# Business: Philadelphia

Updated Fri Nov 6, 4:55 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Proposed $2 billion arena plans to lure tailgaters inside](/philadelphia/stories/059cb303ba.md): Developers of the proposed $2 billion venue plan to draw fans from parking lots into restaurants, bars and attractions before and after games. (WHYY, 2026-11-06 06:30 EST)
- [Study finds data centers likely have small effect on power prices](/philadelphia/stories/c872eb38ca.md): A new study by Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania researchers found data centers probably have only a small effect on residential electricity prices. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-11-06 07:17 EST)
- [Old City boutique shop Philadelphia Independents is closing its huge door for good](/philadelphia/stories/786f06d8ae.md): So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Old City Philly boutique store Philadelphia Independents announced that it’s closing its doors […] (Billy Penn, 2026-11-05 13:00 EST)
- [Ardmore Italian steakhouse DePaul's Table to open Center City takeout spot](/philadelphia/stories/8830e21aaf.md): DePaul's Pronto, a takeout version of the Main Line steakhouse DePaul's Table, is headed to Center City this winter at 917 S. 20th St. The menu will feature pizzas, cheesesteaks, pastas and steak dinners. (PhillyVoice, 2026-11-02 11:52 EST)
- [Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs welcomes Yasmin Kouchesfahani as program specialist](/philadelphia/stories/ab97690eb0.md): Philadelphia’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs is no longer a one-man show. (Philadelphia Gay News, 2026-11-03 16:53 EST)