Jonathan Diamond
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AME @philadelphia.bizjournals.com. Past: business editor, @houstonchron.bsky.social, editor @labj. Believer in coasters. PHL-NYC-LA-HOU-PHL. I've got my hands in my pockets, and I'm waiting for the day to come.
Go Birds. 🦅
Go Birds. 🦅
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
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The 15-room hotel's in-house restaurant will close by the end of the year.
Cafe Lift owner taking over restaurant space at Society Hill Hotel
The 15-room hotel's in-house restaurant will close by the end of the year.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The 15-room hotel's in-house restaurant will close by the end of the year.
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The company's growth in Philadelphia is outpacing its expansion in other markets around the globe.
How Aramark plans to capitalize on record-breaking 2025
The company's growth in Philadelphia is outpacing its expansion in other markets around the globe.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The company's growth in Philadelphia is outpacing its expansion in other markets around the globe.
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BREAKING: US unemployment rate has hit 4.6%, the highest since September 2021.
December 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
BREAKING: US unemployment rate has hit 4.6%, the highest since September 2021.
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Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, a freshman at Brown, had a condition as a child that required brain surgery. The experience created an unshakable ambition to become a brain surgeon, his sister said.
He died after being shot on campus on Saturday.
He died after being shot on campus on Saturday.
Brown shooting victim was pursuing dream of becoming brain surgeon
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, 18, was one of two people killed at Brown University on Saturday.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, a freshman at Brown, had a condition as a child that required brain surgery. The experience created an unshakable ambition to become a brain surgeon, his sister said.
He died after being shot on campus on Saturday.
He died after being shot on campus on Saturday.
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I’m just going to tell the story. Back in 2000 I was volunteering for the Gore campaign when he came along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Alfre Woodard and Dule Hill to a GOTV event here in MN. He ended up sitting down across from me stuffing his envelopes.
December 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I’m just going to tell the story. Back in 2000 I was volunteering for the Gore campaign when he came along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Alfre Woodard and Dule Hill to a GOTV event here in MN. He ended up sitting down across from me stuffing his envelopes.
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BREAKING: Active shooter at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, reports of multiple victims.
December 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
BREAKING: Active shooter at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, reports of multiple victims.
The geothermal company Fervo Energy has privately raised $462 million from investors including Google to scale a major project in Utah and fund new developments
December 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The geothermal company Fervo Energy has privately raised $462 million from investors including Google to scale a major project in Utah and fund new developments
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Phillies and Kyle Schwarber have an agreement in place for a five-year, $150 million deal, a source confirmed. First reported by ESPN. Schwarber, who turns 33 in March, returns as the club’s anchor in lineup and clubhouse.
December 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Phillies and Kyle Schwarber have an agreement in place for a five-year, $150 million deal, a source confirmed. First reported by ESPN. Schwarber, who turns 33 in March, returns as the club’s anchor in lineup and clubhouse.
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Danseuse espagnole, by Joan Miró, 1945, 📸 by Max Molina
December 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Danseuse espagnole, by Joan Miró, 1945, 📸 by Max Molina
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The restaurant has garnered local acclaim during its two decades in operation.
Conshohocken BYOB closing after nearly 20 years
The restaurant has garnered local acclaim during its two decades in operation.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The restaurant has garnered local acclaim during its two decades in operation.
Philly's Joan Shepp is the lone local entry on the list. www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia...
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Philly's Joan Shepp is the lone local entry on the list. www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia...
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The KOP company has raised $170 million in venture funding in its lifetime, including $70 million in the last three years since its rebrand. Now, it's being acquired for a fraction of that.
King of Prussia electrical vehicle startup to be acquired
The KOP company has raised $170 million in venture funding in its lifetime, including $70 million in the last three years since its rebrand. Now, it's being acquired for a fraction of that.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The KOP company has raised $170 million in venture funding in its lifetime, including $70 million in the last three years since its rebrand. Now, it's being acquired for a fraction of that.
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Restaurateur Michael Schulson plans to maintain the status quo at his 13 Philadelphia restaurants during the busy year ahead as he works on opening three new locations in the city.
