December 10, 2025
Development
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Molly McVety
Nearly 50% of the residents of Center City's apartment complexes are from outside of the Philadelphia region, a new report shows.
Center City District published survey results from residents in around two dozen of the neighborhood's higher-end apartments. Its officials view the study as "chapter one" of similar population studies.
December 10, 2025
Investigations
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Molly McVety
U.S. Marshals Service announced that the James A Byrne Courthouse in Center City was vandalized Monday night.
December 10, 2025
Arts & Culture
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Molly McVety
FringeArts announced it's bringing back seasonal programming from January to May after seeing a boost in attendance in its monthlong festival in September.
December 10, 2025
Business
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Molly McVety
Christmas Village shoppers are swarming Chain Mail Unclaimed to pay $10-$40 for a mysterious unopened package. Owner Emma Zielinski says she is selling around 500 packages per day at her booth.
December 8, 2025
Celebrities
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Molly McVety
David Corenswet sat down with 'Wicked: For Good' star Jonathan Bailey for Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series. Corenswet said his Philly theater background helped prepare him for his leading role in 'Superman.'
December 5, 2025
Education
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Molly McVety
Temple University and the Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agreed to a merger Thursday. The deal will be finalized by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Philadelphia Orphans' Court.
December 5, 2025
Transportation
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Molly McVety
SEPTA is receiving 10 train cars from the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail on Friday to help it 'gradually improve' Regional Rail service while it completes repairs to its Silverliner IV fleet. Those repairs are being hampered by a supply shortage.
December 4, 2025
Celebrities
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Molly McVety
Sabrina Carpenter was named Variety's 'Hitmaker of the Year.' In a profile with the magazine, she discussed backlash she's received over her suggestive lyrics and the album cover of 'Man's Best Friend.'
December 4, 2025
Politics
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Molly McVety
Jay A. Gillian, the mayor of Ocean City since 2011, says he has filed for personal bankruptcy due to a combination of 'personal financial obligations, business decisions and unforeseen circumstances' that have placed him under 'serious financial strain.' His family previously owned Wonderland Pier.
December 3, 2025
Business
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Molly McVety
Stokes Architecture and Design, included on Forbes' list of America's Top Hospitality Architects and Designers, has designed the interiors of many of Philly's top restaurants, including Friday Saturday Sunday, Provenance, Kalaya and nearly all of Stephen Starr's establishments.