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We Now Know Where Future Sixers, Flyers Arena Will Be Built
Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has announced the exact location of the new arena that will be shared by the Sixers, Flyers, and the city’s new WNBA expansion team, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The new arena will be constructed in the southeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue,…
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Fort Mifflin, One of Philadelphia’s Most Historic Sites, Finally Getting New Tide Gate
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and limited funding, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overlooking the Delaware River, the site on Mud Island endured intense bombardment during the American Revolution, with nearly 1,000 cannonballs an hour hitting it over a…
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Citizens Bank Park to Undergo New $600 Million Renovation Project
Philadelphia Phillies principal owner John S. Middleton recently announced plans for Citizens Bank Park to undergo a new, estimated $600 million renovation project, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Middleton, the goal with the renovations are meant to improve the fan experience, player facilities, and the clubhouse. Citizens Bank Park has…
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$600 Million Secured to Replace Bridge Linking Bucks and Burlington Counties
The Delaware River Bridge, a 70-year-old link between Bucks County and New Jersey, has secured $600 million in federal funding for a full replacement, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick announced the funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in a news…
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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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SPS Technologies to Rebuild Abington Plant as Commissioners Hail Return of 250 Jobs
One year after a massive fire consumed its Abington Township plant, SPS Technologies’ plan to rebuild drew praise from the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “All three of us just met with the SPS leadership – Dan Gear, the general manager, and Dave Dugan, the government relations head – and…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bridge will be built between North Sycamore Street in Newtown Township and Frost Lane and Edgeboro Drive in Newtown Borough as a joint…
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Plans Advance to Transform Wayne Office Building into 162-Unit Apartment Complex
Following required approvals, the partnership of Malvern-based E. Kahn Development, Wayne-based Love Communities, and Harrisburg’s Triple Crown Corp. is proceeding with plans to convert a Wayne office complex into 162 apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partnership purchased the then half-empty property for $10.2 million, taking a calculated risk on whether a future conversion would be approved given the…
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Baby KJs Clifton Heights Dad Is Helping CHOP Build a Patient Tower
Kyle Muldoon, the father of the Clifton Heights toddler who received a life-saving genetic therapy at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is helping the hospital build a new patient tower, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. KJ Muldoon, 17 months, was successfully treated for a genetic condition using a first-ever gene-editing therapy developed at…
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Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition
The final days of the Regal Cinema at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown have arrived as the demolition phase of the redevelopment project progresses, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The faux twin silos were demolished after decades, and the former theater is in the process of being taken down. Regal’s Barn Plaza cinema closed at the beginning of 2023…
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South Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Columbus Boulevard Scheduled for 2026 Construction, 2027 Opening
The South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia is scheduled for 2026 construction, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Work on the bridge will begin next summer by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, with an opening planned for 2027. The project is part of the $329 million I-95 cap initiative, adding nearly 12 acres…
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New Hope’s Tenna to be Acquired by John Deere in New Agreement
Illinois-based Deere & Company recently entered into an agreement to acquire Tenna in New Hope. Tenna is a technology platform created to optimize and automate construction operations workflow. Through the platform, contractors have access to a complete view of their equipment performance in almost real time and can gain a better understanding of maintenance needs and equipment trends. Tenna also assists with planning, visibility, and jobsite coordination, allowing for reduced costs and an increase…
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Industrial Project in the Works for Ridley Property at I-95, 476
An 81,000-square-foot industrial building is planned in Ridley Township at 130 S. Fairview Road, at the intersection of I-95 and I-476, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Greek Real Estate Partners, based out of East Brunswick in North Jersey, has taken out a $12.3 million construction loan to develop the property. The building could…
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Temple University Moving Forward with $35 Million Terra Hall Renovations
Temple University is moving forward with plans to turn Terra Hall on South Broad Street into a vibrant hub for education, collaboration, and innovation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Temple purchased the landmark former University of the Arts property earlier this year for $18 million and has approved a $35 million renovation…
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Newly Retired Adm. Tom Anderson Takes New Role to Restore Navy Shipbuilding in Philadelphia
Newly retired Rear Adm. Tom Anderson has assumed a role aimed at restoring Philadelphia as a Navy shipbuilding hub, decades after the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard closed during post-Cold War military reductions, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anderson joined Hanwha Defense USA on October 6 as president of shipbuilding. In this position, he…
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SPS Technologies to Rebuild Smaller, More Automated Abington Factory After Fire
SPS Technologies plans to rebuild the century-old aerospace fasteners factory in Abington that burned down in February as a smaller, more automated facility, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abington commissioner Matt Vahey approved of the plan. “SPS Technologies wants to build to our current code, a lot further back from the street,…
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Abrams Realty Announces Timeline for Redevelopment of Exton Square Mall
Abrams Realty & Development has set the timeline for Exton Square Mall redevelopment, with work set to begin in late spring 2026, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The first phase of the project includes construction of a freestanding Main Line Health building spanning 50,400 square feet. Once the existing Main Line Health…
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Battle Between Residents, Developers Continues Over Buckingham Warehouse
The fate of the proposed 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Buckingham remains uncertain as the two-year-long contentious battle between residents and developers continues, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The application submitted by J.G. Petrucci Co. to redevelop the DiGirolamo Tract for a warehouse was denied by township supervisors fourteen months ago, and both…
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