The Eagles Super Bowl parade on Valentine's Day boosted hotel occupancy to 90% in Center City and drove $4.3 million in additional revenue for the hospitality industry that weekend, according …
February 2025
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Surfside says Phillies fans, Jersey Shore were key to canned cocktail brand’s ‘crazy’ meteoric rise
by myphillyconnection 115 viewsSurfside has taken the region by storm since its 2022 launch, and the Philly-based canned cocktail brand hopes to continue making waves in the beverage industry following the line's cross-country …
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Fire at Kampar forces the South Philly restaurant to close indefinitely
by myphillyconnection 254 viewsKampar has closed for the foreseeable future due to damage caused by a fire that broke out at the Malaysian restaurant and bar early Saturday morning, the owners said. Firefighters …
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‘California cool’ jewelry brand Gorjana opens store in King of Prussia Mall
by myphillyconnection 278 viewsCalifornia-based jewelry brand Gorjana has opened a store in the King of Prussia Mall, marking its third Philly-area location. The company opened its newest store last week on the upper …
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N.J. bill would let medical marijuana dispensaries sell recreational weed without town approval
by myphillyconnection 184 viewsA new bill would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed without municipal approval, a sign that state lawmakers are seeking to push back on some towns' resistance …
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The Future of LEI Numbers for US Companies: Trends and Innovations
by myphillyconnection 193 viewsLegal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) are among the most important elements of the global financial system as they increase transparency, efficiency, and accountability of financial transactions. As regulatory requirements continue to …
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El Chingon will expand to Fishtown at former Heffe Tacos location
by myphillyconnection 139 viewsEl Chingon, the Mexican BYOB that's earned rave reviews in East Passyunk, is preparing to open a second location in Fishtown this spring. Plans for the new outpost became apparent …
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What to expect from this year’s Super Bowl commercials: ‘Lighthearted’ ads and a focus on AI
by myphillyconnection 219 viewsSome years, the most intriguing part of an otherwise unremarkable Super Bowl is the funny and memorable commercials that air. This year, Eagles fans will likely be more locked in …
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Gerber recalls baby teething sticks due to potential choking hazard
by myphillyconnection 143 viewsGerber is recalling and discontinuing its Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks after they were found to pose a potential choking risk for babies and young children, the baby food company …