Since opening its doors in 1976 as the first museum in the nation designed specifically for children ages seven and under, the Please Touch Museum has served as a cornerstone of early childhood education and interactive play in Philadelphia. Now housed in Fairmount Park’s historic Memorial Hall, the beloved institution is kicking off a yearlong 50th birthday celebration this October to honor half a century of sparking curiosity, creativity, and discovery across generations.

The milestone anniversary will feature free community events, new interactive exhibits, and special celebrations for local families.

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In a major win for local economic development, off-price retail giant Burlington Stores, Inc. is packing up its New Jersey headquarters and relocating to West Philadelphia, according to state and local officials.

The Fortune 500 company has agreed to purchase property at 3151 Market Street within Brandywine Realty Trust’s Schuylkill Yards development. According to a press release from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, the total project represents a $370 million investment—marking the largest corporate headquarters relocation to Philadelphia in recent memory.

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The end-of-summer tradition is back: the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll returns this Thursday, Sept. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., bringing $1, $3, and $5 deals from dozens of local businesses and neighborhood festivities to Baltimore Avenue between 40th and 51st Streets.

Organized by University City District in partnership with local businesses and organizations, this edition features more local vendors, music, and community block parties spread out along the corridor.

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