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‘Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia’ to Premiere Next Month on Netflix
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia, an upcoming Netflix series, will examine the violence that erupted during the mob war between Joey Merlino and John Stanfa, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The series delves into the 1990s power struggle between men loyal to Stanfa, a veteran crime boss chosen by the Five Families, and those…
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Gather Place to Host “A Special Evening to Remember the Ladies!”
Gather Place is proud to announce, “A Special Evening to Remember the Ladies!”—a Victorian-era inspired fundraiser and the launch of its America 250th programs. The evening draws inspiration from Abigail Adams’ 1776 letter to her husband John Adams, urging him to “remember the ladies” during the founding of the United States. Guests will celebrate America’s…
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Philadelphia’s Ethical Food Entrepreneurs Champion Fair Supply Chains, Inclusive Hiring, and Sustainable Sourcing
Three food-focused companies in Philadelphia are proving profit and purpose are not at odds by driving fair supply chains, inclusive hiring, and sustainable sourcing, writes Debora Reaves Charmelus for Technical.ly. Philadelphia-based startup Food Forest AI links food and beverage brands with manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to cut inefficiencies in the food supply chain, a major…
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Stateside Vodka Chooses Center City to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
Stateside Vodka, the maker of Surfside canned cocktails, has chosen to relocate its corporate headquarters to Center City, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stateside Vodka has signed a new 11-year lease at 1100 Ludlow Street, where it will be taking up 34,200 square feet of the building across the fifth and sixth…
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Comcast to Restructure Its Largest Business Unit and Reduce Headcount, Philadelphia Will See Minimal Impact
Comcast has announced it is restructuring its largest business unit while cutting a number of positions, with Philadelphia expected to see minimal impact, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The connectivity and platforms business is divided into three divisions and 13 regions, and encompasses Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky. The reorganization will retire…
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Newcomer Opening on South Broad Street Will Become Philadelphia’s Largest Black-Owned Restaurant
Kevin Kelley, the attorney-turned-restaurateur, is preparing to bring his growing chain of restaurants to Philadelphia when Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley opens in October, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The incoming restaurant will replace the former Del Frisco’s Grille on South Broad Street, which closed earlier this year. It’s location on the ground…
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“Voices of Philly” is the Theme for October’s Mural Arts Month Celebration
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), in partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced the Mural Arts Month 2025 celebration this October, honoring the theme Voices of Philly. For more than four decades, Mural Arts has worked in partnership with communities throughout Philadelphia to create murals that tell the story of our citizens and neighbors, creating a visual biography of…
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Washington Post: Homes Are Getting Older and Crumbling, Especially in Northeast Cities Like Philadelphia
In various cities across the nation, especially those like Philadelphia, homeowners are struggling to maintain and repair their aging homes, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. With many of these aging houses crumbling and withering, many homeowners are being forced to live in nearly unlivable conditions. To make matters more challenging, repair costs are…
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Tastykake’s Navy Yard Headquarters Is Up for Sale
Tastykake’s 345,500-square-foot Philadelphia Navy Yard headquarters, built in 2009 as a custom facility for the company, is being sold by Prologis, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. San Francisco-based Prologis acquired the building five years ago through a $13 billion merger with Liberty Property Trust. Tastykake’s parent company, Tasty Baking, has nearly a…
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Eagles’ Tush Push Examined at University of Rochester in Effort to Study Safety and Performance
University of Rochester students are examining the Philadelphia Eagles‘ tush push to understand why it works and how it can be made safer, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Usually focused on running and jumping, the university’s biomechanics lab has been working overtime, employing high-speed cameras and pressure-mapping insoles to break down the Birds’…
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Governor Shapiro Named 2025 “Champion for Aging” at the Annual Connected Health & Safety Conference
The Connected Health and Safety Association (CHS) has concluded its 2025 national conference in Philadelphia, bringing together national leaders in personal emergency response, remote patient monitoring, and home care innovation. The two-day event featured presentations centered around the industry’s innovation, policy leadership, and the shared commitment to advancing independence and safety for aging adults and…
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Comcast’s Chief Product Officer Aims to Simplify TV Viewing Experience, Here’s How
Comcast Chief Product Officer Fraser Stirling acknowledged that the TV viewing experience has become increasingly complicated and is working to simplify it again, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Customers have never faced such an array of streaming services, numerous ways to watch sports, and ever-growing content libraries. Stirling plans to simplify this…
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Former Willow Grove Navy Base Moves Closer to Development After Recent Rezoning
The former U.S. Navy base in Horsham is slowly moving toward long-awaited redevelopment, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fourteen years after the closure of the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, Horsham Township Council will hold a public hearing on its official zoning map later this month. The…
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New Ballers in Fishtown is Sprawling Social Sports Club With Modern Sports Bar and Restaurant
The new Ballers venue in Fishtown, that opened its doors this week, is a sprawling social sports club with a modern sports bar and restaurant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We’re trying not to be just a sports center,” said David Gutstadt, who developed the concept with his wife, Amanda Potter. The pair…
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SEPTA’s Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Project Faces Further Uncertainty After Capital Funds Withdrawal
SEPTA, with approval from Gov. Josh Shapiro, used part of its capital funds to address a substantial $213 million financial shortfall and reinstate services that had been cut in recent weeks, write Thomas Fitzgerald and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, drawing from the Public Transportation Trust Fund is far from an ideal solution…
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Wharton School Receives Largest Gift in History, Will Establish First New Degree Program in 50 Years
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has received a $60 million gift from alumnus Bruce I. Jacobs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marks the largest donation the Wharton School has ever been gifted in its 144-year history. With it, the school plans to establish the new Master of Science…
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Historic North Wales Property Once Owned By William Penn Goes Up For Sale For $7M
Joseph Ambler Inn, a historic property once owned by William Penn, has gone onto the market for $7 million, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The property has roots that trace all the way back to the pre-Revolutionary War colonial era. The Joseph Ambler Inn, which has a hotel, tavern, restaurant, and other operations, is not…
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Philadelphia Developer Odin Properties to Build New 51-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Kensington
Odin Properties, a Philadelphia-based developer, will soon begin construction on a new 51-unit affordable housing development in Kensington, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sepviva Lofts is expected to be complete by the end of 2026. The goal is to deliver affordable housing units to individuals and families earning between 20 and 50…
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