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Brandywine Conservancy, Art Museum Undergoing $100M Expansion
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art will be undergoing a $100 million expansion on its Chadds Ford campus, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new 40,000-square-foot museum will be created on its 325 acres, along with a preserve and garden with 10 miles of trails. Construction will begin in spring 2027, with the new museum scheduled…
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Villanova University Students Break Ground on Pope Leo Village
Volunteers from Villanova University took part in the groundbreaking of Pope Leo Village, a 26-home Habitat for Humanity project in North Philadelphia that is part of a broader national initiative, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Funding for the project came from an anonymous donor inspired by the first American-born pontiff, who has taken…
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We Now Know Where Future Sixers, Flyers Arena Will Be Built
Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has announced the exact location of the new arena that will be shared by the Sixers, Flyers, and the city’s new WNBA expansion team, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The new arena will be constructed in the southeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue,…
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Cruise Ship Terminal Delays in Tinicum, but Ship Will Still Sail
Passengers anticipating an inaugural cruise out of Tinicum will still sail as scheduled, despite delays in constructing the new PhilaPort Terminal, writes Nydia Han and Cheryl Mettendorf for 6abc. Norwegian Cruise Line and PhilaPort say the inaugural voyage will happen from a temporary facility. “There will be no delay for cruise passengers,” according to a…
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Citizens Bank Park to Undergo New $600 Million Renovation Project
Philadelphia Phillies principal owner John S. Middleton recently announced plans for Citizens Bank Park to undergo a new, estimated $600 million renovation project, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Middleton, the goal with the renovations are meant to improve the fan experience, player facilities, and the clubhouse. Citizens Bank Park has…
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Industrial Project in the Works for Ridley Property at I-95, 476
An 81,000-square-foot industrial building is planned in Ridley Township at 130 S. Fairview Road, at the intersection of I-95 and I-476, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Greek Real Estate Partners, based out of East Brunswick in North Jersey, has taken out a $12.3 million construction loan to develop the property. The building could…
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$600 Million Secured to Replace Bridge Linking Bucks and Burlington Counties
The Delaware River Bridge, a 70-year-old link between Bucks County and New Jersey, has secured $600 million in federal funding for a full replacement, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick announced the funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in a news…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding
Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received $1.4 million in federal funding, which will be used to administer several infrastructure upgrades, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The funding was presented by Congressman Brendan Boyle during a recent press conference via two checks. “This is the third busiest airport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Boyle. “So, this…
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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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Philadelphia Is Kicking in $9M to Cobbs Creek Golf Course for Flood Control
A new 68-bay, double-decker driving range at the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course is proof of progress. Full restoration won’t happen until next spring or summer, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit Cobbs Creek Foundation has raised $180 million to turn the Cobbs Creek into a “world-class” golf facility. Part of that,…
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Baby KJs Clifton Heights Dad Is Helping CHOP Build a Patient Tower
Kyle Muldoon, the father of the Clifton Heights toddler who received a life-saving genetic therapy at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is helping the hospital build a new patient tower, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. KJ Muldoon, 17 months, was successfully treated for a genetic condition using a first-ever gene-editing therapy developed at…
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Meet Alfred D. ‘Fred’ Hagen, the Renaissance Man From Norwood
Alfred D. “Fred” Hagen is a modern-day renaissance man, a carpenter born in Norwood and raised in Delaware County who is among the nation’s most successful corporate builders. He has created sprawling residential developments, corporate headquarters, hospitals, industrial facilities, airports, and museums nationwide. Locally, his company, Hagen Construction Inc., helped complete many prestigious projects, from…
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Work Continues on Llanerch Country Club Upgrades in Havertown
Nave Newell Engineers outlined upcoming projects at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown to replace a 70-year-old pool and upgrade the driving range and short-game practice areas. The company has done past Llanerch work on clubhouse improvements, a dining area expansion, and adding an outdoor bar and grill, writes Jim Bannon, PE for Nave Newell.…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bridge will be built between North Sycamore Street in Newtown Township and Frost Lane and Edgeboro Drive in Newtown Borough as a joint…
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Plans Advance to Transform Wayne Office Building into 162-Unit Apartment Complex
Following required approvals, the partnership of Malvern-based E. Kahn Development, Wayne-based Love Communities, and Harrisburg’s Triple Crown Corp. is proceeding with plans to convert a Wayne office complex into 162 apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partnership purchased the then half-empty property for $10.2 million, taking a calculated risk on whether a future conversion would be approved given the…
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Elwyn Ready to Start Construction on New School With Groundbreaking
A ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday kicked off construction of a new $47 million school building for Elwyn on its main campus in Middletown Township, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The new school continues Elwyn’s 173-year-old mission to make life better for people with developmental and behavioral health challenges. “It will expand our capacity,…
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Swarthmore College Plan for Athletic Complex Meets Resistance
Swarthmore College’s plans for a new athletic complex off College Avenue and North Chester Road are not going over well with some residents, writes Alexandra Paskhavier for the Daily Times. The college wants a zoning change for Cunningham Fields to install 12 acres of synthetic turf, stadium lighting on 70-foot poles, and sound amplification. The…
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New $11.5M Project Aims to Beautify Philadelphia in Preparation for 250th Birthday Celebrations
Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced a partnership between the city and various other partners on a new $11.5 million project to beautify key access points into Philadelphia, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The new beautification project is both in preparation to welcome the world to Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and part of the…
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