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This week's Philly Daily newsletter
James Kratch
April 25, 2025
Welcome back to Philly Daily’s weekly newsletter! Mayor Cherelle Parker has outlined the specifics of her Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative. The $2 billion plan still needs City Council approval.
In this week's newsletter ...
🚨 Failure to launch
A Philadelphia man fled the scene of a two-car accident on Interstate 95 and jumped off a bridge in an apparent attempt to escape cops, but was still taken into custody.
The overturn crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday near mile marker 31.5 between the Academy Road and Cottman Ave. exits in Northeast Philadelphia. Witnesses told police one of the drivers had fled on foot and leapt off the bridge.
State troopers then found Jigar N. Parekh underneath the bridge. He appeared to have suffered a broken ankle and leg and showed several signs of drug impairment. He was arrested without incident and taken to a local hospital; charges are expected pending an investigation.
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🏎️ A $1 billion family fun pitch in Atlantic City
Courtesy of the Claridge Hotel
A New York firm wants to spend 10 figures to revitalize two Atlantic City properties … and without accepting a single wager.
Vivo Investment Partners wants to turn the sites of the Claridge Hotel and former Sands Casino Hotel into an entertainment hub for all ages. Proposed plans include go-karts and e-sports, a minor league baseball field and a ski slope. The project would also boast a 1,500 apartment-unit building, an 800-room hotel, along with retail shops, restaurants and open space. And there would be no gambling.
Brighton Park, which sits between the sites, would also be transformed into an outdoor recreation space that can hosts concerts and events but also serve as an ice skating venue in the winter.
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Parx Casino in Bensalem has launched its new Sunday Social weekly series to add more sunshine to your Sundays this spring,
Parx will offer something new and exciting every Sunday at its Liberty Bell Beer Garden -- a unique outdoor/indoor open-air seating area that is perfect for all types of weather. The Sunday Social series will include interactive experiences, live music and entertainment, boozy brunches, celebrity appearances and a little bit of March Madness.
A full calendar can be found here. On the schedule this weekend:
Sunday, Apr. 27: Boozy Brunch with DJ Tonka
From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., come enjoy a special boozy brunch with DJ Tonka who will be playing all your favorite tunes. Tickets are $75 per person and include made to order omelets, three carving stations, lox and bagels, shrimp cocktail, waffles, French toast, pizza and two drink tickets for the Blood Mary or Mimosa Bar or whatever else you might like.
🏛️ At the Statehouse
🚔 A wild incident in Montco
Talk about a party foul.
A Hatboro woman — and U.S. Marine — allegedly fired a gun in Montgomery Township after being told her she was too drunk to drive home with her kid after a children’s birthday celebration.
Kaylee Sarah Douglas, also known as Kaylee Muntz, was charged with aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of children, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon and recklessly endangering another person. The 25-year-old is accused of firing a Glock twice around 11:50 p.m. last Saturday.
Witnesses said she arrived at a McKean Court residence after the kid's party ended and became intoxicated to the point she urinated and vomited on herself. She then tried to leave with her three-year-old child and was told she could either call an Uber or sleep over. Douglas then allegedly tried to leave a second time and was stopped before pointing her gun at several people before firing it. No one was injured in the incident and Douglas complied with police once they arrived on the scene.
🏘️ In the suburbs
⛱️ Down the Shore
🏙️ On the market in Philly
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720 South Broad Street, listed by Clay Shaffer: Embrace the outdoors with space that seamlessly integrates the outdoors with the indoor living spaces across multiple levels. The roof deck with its 20x20-foot pilot house provides striking views of the vibrant city skyline from your private hot tub, lounge, or dining spaces.
Designed with a mindset of abundance, the living spaces are expansive, generous, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, with incredible natural light. The positioning of this home as the corner property, affords light on three sides and unobstructed views.
The attention to detail is evident in the continuous custom metal rail and glass-lined pinewood floating staircases, 4-zone heating/cooling system, and 8-foot tall wood doors. Large-format tile with radiant heat is both durable and sleek. The luxurious appointments continue with indoor and outdoor soaking tubs, Wolf/SubZero appliance package, and ensuite bathrooms with every bedroom. Enjoy luxe bookmatched marble, a gas fireplace, waterfall quartz countertops, and dramatic, designer lighting that adds elegance to every room.
The entire fourth level is dedicated to the owner's sanctuary. With 10-foot ceilings, a terrace, and panoramic city views, it's a retreat like no other. Two custom walk-in closets provide ample storage, and the luxe bathroom is a work of art with a dual shower, freestanding soaking tub, and double vanity.
This home is equipped with custom home automation of lighting, sound, and temperature, allowing you to control and customize every aspect of your living environment with ease. The 6-stop elevator that reaches all levels, from the basement to the roof deck, making every level accessible and effortless.
The ground level offers versatility with sliding glass walls, creating space for your home office, library, fitness room, or a tranquil zen retreat.
Both location and convenience, with a Walk Score of 97, Transit Score of 100, and Bike Score of 88, this home is ideally situated for city living and comes with 7 years remaining on a 10-year tax abatement.
Don't miss your chance to own this meticulously designed and crafted masterpiece by respected local builder G&M Efestos and Gnome Architects. Your urban oasis awaits, so make this mood-boosting home your own. Contact us today to schedule your exclusive viewing.
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