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PnB Rock Murder Trial Begins In Los Angeles
The Hip-Hop community is still reeling from PnB Rock’s tragic murder in September 2022 and things will get more difficult as litigation is now fully underway. The Philadelphia artist’s murder trial officially began in Los Angeles this week. Slim 400 Murder Suspect Hit With Decades-Long Prison Sentence Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Timothy Richardson delivered his opening statement to a jury of four women and eight men. He revealed that, days before the trial, the prosecution obtained footage that showed one of the suspects, Freddie Trone, instructing his 17-year-old son to enter the Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles that Rock was...
Apartmentalize roundup: Maintenance as cost saver, operations help close deals
The quest for savings at multifamily properties kicked up a notch at June’s National Apartment Association’s Apartmentalize conference in Philadelphia. Maintenance, an essential and rapidly growing cost center that is nonetheless crucial to retaining residents who have a plethora of rental options. “We’re looking at cost savings and...
Philadelphia Eagles Launch Training Camp in South Philly with Eye on 2024 Season Turnaround
The Philadelphia Eagles are donning their helmets and strapping up for their first training camp practice, signaling the official kick-off of their 2024 season ambitions. After undergoing physical assessments and the gauntlet of conditioning tests, the team congregated at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia, ready to dive into their preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $53.8M Construction Loan for Philadelphia Industrial Project
PHILADELPHIA — Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) has arranged a $53.8 million construction loan for PhilaPort Logistics Center, a 282,250-square-foot industrial project in Philadelphia. The 15-acre site at 3060 S. 61st St. is located approximately three miles from Philadelphia International Airport and six miles from the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. PhilaPort Logistics Center will feature a rear-load configuration, a clear height of 40 feet, 135-foot truck court depths, 50 exterior dock doors, two drive-in doors, 5,000 square feet of office space and parking for 187 cars and 72 trailers. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz and Michael Ianno of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through ACORE Capital. The borrower was New York City-based DH Property Holdings. Construction is slated for a third-quarter 2025 completion.
Wells Fargo Will Not Renew Naming Rights To Sixers Arena
Wells Fargo announced on Wednesday that it will not renew its naming rights for the arena that houses the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. Wells Fargo's current deal expires in 2025. The company paid $1.4 million per year for the naming rights. The building is operated by Comcast Spectacor. The Sixers...
Eagles’ Brandon Graham to retire after 2024 season
The latter confirmed at the start of training camp that 2024 will be the final year of his decorated career. Graham, 36, worked out a one-year, $4M deal in March. That pact came as no surprise given the mutual interest which existed on a final campaign being spent with the only organization he has played for.
Eagles players respond to Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni rumors
The Philadelphia Eagles became the subjects of numerous offseason headlines following their collapse that prematurely ended what was once a promising 2023 season.Specifically, the leadership style of quarterback Jalen Hurts and Hurts' relationship with head coach Nick Sirianni came into question."Football is back," Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said about a recent story regarding an alleged "disconnect" between Hurts and Sirianni, via Bob Brookover of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. "Football is definitely back. It’s all part of it, so you just roll with the punches."After the 2023 Eagles fell from 10-1 to 11-6 before they became a one-and-done playoff...
Bryce Harper rips easy scapegoat for Phillies' inconsistent offense
The Philadelphia Phillies are built in win-now mode. They have the offensive pieces they need and have their starters all healthy at the same time again. So what could possibly be the hold-up now?. The club felt like it was rightfully back on top after besting the NL second-best Los...
Home of the 76ers, Flyers needs a new naming rights deal after Wells Fargo pulls out
The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers -- well, the Sixers, for now -- will soon need a new name.Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex that has served as home to the city’s NHL and NBA teams, most major entertainment touring acts, two political conventions, WrestleMania, lacrosse, college basketball and countless other events.Wells Fargo said Wednesday it will not renew its deal with building owner and operator Comcast Spectacor — the parent company of the Flyers — when it expires in...
Here’s How Much Villanova University Paid for Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova took on Cabrini's $45 million debt when it acquired the campus. Villanova University paid Cabrini University more than $11.5 million for its campus in Radnor, according to Chester County property records, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s in addition to $45 million Villanova is paying to cover...
'Going to make a change': Family of CHOP oncology resident killed in crash push for bike safety
The family of Barbara Friedes, the bicyclist who was struck and killed by a speeding driver last week, says they feel the strength of Philadelphia communities that are supporting them.Friedes, 30, who was originally from Colorado, treated pediatric cancer patients as an oncology resident at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Now, CHOP and a community of bicyclists are stepping up for her family as they grieve.As the family tries to navigate their lives without their middle daughter, they are dedicated to carrying on her work and saving more lives."It was very reassuring and very warm to know that she was making a...
Pickup truck stolen in New Philly turns up in old Philly
NEW PHILADELPHIA – State Police at Frackville are investigating a vehicle theft in New Philadelphia, and the investigation led to the original Philadelphia. Troopers said they were called to a home on Water Street in New Philadelphia after a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was swiped from a home in the early morning hours of July 21.
Upper Gwynedd swears in new police officer
The newest member of the Upper Gwynedd Police Department is now on board. “We are thrilled to publicly swear in this evening, our newest police officer, Amber Welsh,” said township commissioner Denise Hull. In late 2022 Upper Gwynedd heard the results of an outside study examining the department’s staffing...
Saquon Barkley is closing his Giants chapter as Eagles training camp begins
It wasn’t a secret that things between Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants on the business side of things had been contentious, with the team using the franchise tag and refusing to pay the RB what he felt he deserved. Nearly two years of offseason contract issues all led to Barkley signing with the Eagles in 2024, and switching his allegiances. For most, Barkley and the Giants officially “broke up” when he decided to sign with Philly, but the RB recently spoke about how that door was closed much earlier.
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