WHYY - Thu July 22, 2021
Highway Cap Over I-95 at Philly's Penn's Landing Delayed Another Two Years
A timeline that had sought to begin construction on a highway cap over Interstate 95 at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia has been pushed back another two years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)....
NAWIC - Tue June 22, 2021
NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation Partners With NEST to Bring Hands-On Construction Camp for Girls
Middle school and high school-age girls from the Philadelphia area will attend a complimentary in-person construction camp this summer to provide real-world experience, mentorship and education about the opportunities that exist in the construction industry, regardless of gender....
Patch Philadelphia - Mon November 02, 2020
North Philadelphia Construction to Get More Than $16M in Funds
A portion of Ridge Avenue in north Philadelphia is getting a boost of funding to help build a shopping complex and almost 100 housing units. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Oct. 29 that Commonwealth Cornerstone Group has completed a New Markets Tax Credit transaction of $16.5 million to help fund construction of a new shopping complex and 98 mixed-income units of rental housing along the 2000-2200 block of Ridge Avenue in North Philadelphia....
Philadelphia Business Journal - Mon August 31, 2020
NBA's Philadelphia 76ers Explore Building New Arena at Penn's Landing
Philadelphia's professional basketball franchise is exploring the idea of building a basketball arena at Penn's Landing after its current lease deal expires at the Wells Fargo Center. The NBA's 76ers confirmed Aug....
PIRTEK - Mon August 10, 2020
PIRTEK's Ken Adair Acquires South Philadelphia Location
As the largest in Pennsylvania, the city of Philadelphia is home to a vast number of businesses, each in their respective industries. These businesses require a lot of support to keep all of their hydraulic components operational....
Philadelphia Inquirer - Tue June 23, 2020
Philadelphia Plans $43M Schuylkill Trail Extension with Bridge, Scenic Overlook
The City of Philadelphia has applied for a federal permit to build an extension to the Schuylkill River Trail with a bridge along the eastern bank of the waterway that would allow runners, walkers and cyclists to go over railroad tracks that have long blocked access to the river....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu June 04, 2020
Philly Razes the Monolith
Demolition is currently under way for a monolith at Penn's Landing at the Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia, Pa. The structure was built in 2002 and was the arch of what was to be a sky tram....
Jennifer McKevitt - CEG Correspondent - Mon April 29, 2019
Philadelphia Modernizes Port for the Future
Work on the Port of Philadelphia's $300 million upgrade to better accommodate post-Panamax ships continues apace. Soon to be completed is the dredging of the port from 40 to 45 ft. The work was performed by the U.S....
Comcast Spectacor, The Cordish Companies - Mon March 25, 2019
Companies Announce $50M Esports Arena at Philadelphia Sports Complex
Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies have announced plans for a $50 million, next-generation esports and entertainment venue in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Adjacent to Xfinity Live!, the first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest new-construction, purpose-built esports arena in the Western Hemisphere....
Associated Press - Wed January 30, 2019
Feds Indict Powerful Philly Union Boss, Councilman, Others
PHILADELPHIA - A powerful union boss who has long held a tight grip on construction jobs in the Philadelphia region and wielded political power in the city and Statehouse has been indicted on embezzlement and fraud charges along with a city councilman and six others....
