Philadelphia officials promise crackdown on Center City traffic scofflaws
Philadelphia officials Thursday announced a concentrated crackdown on traffic scofflaws to address Center City’s growing traffic congestion problems. Speaking alongside officials from the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Parking Au.....»»
On Wawa Day, chain"s president says it is "very committed" to Philadelphia despite store closures
In addition to free coffee, Wawa's president offered some good news for Center City customers on Wawa Day......»»
Philadelphia to bid for future WrestleManias after "phenomenal" 2024 event
After delivering a "phenomenal," record-breaking 40th iteration of the global wrestling event in the Philadelphia earlier this month, tourism officials plan to petition to bring WrestleMania back to the City of Brotherly Love......»»
Channelside Drive improvements will include a new access road to cruise terminal
Port officials have been working with the city to compromise on some of the proposed changes so as not to negatively affect vehicular traffic from cruise activity......»»
Jackson County Jail update: New location found? City/county cooperation possible?
It looks like Jackson County has found a preferred location for its new detention center, as city and county officials appear to be exploring ways to partner on the jail. The county is eyeing a 99-acre site that’s currently a trailer park and .....»»
81% of restaurants, gyms receiving $12M in Philadelphia grant funding are located outside of Center City
The vast majority of the 914 recipients of a city restaurant and gym grant program were located outside Center City, a dramatic change from past Covid-19 relief programs......»»
Potential Amazon project not moving forward in Alabama
City officials in Spanish Fort say a potential Amazon distribution center project isn't moving forward at this time. Earlier this year, it was reported that Amazon was a potential tenant for a $45 million project across 24 acres near the Bass Pro.....»»
Philadelphia launches online form for residents interested in receiving Covid-19 vaccine
Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health has opened its vaccine interest form online, allowing city residents to alert health officials of their desire to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. The form, which can be found here, can only be used to ind.....»»
King County, Kent in talks to establish mass vaccination site at ShoWare Center
King County and the city of Kent are in talks to establish a mass Covid-19 vaccination site at the Accesso ShoWare Center, the city of Kent announced on Twitter Wednesday. A contract has not been signed yet, but officials expect an agreement wi.....»»
New Jersey bank picks high-profile Philadelphia building for its first Pennsylvania branch
The Toms River, New Jersey-based bank has been shopping for the perfect Center City location to serve as its first branch for more than a year......»»
City to use Temple"s Liacouras Center for quarantine, isolation space
While no basketball is happening in the 10,000-seat Liacouras Center, Temple University made a deal with the City of Philadelphia to use the arena as overflow space if local hospitals become overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. The city has been wor.....»»
Philadelphia "hospital room in a box" company wants to join COVID-19 battle
Concerns about hospital bed capacity during the coronavirus outbreak have one Center City CEO’s phone ringing and ringing. Grant Geiger, the founder and CEO of EIR Healthcare, said in recent weeks he has heard from people ranging local hospital ex.....»»
Do we have to close? Enforcement comes into focus across Pa., Philadelphia
Now that both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have stringent orders in place that require most businesses to shut down to avoid spreading the coronavirus, enforcement will take center stage. Sozi Tulante, who served as city solicitor from 2016 to 2018,.....»»
Philadelphia cancels St. Patrick"s Day Parade
Philadelphia's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade scheduled for Sunday has been canceled, officials announced late Tuesday. The move comes hours after city leaders said the parade would take place, but recommended people avoid attending — part of .....»»
SXSW cancellation leaves Philly"s new brand identity in limbo
In the aftermath of the popular South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, being canceled because of coronavirus concerns, Philadelphia officials have been left to search for a Plan B to test drive new messaging about the city's brand identity. The.....»»
Tampa officials claim CSX failed to take measures on track closures as traffic snarls around the area
City of Tampa officials are claiming rail operator CSX has shut down certain tracks without proper notice and due diligence, causing traffic issues. Tampa's Director of Transportation and Stormwater Services Vik Bhide on Wednesday said the closures a.....»»
Metro"s next congestion fix: Traffic lights
Nashville is launching its latest traffic study, with city officials setting their sights on Metro's traffic signals. On Wednesday, Mayor John Cooper's office revealed that officials have begun studying Metro's traffic management operations to lo.....»»
Developer notifies city officials of plan to build hotel, condos above Mass. Turnpike
Five years after Massachusetts transportation officials tapped The Peebles Corp. to develop an air-rights parcel adjacent to the MBTA Hynes Convention Center station, the real estate company has formally kicked off its city permitting process to build .....»»
Amazon bringing 1,000 more jobs to Tennessee
Nashville isn't the only Tennessee city slated to receive an influx of jobs from Amazon.com Inc. On Monday, state and company officials revealed the e-commerce behemoth will open an 855,000-square-foot distribution center in Memphis, bringing with it 1.....»»
The Fairview is opening at the former Belgian Cafe site. Take a peek at the remodel.
A new neighborhood gastropub specializing in vegan cuisine and led by Fergie Carey, the longtime Philadelphia bar owner that debuted the Center City institution Fergie’s Pub in 1994, will open Thursday in Fairmount. The Fairview replaces the .....»»
Year in Review 2019: The PBJ"s most-viewed stories of the year
The closure of Hahnemann University Hospital dominated local headlines in 2019, and the numbers back that up. Two of the top five most viewed Philadelphia Business Journal stories of the year center around the 171-year-old Center City hospital's abru.....»»