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How Much of America’s Founding Was Fueled By Booze? Turns Out, A Lot
Drinking played a rather heavy role in the founding of America 250 years ago, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Outside Independence Hall, the Founding Fathers often took breaks from drafting the nation’s independence by bending elbows at City Tavern. George Washington enjoyed Philadelphia-brewed Robert Hare’s porter so much that he kept a steady…
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Shapiro Administration Invests $3.1M in State Funding to Upcoming Philadelphia Sporting Events
Pennsylvania and the administration of Governor Josh Shapiro is investing nearly $5 million to support the state’s upcoming sporting events, including $3.1 million to Philadelphia’s, writes Mike Larson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Of the $3.1 million in funding, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will receive $1.7 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia…
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$285 Million AVE Navy Yard Development Apartments Opening to Residents
With 30,000 square feet of amenities now complete, the $285 million AVE Navy Yard development from Ensemble/Mosaic and Korman Communities is now welcoming its first residents, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jeff Brown, director of development for Korman’s AVE brand, said that the team knew they had “to do something special” with…
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Philly Health Department Unveils New Solar-Powered Sensors to Monitor Air Quality in Real Time
Philadelphia officials have introduced a real-time air-quality network that collects data from solar-powered sensors installed at strategic points across every neighborhood, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new online dashboard allows residents to monitor outdoor air quality before going for a walk, run, or park visit. The system gives alerts when pollution levels…
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Five Below’s Turnaround, Lifting Stock Threefold, Can Be Credited to This Shopping Demographic
A renewed focus on teen shoppers has helped Philadelphia-based Five Below offset tariff pressures, positioning the retailer as one of retail’s standout comeback stories, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. Following a five-year stock low that was triggered by President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariff announcement, the retailer reworked its strategy around licensed products tied to…
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Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia to Become Museum for America’s 250th Birthday
Pennsylvania Hospital, the oldest hospital in the country, is set to become Philadelphia’s newest museum as part of this year’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Founded 25 years before the nation itself, the hospital continues to stand at the forefront of medical care today. “We’re the first chartered…
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Center City Development Pipeline Rebounds with Focus on Housing, Creative Spaces
The 2026 Center City Real Estate Development Report shows that the development pipeline has bounced back, by focusing on residential and creative developments, with over $2.14 billion in major projects that are either finished or currently under construction, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. These recent projects have already added more than 500,000 square feet of…
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Comcast’s NBC Invests $8 Billion in Live Sports Content in Effort to Grow Viewership Numbers
NBC is busy at work in terms of its sports content for this month as its parent company, Comcast, aims to keep up with its competitors, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Comcast has labeled Feb. 2026 as “Legendary February,” as NBC and its subsidiaries are playing host to several major sporting events this month alone.…
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Planned South Philadelphia Stadium District Development Project, Opposed By Many, Unravels
A major development in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, opposed by the Phillies, Eagles, and Comcast Spectacor, appears to have collapsed after the real estate partnership behind the project dissolved last summer, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The project, which would have brought 1,367 residential units to the district, was unveiled in 2024 as…
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This Philadelphia Couple Has A 50-Plus Year Love Story, and It All Started With an Ad and a Computer
The concept of dating through the use of a computer didn’t really catch on for most of society until around the 1990s, but one Philadelphia couple can thank the advent of the computer for helping jumpstart their relationship in 1965. That year, Shelly Beaser (then Bronstein), from Broomall, was a sophomore and commuter student at…
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FMC Posts $2.2 Billion Loss, Launches Strategic Review Including Possible Sale
After posting a loss of more than $2 billion in 2025, FMC Corp., based in Philadelphia’s University City, is considering a potential sale, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company announced that its board has authorized both the search for a potential buyer and a strategic review to examine alternative options that…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Responds to Criticism of Her Sexy Stage Persona, Rejects Industry Double Standards
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter said she would never tone down her sexy stage persona after music mogul Pete Waterman called her performances “offensive,” according to a staff report from The Express Tribune. Carpenter embraced her identity, saying that critics are unable to handle a woman who is confident in her own skin. “My message has…
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Germantown Friends School Buys Adjacent Historic Bank Building for $2M in Expansion Move
Germantown Friends School recently acquired a historic 11,000-square-foot building housing a Wells Fargo branch for $2.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition increases Germantown Friends School’s Philadelphia presence to nearly a full city block. The 94-year-old building, located at 5452-58 Germantown Avenue, occupies over an acre. The school currently has…
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Two Philadelphia Firms to Merge, Deal Expected to Help Each Expand and Integrate Portfolios
Philadelphia firms Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy and Athena Global Advisors, respectively, are set to merge, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Both firms are in the belief that the merger will help each expand and integrate their portfolios of client services moving forward. As a result of the merger, Athena, a marketing…
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Bucks County Community College Presents Valentine’s Concert Featuring Keith and Amy Spencer
Bucks County Community College helps you kick off the Valentine’s season with “Love, Always: An Evening of Romance Inspired by the Great American Songbook, Broadway, and Classic Pop” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 13. Keith and Amy Spencer warmly invite you to a heartfelt concert filled with love songs that have stood the test of time. The…
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With Vision for Revival, Curtis Institute Plans Rebuild of Art Alliance Building
The Curtis Institute of Music is beginning to explore the revival of the historic Art Alliance building in Rittenhouse Square after a devastating fire last year, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Curtis had only recently taken possession of the 15,000-square-foot building when a fire erupted on July 4, prompting the response of over…
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After Sonder’s Collapse, Witherspoon Building Returns to Long-Term Rentals
The 186-unit Witherspoon Building has transitioned from short-term rentals into a more traditional leasing model following the sudden collapse of Sonder Holdings, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. SSH Real Estate, which owns the Center City building in partnership with Young Capital, is now repositioning the property as a traditional rental asset. According…
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Pennsylvania Has Become a Warehouse and Logistics Powerhouse – But There Are Some Downsides
Due to an e-commerce boom, Pennsylvania has become a warehouse and logistics powerhouse, but some local communities are rising against the trend, writes for the City and State Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s dominance in the logistics industry is largely driven by its unique location and robust infrastructure. According to the state Department of Community and Economic Development,…
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