Philadelphia Region
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Rapidly Growing Warehouse Space Reshaping Jobs, Traffic, and Landscapes in Philadelphia Region
In the last four years, the demand for warehouse space has resulted in 55 million square feet of related industrial real estate being added in the Philadelphia area, write Frank Kummer, Kevin Riordan, Jake Blumgart, Joseph N. DiStefano, and Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nine-county Philadelphia region now has 188 warehouses bigger than…
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Home Prices in Philadelphia Metro Continue to Rise
The home prices in the Philadelphia metro area reached a two-year high in April, according to a recently released report by Bright MLS. The median price of homes sold last month was $365,000, which is a 10.9 percent increase from a year ago. That is also the fastest year-over-year price appreciation in nearly two years,…
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the suburban Philadelphia area offers a treasure trove of sites where pivotal battles and strategic planning helped shape the United States. From the sprawling fields of Brandywine Battlefield Park where George…
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4 Philadelphia-area Law Schools Among the Top in U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the top law schools, and Philadelphia is well-represented, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School ranked No. 4 in the list for the second consecutive year. It is tied at 4th with Duke University, Harvard University,…
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Unlock Your Earning Potential: Theses Are The Top Philadelphia Area Gig Jobs
The gig economy is thriving across the Philadelphia area, offering gig workers and independent contractors a plethora of opportunities for flexibility you won’t find at a full-time job and matching a wide range of skill sets and lifestyles. Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, prefer to cozy up at home in your pajamas or hit the roads of…
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Philly Metro Is Safe from Rare Cicada Co-emergence
While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, the Philadelphia area is in the clear for now, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. This spring, two specific broods of droning cicadas will emerge simultaneously from the ground. This has not happened in over two centuries, or since Thomas…
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Gen X Leads the Surge in Philadelphia Metro’s Millionaire Homeowners, Outpacing Boomers
The number of millionaire homeowners in the Philadelphia metro area is on the rise, with households that earn $1 million and more now being one of the fastest-growing income groups, according to a recently released study from Point2, an international real estate search website that covers industry trends and news. Nationwide, the number of households…
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Luxury Home Prices Continue to Rise Nationwide, but Not Here in the Philly Metro
The prices of luxury homes in the United States are higher than they have ever been, with the median-priced home selling for a record $1,225,000 in the first quarter, which is an increase of 8.7 percent from a year earlier, according to a recently released report from Redfin. Luxury home prices are growing primarily because…
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Prospective Philadelphia Area Homebuyers Continue Facing Uphill Battle Looking for Home
Burdened with high prices and mortgage rates, prospective homebuyers are continuing to face an uphill battle finding a home in the local housing market, write Aaron Moselle and Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. Over the last year, affording a typical home in the Philadelphia suburbs has become even more daunting. The median sale price of…
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For a Mere $35,000, This Retro Pennsylvania Dining Car Can be Yours
Fans nostalgic for diners have a shot at owning their own retro Pennsylvania dining car, writes Hannah Frishberg for The New York Post. A classic Fodero Dining Car is in need of some repairs after serving as a local eatery in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, for decades. It’s being sold on Facebook for $35,000. “Looking to sell…
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Beanstalk Benefit Launches with $7.5 Million Funding in Ambler
Beanstalk Benefit, a local technology startup, has launched with $7.5 million in funding, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Beanstalk Benefit works to give employees more access to, and control over benefits their employers offer. The seed funding was provided by New York-based Redesign Health, which develops and funds technology,, giving its creators the…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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Philadelphia-area Nonprofits Get Donations From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently made major contributions to 361 nonprofits nationwide. Of the more than 300 nonprofits, 11 are based in Pennsylvania, including five that have operations in Philadelphia, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. One is Bread & Roses Community Fund, a funder of grassroots organizing for racial, social, and economic justice in the…
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Local Experts Weigh In on Philly Area Bridge Safety Post-Key Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, experts offered their insights about the safety of the bridges over the Delaware River in the Philadelphia area, write Kelly Rule, Jeff Cole, Jennifer Lee, Steve Keeley, and Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Delaware River Port Authority is in charge of the Ben Franklin,…
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Over the Last 10 Years, Philadelphia Region Sees Surge in Active Apprenticeships
A growing number of industries are offering apprenticeships, hoping to attract new talent by offering free education and long-term career options, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Risk-mitigation firm Aon started its Philadelphia apprenticeship program three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic. But the risk paid off. Aon’s first Philadelphia trainees…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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SEPTA Shuttering Ticket Windows at 14 Regional Rail Stations Due to Low Sales
Because of a decreasing demand for in-person sales, SEPTA is closing in-person ticket sales windows at 14 Regional Rail stations, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Each of the offices has been processing less than 20 sales transactions per week, according to SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch. While the ticket agents there will be losing…
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Airfares Are Down at Philadelphia Airport for Domestic Flights
Airfares for domestic flights are down at Philadelphia International Airport, but there’s no guarantee that international or domestic fares will still be down when summer hits, writes Joanne Drilling and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is one of 20 nationwide that has seen the biggest drop in airfares in the last year.…
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