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Aramark To Be Food and Beverage Provider for Proposed Athletics Las Vegas Ballpark
Aramark Sports + Entertainment has secured a 20-year, $175 million agreement to serve as the food and beverage provider at the proposed Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas, writes Bret McCormick for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal includes a minimum $100 million investment in the MLB team and a $75 million capital expenditure commitment. The…
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Best Places to Work in Philadelphia, According to Employee Feedback
The Greater Philadelphia area is home to some of the best places to work in the nation, writes Philadelphia Business Journal staff. For several years, the Philadelphia Business Journal and Quantum Workplace have joined forces to put together a list of the top employers in the region. This is determined by employee feedback collected through…
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Joey Merlino on His Cheesesteak Venture and Why Every Mafia Movie Missed Mark
Joey Merlino, who spent much of his life in and out of prison and survived multiple assassination attempts, is now focusing on his latest venture, a cheesesteak shop called Skinny Joey’s, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The line to this new addition to Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene sometimes stretches for two hours, but Merlino insists…
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Pennsylvania Woman, Entrepreneur Seeking to Trademark the Tush Push
Deanna Slamans, a graphic designer and serial e-commerce entrepreneur based out of Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking to trademark the “tush push,” write Daniel Libit and Michael McCann for Sportico. She initially filed her application in November 2023, just weeks before the Philadelphia Eagles submitted their trademark application. Earlier this month, the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
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As 2026 Demand Looms, Love Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Scouting for New Restaurant Tenant
With a busy 2026 approaching, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is renewing its search for a restaurant tenant to fill the long-vacant Love Park Welcome Center, better known to locals as the “flying saucer,” writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The city agency released a request for expressions of interest (REFI) earlier this week,…
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Philadelphia Mint, Treasury Department Announce Plan to Phase Out the Penny Starting in Early 2026
The U.S. Mint and Treasury Department have confirmed that the penny is on its last legs as the former recently made its final order of penny blanks, write Fatima Hussein and Alan Suderman for 6abc via AP. The plan is to phase out pennies by next year by no longer producing the coin once the…
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Kensington Cocktail Brand Surfside Relocates Temporarily to Trevose, Builds Nationwide Momentum
Cocktail brand Surfside, from Kensington’s Stateside Distillery, is temporarily relocating its headquarters to a larger space in Trevose as it continues building nationwide momentum, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Stateside’s owners, two pairs of brothers — Clement and Zach Pappas, and Matt and Bryan Quigley — originally signed a long-term industrial lease on a…
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New Report Reveals Gentrification Trends in Philadelphia, Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia is one of several major U.S. cities highlighted in a new report tracking gentrification across various neighborhoods throughout the nation, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The new report was conducted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and is titled, “Displaced by Design.” The report found that gentrification throughout the United States in the…
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Meet Rashean Ramsue: President of the Alumni Association, Two Time Peirce Grad, Mother, and Full-Time Director
Today’s feature is Rashean Ramsue, President of the Alumni Association, Two-time Peirce College graduate, Mother, and Director. In 2018, Rashean attended a partnership information session hosted at her place of employment. She was previously familiar with Peirce and wanted to learn more about the college. She ultimately decided to enroll due to the adult and career…
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The Tush Push is Here to Stay As NFL Falls Two Votes Short of Proposed Ban
Over the past few seasons, there has been a lot of talk about the tush push and why it should be banned from the NFL. A recent vote among all 32 NFL team owners confirms that the play will instead survive, writes Conor Orr for Sports Illustrated. Months ago, the Green Bay Packers submitted a…
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Uber Launching Cheaper Commuting Options for Riders in Philadelphia, 6 Other U.S. Cities
Uber recently announced its plans to launch a new car-pool like option for riders looking to save money in Philadelphia and 6 other major U.S. cities, writes Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata for CNN. The new option, called Route Share, will work like a commuter shuttle with consistent and frequent pickup options along direct routes. During peak commute…
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James Beard Foundation Names Philadelphia Chef As One of 20 to Watch Across the Nation
Yun Fuentes, the chef-owner of Bolo, has been named to the James Beard Foundation’s most recent TasteTwenty list of restaurateurs to watch, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fuentes opened the Latin American restaurant in Rittenhouse Square back in 2023. Prior to that, he worked as executive chef at Alma de Cuba, and…
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New York Coalition Files Lawsuit in Final Attempt to Save SS United States From Sinking
Plans have been in place for months to sink the SS United States and make it the world’s largest artificial reef; however, a last-minute attempt is being made to stop it from happening, writes Shamus Clancy for PhillyVoice. Back in March, the New York Coalition to Save the SS United States filed a case in…
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TF Cornerstone Holds $120M Advantage As Historic Wanamaker Building Faces Foreclosure Auction on June 3
The historic Wanamaker building in Center City is set to face a foreclosure auction on June 3, with TF Cornerstone coming into the bidding process with a $120 million advantage, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer holds the majority of the building’s debt, which has been at risk of…
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Savor Philadelphia’s Brunch Scene at These Top Restaurants
Whether you’re in the mood for creative twists on brunch classics or hearty comfort food to start your day, Philadelphia’s spots have you covered, write Laura Swartz, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Polish restaurant Little Walter’s in Kensington recently introduced brunch, which features avocado toast, babka, bialy, gołabki stuffed with brisket and…
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Fire Departments Nationwide Turn to Fire Hoses Made in Pennsylvania
Firefighters across the country are battling intense flames using fire hoses made in Pennsylvania, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Snap-tite Hose, with factories in Erie and Union City, has been making fire fighting hoses for over half a century. The company’s products are used throughout the nation, including in the Philadelphia region. Before shipment, the…
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Michelin Guide to Feature Philadelphia Restaurants for First Time in 100-Year History
The Michelin Guide has announced that Philadelphia restaurants will be included in its pamphlet for the first time in its 100-plus year history, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. After being limited to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities edition now also features Philadelphia and Boston. To this end, inspectors…
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This South Philadelphia Reverend First Introduced Pope Leo XIV to Rome Decades Ago
Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV recently held his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel, but this was not his first foray around Rome. In fact, it was a South Philadelphia priest who first introduced the new pope to the city decades ago, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Rev. Paul Galetto, pastor at St. Paul…
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