Santander Bank has filed to close three more Philadelphia-area branches as part of a broader focus on trimming its retail footprint. The Boston-based bank, a subsidiary of Spain’s Santander Group (NYSE: SAN), filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to shutter the following three sites on July 7: 95 S. Main St…. Read more »
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Demolition of Downey’s Irish Pub for new development aims to ‘breathe new life’ into South Street
A demolition permit has been pulled for South Street’s storied Downey’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, which dates back to the 1970s and appeared on the television show “Bar Rescue.” Issued on July 7, the permit greenlights the full demolition of the structure at 526 Front St. that also stretches along 109-11 South St. The property… Read more »
Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing to take over former Goose Island location in Fishtown
It looks like another out-of-town brewing company is making plans to set up shop in Philadelphia in the near future at a once-popular location to grab a beer and bite to eat. Other Half Brewing Company, a Brooklyn-based craft beer brewer and distributor, is slated to move into the space where Goose Island Brewery formerly… Read more »
Hooters Spinoff Hoots Wings Plans to Open 16 Philadelphia-Area Restaurant Locations
Family-friendly Hooters spinoff Hoots Wings plans to expand its East Coast presence with 16 locations across Greater Philadelphia. ANZ Hospitality LLC, a Malvern-based hospitality company, aims to open the new franchise locations within 20 miles of Philadelphia by 2026, with the first restaurant expected to open by the end of this year. Hoots Wings is… Read more »
Premier Norristown Office/Flex Space for Lease on Foundry Road
Wolf Commercial Real Estate, the leading Norristown commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in Norristown commercial real estate listings and services, is now offering premier Norristown office/flex space for lease in the East Norriton Industrial Park at 553 Foundry Road Norristown PA. Please call for the asking lease price for this professional office/flex space… Read more »
Wells Fargo Closing 19 More Branches, Including Two in the Philadelphia Area
Wells Fargo & Co. will close 19 more branches, including two in this region, as part of its broader plan to cut billions of dollars in costs to keep pace with its rivals. The impacted branches include: 2090 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley 8200 Roosevelt Blvd., Northeast Philadelphia Branches at 6010 W. Main St. in… Read more »
Wawa to Open Beer-Slinging ‘Stadium Store’ Near South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Wawa will open a new “stadium store” near South Philadelphia’s sports complex on Thursday as fans flood back into the area for live games after the city lifted local Covid-19 restrictions earlier this month. The 2600 Penrose Ave. location will be the only Wawa in Philadelphia to sell beer, joining five other brew-slinging stores in Pennsylvania,… Read more »
Wells Fargo Closing 21 More Branches, Including Two in the Philadelphia Area
Wells Fargo & Co. will close 21 more branches, including locations in Philadelphia and Gloucester counties, as part of its broader plan to cut billions of dollars in costs to keep pace with its rivals. The impacted branches include locations at 5119 Frankford Ave. in the Frankford section of Philadelphia and 101 Vera King Ferris… Read more »
Giant to Open Four New Stores in Philadelphia
A little more than a month after Giant opened a flagship store at Riverwalk in Center City, the company is accelerating its growth in Philadelphia and plans four additional stores in the city. The company plans to open one of its Heirloom stores in 32,000 square feet at Fashion District Philadelphia and three Giant stores. Fashion District… Read more »
Wells Fargo closing 24 more branches, including two in Philadelphia area
Wells Fargo & Co. will close 24 more branches, including locations in Montgomery and Delaware counties, as part of its broader plan to cut billions of dollars in costs to keep pace with its rivals. The impacted branches include its location in front of the King of Prussia Mall at 694 W. Dekalb Pike and… Read more »



