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A 1965 Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Outside Girard College Resonates With This Philadelphia Family
Learley and Curtis McAllister were 12 and 9 years old, respectively, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech outside of Girard College in August 1965, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6ABC. At the time, Girard College was segregated and Dr. King joined Cecil B. Moore and other prominent Philadelphia civil rights leaders in their…
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Avenue of the Arts Revival Project On South Broad Street Set to Start This Month
The revival of the ten-block stretch of Avenue of the Arts on South Broad Street will begin this month, following the unveiling of updated designs on January 14, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. Over the next decade, $150 million will be invested in streetscape upgrades along the area, in a project dubbed “AveArts 2.0.” Desaree…
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Temple University Pays $8 Million for Former McDonald’s Site Adjacent to Its Sports Complex
Temple University has purchased the former McDonald’s site at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, next to Temple University Sports Complex, for $8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast food restaurant that once occupied the lot was demolished in 2023. This acquisition continues a series of deals the university has pursued…
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Bucks County Community College to Honor Four Community Leaders with Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards
Bucks County Community College pays tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 22, with its fifth annual MLK Leadership Awards. “Dr. King challenged us not only to dream, but to act,” said Dr. Patrick M. Jones, president and CEO of Bucks County Community College. “The recipients of this…
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Center City Office Leasing Market Saw Strong End to 2025, Here’s Why
More than five years after the pandemic lead to Center City seeing less and less commuters, its office market is finally getting more stable. This is due to an increase level of tenant interest in trophy properties, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. According to JLL, the city’s central business district — which includes Center City,…
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Greater Philadelphia Will Be Among Hottest Housing Markets for 2026, Zillow Predicts
Greater Philadelphia ranks in the top ten hottest housing markets for 2026, according to Zillow’s recently released annual forecast, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The analysis evaluates the nation’s 50 most populous metro areas using an index based on projected home value appreciation, time homes spent on the market last year, 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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Karina Sotnik, Who Helped Shape Silicon Valley’s Global Expansion, Now Brings International Startups to Philly
Having played a key role in Silicon Valley’s global expansion, Karina Sotnik and her company WorldUpstart are now introducing international startups to Philadelphia, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Philadelphia-based Sotnik began advising West Coast companies on global expansion in the 1980s. In the 2000s, she took a brief break from advising founders to become one…
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Philadelphia Region Expects $1 Billion of Economic Impact from Tourism Blitz in 2026
The Philadelphia region could see an estimated $1 billion of economic impact in 2026 from the surge in tourism that is being driven by some of the world’s largest events, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Over one million visitors are projected to attend 22 events in Philadelphia and the surrounding area this year, including…
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Here Are Some New Philly Laws That Could Go Into Effect in 2026
The calendar has officially turned to 2026 and with that comes a number of state and city law changes, including dozens of bills passed in Philadelphia, write Mike D’Onofrio and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Last year, Philadelphia City Council passed about 240 bills. Now, Philadelphia school officials are required to notify parents and guardians…
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The Shops at Liberty Place, Center City Retail Space, Go Up for Sale
The Shops at Liberty Place, a retail space within the Liberty Place mixed-use complex in Center City, is now up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chicago-based Metropolis Investment Holdings owns the two-level shopping center at 1625 Chestnut Street, as well as the attached One Liberty Place, a 61-story, 1.1 million…
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Iconic 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Set to Receive Preservation-Led Makeover
Philadelphia’s iconic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Amtrak stations, is undergoing a makeover to restore its historic grandeur while adding some modern updates, writes Felix Ngeso for The Travel. Guided by a preservation first philosophy, the renovation seeks to maintain the historical details while upgrading…
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Philadelphia-Based Aramark Will Play Key Role in Local 2026 Festivities, Here’s Why
A number of events will be taking place throughout Philadelphia and Aramark will play a significant role in the festivities, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the Philadelphia-based food services company typically operates behind the scenes, it will likely be much more visible. Aramark is the food services operator for Lincoln Financial…
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New York-Based Social Wellness Brand Bathhouse to Expand to Philadelphia
Bathhouse, the New York-based social wellness brand, is preparing to open its first Philadelphia location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility will be located inside the historic Bellevue Hotel and will bring four pools and four saunas to the South Broad Street building. According to co-founder Travis Talmadge, the new Bathhouse…
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Germantown to Get New 46-Unit Apartment Building
Longtime Northwest Philadelphia developer Ken Weinstein is planning a new 46-unit apartment building on Germantown Avenue, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in Germantown’s Penn Knox area, the five-story building will include more than 1,600 square feet of commercial space and 17 parking spaces. The project reflects a new wave of multifamily development…
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Philadelphia’s Cost of Living Significantly Below Some of Its Suburban Counterparts, New Research Finds
Philadelphia’s cost of living is up to 26 percent lower than that of some of its suburban enclaves, found new GOBankingRates research, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual cost of living totals $42,844 in Philadelphia, far below areas like King of Prussia at $58,509, Ardmore at $60,130, and Phoenixville…
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Gather Place Museum Launches America250PA-Recognized Semiquincentennial Programming, Amplifying Women’s Voices with Bucks County Tourism Grant Program Support
Gather Place Museum has announced the launch of its 1st Quarter 2026 Semiquincentennial programming as an America250PA Officially Recognized Program, also strengthened by a Bucks County Tourism Grant Program supporting the production and promotion of this Gather Place initiative Americas Women Trailblazers. Together, this recognition and funding affirm Gather Place Museum’s leadership in delivering inclusive,…
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Community Legal Services to Relocate After 30 Years On Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services will be relocating from its longtime home next year as it recently signed a new 13-year lease at a new location, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After having 1424 Chestnut Street as its home for the past 30 years, Community Legal Services will be moving to a new 32,500-square-foot…
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