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Airbnb warns Eagles fans of third-party scams looking for Super Bowl accommodation options
article POLAND - 2023/01/20: In this photo illustration an Airbnb logo displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA CREAM - Eagles fans fly high after the…
How to Comply with Philadelphia’s New Airbnb Limited Lodging Laws
The boom in short-term rentals, launched by Airbnb more than 10 years ago, disrupted the vacation rental and hotel industry around the world. However, in cities like Philadelphia, this disruption has led residents to fear that short-term…
US Treasury, financial watchdogs, companies among FTX creditors, deposit issuances
By Noele Illien and Tom WilsonZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) - Financial watchdogs and government agencies from the United States, Japan and Switzerland are among the creditors of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, along with companies like Airbnb and…
High Speed Chase Leads to Drug Arrests | Local
Two Philadelphia men are in custody following a high-speed chase on Tuesday that led law enforcement to a…
New York City Could Lose 10,000 Airbnb Listings In Short-Term Rental Crackdown | New York
New York City's latest plans to crack down on illegal short-term rentals — which could remove up to 10,000 Airbnb listings later this year — are sparking fierce debates over housing, hotels, the tourism market and rights residents.The new…
New York City Could Lose 10,000 Airbnb Listings In Short-Term Rental Crackdown | New York
New York City's latest plans to crack down on illegal short-term rentals — which could remove up to 10,000 Airbnb listings later this year — are sparking fierce debates over housing, hotels, the tourism market and rights residents.The new…
Welcome to THE COMMONS — News and Views from Windham County, Vermont
By Robert F. Smith/The citiesROCKINGHAM—In 2020, Nurnia Bowart and Jared Williams, friends and colleagues who are both going through life transitions, decided to become business partners and purchase a 48-acre former inn.As they transform…
People in the News—Jan. 24, 2023—Flaster Greenberg, de Levie, Capehart Scatchard
People in the News—Jan. February 24, 2023—Flaster Greenberg, Levie, Capehart Scatchard | Legal intelligence…
Former Doylestown resident, ‘The Wire’ actor recalls his long career on the big screen
Through John FeyPosted: 5:06 a.m. EST Jan 21, 2023Posted: January 21, 2023Updated: 6:23 a.m. EST Jan 21, 2023
Picture via wireThe actor once lived in the Bucks County area.…
New short-term rental regulations represent a significant change in Philadelphia
As the short-term rental market has grown in recent years, state and local governments across the country have been challenged to craft legislation that reliably enforces operating standards that maintain the character and…
Waterloo reporter gets schlepper again for storm coverage
They say sequels don't necessarily live up to the hype of their predecessors. In that case, the whole country was eagerly waiting to see if the sequel was as funny as the original. That was the question heard throughout eastern Iowa on the…
Historic Steel House on Poplar Turns into Airbnb in Philadelphia
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A historic house in Philadelphia now operates as an Airbnb."In a southern town, you're not known by your address, you're known by the name of the house you live in," said Gwen Alexander, owner of Steel House on…
From Medford to Montauk: a solo road trip
A long weekend falling just at the end of midterm seemed like a great opportunity to unwind – perhaps to start a video game, watch movies, or just sleep. For the last Veterans Day, however, I had a plan.
During an intense 40 hour…
Where do NJ locals escape for a warm winter getaway?
Now that the holidays are over and we have a few months left before the weather really warms up in New Jersey, people are looking for a place to get away for a winter getaway.Luckily, there are several warm-weather vacation spots in the…
Philadelphia’s big banks are the subject of two new books
Image via Tom Gralish, The Philadelphia Inquirer. The building was once owned by the National Bank of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's major banks, including Girard and Fidelity, Provident and PSFS, and PNB and First Pennsylvania,…
Home buying advice for every stage of life
amriphoto/Getty ImagesFor many people, to buy a house is the biggest purchase they will ever make because it is both a financial and an emotional decision, said Kevin Bazazzadeh, real estate investor and founder of Shining Day Houses.…
Tekamah contractor restores elegant and historic bank to new glory
TEKAMAH – Cindy Chatt has a weakness for old stones.
In her former profession as a marketing consultant for businesses, she chose to live in downtown New York, St. Louis, Philadelphia and Jacksonville,…
New England Town Airbnb welcomes Balk to new fee
(Illustration by The Real Deal with Getty) Freedom doesn't come free, but neither does the tedious task of monitoring short-term rentals. To cover the cost of monitoring short-term rental sites such as Airbnb, the…
New England Town Airbnb welcomes Balk to new fee
(Illustration by The Real Deal with Getty)
Freedom doesn't come free, but neither does the tedious task of monitoring short-term rentals.
To cover the cost of monitoring short-term rental sites such as Airbnb, the Great Barrington,…
Bad Times at Airbnbs: Quadruple Backstabbing, Fraudulent Listing
(Photo Illustration by The Real Deal with Getty)
Two incidents around the holiday season plagued Airbnb.
In Marshall, North Carolina, four people were stabbed at 183 Gid Flynn Road, The WSPA reported. Six people have been arrested in…
Jurors in Proud Boys trial hear start of seditious conspiracy case
A federal prosecutor told jurors in the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right group Proud Boys that the defendants stepped up "and took aim at the heart of our democracy" on…
Jurors in Proud Boys trial hear start of seditious conspiracy case
A federal prosecutor told jurors in the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right group Proud Boys that the defendants stepped up "and took aim at the heart of our democracy" on…
Philadelphia-area housing market poised for return to normal in 2023
After several years of pandemic-induced frenzy, the Philadelphia-area housing market is poised for a return to normal in 2023, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Most housing experts agree that the…
Woman finds her own home listed on Airbnb
Sign up to our Evening Headlines email for your daily guide to the latest newsSign up for our free US Evening Headlines emailA Philadelphia woman was stunned when she found her own home had been listed by someone else as an Airbnb…
Best Ski Resorts and Ski Resorts Near Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, we have an embarrassment of recreational riches. The Jersey Shore Beaches and the lakes of northern and central Pennsylvania await you in the summer. In the winter, the Poconos are the setting for a snowy wonderland and a…
Venture capital spending in 2022 couldn’t match 2021. Here’s how Philly companies fared
Editor's note: These figures may vary slightly, as some transactions are only taken into account several weeks after the publication of the quarterly venture capital reports.
Throughout the past year, a difficult reality of venture…
Lucrative side jobs in 2022 take less than 15 hours a week
It's too early to dub 2022 the year of secondary hustle: Research shows that more Americans are likely to start their own business in 2023.Two in five Americans created or maintained at least one additional source of income in 2022,…
UFC fighter turned food critic brings TikTokers to tears over pizzeria review
Once a UFC fighter, now a viral food critic, Keith Lee is changing lives with his authentic food reviews on ICT Tac.Lee is based in Las Vegas and makes a constant effort to review local businesses in the area. Millions listen to nearly…
This $18 footrest is a ‘lifesaver’ for long-haul flights
Amazon shoppers say this floating footrest is a 'godsend' for night flights. (Photo via Getty)Although it is often said that the joy is in the journey, not the destination, we don't think that applies to the airline journey.For many, air…
Set aside time for children while constantly on the move
THE PARENTS: Johanna Goetzel, 37, and James Rising, 41, of Passyunk SquareTHE CHILDREN: Austin Reed, 2; Oliver Marley, born September 8, 2022TRAVEL POINTS: So far they have been together in 52 countries.The injured butterfly in the bus…