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Bucks County-Based Brew Pub Opens Second PA Location in Easton
Bucks County-based Vault Brewing Company recently celebrated the opening of a second location on Saturday, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. The new location in downtown Easton has opened just in time for holiday get-togethers. Vault is known for brewing a wide variety of craft beers, including ales, lagers, sours, and stouts. The new Easton location…
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Test Your Sleuthing Skills at Philadelphia’s First Escape Room Dinner Party
Guests attending Philadelphia’s first escape room dinner party will need to work together to solve an intriguing mystery in order to unlock a delicious dessert to end the evening on a sweet note, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. The idea for the experience came to Eric Dale, also known as Eric the Puzzler…
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Philadelphia Relic Named Most Popular Abandoned Building in the World
A couple months ago, unoccupied house insurance experts at Alan Boswell Group released its list of the most famous and popular abandoned buildings across the world, and a Philadelphia building is atop the list, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. That building is the Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount, often described as America’s most…
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University City Still Among the Hottest Submarkets Nationwide for Tech Office Space
University City is still one of the nation’s hottest submarkets for tech office space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Office space rents in the growing business corridor increased at the third fastest rate in the country year over year in the second quarter of 2024, according to a new CBRE report. University…
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Thousands Gather to Watch Reenactment of Washington’s Christmas Night Crossing of Delaware River
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday at Washington Crossing to watch the historical reenactment of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The advance of the Continental Army into New Jersey represented a turning point in the Revolutionary War and our nation’s history. The moment has…
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Amtrak Sets New All-Time Record for Number of Passengers
This year has been a record-breaking one for Amtrak as the national passenger railroad company saw its highest ridership numbers ever, writes Chris Morris for Fortune. Amtrak announced that it saw 32.8 million passengers taking trips on its trains in its 2024 fiscal year. That represents a 15 percent increase over its 2023 numbers, and…
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Philly Neighborhood Sees Steady Foot Traffic for Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday just passed, and the Chestnut Hill business community saw some solid foot traffic that day, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Hundreds of shoppers popped in and out of the stores that make Chestnut Hill and Germantown Avenue so vibrant. One of those shops is Multiverse, a book store that sells fantasy magical…
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New June Bakery Readies to Open First Brick-and-Mortar in Brewerytown
Four years after discovering her knack for baking, New June Bakery owner Noelle Blizzard is preparing to open her first brick-and-mortar store in Brewerytown, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. “Opening New June’s first storefront is a return to my neighborhood, where it all began,” Blizzard said. “baking for my friends and neighbors, contributing to…
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Urban Outfitters Defying Retail Woes with Anthropologie Sales Growth
Urban Outfitters has reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in Q3 and that growth has been led by its Anthropologie brand, writes Julia Fanzeres for Bloomberg. Urban Outfitters’ shares rose 12 percent as of Nov. 26, representing its biggest intraday jump since May 2023. On the other hand, the stock had gained 12 percent this year to…
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Philadelphia’s Aion Partners, Goldman Sachs’ Vintage Strategies Team Up for New Real Estate Venture
Philadelphia-based apartment owner Aion Partners has joined forces with Vintage Strategies at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and a global sovereign investor for a new $1 billion joint venture to acquire value-add apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An additional $700 million will go toward renovating approximately 4,000 units at its Mid-Atlantic properties. Aion…
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Philadelphia Startup ChompShop Sees Major Surge in Sales After ‘Shark Tank’ Episode Airs
Philadelphia startup ChompShop saw a major surge in sales as the Shark Tank episode that featured the company’s founders aired on November 15, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kausi Raman and Max Liechty went on the ABC show asking for a $250,000 investment for a 5 percent stake in ChompShop, valuing it…
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Massive New Development Proposed for South Philadelphia’s Stadium District
A massive new development featuring six buildings, an office tower, and an entertainment complex is being planned in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal would be constructed just to the east of the Live! Casino and Hotel. The site was previously occupied by Parx Casino’s South Philadelphia Race…
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Meet Jenna Edeline: Class of 2024 MBA Peirce College Graduate, Full-Time Administrative Trainee, and Mother
To celebrate our MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to continue highlighting and sharing their journeys at Peirce College. Today’s feature is Jenna Edeline, a two-time Peirce graduate receiving her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2019 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with the Class of 2024. Edeline’s journey at Peirce began in the…
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Duck Donuts to Open Its Third Bucks County Location in Lower Makefield
Duck Donuts, the national donut chain, is preparing to open its third location in Bucks County in Prickett Preserve, a mixed-use development in Lower Makefield, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new shop will be located next to the recently opened Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Duck Donuts signed a lease for a 1,025-square-foot space…
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What Impact Has Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Had on Public Health? New Study Provides Some Answers
University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto did not expect to find much of a health impact when she set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s weight and keep that weight off, and it’s a really tall order…
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The Washington Post: African Immigrants Thrive in Southwest Philadelphia’s Vibrant ‘Africatown’
As African immigration rises, many newcomers are establishing their homes in Pennsylvania, particularly those in the growing community in Philadelphia’s neighborhood that is already unofficially known as “Africatown,” write Tim Craig and Steven Rich for The Washington Post. Efforts are currently underway to officially recognize the name for a 50-square-block area in the city, where…
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Overbrook Home Previously Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant’s Grandparents Goes Up for Sale
A home in the Overbrook neighborhood that has ties to two of the world’s greatest athletes — Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant — is looking for a new buyer, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ali first purchased the home for about $70,000 in 1970 and used it as a personal retreat and…
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Philly’s Lily Fischer of Cake Life Bake Shop in Fishtown Wins New TV Baking Competition
Lily Fischer, co-owner of Cake Life Bake Shop, has won the first episode of the new Hulu baking competition series, Cookie, Cupcake, Cake, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fischer is no stranger to winning baking competitions, as this is her third competition win in the last 13 years. She previously won episodes of…
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