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Philly's historic Wanamaker Building is getting a new $4 million event venue
The historic Wanamaker Building in Center City will soon be home to a new $4 million event space. The Wanamaker Room, the latest addition to the Finley Catering portfolio, will be able to serve as a standalone venue or an expansion of the Crystal Tea Room, where Finley has held weddings and banquets for 25 years. The new 5,000-square-foot space, on the same floor as the Crystal Tea Room, is currently under construction, according to the Finley team, and is set to open in early 2027.
What's it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These Vineland residents know.
When Amber Ayrer bought her Vineland home 25 years ago, she envisioned growing old there, enjoying lazy afternoons with the windows open and a view of farmland from her front door. After her adult daughter, Ally, suffered a traumatic brain injury, Amber made the rancher accessible, installing a ramp that aides use to push Ally's wheelchair outside for her daily walks. The place had all the makings of a forever home, Amber Ayrer said — until a massive AI data center moved in across the street.
Jhoan Duran's walkout, the Phillies pitch clock, and the scoreboard are sponsored. Why local companies invest in the ads.
After Jhoan Duran was traded to the Phillies last summer, Robert Miller learned some fans were complaining that the closer's “Durantula” walk-out wasn't going to be shown on every broadcast. For Miller, managing partner at Wapner Newman law firm, it sparked an idea. He connected with NBC Sports Philadelphia and made his pitch: Wapner Newman could pay to sponsor the closer's walk-out and get the firm's branding on a viral moment.
Surfside has taken over the US alcohol industry. But its founders say the brand is staying put in Philly.
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The flagship Iron Hill Brewery is being turned into a steakhouse by a local restaurant group Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy
The original Iron Hill Brewery is being transformed into an upscale steakhouse fit for a college town. The new concept, Rockwell's on Main, is set to open this summer in the Iron Hill shell near the University of Delaware in Newark, said restaurateur Gianmarco Martuscelli.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy QVC says it will file for bankruptcy
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. List of partners (vendors) Erin McCarthy, The Philadelphia Inquirer QVC Group announced Wednesday that it plans to file for bankruptcy. The news follows weeks of speculation about the shopping network's financial distress.
QVC Group faces $30 million 'unjustified termination' lawsuit after report of potential bankruptcy
QVC Group has been hit with a $30 million lawsuit amid broader financial problems for the West Chester-based home shopping network. The company is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize billions in debt, Bloomberg reported last week.
Meet the Philly native and St. Joe's Prep grad running Philly's largest outdoor shopping center operator
Brian Finnegan, Brixmor Property Group's new CEO, is a true Philadelphian. He was born in Southwest Philly, spent his formative years in Roxborough, and graduated from St. Joe's Prep. He met his wife, Katie, at a Halloween party in his mother's Packer Park backyard in 2009, while just down the road the Phillies played the Yankees in the World Series and Pearl Jam closed the Spectrum.
This Small Texas City Was Just Ranked One of the World's Most Welcoming-Here's Why
Photo by picture alliance on Getty Images It can be a real bummer to go on a trip to a bucket list location only to find that the locals are cold, rude, and totally unwelcoming. If you want to make sure you're heading to a spot where the atmosphere is friendly, you might want to consult Booking.com's list of the 10 friendliest cities in the world-which includes a U.S. location that you might not expect.
What the Saks bankruptcy means for Philly-area shoppers
Saks Global, which operates Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, has filed for bankruptcy. The high-end clothing retailer announced the move on Wednesday, saying in a statement that the Chapter 11 filing will facilitate its ongoing transformation. In the Philadelphia region, Saks Global has long operated an expansive Saks Fifth Avenue store off City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd.
A turning point: Anti-ICE protests reach the Philadelphia suburbs
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Legions of suburbanites decried federal ICE actions on Sunday in a series of vigils and protests across the Philadelphia area, signaling the breadth of opposition to a central part of President Donald Trumps agenda. Expressions of anger, sadness, and resistance poured out into the streets of major cities nationwide this weekend in response to the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota.
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The first Philly-area Sheetz is set to open next month across from a Wawa
Sheetzs encroachment into Wawa territory has an official ETA. The Altoona-based convenience store chain is set to open its first Philadelphia-area store on Feb. 12 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, according to Sheetz public affairs manager Nick Ruffner. It will be located at 454 W. Ridge Pike, across the street from an existing Wawa. Sheetz presented its site plans to Limericks board of supervisors about a year ago.
A Phoenixville shopping center sold for more than $7 million
A fully occupied shopping center near downtown Phoenixville recently sold for nearly $7.4 million. Chester County property records show that the 33,000-square-foot complex was sold in late November by one private investor based in Malvern to another based in Glen Mills, with both registered as limited liability companies. The sale was first reported Thursday by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located at 785 Starr St., the center is about a mile down the road from Phoenixvilles main drag.
Cant score a Longwood Gardens reservation this week? See these other festive Philly-area options.
Deanna Baker made reservations for A Longwood Christmas in late summer. The 32-year-old Downingtown resident has been gifted a Longwood Gardens membership each of the past five years, but even the member reservations for the annual holiday light show book up well in advance. So she secures her familys time slots while the weather is still warm. Yes, its ridiculous this time of year, she said of the Longwood demand at Christmastime. But yes, its worth it.
Happy Bear Coffee, with Carlinos bites, coming to Phillys Navy Yard
The Navy Yard is getting a coffee shop and wine bar as part of its redevelopment. Happy Bear Coffee Company is set to open its first physical location at the former military base early next year, the homegrown roasters and Navy Yard developers Ensemble/Mosaic announced this week.
