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Habitat for Humanity Turns Blighted Germantown Rentals Into 16 Affordable Homes

A stretch of East Collom Street in Germantown that sat empty for two decades, drawing squatters, illegal dumping and a steady stream of neighbor complaints, is being rebuilt into 16 affordable homeownership units. The $3 million project, called Lena Commons, marks the first phase of a much larger push to deal with blighted and neglected properties scattered across the neighborhood.

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Ghanaian Immigrant Worked Three Jobs to Build a Pennsylvania Business and Eventually Bought Its Building

Working three jobs to open a small dessert shop was only the beginning for one Pennsylvania entrepreneur. After investing her savings and taking out personal loans, she opened a neighborhood water ice business in 2024. Just over a year later, she faced an unexpected challenge when her landlord decided to...

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

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Glenside Farmer’s Market: Saturday’s vendor lineup

1 West Glenside Avenue will feature the following vendors on Saturday:. Canned Fresh by Lois, Heck of a Cookie, Bucks County, Herr Castle, Domalvia, Olive Lucy, Table Loaf and Musser Family Farming. Canned Fresh by Lois. Heck of a Cookie. Table Loaf. Olive Lucy. Domalvia. Herr Castle Farms. Bucks County...

Glenside, PA · 2d

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Kensington Corridor Trust Moves to Buy J-Centrel's 116 Apartments From Shift Capital

According to Philadelphia Business Journal, Kensington Corridor Trust, an effort focused on community ownership and resident governance, is pursuing a deal for J-Centrel, a 116-unit apartment and commercial complex at 3400 J Street in the Harrowgate section of Philadelphia. The proposed purchase is from Shift Capital, J-Centrel's developer. The Philadelphia...

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&pizza Quietly Shuts Both Center City Shops, Leaving Just One Philly Store

Both of &pizza's Center City locations in Philadelphia have gone dark, leaving just one store in the city standing at 3925 Walnut Street in University City. The shop at 1800 Walnut Street, on the corner of 18th and Walnut, shut down a few months ago, while the location at 235 S 15th Street, at 15th and Walnut, closed sometime in early November.

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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 · 1d

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Philadelphia Home Prices Slip as Sellers Cut More and Buyers Take Their Time

Philadelphia sellers cut prices more often and homes spent more time on the market, giving buyers more room to negotiate.

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Merzbacher’s and Metropolitan blend the best of both bakeries under one roof

From the outside, the building hasn’t changed much in a year. Merzbacher’s two-tone painted brick factory at 4530 Germantown Ave. still has the words “bread to share” flanking its front door, and the smell of freshly baked loaves still wafts out — only now, there are a lot more of them.

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Stateside is betting on its vodka again after a banner year for its canned cocktails

Stateside Brands is reinvesting in its vodka spirit with an aesthetic "refresh" that aims to bring a sleek, Americana style to the design of its vodka bottles and merchandise. President Matt Quigley said the rebrand has been a long time coming for his Philadelphia-based company, noting Stateside finally has the time to give its vodka the "time it deserves" after giving much focus to its Surfside and Super Lyte brands. But the company still intends to ride the wave of those wildly popular canned cocktails by bringing some new products to stores in the coming months.

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Philadelphia Landlord Sues Minnesota-Based Parent of Glassmaker Again Over Shattering High-Rise Windows

Windows have been shattering and falling from the sides of Philadelphia apartment towers since 2024, and the company that owns those buildings is now suing the Minnesota-based parent company of a glassmaker and a window-unit maker for the second time, trying a new legal strategy to make it pay. PMC Property Group says broken glass has landed on sidewalks, balconies and patios at its properties, forcing the company to hire outside experts and put up emergency scaffolding to protect residents.

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Anthropologie’s Maeve Brand Picks Ardmore for Its First Pennsylvania Storefront

Maeve by Anthropologie has opened its first Pennsylvania store at Suburban Square, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. The boutique debuted Nov. 5 at Coulter Place, 115 Coulter Avenue, Suite 100. It is the third standalone Maeve shop, after Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta. A Fuller Suburban Square. Maeve is...

Ardmore, PA · 1d

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Spring Freeze Wiped Out Fruit Crops. Local Farmers and Diners are Paying the Price

If your fall dinner bill looks a little steeper, a cold snap from this past spring may be partly to blame, Julia Binswanger reports for Billy Penn at WHYY. The late-April freeze arrived after fruit trees across Pennsylvania had already blossomed, wiping out much of the season’s apples, peaches, plums, and other crops before they had a chance to grow.

Pennsylvania · 1d

Backyard Garden Lover

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Pennsylvania Sues Contractor After Homeowners Report Damaged Ceilings, Exposed Wires and Lost Money

Pennsylvania homeowners paid thousands of dollars to improve their properties, only to face unfinished projects and costly damage, according to a new state lawsuit. One bathroom renovation reportedly ended with a ceiling collapsing in another room. The complaints have now led to legal action against JC Home & Construction Management, LLC, and its owner, Julian...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Bella Philly Steaks Frozen Beef, Chicken Sandwich Slices Now Available at Target, Online Retailers

Quality Steak, Inc., a family-owned Philadelphia-area meat company, has launched Bella Philly Steaks. The new line of frozen Beef and Chicken Sandwich Slices is designed to bring authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak flavor to home kitchens. According to a news release, each 12-ounce box of the product line has a $7.99 manufacturer's...

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The Children’s Place, which has a location at the Willow Grove Park Mall, has filed for bankruptcy protection and is looking for a buyer

The Children’s Place, a kids’ apparel brand which has a location at the Willow Grove Park Mall, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a Sunday press release. In its bankruptcy filing, the company reported about $742 million in assets and about $881 million in debts. The Children’s Place is now looking to sell its assets and is seeking offers from potential buyers by December 9, with a goal to close a deal by the end of December.

Willow Grove, PA · 2d

CBS Philadelphia

What's new at Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Christmas Village

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in Dilworth Park opens Friday, while the Christmas Village begins Nov. 21.

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Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair Draws 178 Employers

At most college career fairs, students chase employers. At Williamson College of the Trades in Media, it’s the other way around. On Nov. 4, recruiters from 178 companies in 19 states filled the Middletown Township campus for the school’s twice-yearly career fair, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.