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From Garage to Franchise: How Simply Cabinetry Is Simplifying Home Improvement Nationwide
What once began in a Bucks County home garage has grown into a successful multi-showroom cabinetry and design concept, now preparing to expand nationwide through franchising. Simply Cabinetry co-founders Derrick and Diana Simmons recognized how overwhelming the cabinetry buying experience could be for homeowners navigating big-box stores, endless product options, and unclear guidance throughout their projects. …
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Fort Mifflin to Get $4.15 Million Tide Gate as Revolutionary War Landmark Battles Flooding and Funding Shortfalls
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and limited funding, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overlooking the Delaware River, the site on Mud Island endured intense bombardment during the American Revolution, with nearly 1,000 cannonballs an hour hitting it over a…
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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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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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$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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Newtown Rabbi Building Recreational Facility for People with Special Needs
Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, a Newtown Township resident, is planning to open a waterpark and recreational facility in Langhorne for individuals with special needs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new attraction, named Playa Raya, is being constructed on the site of the former Breezy Point Swim Club in Northampton Township. Shemtov, who is currently raising…
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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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Durham’s Cascade Lodge Seeks Approval for Guest Cottages
Durham’s Cascade Lodge, a popular wedding venue, wants to add two ten-room cottages to accommodate guests during events that are held on the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last week’s sketch plan presentation to the planning commission and residents outlined a scaled-back approach for the property. The earlier proposal called…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition
The final days of the Regal Cinema at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown have arrived as the demolition phase of the redevelopment project progresses, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The faux twin silos were demolished after decades, and the former theater is in the process of being taken down. Regal’s Barn Plaza cinema closed at the beginning of 2023…
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