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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Relocate from Headquarters After More Than 50 Years
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be moving from its headquarters of more than a half-century early next year, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Archdiocese just recently signed a new long-term lease for 80,000 square feet at the Three Parkway building in Philadelphia. The new location is just a block away from…
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Get a Taste of Your Future at Culinary Arts Open House October 29
Bucks County Community College, which has been launching careers for more than 60 years, invites prospective students to a Culinary Arts Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, in Founders Hall on the Newtown Campus. Attendees will learn about associate degrees and certificates in the Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts programs. Each program…
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Meet the Lawyer-Restaurateur Building a Growing Southern Comfort Food Restaurant Chain
Five years ago, Kevin Kelley was working as a litigator in Dallas in a 10,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of his building, which had been vacant for about a year. As a result of the pandemic and no takers of the building, he decided to build it out as a restaurant serving Southern comfort…
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$12 Million Callowhill Lot Listed by Wing Lee Realty with Co-Development Potential
Wing Lee Realty Investment is looking to either sell a development site between Chinatown and Northern Liberties for $12 million or find a partner to co-develop it with, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ownership group, which is a partnership of siblings, acquired the 0.8-acre property at 900 Callowhill Street in 2015.…
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Philadelphia Finance Veterans Launch $50M Community Bank Fund Through Epta Capital Management
Epta Capital Management, founded by Philadelphia finance veterans Jay Goldstein and Bob Marino, has launched a $50 million fund to support community banks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Epta is targeting minority stakes in “leading community banks” with assets between $500 million and $5 billion. The firm aims to provide growth capital…
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Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?
Earlier this month, Philadelphia joined Beijing, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with a Jordan Brand World of Flight location, writes Ian Servantes for WWD. Each of the global cities are among the most shoppable in the world, and Jordan Brand is speaking out on why it chose Philadelphia as the first U.S.…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box” law, writes Alonzo Martinez for Forbes. The updated rules take effect on Jan. 6, 2026. The amendment further limits how employers can evaluate a person’s criminal history when making hiring…
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Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M
Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, just north of Drexel University’s campus, consists entirely of one bedroom and one bathroom apartments. The acquisition also includes 21 parking spots. Loonstyn plans to renovate the…
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Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation
The Michelin Guide has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at the Comcast Center a two-key designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2025 key designations, announced on Wednesday, are equivalent to Michelin’s coveted star ratings that are awarded to restaurants around the world. The key ratings system was launched last year.…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions Philadelphia right at the heart of this epic story, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns previously explored the Founding Father in his 2022 PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, which helped shape various elements of his latest…
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Post Brothers Lands $170M for Piazza Alta Expansion in Northern Liberties
Philadelphia developer Post Brothers has landed $170 million in financing for the second phase of the Piazza Alta, its Northern Liberties apartment project, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The loan was originated by Affinius Capital, based in San Antonio, Texas. The next phase of the project will include 431 units across two…
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With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus
With Valley Forge Military Academy closing at the end of the academic year, questions have arisen over its 70-acre campus, which could represent a real estate opportunity in one of the region’s most coveted locations, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The campus straddles Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Radnor Township in…
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The Quiet Architecture of Safety
The first thing you notice at the new Warrington Wellness Center is hard to photograph. It isn’t the water walls or the way afternoon light softens against pale wood. It’s the small bodily shift that arrives unannounced: shoulders loosen, breath slows, eyes stop scanning. “Some spaces hold you the moment you arrive,” Master Mingtong Gu…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
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Employee-Owned Companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Modeled to Value Employees and Provide Stability
Employee-owned businesses are on the rise in Pennsylvania — including Philadelphia icon Wawa — modeled on valuing employees and providing stability, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Keystone Bike Co., a worker-owned cooperative in South Kensington, is another among them. Zach Rachell, a worker-owner, believes the unique ownership structure is one of the…
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Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans
As part of its plans to further its expansion across North Philadelphia, Temple University recently acquired New Barber’s Hall, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While Temple is the new owner of the 46-year-old jazz club and bar, it will continue to operate until its owner, Jake Adams, retires some time in the…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
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