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America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the largest privately held real estate brokerage in the nation, is now in the Philadelphia market and is already looking ahead to expanding, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brokerage firm entered in Philadelphia by bringing on the team at Long & Foster Real Estate. This one…
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Philadelphia Sees Decline in International Visits, Neighboring Nation Leads the Trend
Philadelphia experienced a decline in international tourism last year, with visits from Canadians dropping sharply as part of a broader nationwide trend, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This marks the first decline since 2020, when the pandemic brought most travel to a halt. Although both the city and the nation are expected to see…
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Amazon to Shutter All Amazon Fresh Stores, Including Philadelphia’s Only Location in Northern Liberties
Amazon has announced its plans to shut down all its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, write Kate King, Sean McLain, and Joseph De Avila for The Wall Street Journal. The move is being done as a way for the company to shift its focus on its online same-day delivery service, as well as expanding…
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This Philadelphia Firm Will Manage Concessions for FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Lemon Hill This Summer
Endless Consulting, a Philadelphia-based firm has been chosen to lead food and beverage concessions for Philadelphia’s FIFA World Cup Fan Festival this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the firm typically manages hospitality for large events that last up to a week, Endless Consulting will be entrusted to run operations for…
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Comcast Nears $117.5M Settlement Deal in Yearslong Data Breach Lawsuit Proceedings
Comcast has reached a $117.5 million deal to settle 24 class-action lawsuits stemming from a 2023 data breach that might have impacted more than 30 million customers, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement received preliminary approval from a federal judge earlier this month. If the current terms of the agreement gets fully…
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How a 56-Year-Old Visionary is Rebuilding Pottstown from the Concrete to the Code
Deb Spence has sat in the seats of power, and she has slept on the literal pavement of the streets those seats govern. At 56, most tech founders are looking toward retirement. But for Spence — an African American woman, real estate broker, AI automation architect, and former school board member — the work is…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Best Startup Cities in Nation as Funding Freeze Shows Signs of Thawing
Philadelphia ranks among the top ten best startup cities that have at least 1 million residents, as the funding freeze that has lasted several years starts to ease, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia innovation ecosystem placed eighth in a recent CommercialCafe ranking, beating out cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles,…
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Swiss Investment Company Acquires Rittenhouse Square Building for $5.23M, Conversion Possible
MZP AG, a Switzerland-based investment company has purchased a Rittenhouse Square building in a $5.23 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The six-story building at 1619 Walnut Street is mostly-vacant and saw a 70 percent decline in its sale compared to the $19.2 million New York-based Nuveen Real Estate paid in…
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Popular Hot Chicken Chain Opens Second Bucks County Location in Warminster
After a successful debut in Bucks County with the opening of the Bensalem location in July 2023, Asad’s Hot Chicken is now expanding its local footprint to include Warminster, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new eatery at 348 York Road in a shopping center opened on Friday, January 23, and the first 15…
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Philadelphia Dining Scene Picks Up 13 James Beard Award Semifinalist Nominations for 2026
It’s been two months since a number of Philadelphia restaurants were celebrated with Michelin stars for the first time ever. Now, the James Beard Foundation has announced its semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards and Philadelphia’s dining scene picked up 13 semifinalist nominations, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Best…
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Find Out How Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Identifies AI Startups Redefining Technology
As director of pipeline and insights for Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Tito Obaisi has refined a disciplined and intuitive method to be able to spot the AI startups that are redefining the tech industry, writes Grace Shallow for Technical.ly. Founded in 2018, LIFT Labs has facilitated long-term partnerships between startup founders and Comcast leaders. Recently,…
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Four Seasons Philadelphia Unveils New $25K-Per-Night Sky Garden Penthouse Suite
Four Seasons Philadelphia at the Comcast Technology Center has unveiled a new collection of rooms on the 45th floor, including a Sky Garden penthouse suite that is priced at $25,000 per night, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. In addition to the 4,000-square-foot penthouse suite with a private terrace, the Sky Garden features four guest rooms…
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Philadelphia Small Businesses Hope to Convert 2026 Tourism Surge into Sustained Growth
Philadelphia expects a major tourism-driven economic windfall this year, but the city needs proper strategy and preparation to ensure small businesses do not miss out, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. With World Cup games, the MLB All-Star game, and America’s 250th birthday all coming to the region, Philadelphia is set to welcome over one million…
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Center City’s Largest Apartment Tower Goes Up for Sale Again After 4 Years
Center City’s largest apartment tower, on 1500 Locust Street, is back on the market four years after it was last traded, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 605-unit, 45-story building was acquired by New York real estate firm Fairstead and Minneapolis investment company Castlelake for $233 million back in December 2021. It…
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SEPTA Saw Lowest Rate of Serious Crime Since 2015 Last Year
SEPTA recorded its lowest level of serious crime last year since 2015, according to new crime statistics, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. According to new crime statistics, SEPTA had a 6 percent decline in serious crimes in 2025. This includes homicides, thefts, and aggravated assaults. Among the eight categories of crime, numbers were down…
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Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Could Soon Complete IPO After $250M Fundraising Round
Gopuff recently reached $250 million in fundraising, giving it a 96 percent probability of completing an initial public offering, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its near lock of complete an initial public offering is according to a new Pitchbook report. This is one of the highest rates in the nation for venture…
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Temple University Pays $8 Million for Former McDonald’s Site Adjacent to Its Sports Complex
Temple University has purchased the former McDonald’s site at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, next to Temple University Sports Complex, for $8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast food restaurant that once occupied the lot was demolished in 2023. This acquisition continues a series of deals the university has pursued…
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Center City Office Leasing Market Saw Strong End to 2025, Here’s Why
More than five years after the pandemic lead to Center City seeing less and less commuters, its office market is finally getting more stable. This is due to an increase level of tenant interest in trophy properties, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. According to JLL, the city’s central business district — which includes Center City,…
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