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Xfinity Live! to Undergo Name Change This Fall
Xfinity Live!, the popular South Philadelphia sporting dining and entertainment destination, will soon go by a new name, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. This fall, Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! This is the result of a new partnership with Stateside Brands, the Philadelphia-born craft distillery headquartered in Kensington. Stateside Brands CEO Matt Quigley…
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Abrams Realty Updates Exton Square Mall Redevelopment Plan
Abrams Realty & Development has updated its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plan to include more open space as well as a central main street, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer spent the past month reevaluating its plans after receiving feedback from West Whiteland Township during a July planning commission meeting, which…
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Morgan Properties Plans Two Office Buildings Adjacent to Conshohocken Headquarters
Morgan Properties plans to construct two more office buildings near its new Conshohocken headquarters, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Conshohocken Zoning Hearing Board approved zoning variances for the company earlier this week to build the two additions behind the existing Millennium office complex, where Morgan Properties relocated last year. The buildings…
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Germany-Based DYWIDAG Nearly Doubles Local Footprint with New Facility in Pottstown
DYWIDAG, a 160-year-old German infrastructure company, is opening a new 47,000-square-foot facility in Pottstown, nearly doubling its footprint in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Munich-based company, with roots dating all the way back to 1865, supplies technology products and systems to infrastructure projects around the globe. For more…
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How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction
Rosemary Connors made a name for herself in Philadelphia as a journalist, spending 15 years as an anchor at NBC10. Last year, she parted ways with NBC10 and has since transitioned into the construction sector, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Connors recently created Rosette Specialty Trades, a new scaffolding company, carrying on her mother-in-law’s legacy…
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SPS Technologies May Rebuild on Site of Devastating Abington Fire
Demolition work at the fire-ravaged SPS Technologies facility in Abington is progressing faster than expected, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Commissioner Matt Vahey shared that the above-grade demolition of the Highland Avenue property, destroyed in a five-alarm blaze this past February, should be largely complete by fall. More than 70 fire companies battled the…
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Long-Awaited Schuylkill River Swing Bridge on Track for Winter Opening
The construction of the long-awaited Schuylkill River swing bridge is nearing completion, with the opening expected to take place sometime this winter, writes Molly McVety for the Philly Voice. Earlier in July, construction crews installed six new truss segments at the site where the previous swing bridge stood before it was dismantled in 2018. The…
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Abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital Campus Finds New Life as Thriving Byberry Industrial Park
PIDC transformed the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus into Byberry Industrial Park, a dynamic industrial and residential community, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. This redevelopment has generated long-term economic impact for the city, creating new jobs, attracting investment, and providing more open space. Through decades of sustained investment and collaboration with the City of Philadelphia,…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction
With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States and the rest of the country, writes Matt Wasielewski for BisNow. A dive into which U.S. cities are the most expensive for new construction found that Philadelphia ranks fifth at…
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Lincoln Financial Field Could Be Getting Major Facelift
Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles since 2003, could be in line for a major renovation that may include both interior and exterior upgrades, writes Geoffrey A Knox for the Eagles Wire. While the Birds opened their tenure at their current home with a resounding loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Linc…
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Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities
Just over a month after officially completing its acquisition of the Wanamaker Building, TF Cornerstone has provided more details on what its conversion will look like, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The city recently issued a permit for the project. The permit unveils plans for the development. This includes two rooftop decks and a swimming…
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Why Homeowners Across Montgomery County Are Suddenly Getting Letters About Their Roofs
Hey, Montco homeowners, if you’ve recently received a surprising letter from your home insurance company about your old roof, you’re not alone. It’s not a scam. It’s not a mistake. It’s part of a sweeping shift in how insurers are evaluating risk. We’re Gunner Roofing, America’s Favorite Roofer, and here’s what’s going on. Since 2021,…
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Toll Brothers to Build 358 Homes on 140 acres in North Carolina
Montgomery County-based luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has plans to build 358 homes on 140 acres in North Carolina, writes Collin Huguley for Charlotte Business Journal. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently acquired the land in Huntersville which is just outside Charlotte. The company bought the land for just over $15 million through an affiliated…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Joseph’s Catering closed for good after 50 years in May 2023, when the Messina family decided it was time to say goodbye. The new three-story facility will be…
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Elwyn Begins Work on New $47M School on Its Media Campus
Elwyn’s future school will be the “crown Jewel” of the nonprofit’s 260-acre Media campus, says Charlie Houder, principal of Haverford Development Partners. Houder was describing the new $47 million school project on April 8 to members of the Middletown Township Planning Commission, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The school is a dual project…
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Chester County Buys Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge from PennDOT for $1
Chester County now officially owns Downingtown’s historic Trestle Bridge, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. On May 21, Chester County commissioners voted to transfer ownership from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to the county with a purchase of $1. County ownership allows for increased control over the bridge’s architecture and layout, including…
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Federal Realty Marks Major Milestone in Bala Cynwyd Redevelopment
The transformation of Bala Cynwyd’s retail corridor just hit a high point. Federal Realty Investment Trust and CBG Building Company have announced the “topping out” of the second residential phase at Bala Cynwyd on City Avenue, marking the completion of the building’s structural framework. Located between Belmont Avenue and Conshohocken State Road, the $95 million…
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Kimberton Whole Foods Expanding with New Warehouse Project in Uwchlan Township
Kimberton Whole Foods is continuing to expand with plans to add 17,500 square feet of warehouse space at Hankin Group’s Haywood Business Park in Uwchlan Township, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. The family-owned and operated organic grocer expects to move into the space it leased in the fall. “As our business continues…
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