Camden, DE Business and More

publisher · 3.9K followers

This New Jersey Crystal Warehouse Is Full of Unexpected Finds

The address on Chestnut Street doesn’t give much away. Pull into the lot in Glendora, pass the front building, and there it is: a warehouse filled with gemstones, tarot decks, and enough intriguing finds to make a quick stop feel optimistic. The Venus Moon Crystal Warehouse welcomes people who...

Glendora, NJ · 11d

NorthEast Times

Far Northeast Sunday Flea Market at Franklin Mills Holds Its Last Market of the Season on Nov. 1

The outdoor Sunday flea market at 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. in the Far Northeast holds its last market of the 2026 season on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to organizer Phila Flea Markets and PhillyVoice. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., both sources say. PhillyVoice reported that the market draws...

hoodline.com

publisher · 3.9K followers

Germantown YWCA Revival Still Stuck a Decade Later, Developer Awaits Tax Credit

5820–5824 Germantown Ave. — Approximate Site of Vacant YWCA. For the Germantown YWCA, the next milestone is a financing decision—not a construction date. The building has been vacant for more than two decades, and KBK Enterprises, selected in 2016 to redevelop it as affordable housing, has yet to begin construction. The project now depends on a tax-credit decision expected by the end of 2026.

Philadelphia, PA · 8d

NorthEast Times

Water Bills Rose 7.5% in September. Here’s Where the Water Department Is Digging in the Northeast This Fall

The typical Philadelphia household’s water, sewer and stormwater bill rose $6.74 a month, or 7.5%, to $96.16 on Sept. 1, according to the Philadelphia Water Department and WHYY. The figure is based on a typical home using 3,220 gallons a month, the department said. About 27% of the increase...

Phillymag.com

Allan Domb: The Six Pillars of a Successful City

A safe, clean, competitive city that welcomes businesses and makes it easy to get things done gives people concrete reasons to choose a city. If you ask 10 people what makes a city great, you’ll probably get 10 different answers — from fun restaurants and outstanding schools to top-notch parks and a strong job market.

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

barstoolsports.com

The Philadelphia Area Just Lost One Of Its Best Malls For Good, And It's A Sad Reminder That True Americana Is Dying FAST

I love the internet. If it weren't for the internet, I wouldn't have a job. Hell, you guys wouldn't be reading these words that I'm typing right now. But I can also acknowledge that our shift to a more digital world has killed countless aspects of what made living in this country so great. Think about all the communal, shared experiences that have ceased to exist in this internet age.

Bensalem Township, PA · 12d

hoodline.com

Philadelphia Rolls Out Nation's First City-Backed Mortgage, Waives PMI for Buyers

Philadelphia is moving to become the first city in the country with its own mortgage program, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is sharing new details about how it will work. One Philly Mortgage will offer first-time homebuyers a 30-year fixed-rate loan with rates set a full percentage point below current market levels, cap down payments at no more than 3%, and waive private mortgage insurance altogether. City officials are targeting a launch by the end of 2026.

Yahoo!

publisher · 30.2K followers

Downtown Burlington businesses frustrated with construction

Downtown Burlington businesses frustrated with construction.

Burlington, NJ · 11d

WHYY

Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 63 affordable homes to Sharswood

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. The Philadelphia Housing Authority is building 63 affordable apartments for older adults in the Sharswood...

morethanthecurve.com

Update on the status of the Plymouth Meeting Mall

In a Philadelphia Business Journal article on October 26th about the state of the Franklin Mills mall in Philadelphia, there was one line that provided an update on the status of the sale of the Plymouth Meeting Mall. The same developer, Dean Adler, was seeking to acquire both malls and...

everafterinthewoods.com

The Creepy Pennsylvania Antique Thrift Shop That Feels Straight Out Of A Haunted House

A neon sign glowing with the words D*AD SOULS hangs inside this shop. That’s not a movie prop. It’s part of the decor in a store packed with glass eyes, old surgical tools, and a real human skeleton. The owners started out selling trash-picked treasures on the sidewalk....

dmnews.com

Philadelphia’s beverage tax began in 2017, and a JAMA 2019 study found taxed beverage volume at chain stores fell 51 percent in the city, while chain store sales in bordering Pennsylvania ZIP codes rose, offsetting about 24 percent of it.

PHILADELPHIA: Taxed-beverage volume at large chain stores in Philadelphia fell 51 per cent after the city’s beverage tax began in 2017, a study published in JAMA in 2019 found. Chain-store sales in bordering Pennsylvania ZIP codes rose enough to offset 24.4 per cent of that drop. The study, led...

whatnow.com

LIDL Supermarket Still in the Works for Somerdale

Plans for a discount supermarket chain in Somerdale remain in the works. LIDL will open at 516 N. White Horse Pike, taking over the former Two Z’s Tavern space. An “available” real estate sign on the property sparked speculation about whether LIDL was still coming to Somerdale, 42 Freeway reported.

Somerdale, NJ · 11d

hoodline.com

Old City's Forsythia Closes Briefly as Bank Chases Chef for $925,000

Forsythia, the Michelin-recommended French restaurant at 233 Chestnut St. in Old City, closed for the weekend, but chef-owner Christopher Kearse says the pause is temporary and the restaurant is expected to reopen this week. The closure comes as Univest Bank & Trust Co. seeks nearly $925,000 from Kearse and companies tied to his businesses.

workboat.com

Hanwha Defense USA announces plans to acquire Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Arlington, Va.-based Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in Hanwha Philly Shipyard, with the Philadelphia-based shipyard moving under HDUSA's leadership and governance structure. HDUSA established a presence at Hanwha Philly Shipyard earlier this year, signaling the organization's transition to a dual-use shipyard serving both the U.S. Navy and commercial customers.

morethanthecurve.com

This Saturday at the Conshohocken Farmers’ Market

The Conshohocken Farmers’ Market, presented by Velocity Ventures, will be held on October 31st from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Head to the Plaza at SORA West, adjacent to Hotel West & Main in downtown Conshohocken, for the opportunity to shop with 16 vendors, enjoy breakfast and/or a morning cocktail from 1874 Social along the plaza, and relax in the plaza’s Adirondack chairs to listen to live music with Maria Maslin. The market opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at noon. There is a parking garage along West Elm Street that is adjacent to the plaza. Parking is free.

Conshohocken, PA · 11d

philadelphia.today