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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 · 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 · 4d

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Counterprotesters confront boycott ride aimed at Jewish-run businesses

A planned "bike ride boycott" in Philadelphia was met with a large counterprotest in Rittenhouse Square on the morning of Nov. 8. The boycott targeted six businesses in an Instagram post that organizers said are owned by "zionists." The planned boycott drew condemnation from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, both Democrats. "This bike ride, masquerading as a protest to advance the cause of justice, is nothing more than blatant antisemitism designed to intimidate and drive Jewish businesses out of our communities, and there is no place for that in our Commonwealth," a post from the Shapiro administration's press secretary's X account said on Nov. 5. Cyclists participating in the boycott were quickly outnumbered by counterprotesters supporting the businesses and Israel more broadly, many carrying Israeli flags. As the gathering swelled beyond the tree-lined park and spilled onto 18th Street, a heavy police presence occasionally broke up crowds using motorcycles and scooters. There was at least one arrest at the protest amid the yelling matches and occasional shoving between protesters on both sides. Rick Zietelman arrived at the protest with his bike, but he was there in support of the listed businesses and of Israel. He dressed

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Philly Habitat for Humanity project will overhaul blighted East Germantown rentals

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. Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is transforming a long-vacant apartment complex in Germantown into 16 affordable...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Maguire Hayden Sits Out 2026, Bets on Buying Opportunities in 2027

A West Conshohocken real estate firm with deep Montgomery County roots is sitting out the buying market this year. It is betting on better deals in 2027, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Maguire Hayden Real Estate Co. has sold four properties for a combined $106 million over...

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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Cleo Bagels Has Grown From Pop-Up to Two West Philly Shops

Long before neighbors started lining up on Baltimore Avenue, Alex Malamy was a Brooklyn native in a West Philadelphia kitchen, trying to bake the bagels his new neighborhood was missing. He fired up his home oven in 2016. A decade later, that experiment has grown into two side-by-side storefronts with...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Little Movie Store Brings Back the Video Rental Store in South Philly

Friday night at the video store is back in South Philadelphia, where a local couple is betting that movie lovers are ready to swap streaming algorithms for real shelves, writes John Semley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dylan and Keri Wise opened Little Movie Store on October 24 at 2001 S....

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Philadelphia healthcare jobs: registered nurse, medical scribe, oncology RN coordinator, online physician, and part-time therapist

Philadelphia’s healthcare openings span direct patient care, documentation, coordination, virtual medicine, and therapy. Optum’s registered nurse role focuses on home health admissions and care planning, while Oak Street Health is seeking a medical scribe to support provider documentation in clinic. Geisinger’s cancer care coordinator centers on outpatient hematology and oncology navigation, and QuickMD’s online physician role is fully virtual with a telemedicine schedule. FOX Rehabilitation’s part-time therapist posting is different again, emphasizing in-home and senior-living care for older adults.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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TapestryHealth files for bankruptcy as Stratford mayor addresses his continued role as board chairman

Chess says he stepped away from the company’s management, operations and clinical responsibilities four years ago but continues to serve as chairman of its board of directors.

Stratford, NJ · 23h

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The Mackenzie Roberts Brings a Creative Perspective to Philadelphia Real Estate and Technology

The Philadelphia-based business combines creative production, property operations and AI-assisted digital tools to change how properties and neighborhoods are presented. PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / November 9, 2026 / TheMackenzieRoberts.com, a Philadelphia-based real estate marketing and brand development business, is applying more than a decade of creative production experience to the region’s property market. It combines film and television production, digital marketing and hands-on property management experience, with a focus on how artificial intelligence and digital content can change the way properties, neighborhoods and commercial developments are marketed.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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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 · 4d

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Chestnut Hill Mansion Lists for $4.3M

8221 Seminole St. — Approximate Site of $4.3M Mansion Listing. A roughly 140-year-old mansion in Chestnut Hill's historic Saint Martins section is listed for $4.3 million. The Wissahickon schist residence at 8221 Seminole Street was built in 1886. A brokerage listing from Coldwell Banker Homes shows the sale closed...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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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...

New Jersey · 4d

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Pipeline Strike Spills Thousands of Gallons of Fuel, Bridgeport Homes Evacuated

Thousands of gallons of aviation fuel spilled underground in Bridgeport Thursday afternoon after construction crews struck a buried pipeline, triggering shelter-in-place orders, evacuations and the shutdown of a major roadway in the Montgomery County borough. Officials told NBC10 Philadelphia that the pipeline belongs to Sunoco and that the rupture happened...

Bridgeport, PA · 3d