Philadelphia Phillies reach settlement in legal dispute over Phanatic



The legal battle broke out in 2019 as issues over the copyright claim and licensing renewal for the Phanatic led Bonnie Erickson, the Phanatic’s original designer, to sue the Phillies.



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Montgomery County landscaping company helps make 'Field of Dreams' game a reality



The “Field of Dreams” game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees will be played Aug. 12, 2021 on a field constructed by BrightView, a landscaping company based in Blue Bell, Montgomery County. The ballpark was built beside the site of the iconic baseball movie featuring Kevin Costner.



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Christoper Columbus statue in South Philly to remain covered, court says



Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court ordered the plywood box surrounding the Christopher Columbus statue at Marconi Plaza in South Philly to remain in place Saturday after the Court of Common Pleas ruled Friday that the monument must be uncovered. The city appealed the previous order, arguing that removing the box would be “a serious public safety risk” ahead of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday.



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Under new Bucks County owner, Boston Market is refreshing its menu and its look



The chain returned to 2019 sales levels just six months into the pandemic, but its Bucks County owner believes it can continue to update its image to attract younger customers.



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Hyatt acquires Delco-based Apple Leisure Group in $2.7 billion deal



Newtown Square-based Apple Leisure Group was acquired by Hyatt Hotels Corporation in a $2.7 billion cash deal that will accelerates Hyatt’s shift to more luxury properties and travel packages. Hyatt hopes to expand its luxury resort reach further into Europe and increase the share of its revenue that comes from fees.



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South Philly Man Charged in Capitol Riots



It’s been just over nine months since the Capitol riots took place in Washington, D.C., and so far, law enforcement agencies have charged at least […]



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Phillies settle Phillie Phanatic lawsuit with mascot's creators



The Phillies settled their lawsuit Friday with the Phillie Phanatic’s creators, Bonnie Erickson and Wayde Harrison, clearing the way for the two-year-long copyright dispute to finally come to an end. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, and both parties have 30 days to finalize the settlement.



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‘There’s no place like it in Queen Village’: Home spanning five lots hits the market for $2.99M



The home spans nearly 7,000 square feet, featuring four bedrooms, a private garden and lawn, and a recently renovated gourmet kitchen.



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Michael Rubin, Jay-Z applying for online sports betting license in New York



Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin and rapper Jay-Z are part of a group that has submitted an application for an online sports betting license in New York in order to open Fanatics Sportsbook in the coming months. Rubin and Jay-Z’s bid is one of six that is currently under consideration by state gaming regulators.



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Philly’s Housing Encampments of 2020 Led to a Nationally Celebrated Deal. Then It All Began to Unravel



Edwin Jones spent many of his days riding the El as it hummed over Philadelphia and his nights sleeping in 30th Street Station. Jones, who […]



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