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Prickett Preserve Town Center Expansion: La Grange and Duck Donuts Join the Lineup in Lower Makefield
In addition to the future Wegman’s, the Prickett Preserve town center in Lower Makefield will welcome two new businesses, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. La Grange, a casual French restaurant, and Duck Donuts have signed leases to join the town center. Owners of Newtown Italian restaurant La Stalla are the brains behind…
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New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Will Remain Partially Closed Through 2024
The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, which connects Pennsylvania and New Jersey across the Delaware River, will remain partially closed until 2025 as construction to expand the bridge will take “several more months” longer than anticipated, writes Larua Fay for CBS News Philadelphia. According to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, the construction will be extended…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Outlines Array of Transformative Development Plans Around East Market Arena
After putting her full support behind the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed arena on East Market Street, Mayor Cherelle Parker also revealed a number of further real estate development plans for the struggling shopping corridor, write Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One plan is the proposal for a further 720 units of…
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Plan to Expand Chester’s Subaru Park Means a River View Sacrifice
The success of The Philadelphia Union means It needs to add thousands of seats to Subaru Park in Chester, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-year-old stadium is in need of an upgrade, said Union Executive Vice President and COO Dave Debusschere. “Subaru Park is too small,” Debusschere said. “Quite frankly, it’s one…
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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling reason: to break ground for the campus’ new $68 million academic building that is slated to open for the fall 2026 semester. He was joined by the campus community, local and regional officials, supporters, and alumni to…
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This Philly Construction Camp Teaches Young Girls Various Industry Skills
With a growing need for construction workers nationwide and a major gender disparity in the industry, the Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center of Local Union 19 in South Philadelphia is holding camps aimed at exposing girls to the trades, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is the 15th year of the girls’ camp,…
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Historic Newtown Theatre Undergoes $1.1 Million Renovations
The historic Newtown Theatre is undergoing a $1.1 million transformation this summer, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Located on North State Street, the theater is set for extensive upgrades aimed at revitalizing this community landmark. The ambitious project includes a $600,000 overhaul of the balcony, introducing brand new seating, hardwood flooring, and enhanced…
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Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The beautification project will be led by Avenue of the Arts Inc.,…
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Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write Jacqueline London and Kaleah Mcilwain for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The boulevard is called Champs-Élysées. While the inspiration was clear, it took decades to come to fruition. During the 1890s, Philadelphians…
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Front Street in Fishtown, Underneath the Market-Frankford Line, is the Site of Philadelphia’s Latest Building Boom
There is a building boom currently happening on Front Street in Fishtown, along the monumental Market-Frankford elevated rail line, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are so many ongoing projects that the number of apartments between Girard and the York-Dauphin stations is set to nearly double in the next year. “The amount of…
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Large Self Storage Facility Planned for Northeast Philadelphia
Asset Realty and Construction, a Brooklyn-based developer, is planning to construct a new four-story self storage facility in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed facility would be located at the corner of State Road and Cottman Avenue. The 152,720-square-foot facility would feature 77 parking spaces, catering to both commercial…
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A New $40 Million Marina and Entertainment Complex is Being Planned For Northeast Philadelphia
Dana and Ron Russikoff, founder of Rodan Enterprises LLC, are planning to develop a new marina and entertainment complex along the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The full-service marina with restaurants and yacht club would be located near the Tacony and Mayfair neighborhoods. The Russikoffs are well-versed…
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South Philly Entertainment Complex’s Proposed Music Hall Aims For ‘Different Type of Music Experience’
As part of the proposed South Philadelphia entertainment complex, Comcast Spectacor and the Phillies intend to build a concert hall, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Phil Laws, chief operating officer of Comcast Spectacor, said the goal is to make it “a different type of music experience.” Its proposed 5,500- to 6,000-seat arena will…
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Montgomery County Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. David Werner Real Estate Investments and GreenBarn Investment Group, New York-based partners, plan to add up to 1.4 million square feet of new…
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Montgomery County Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. David Werner Real Estate Investments and GreenBarn Investment Group, New York-based partners, plan to add up to 1.4 million square feet of new…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Unveils First Phase of Southwest Philadelphia’s Bartram Village Redevelopment
The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently unveiled its plans for the initial phase of the sweeping redevelopment of Bartram Village in Southwest Philadelphia, which will include 64 units of mixed-income rental housing, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At its peak, the Bartram Village public housing site was home to 500 units constructed in barracks-style…
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Bristol Township Approves New Landscaping Depot Along Levittown Parkway
Bristol Township Council has approved the development of a new storage and staging depot for Elements Landscaping on a 1.8-acre site along Levittown Parkway, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The depot will serve as the headquarters for the local business, owned by Larry Fulford. Some residents have expressed concerns…
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Redevelopment Delays at Former Saint Katharine Drexel Headquarters in Bensalem
For unclear reasons, plans to transform the former headquarters of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Bensalem into age-restricted condos have hit an impasse, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Developer Len Poncia of Aquinas Realty Partners, who had previously announced intentions to start construction in 2023, has not provided…
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