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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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WSJ: Philly Shipyard Faces Tough New Task in Ongoing Mission to Revive U.S. Shipbuilding
Hanwha Philly Shipyard, acquired by a South Korean firm last year, has a new objective in its mission to revive U.S. shipbuilding: producing a nuclear-powered submarine for the first time, writes Timothy W. Martin for The Wall Street Journal. Even before taking on its latest project, Philly Shipyard was already at the heart of President…
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Warehouse Planned for DrinkPak in Bellwether District Would Be Philadelphia’s Largest
A 1.4 million-square-foot warehouse planned at the Bellwether District for canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPak would be the largest in Philadelphia and third largest in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A city zoning permit issued last week to the Bellwether District states that the building would be for “limited industrial and…
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Port of Philadelphia Acquires Coveted 152-Acre Mustin Yard for $90 Million
The Port of Philadelphia has acquired the long-coveted 152-acre Mustin Yard in a $90 million deal, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, owned since 2008 by Georgia-based Norfolk Southern, is located just south of I-95 and east of the Navy Yard. The purchase marks an important step in…
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Women’s Professional Basketball League Unrivaled is Coming to Philadelphia
Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s professional basketball league, will be coming to Philadelphia during its 2026 season. The official announcement was made during a rally and press conference at LOVE Park on Thursday, October 2. Founded in 2023 by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled has served as an alternative basketball league for players…
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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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South Philadelphia Tradition John’s Water Ice Now Features Freeze-Dried Version, Enjoyable Even in Winter
John’s Water Ice, a popular South Philadelphia tradition, now offers a freeze-dried version, developed in partnership with the founders of Sugar Crunch Candy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The process of creating the new offering begins with John’s Water Ice formula, which is freeze-dried and transformed into a crunchy candy. Eating the cherry…
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Xfinity Live! to Undergo Name Change This Fall
Xfinity Live!, the popular South Philadelphia sporting dining and entertainment destination, will soon go by a new name, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. This fall, Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! This is the result of a new partnership with Stateside Brands, the Philadelphia-born craft distillery headquartered in Kensington. Stateside Brands CEO Matt Quigley…
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Future of Lincoln Financial Field Remains Uncertain While Eagles Consider Upgrades or New Stadium
The future of Lincoln Financial Field remains uncertain while the Philadelphia Eagles continue to weigh whether to upgrade or replace their home of the past 22 seasons, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Birds recently surveyed a portion of season ticket holders to gather opinions on possible Linc upgrades and gauge interest…
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Museum Design Work Starts for Historic SS United States, Destined to Become Florida’s Giant Artificial Reef
Design work is underway for a museum dedicated to the historic SS United States, which is headed to Florida after decades docked in South Philadelphia before more recently moving to Alabama, writes Tyler Thrasher for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The highly anticipated SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience in Florida will honor the legacy of…
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Philadelphia International Airport Ranks Among Ten Most Expensive in U.S.
Philadelphia International Airport is ranked among the ten most expensive airports in the United States, specifically during the summer months, writes Claudia Dimuro for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. A study by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts identified the local airport as the seventh priciest for parking, citing an average weekend cost of $14.57. The top three most expensive…
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Eagles Survey Fans on Potential Linc Renovations or Possible New Stadium
Some Eagles season-ticket holders have received emails linking to two extensive surveys about possible renovations to the Lincoln Financial Field or the construction of a new stadium, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the last year, team owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Birds have repeatedly hinted at possible renovations to the Linc, which…
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USA Today Names Citizens Bank Park the Best Stadium in Major League Baseball
As the Philadelphia Phillies just started the new MLB season, it’s nice to know that they play their home games in the best stadium in the league. The USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards has named Citizens Bank Park as the best baseball stadium in the nation, writes Greg Giesen for the Delaware News Journal.…
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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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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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As Founder and CEO of Two Philadelphia Companies, Jenny Rafeh is All About Service to Others
Moving to a new country and uprooting all you know can be a difficult ordeal for anyone, particularly during your teen years. That was the situation Jenny Rafeh found herself in. Twenty-seven years ago at 14, Rafeh and her family left Venezuela — where her parents previously immigrated to from Syria — and moved to…
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Check Out the New Additions to Citizens Bank Park’s Menu
When you go to a Philadelphia Phillies game this upcoming season, you’ll likely notice a number of new menu items being offered at Citizens Bank Park, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Aramark Sports + Entertainment, the concessionaire for Citizens Bank Park, announced a number of these additions, such as a new sandwich…
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SS United States Could Finally Move from South Philadelphia On Monday, Feb. 17
After another delay earlier this month, the SS United States is now reportedly scheduled to leave South Philadelphia on Monday morning, February 17, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. If all goes as currently planned, the historic ocean liner will be towed from its longtime home at Pier 82 at 2:47 PM on Friday, Feb. 14.…
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