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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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Former Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle Puts Super Bowl Ring Up for Auction
Laekin Vakalahi, the former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle and rugby star has placed his Super Bowl LIX championship ring up for auction, according to Heritage Auctions. The Eagles are less than a year removed from one of the most dominant performances in Super Bowl history, going up 34-0 on the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas…
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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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Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Grand Court Organ Holds Title of World’s Largest Working Instrument
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ in Philadelphia holds the title for the largest working instrument in the world, reports Elaine Quijano for CBS News Philadelphia. “What we have here is the largest organ chamber in the world,” said Curt Mangel, the curator of the Wanamaker Organ. “Everything was made by hand. No instrument in the…
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South Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Columbus Boulevard Scheduled for 2026 Construction, 2027 Opening
The South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia is scheduled for 2026 construction, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Work on the bridge will begin next summer by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, with an opening planned for 2027. The project is part of the $329 million I-95 cap initiative, adding nearly 12 acres…
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Hanwha Confirms Philly Shipyard’s Nuclear Submarine Capability for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Group’s global chief strategy officer Alex Wong recently said the company’s Philly Shipyard is capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy, writes Heejin Kim for Reuters. “The U.S. government’s commitment to nuclear-powered submarine capability, its own and of the allies is very strong,” said Wong during Hanwha’s recent media day at…
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Philadelphia Street Artists Install Bus-Tracking Signs Across City, Aim to Make SEPTA More Accessible
While walking the streets of Philadelphia, you may notice new aluminum signs that indicate estimated bus arrival times. The signs are the work of “Bus Stop Banksy,” a moniker that was used by a local reporter to describe a group of local street artists, writes Angie Orellana Hernandez for The Washington Post. These artists program…
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Discover New Music, Indulge in Nice Vibes, and Enjoy Great Cocktails At These Philly Listening Bars
With America in the midst of a loneliness epidemic, music has proven to be a great way to reduce cortisol and increase positivity, writes Annemarie Dooling for Eater Philly. Listening to music — coupled with great cocktails and nice vibes — can be a great in helping address loneliness, social isolation, and boost connections. Thankfully,…
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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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What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade
As we approach a new year, the Mummers Parade is right around the corner. Since 1901, the Mummers Parade has been a Philadelphia staple in welcoming in the new year. 2026 will be no different. Here is all you need to know about the 2026 Mummers Parade. When Is the Mummers Parade? The Mummers Parade…
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South Philly’s Emilia D’Albero, 2025 Cheesemonger Olympic Gold Medalist, Talks Cheese Knowledge and More
Emilia D’Albero made history back in the fall when she became the first American to ever win gold at the Cheesemonger Olympics, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. While D’Albero has been a cheesemonger for eight years now, her journey into the field was an accident. “I was working for Eataly corporate in New York…
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Circuit Trails Coalition Secures Funding to Bring Over 90 Miles of New Trails to Philadelphia, Surrounding Region
The Circuit Trails Coalition has recently obtained funding to support the development of up to 91 miles of new trails in Philadelphia and the surrounding region, with several projects already in progress, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Upon completion, the Circuit Trails in the region will stretch for more than 500 miles, connecting nine…
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Aramark Looks Ahead to ‘Broad-Based Growth Opportunity’ in 2026 After Record Year
After generating a record $18.5 billion in revenue in the most recent fiscal year, Aramark is looking ahead to “broad-based growth opportunity” for 2026, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. For the fiscal year that ended on October 3, the Philadelphia-based food and facility services company saw a 6 percent increase from the…
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Local Developer Plans Mixed-Use Project After Prime Fishtown Site Acquisition
Philadelphia-based development company Eclipse Development recently acquired a prime Fishtown development site and is planning a four-story mixed-use building there, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eclipse paid $2.65 million for the vacant Frankford Avenue site, acquiring it from the nonprofit, Lutheran Settlement House. Plans are calling for 20 apartments and 7,000 square…
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Local Developer Plans Mixed-Use Project After Prime Fishtown Site Acquisition
Philadelphia-based development company Eclipse Development recently acquired a prime Fishtown development site and is planning a four-story mixed-use building there, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eclipse paid $2.65 million for the vacant Frankford Avenue site, acquiring it from the nonprofit, Lutheran Settlement House. Plans are calling for 20 apartments and 7,000 square…
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Meet the Mt. Airy Couple Who Created the Eagles “A Philly Special Christmas Special” Stop-Motion Video
Philadelphia couple Peter Heacock and Marie Hart are the creators of the claymation visuals seen in the “A Philly Special Christmas Special” stop-motion holiday video, writes Asha Prihar for Billy Penn at WHYY. The two of them, founders of unPOP Animations, shot the special in their Mt. Airy garage. It took about four-and-a-half months, 5,000…
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How Larry Platt’s Acquisition of Philadelphia Magazine Came To Be
The Philadelphia Citizen’s acquisition of Philadelphia Magazine in October was the culmination of more than a year of talks and negotiations, and it took a number of key business leaders to make it happen, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the summer of 2024, Larry Platt received a message from Larry Ceisler,…
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