia’s Crab & Claw Seafood
When Nam Hee Min opened Crab & Claw Seafood on Ogontz Avenue in 2007, he wasn’t just starting a business. He was planting a flag. A Korean immigrant with decades of seafood industry experience already behind him, Min built his Philadelphia shop into something the neighborhood claimed as its own: a place known for steamed…
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Philadelphia Homeowner Shares Frustration After Having To Pay Squatters $1,200 to Reclaim His House
Philadelphia homeowner Chris Harte said he was forced to pay a squatter $1,200 to vacate his home after he was notified by the police they could not intervene and court personnel informed him that a formal eviction could take over six months, writes Hannah Ray Lambert for Fox News. “It’s just unbelievable,” Harte said. “The…
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From Underground Dinner Parties to a Michelin Star: The Rise of Philadelphia Chef Amanda Shulman
There was a period when some of the most exciting food in Philadelphia wasn’t being served in any restaurant. It was being served by a college student who hadn’t opened one yet. As a University of Pennsylvania student, Amanda Shulman was quietly hosting underground dinner parties, building a following one meal at a time, writes…
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Official: Philadelphia Is the Best NFL City in America — Here’s Why Fans Already Knew It
Philadelphia has officially earned national recognition as America’s top NFL city, with readers in the 2026 USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice Awards voting the city No. 1 for its unmatched football culture and fan passion, according to USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice. Philadelphia didn’t just earn the title of America’s top NFL city, instead it…
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Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition 1876: The World’s Fair That Changed Everything
Philadelphia played a defining role in the history of world fairs by hosting the Centennial Exposition, the first official world’s fair in the United States, writes Heidi Mitchell for The Wall Street Journal. Held in 1876 in Fairmount Park to celebrate the nation’s 100th anniversary, the exposition introduced millions of visitors to emerging technologies and…
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Aramark Bets on AI Infrastructure Boom With New Data Center Services Strategy
Aramark is expanding into the rapidly growing data center market with a new strategy centered on its Aramark Nexus platform, designed to support hyperscale AI infrastructure and campus operations, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia-based facilities, food, and hospitality giant is betting on “human infrastructure” at a moment when billions of…
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Amazon Now Launches in Philadelphia: Get Thousands of Items Delivered in 30 Minutes or Less
Amazon is dramatically expanding its ultrafast delivery ambitions in Philadelphia with the launch of Amazon Now, a service promising delivery in 30 minutes or less for thousands of everyday items, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program, which launched in Philadelphia alongside Seattle as one of its first test markets, lets customers order…
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French Food Giant Bonduelle Americas Chooses Philadelphia for New Growth Hub
French food giant Bonduelle Americas has chosen to plant roots in Philadelphia, betting that the city has what it takes to fuel its American ambitions in the booming plant-based food market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia was ultimately chosen as the destination for its new growth hub after evaluating more than…
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P.J. Rose, Grandson of Legendary Former Phillies Slugger Pete Rose, Wants to Follow in Grandfather’s Footsteps
P.J. Rose, the grandson of all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After recently starting classes at La Salle University, P.J. has taken his baseball career from Cincinnati to Philadelphia just like his grandfather did 45 years ago. He will be an infielder…
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Libertyliner 250: A Proposed High-Speed Train Would Connect Philly to D.C., NYC Faster Than Ever
A proposed high-speed rail service could significantly transform travel along the Northeast Corridor this year, writes Bridget Gleeson for the Islands. The Libertyliner 250 concept was proposed by Delaware-based private rail company AmeriStarRail. It would see the company partner with Amtrak to rebrand and expand the new NextGen Acela fleet into a faster, more accessible…
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Chubb’s New $380 Million Center City Office Tower Is Redefining the Future of Office Work
Chubb’s new 348,000-square-foot tower at 2000 Arch Street represents more than just a new headquarters, but rather offers a glimpse into the future of Philadelphia’s office market and Center City development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 18-story, LEED Platinum-certified tower is part of a roughly $380 million investment that will bring…
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Relocate from Headquarters After More Than 50 Years
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be moving from its headquarters of more than a half-century early next year, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Archdiocese just recently signed a new long-term lease for 80,000 square feet at the Three Parkway building in Philadelphia. The new location is just a block away from…
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South Philly Neighbors Discover Massive Bee Colony Inside Sewer, Unique Measures Aim to Kill the Buzz
As peak swarm season continues across the region, one South Philadelphia bee infestation is drawing attention as a massive honey bee colony was found living inside a sewer on Lambert Street, writes John Paul for 6abc. Neighbors say the swarm first became noticeable weeks ago when thousands of bees surrounded a parked car, alarming residents…
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Pennsylvania Hospital, America’s Oldest Hospital, Officially Opens New Museum to the Public
Pennsylvania Hospital, the country’s oldest hospital, has been transformed into a new museum, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The museum’s opening on Friday, May 8, marked the hospital’s 275th anniversary, . For Stacey Peeples, the lead archivist and curator at Penn Hospital over the past 25 years, this has been among her biggest projects. “I…
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