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The Palestra is Synonymous With Philadelphia College Basketball
The Palestra in Philadelphia is one of the most special sports stadiums in the nation, write Siafa Lewis and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. The stadium first opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1927. Since then, coaches and players alike has shared countless memories at the stadium. There’s Phil Martelli, who coached at Saint…
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Philly Typewriter Restores IBM Selectric Flown 600 Miles By Pilot to Save Mother’s Heirloom
A pilot flew nearly 600 miles to Philly Typewriter, trusting the South Philadelphia shop to restore his mother’s IBM Selectric III, a family heirloom he did not want to risk mailing, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barry Partlo of Clayton, N.C., inherited the typewriter from his late mother and kept it in his…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding
Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received $1.4 million in federal funding, which will be used to administer several infrastructure upgrades, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The funding was presented by Congressman Brendan Boyle during a recent press conference via two checks. “This is the third busiest airport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Boyle. “So, this…
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Forbes: Clemens Food Group Went From Humble Hatfield Beginnings to Fifth-Largest Pork Producer in U.S.
Clemens Food Group is one of the largest pork producers in the United States, and throughout its 129-year history, the company has always led with humane practices, writes Chloe Sorvino for Forbes. Now in its sixth generation of family ownership, its current president, 41-year-old Brad Clemens is a former mergers and acquisitions lawyer who, like…
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Bill Gates’ Nuclear Company TerraPower Chooses Philadelphia to Establish New Cancer Treatment Facility
TerraPower Isotopes, part of a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates, will invest $450 million in a Bellwether District plant that will produce radioactive molecules for cancer research and treatments, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the Bellwether District development, HRP Group will build a 250,000-square-foot facility on the former…
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Wall Street Journal: MontCo Man Builds Dream Lego World in Basement
An increasing number of adult Lego fans are transforming parts of their homes into elaborate worlds full of giant sets and detailed dioramas, including one Montgomery County man, writes Te-Ping Chen for The Wall Street Journal. Evan Rubin, 41, wanted to have a break from the monotony of daily life, from shuttling kids to and…
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See How Far $100,000 Stretches in Philadelphia Compared to Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia ranks among the 20 largest cities in the United States where $100,000 goes the shortest distance, writes Jaclyn DeJohn for SmartAsset. A recent SmartAsset study evaluated 69 of the country’s largest cities, ranking them based on the purchasing power of a $100,000 annual income after taxes and local expenses. In 2025, Philadelphia ranked No.…
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World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings
World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy after a year’s worth of turmoil, and has also changed its name amid the proceedings, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy on March 10, the venue has also announced its new name as World Stage. In May 2025, the venue welcomed a new…
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With FDA Decision Looming, Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Cuts Workforce to Preserve Cash
Over the past year, Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has reduced its workforce by 16 percent to preserve cash as it waits for the Food and Drug Administration ruling on its new drug application, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The FDA will determine by October 30 whether INO-3107, an experimental therapy from Inovio…
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Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia’s New Bank-Turned-Immersive Experience, Now Open to the Public
Philadelphia recently celebrated the opening of its newest immersive experience venue, the Ministry of Awe, in Old City. The unique new spot is housed inside the former Manufacturer’s National Bank, which had stood vacant since 1985. After more than four decades, the property has finally reopened in a new, reimagined way. “Ministry of Awe is…
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Warrington’s Valley Gate Shopping Center Sells for $15.5M to CenterSquare Investment Management
The Valley Gate shopping center in Warrington has been sold to Conshohocken-based real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management for $15.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 32,200-square-foot shopping center at 201-281 Easton Road was Philadelphia-based Metro Development. At about $481 per square foot, the price is more than…
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Narberth Zoning Changes Target Affordable Housing, Downtown Revitalization
With Narberth now among the priciest housing markets in Montgomery County, the borough council is weighing a series of zoning changes designed to promote affordable housing development and support downtown revitalization, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Narberth used to be relatively affordable, and that’s no longer the case,” said Fred Bush, president of…
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Episcopal Diocese Taps Michaels Organization to Redevelop 26 Church Properties in Philly Region
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is working with private developer Michaels Organization to repurpose 26 church properties throughout the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Many of the properties that are intended for conversion sit in prime locations, including Center City. The Diocese plans to make them into residential along with…
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From Shops to Restaurants, Bristol is a Rising Hot Spot
Bristol’s Mill Street has become home to numerous new shops and restaurants that, together with long-time favorites, are making the borough a rising hot spot, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The sprawling new Shops on Mill marketplace is filled with local vendors offering everything from one-of-a-kind Philly sports clothing and paraphernalia to laser-engraved custom…
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Philadelphia Sees Historic Drop in Homicides, But Commitment to Strategy Must Be Maintained
In 2025, Philadelphia recorded its lowest number of homicides in six decades. Experts credit this trend to the city’s investment in prevention and crime-fighting strategies, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. These strategies — which include implementing anti-violence initiatives in neighborhoods and police targeting groups responsible for much of the city’s violence — has helped…
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Two Little Guys, Creator of Joe Tea, Opens Bensalem Headquarters With Eyes Toward Growth
Two Little Guys, the company behind the food and beverage brand Joe Tea, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Bensalem, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move to the 22,245-square-foot building in Bucks County, which will expand the company’s headquarters by roughly 71 percent, is expected to be completed in…
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Edge of Cinema Promotes Engaging Storytelling for Businesses Through Video Production
By the time 2009 rolled around, friends Matt Scura and Jeremy Schmidt had long noticed that there was a severe lack of strategy in both corporate and commercial production. That year, the two of them did something about it — launching Edge of Cinema. The digital marketing agency aims to help businesses produce websites, video…
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Philadelphia Couple Dig Up 300-Year-Old Outhouses, Unearthing Treasures and History
Matt and Melissa Dunphy, a husband-and-wife team, are part of a small group of amateur archeologists digging up 300-year-old Philadelphia outhouses to uncover historic artifacts, writes Jeanne Erickson for the New York Post. Their excavations have uncovered glass bottles, pottery shards, and a variety of household items discarded by residents into privies. Some of these…
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