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Iovance Biotherapeutics Likely to Add Hundreds of New Jobs At Philadelphia Navy Yard
As part of an effort to increase its cell therapy manufacturing, Iovance Biotherapeutics is planning to add hundreds of new jobs at its manufacturing site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This would double the company’s current production capacity. According to Iovance’s interim CEO Fred Vogt, the expansion…
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Midnight Pasta Offers Unforgettable Dinner-and-Show Combo in Philadelphia
Natalia Lepore Hagan’s Midnight Pasta parties offer a seamless blend of a hands-on pasta-making workshop along with a decadent five-course meal — an experience sure to leave a lasting impression, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the event, usually held around 6 PM at BLDG39 at the Arsenal — a former industrial warehouse…
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Wall Street Journal: As Economic Uncertainty Set In, Quakertown Family Tightens Belt to Survive
Concerns about the economy have caused consumer confidence to drop, leading some local families to tighten their belts just to get by, write Rachel Louise Ensign, Natasha Khan, and Ruth Simon for The Wall Street Journal. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ellen and Craig Miller, who live in Quakertown, have dialed back hosting friends…
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Peirce College to Host ‘Women in Leadership: Channel Your Inner She-E-O’ Panel and Networking Event
Peirce College is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by hosting a panel of women leaders who will share their journeys en route to their professional careers. On Thursday, March 27, Peirce College will welcome four prominent local women leaders. They are: The women will each discuss how they tapped into their inner She-E-O to…
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Philadelphia Real Estate Developers Bracing for Fallout of Trump Tariffs
Philadelphia real estate developers are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs, which look certain to drive up costs and potentially derail some projects, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Mo Rushdy, managing partner of the Riverwards Group and president of the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, costs are…
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How North Philly’s Dawn Staley Has Built Résumé As One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Sports Figures
Dawn Staley has been a college basketball coach for over two decades, and coupled with her playing career, she has developed arguably the best résumé of any athlete in Philadelphia history, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. A three-time NCAA champion with University of South Carolina women’s basketball, it’s easy to forget that the program…
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New Report Reveals ‘Shockingly High’ Number of Bucks County Children, Families in Need of Assistance Programs
A new report from Children First PA has found that over 30 percent of Bucks County families struggle to make ends meet, leaving a “shockingly high” number of children on assistance programs, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the report, to afford the basics — rent, food, transportation, health insurance,…
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NTSB Provides Details on Jan. 31 Northeast Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash in New Report
Nearly six weeks after a medical jet crash claimed the lives of 7 people in Northeast Philadelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report that provides further details, writes Brian Brant for People. Among the key findings of the report is that the jet’s cockpit voice recorder didn’t record the crash…
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Mitchell & Ness Displays Renewed Commitment to Philadelphia With Major Announcements
For Mitchell & Ness, 2025 is a year of new beginnings as the vintage sports apparel company has made three major announcements, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has announced that it will be moving to a larger location in Center City, more specifically at the 16,000 square-foot retail space on Walnut…
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After Historic 2024, Center City’s Housing Boom Expected to Drop Drastically This Year
Center City saw a record amount of housing production in 2024, but that pace is expected to drop considerably this year, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A number of developers began angling to receive permits before the 10-year tax abatement and low interest rates were scaled back by the end of 2021.…
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Newtown’s Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ Fame Signs Sponsorship Deal with Women’s Soccer League
Newtown native and podcaster Alex Cooper recently secured a sponsorship deal for her beverage brand, Unwell Hydration, with National Women’s Soccer League, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. As part of the deal, Cooper — whose podcast, Call Her Daddy, has made her a beloved media star among young women — will appear…
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Center City District Officials Credit These Two Factors for Helping Revitalize Downtown Philadelphia
Five years after the pandemic, Center City District is continuing its revitalizing efforts and these efforts have been boosted by two key factors, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Thanks to new housing that has been constructed in the area, there has been a boost in population that has helped greatly. According to Philadelphia Department…
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WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges
Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…
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University City District to Seek Funding for $60M Schuylkill River Waterfront Project
University City District is currently embarking on fundraising efforts to pursue the Schuylkill River Waterfront Project that was first proposed in spring 2024, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed project features a two-deck structure along the Schuylkill River’s west bank between Market and Chestnut streets. Meanwhile, the lower deck would include…
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USA Today Names Philadelphia Restaurant and Bar One of the Best in the Nation
USA TODAY has released its second annual “Restaurants of the Year” and “Bars of the Year” lists and a Philadelphia bar and restaurant is among those on the list, according to an article published by USA TODAY NETWORK. The restaurant and bar to make the list is Poison Heart on Spring Garden. While it’s not…
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Find Out How Much Revenue Center City Hotels Gained from Eagles’ Super Bowl Run
Hotels in Center City gained a significant boost from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run during what is typically a slow period, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Eagles’ Super Bowl parade brought occupancy to 90 percent, gaining an additional $4.3 million in revenue for the hospitality industry over that weekend, which coincided with Valentine’s…
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Local Entrepreneurs Will Have Chance to Pitch Business Ideas When ‘Shark Tank’ Comes to Philadelphia
Shark Tank, the ABC hit reality show, has announced that it will be coming to Philadelphia for a casting call in April, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hit show will be hosting a Season 17 opening casting event at Rivers Casino in Fishtown on Friday, April 11. The event is scheduled…
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These Food Spots in Manayunk Are Must-Visits
Manayunk boasts an exciting and eclectic food scene, ranging from Mexican and Mediterranean to Tibetan and classic American, with several spots among the best around, writes Gregory Wakeman for Philadelphia Magazine. Lucky’s Last Chance is the go-to spot for hot dogs and burgers, whether you prefer them simple or extravagant. The menu has hot dogs…
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