Schulson eyes 3 new Philly restaurants, plans a show for 2026 visitors
Restaurateur Michael Schulson plans to maintain the status quo at his 13 Philadelphia restaurants during the busy year ahead as he works on opening three new locations in the city.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Restaurateur Michael Schulson plans to maintain the status quo at his 13 Philadelphia restaurants during the busy year ahead as he works on opening three new locations in the city.
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The appointment comes after the museum abruptly removed Sasha Suda as CEO earlier this month.
Philadelphia Art Museum names former Met head as new CEO
The appointment comes after the museum abruptly removed Sasha Suda as CEO earlier this month.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The appointment comes after the museum abruptly removed Sasha Suda as CEO earlier this month.
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🐦 Go Birds (specifically, pigeons)!
South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
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South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🐦 Go Birds (specifically, pigeons)!
South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
🔗 Read more here: www.inquirer.com/entertainmen...
South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
🔗 Read more here: www.inquirer.com/entertainmen...
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The Trump administration will give Constellation Energy a $1 billion federal loan to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that suffered a partial core meltdown in 1979. on.wsj.com/4padJTK
U.S. Backs $1 Billion Loan to Restart the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
Constellation Energy aims to bring mothballed plant back to life to power Microsoft AI agreement
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November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Trump administration will give Constellation Energy a $1 billion federal loan to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that suffered a partial core meltdown in 1979. on.wsj.com/4padJTK
Shocker…
BREAKING: The Giants are firing head coach Brian Daboll after Sunday’s loss to the Bears, per sources.
Daboll, who won Coach of the Year in 2022, finishes his New York tenure with a 20-40-1 record in 3+ seasons.
Daboll, who won Coach of the Year in 2022, finishes his New York tenure with a 20-40-1 record in 3+ seasons.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Shocker…
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The group of stakeholders the city has chosen to guide the reimagining of East Market Street is a who's who of the Philadelphia business community. Check out the full list.
These 62 business and civic leaders will decide Market East's future
The group of stakeholders the city has chosen to guide the reimagining of East Market Street is a who's who of the Philadelphia business community. Check out the full list.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The group of stakeholders the city has chosen to guide the reimagining of East Market Street is a who's who of the Philadelphia business community. Check out the full list.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker said stakeholders are "all in" on the redevelopment of East Market Street.
Parker vows 'no idea will be left behind' in Market East revamp
Mayor Cherelle Parker said stakeholders are "all in" on the redevelopment of East Market Street.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Mayor Cherelle Parker said stakeholders are "all in" on the redevelopment of East Market Street.
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The Staten Island restaurateur planning to open an Italian eatery near Citizens Bank Park says he's not looking to "bring New York to Philly" but wants to introduce his family's recipes to the city.
New York restaurateur plans Italian eatery in South Philly
The Staten Island restaurateur planning to open an Italian eatery near Citizens Bank Park says he's not looking to "bring New York to Philly" but wants to introduce his family's recipes to the city.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Staten Island restaurateur planning to open an Italian eatery near Citizens Bank Park says he's not looking to "bring New York to Philly" but wants to introduce his family's recipes to the city.
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After Charles Barkley announced he's opening a steakhouse and cigar lounge in King of Prussia, the Sixers great says he was flooded with messages of support from fellow Philadelphia sports icons.
Charles Barkley says opening first Philly venture is 'going to be fun'
After Charles Barkley announced he's opening a steakhouse and cigar lounge in King of Prussia, the Sixers great says he was flooded with messages of support from fellow Philadelphia sports icons.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
After Charles Barkley announced he's opening a steakhouse and cigar lounge in King of Prussia, the Sixers great says he was flooded with messages of support from fellow Philadelphia sports icons.
A @upenn.edu spokesperson said the school's Office of Information Security is "actively addressing it."
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Penn gets hacked, resulting in distribution of 'highly offensive, hurtful' email - Philadelphia Business Journal
A hacking incident at Penn caused an email that included derogatory language and profanity, as well as sharp criticism of the school, to be distributed to members of the university community.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A @upenn.edu spokesperson said the school's Office of Information Security is "actively addressing it."
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