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Rittenhouse Square Brownstone Sells After 15 Years On the Market
A five-story, 7,155-square-foot Rittenhouse Square brownstone that was originally placed on the market 15 years ago has finally been sold, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property sold for $2.625 million — about half of its original list price — to a New York buyer, according to Nancy Alperin, a broker with…
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How the 1964 Phillies Created a Legacy of Low Expectations For Philadelphia Sports Fans
In 1964, Philadelphia Phillies endured a collapse of epic proportions that led to the dawn of a concept called “Negadelphia,” defined as a Philadelphia sports fan’s inclination to expect the worst from their teams, writes John Caroulis for Billy Penn at WHYY. That year, the Phillies had a 6.5-game first place lead with 12 games…
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New York-based Levain Bakery Plans To Open First Philadelphia Store in Center City
Levain Bakery, the popular New York bakery brand wants to enter the Philadelphia market and is planning to open its first Philly location in Rittenhouse Square, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan includes setting up shop at the ground-floor level of 1516-1518 Walnut Street, which has long been vacant. Levain Bakery…
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Former Acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter Retires After 30 Years On the Force
Christine Coulter, who served six months as acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner in 2019 and 2020, has retired after more than 30 years in the department, writes Kristen Johanson for KYW Newsradio. She served most of her tenure at the department as Deputy Police Commissioner. In August 2019, when former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned,…
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Northeast Philly Head Shop, Artifax, To Close After 48 Years in Business
In 1976, Brent Brookstein was a 19-year-old working at a music store trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. That is, until one day, a colleague handed him a catalog of pipes and smoking paraphernalia, which eventually led to the start of his own business — Artifax — later that…
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Comcast Spectacor Has A $2.5 Billion Master Plan For the South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Comcast Spectacor executives have unveiled a new $2.5 billion plan to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, writes Emily Rose Grassi and Siobhan McGirl for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The plan will include upgrades at Xfinity Live!, a 5,000-square-foot concert venue, a new hotel, shopping and restaurants. Those plans, considered Phase 1 of the plan, will…
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4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10 Best List
USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs. Readers and the voting public had four weeks to choose their favorite museums, and Philadelphia was highly represented among the group. The Franklin Institute in Center City holds the distinction of being Pennsylvania’s most visited…
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Kimmel Center To Rename Verizon Hall After Philadelphia Native and Renowned Singer, Marian Anderson
Verizon Hall inside the Kimmel Center will soon be renamed to honor Philadelphia native, singer, and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, writes Kiara Santos for The Philadelphia Tribune. Kimmel Center will formally unveil the new Marian Anderson Hall in June with a joint gala and concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Couple Richard Worley and Leslie…
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Philadelphia Phillies To Replace ‘Dollar Dog Nights’ At Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that it is ending its “Dollar Dog Nights” after 27 years of the tradition, writes David Chang, Emily Rose Grassi, and Aaron Baskerville for NBC 10 Philadelphia. In replacement, the team will instead have “Hatfield Phillies Franks BOGO Nights.” The new giveaway will debut on April 2, and again on…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Philadelphia Tourism Officials Celebrate Successful 2023, Look Forward to Even Better 2024
Tourism officials and Mayor Cherelle Parker recently discussed how tourism impacted the Philadelphia region last year and what they expect to see in 2024, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Philadelphia benefits from a strong tourism economy,” said Parker. She mentioned many accolades the city has received lately, including James Beard Award nominations and…
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Comcast Spectacor Has Major Plans for South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Comcast Spectacor recently unveiled plans for a major mixed-use development at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move is the latest effort to maximize the use of the land that currently serves as sprawling parking lots. This comes as the Wells Fargo Center, which is owned by…
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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. Here are some notable new restaurants in Philadelphia, 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…
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