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Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Philly’s tech startup investment group, to move to Center City

After 20 years in South Philadelphia, the public-private partnership said the move will make it more centrally located in the city.

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Courts & Law

‘Brazen lie after brazen lie’: Unraveling $9M pandemic relief scam masterminded by Delaware tax adviser

The 43-year-old man leased a flashy McLaren sports car while preparing bogus documents for 62 shell companies. He reaped $1.3 million himself.

3 days ago

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Community

Delaware retail marijuana sales tallied $625,000 over 3-day kickoff weekend

The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.

4 days ago

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Community

‘Here to get a little buzz’: Buyers flow into retail marijuana stores as Delaware launches recreational market

Recreational sales began at 12 medical weed dispensaries that paid $100,000 apiece for conversion licenses. Thirty retail-only stores are coming too.

1 week ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why everyone’s a critic

Most Americans read online reviews before making any purchases, and almost half of US consumers write them. Have we become to ratings obsessed?

Air Date: July 31, 2025 12:00 pm

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Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Market Street shops brace as construction continues to stifle business

A summer of sidewalk closures, fencing and noise has already hurt foot traffic and revenue in Philly. Now, a new wave of road work threatens to prolong the pain.

2 weeks ago

The Philadelphia skyline.
Money

How Philadelphia women are still working to close the gender pay gap

Data shows that, across multiple factors, the pay gap between men and women still persists, even in big cities like Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago

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Shelby Labs, Kristin Marcell and Joe Hogan look on
Community

Pennsylvania lawmakers say child care is broken, but don’t agree on how to fix it — yet

State lawmakers are promising changes to improve affordability for families, profitability for businesses and less debt for teachers by cutting red tape.

2 weeks ago

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NPR
Politics & Policy

Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here’s what we know

Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.

2 weeks ago

Tony Sorrentino will join the Fairmount Park Conservancy
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Fairmount Park Conservancy taps UPenn exec for top job

Tony Sorrentino will focus on private-public partnerships to boost city parks.

2 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Residential solar installers face a rush before end-of-year tax credit deadline

Residential solar tax credits were supposed to last for another decade. The Dec. 31 deadline has homeowners rushing to install and get their systems online.

2 weeks ago

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Health

ChristianaCare to open West Grove ‘neighborhood hospital’ in August

The site of the former Jennersville Hospital in Chester County will soon be home to ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital.

2 weeks ago

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Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of Philadelphia Visitor Center
Community

Opera Philadelphia will take over Macy’s this fall

Philadelphia Visitor Center will also bring the Wanamaker Light Show back for the holidays.

2 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Encore Series and Philadelphia Orchestra end lawsuits. Encore takes the blame

After filing a lawsuit against the orchestra, the mea culpa from the Philly Pops’ parent company may be its last gasp.

2 weeks ago

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Community

The Foundation for Delaware County selects Michael Kellerman to be next president

Michael Kellerman has most recently been serving as the interim executive transformation director of the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago

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