For my latest cover story for @PHLBizJournal I took a walk around Hanwha Philly Shipyard, which is set to be injected with billions from its Korean parent company and hire 7,000 to 10,000 workers. Those infusions could transform the Navy Yard and beyond
Great reporting from @pschweds on what the arena shakeup means for the long discussed, sprawling development plans at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
What's going to happen to Comcast Spectacor's $2.5 billion mixed-use development plan at the sports complex?
“I don’t want to say we can’t walk and chew gum at the same time, but ..."
https://t.co/RGqxkos3GJ
Huge scoop from @pschweds on plans to convert the Franklin Mills Mall in Northeast Philadelphia into a youth baseball complex with a Margaritaville waterpark. Seriously:
https://t.co/mVdOyTBSPc
Centre Square — considered one of the most important properties in Philadelphia — is under agreement to be sold to developers planning a large-scale adaptive reuse project. https://t.co/5lM2YBpruE
Centre Square — considered one of the most important properties in Philadelphia — is under agreement to be sold to developers planning a large-scale adaptive reuse project. https://t.co/5lM2YBpruE
"Although he does not yet have an asking price for the bar, Sokol said 'everything's for sale' and that he will sell McGlinchey's to 'anybody who wants it.'"
The owner of McGlinchey's refutes a report of its imminent closure, claiming he's seeking a buyer for the iconic Philly dive bar. Sheldon Sokol says the business is available for "anybody who wants it." https://t.co/p6FnQeZOLO
Jefferson Health and PGA Tour Champions announced a five-year partnership to add a new Pennsylvania golf tournament to the annual schedule beginning in 2026. https://t.co/kJRRFf8fWt
Saquon Barkley leads Eagles fans outside of Raising Cane’s in an E-A-G-L-E-S. You’ll probably hear a few more of these before the day is done tomorrow.
A package of bills required for the Sixers' Center City arena passed out of a City Council committee by a 12-4 vote but the Sixers haven't said if they agree to a $60 million community benefits agreement. https://t.co/tsDfURpQjv
Poster boards at Mayor Cherelle Parker's public presentation of her agreement with the Sixers show proposals for a total of 720 residential units and 54k SF of retail on properties controlled by the Sixers and a 400-600 room hotel proposed by Goldenberg Group at 8th and Market.