A dead South Jersey mall is set to get townhomes, retail, and more in long-awaited redevelopment
The former Echelon Mall in Voorhees is officially primed for revitalization after a seven-year effort to rescue the lifeless shopping center. The Voorhees Township Committee last week unanimously approved a North Jersey developers plans to build townhouses, commercial and community spaces, and a parking garage on the mall property, which was partially demolished and rebranded as the Voorhees Town Center in 2008.
How a no-buy or low-buy lifestyle can help you save money and be a more intentional consumer
PHILADELPHIA - Bonnie Arbittier keeps a list on her phone of every jacket, bag and article of clothing she's resisted buying so far this year. More than three months into 2025, the list has held Arbittier accountable to her New Year's resolution: No clothing purchases. Not even from thrift stores. Not even for special occasions. When she adds to the list, "I get the same endorphins I get from clicking the 'Buy Now' button," said Arbittier, 32, of Philadelphia's Center City, who works in health tech.
Nutrisystem emailed a woman who never shared her address. Now it’s facing a class-action lawsuit
A California woman was surprised when she got an email from Nutrisystem last month, after casually browsing the company's website. The problem, she alleges in a new lawsuit, is that she never gave the company her email address. The woman, Amelia Ingrao, had never visited the site before, nor had she given the Pennsylvania-based diet company any of her personal information.
Plane crash’s damage becomes more apparent as reported injuries mount alongside seven confirmed fatalities
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What small daily acts can help save money? Try these financial life hacks
PHILADELPHIA - When it came to her personal finances, Brittany Bronson knew the big-picture advice - the tips a financial adviser might dole out for saving more, paying off debt, or hitting other money goals. She was well aware of the power of budgeting, the value of investing, and the habits that can lead to lower energy bills. But the 34-year-old Philadelphia resident wanted more: the less obvious day-to-day tips for financial discipline that would help her boost her savings.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are talking about high grocery prices. These Philly-area residents are finding ways to cope with costs
Nah'Shon and Caitlin Moore used to have a systematic approach to grocery shopping, with a large trip once a week or once every other week. But as prices rose in recent years, the Levittown couple started taking trips to the Aldi supermarket on an as-needed basis to reduce waste and keep costs down. "Now, it's like, ‘Just go ahead and get something for tonight,'" said Nah'Shon Moore, a 47-year-old account manager.
More couples are hiring wedding content creators, so they and their guests can 'live in the moment'
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More couples are hiring wedding content creators, so they and their guests can ‘live in the moment’
PHILADELPHIA - In the car on the way home from her wedding, Bayley Shanley's phone pinged with a notification from one of her vendors. As her new husband drove, Shanley flipped through more than 500 candid photos and videos. She watched her bridesmaids walk down the aisle, a moment she had missed, and relived the speeches. She sent her flower girl's mother photos of the child helping the bride put on her shoes.
19 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Crow’
The Crow—Alex Proyas’s 1994 cult film about a man brought back from the dead to avenge the murder of his fiancée—was marred by tragedy when its star, Brandon Lee, was killed in an on-set accident just days before the film was scheduled to wrap, and not long before he was to be married. Here are a few things you might not have known about the film.
An engagement ring or a home down payment? Why some couples are proposing with lab diamonds.
PHILADELPHIA — Years before Jasmine Ma and her fiancé, Ricky Chen, stepped foot into a jewelry store — before they had even talked seriously about marriage — Ma made one thing clear: She didn’t want a mined-diamond engagement ring. “If he was going to put his money toward this, I’d prefer he get something lab-grown,” she said.
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
Chances are, anyone taking a trip out west to a national park like Grand Teton or Yellowstone will see plenty of bison dotting the plains. Or are they buffalo? Is there a difference between the two? “In North America, the names are used interchangeably for the species Bison bison,” Ross MacPhee, Curator Emeritus in Department of Mammalogy at the American Museum of Natural History, told Mental Floss in 2014.
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
Chances are, anyone taking a trip out west to a national park like Grand Teton or Yellowstone will see plenty of bison dotting the plains. Or are they buffalo? Is there a difference between the two? “In North America, the names are used interchangeably for the species Bison bison,” Ross MacPhee, Curator Emeritus in Department of Mammalogy at the American Museum of Natural History, told Mental Floss in 2014.
13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Taxidermy
Think all there is to taxidermy is stuffing an animal? Think again. Since the days of William Hornaday and Carl Akeley, taxidermy has been a scientific art: It requires practitioners not only to take accurate measurements and photos and make traces of the animals they'd like to mount, but to study the anatomy of those animals-all for the purpose of creating a specimen that is true to life. Read on for 12 things you might not know about the history, development, and practice of taxidermy. 1.
10 Delightfully Descriptive Irish Animal Names
The Irish language is full of evocative names for aspects of the natural environment, and wildlife is no exception. Let's get acquainted with some of the most expressive Irish names for creatures of every size and habitat, from land and air to the depths of the sea. 1. Sciathán Leathair A bat can be called an ialtóg, but why limit yourself when there are so many exciting alternatives? If you're inclined to insult a bat, call it amadáinín ("little fool").
PHILADELPHIA — Tuesday’s primary election — one of Pennsylvania’s most consequential in recent years — brought thousands of voters to the region’s polls in an understated election day showing. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman won the Democratic Senate primary, and Josh Shapiro, the state attorney general, became the Democratic nominee for governor after running unopposed. State Sen. Doug Mastriano won the Republican nomination for governor.
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