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Comcast Co-Founder and Cable Television Hall of Famer Dead at 93

Julian Brodsky, who co-founded Comcast more than six decades ago, has died at age 93. The cable company announced today that he died on Nov. 5. Variety reported the news. Julian Brodsky Was a "Mentor and a Friend" Comcast stated that Brodsky was surrounded by his family at the time...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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House of the Week: $4.3M Chestnut Hill Mansion With Its Original Chestnut Cabinetry

Less than a year ago, 8221 Seminole Street was on the market for $1.4 million. Now, after a sweeping renovation, the 1886 Chestnut Hill mansion is back with a $4.3 million asking price. The stone residence in the historic Saint Martins section was listed in January as a seven-bedroom home...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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Owner behind 'Freedom Fuel' faces lawsuit

According to a 179-page lawsuit filed in federal court in Philadelphia in August, Mansfield Oil Company is suing K.R.S.M. for $4 million and sold some of it to Freedom gas stations in Pennsylvania and they never paid for it.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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NJ.com

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10 most expensive homes sold in Burlington County, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

A single-family home in Moorestown that sold for $2.75 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Burlington County over the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. The county saw a total of 120 residential real estate sales during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, averaging...

Burlington County, NJ · 3d
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WHYY

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Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. After a decade of planning, construction is underway on a 121-unit apartment building in Center...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Old City's Philadelphia Independents Closing Doors After 12 Years of Local Crafts

Philadelphia Independents, the Old City boutique built around handmade goods from local makers, will close for good at the end of 2026 after more than 12 years in business. The shop at 35 N. 3rd St. plans to stay open through Dec. 24, 2026, or shut its doors sooner if its remaining inventory sells out first.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Permits Issued for Nine-Unit Residential Building at 1258 South 45th Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, nine-unit multi-family building at 1258 South 45th Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Th development’s floor area will total 8,523 square feet. The project will offer a cellar and three private roof decks with individual access. The project team consists of KORE Architecture as responsible for the designs and TNA Builders LLC as the contractor.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

VISTA.Today

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Malvern Entrepreneur Brings Luxury Resale Boutique to Philadelphia Premium Outlets

A Malvern entrepreneur who turned a love of designer handbags into a thriving resale business is now preparing to open a luxury boutique at Philadelphia Premium Outlets, just in time for the holiday rush, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Ashley Ralligh started Mainline ReChic in 2025, when worries about the...

Malvern, PA · 3d

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Zoning Board Rejects 420-Unit Lancaster Avenue Project, Developer Vows Fight

5100 Lancaster Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed 45-Unit Building. A proposal to build 420 apartments across three Lancaster Avenue properties in West Philadelphia's Cathedral Park area has stalled at the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which ruled against the developer following a contentious hearing on Oct. 21. The plan from Haverford Square Properties called for 42 affordable units, but it also asked for a building six feet taller than current zoning allows, a sticking point that proved decisive before the board.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Comcast is laying off more than 600 Philly employees amid big cost-cutting transformation

On a gray morning in Center City, the elevators at the Comcast towers still moved with their usual hush, but the talk on the sidewalks had shifted. People who once compared notes on streaming launches and broadband upgrades were asking who might still have a desk when the quarter ended. The phrase Comcast Philly layoffs moved from private worry into public record after a state filing described more than 600 job cuts at the company headquarters. For a city that has treated the cable and broadband giant as both employer and civic symbol, the notice carried a weight that went beyond a single human resources memo.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Freedom Fuel gas stations offer low prices while being sued for not paying supplier

The new chain of Freedom Fuel gas stations that emerged across the country this summer has opened two locations in Detroit. The first Freedom Fuel station opened in Philadelphia on July 7. On opening day, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.47 per gallon, almost 50 cents cheaper than the average gas station in Philly according to GasBuddy.

Detroit, MI · 4d

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The Delco Store Reopens in Broomall with New Lawrence Park Location

The Delco Store is back in Broomall. The retailer, known for Delaware County-themed merchandise and Philadelphia sports apparel, has returned to Lawrence Park Shopping Center, reports June Bakan for Patch. Also known as Delco Original Trading Company, the locally focused shop has moved around the county several times since its...

Broomall, PA · 1d

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N.J. ski shop named one of the best in the U.S.

A New Jersey ski shop has been selected by a panel of USA TODAY 10Best experts as one of the 20 best in the United States. According to the panel, D&Q in Cherry Hill offers comprehensive ski and snowboard services, including gear selection, boot fitting, repair and tuning. Customers can...

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Whole Foods, L.L. Bean, and Toll Townhomes Coming to Upper Providence

A Whole Foods Market is coming to Upper Providence Township, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. So are L.L. Bean, Barnes & Noble, and 122 Toll Brothers townhomes. All of them are part of the District at Black Rock. The mixed-use project is rising on a former Quest...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

WHYY

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Center City pop-up storefront showcases immigrant entrepreneurs

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A new pop-up storefront in Center City, Philadelphia, aims to support immigrant-owned small businesses by selling their merchandise. Located in the former home of The Center for Architecture...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Star News

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Philadelphia Filers Get Higher 2027 Standard Deduction and Larger Child Tax Credit

Philadelphia-area households will be able to shield more income from federal tax in 2027, Philadelphia Patch reported after the Internal Revenue Service announced its yearly inflation adjustments on Thursday. The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly will rise by $1,000. The IRS adjusted nearly 70 provisions of the tax...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to City Hall with 40-plus vendors and handmade gifts

Philadelphia-themed tarot cards, hand-blown Christmas ornaments and treats for dogs are among the gifts shoppers will find at this year's Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market. The outdoor market returns to Dilworth Park on Friday, Nov. 13, for its 12th season, bringing more than 40 vendors from Philadelphia and the surrounding region to the west side of City Hall. It will remain open through New Year's Day, with white vendor huts, holiday lights and illuminated Moravian stars decorating the park.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Toys“R”Us Plans Store Openings in Philadelphia Area

You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children's toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country. Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d