Two Topgolf facilities coming to Northeast Philly, King of Prussia



Topgolf is building two brand-new locations in Northeast Philly and King of Prussia, according to Philadelphia Business Journal. Construction of the sports entertainment company’s Northeast Philadelphia venue on Roosevelt Boulevard is set to begin April 19. Development at the King of Prussia site on North Gulph Road is set to commence this summer.



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Toll Brothers plans another big new residential, apartment project near Atlanta



The project would be developed on about 29 acres.



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In Their Own Words: 7 Philly Kids Write About Their Pandemic Experiences


Last year, Mighty Writers, a Philly-based nonprofit devoted to boosting students’ literacy and writing skills, asked its writers to reflect on the pandemic. The results […]

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SEPTA no longer accepting paper tickets on Regional Rail



Starting Friday, SEPTA officially stopped accepting paper tickets on Regional Rail trains and through turnstiles at Center City stations. Riders are now encouraged to pivot to the SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet, which requires customers to tap in and out at the start and end of their trips.



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7,100-square-foot Rehoboth Beach home near Joe Biden's retreat lists for $9.25M



The home is the most expensive property for sale in the popular Delaware beach town.



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What Is Pandemic Life Doing to Our Kids? Maybe Not What We Think


The moms are very worried. Since March of 2020 — when schools started closing and COVID got real — you can find them (okay, us) […]

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Apartment complex proposed on Ridge Avenue near Falls Bridge



Atapco Properties has proposed an apartment complex at 4401 Ridge Ave. in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. The building would include 185 residential units and ground floor commercial space. It would overlook the Falls Bridge and Schuylkill River.



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Topgolf project to get underway in Northeast Philadelphia, with King of Prussia to follow



The projects were delayed because of the pandemic but are ramping back up.



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Philly police inspector, former detective charged in off-duty assault that occurred last summer



Philadelphia Police Inspector James Smith, a 30-year veteran of the department, and his older brother, Patrick Smith, a former police detective, were charged Thursday with assaulting a man with Asperger’s syndrome while off-duty on Aug. 19, 2020. An internal affairs investigation determined that the pursuit happened without cause and violated department policy.



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Four Philadelphia-area marketers on the future of events



In the wake of the pandemic, events have shifted from in-person to online or some hybrid. But doing so comes with no shortage of challenges. Three local leaders offer insight into balancing the good with the bad.



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