SolarDock installation slideshow

The installation of a 43.05 kW photovoltaic solar array has begun atop Philadelphia's Historic Bourse. Click on the link below to watch a slideshow about the Bourse solar dock installation:

http://picasaweb.google.com/billfantini/SolarDock02?authkey=Gv1sRgCPOhk7SVyeWP8AE&feat=email#

Christmas in July

Every thursday the red kettle will be outside the bourse building for the month of June. Volunteers will be raising awareness and funds for the Salvation Army.

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Stop By the Bourse Food Court and specialty shops and receive 10% off any purchase

Stop by the Bourse Food Court and present your

room key or Quacker and receive

10% off any purchase during the month of July.

The Bourse is going green with new Solar Roof panels

The Delaware Business Journal is currently writing an article on the Bourse’s full array of photovoltaic solar panels on its roof built by SolarDock – provider of a unique, patented, solar-panel mounting system for flat-roof & ground installations that requires no penetration of the mounting surface. SolarDock is proud to join Kaiserman Company Inc and the Solar Division of Union Electric Contracting Co. in announcing that installation of a 43.05 kW photovoltaic solar array has begun atop Philadelphia’s historic Bourse. Also make sure to listen to 88.5 WXPN next week for an interview on the project. Read the full article: http://www.delawarebusinessblog.com/PDFdocs/100527%20Bourse%20M-1.pdf

Christmas in July!!

The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia is

conducting a Christmas in July campaign.

Stop by the bourse every thursdayin July as we will be raising awareness and funds for struggling Philadelphians.

Donations from Christmas In July will go towards the Emergency Assistance sites in Philadelphia and help those in the most need right now.

Ancient Rome and America

The National Constitution Center hosts the world debut of Ancient Rome & America – an artifact-rich exhibition showcasing the cultural, political, and social connections between the lost world of ancient rome and modern America - Now through August 1.

Buy your tickerts today at http://www.constitutioncenter.org/

Pictures From The Dole Fruit Sampling

On Saturday May 29th, The Dole Fruit Crew supplied Bourse patrons with refreshing drinks and smiles.

Dole Fruit Juice Sampling

Stop by the 5th street entrance of The Bourse on Saturday, May 29th, 2010. From 11:00am - 4:00pm Dole Fruit Juice will be hosting a sampling kiosk where guests will be able to try some of Doles great juices.



Where: 5th street entrance of The Bourse

When: May 29th, 2010 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

New Facebook Page

Make sure to take a look on the bottom right hand side of The Bourse blog page. Located below the "History" tab you will find a facebook fan page link. Click the link and add The Bourse facebook page to your favorites list.

Or just click the link here: Facebook Page

Make sure to spread the word and tell friends.

Success at KEEP Event

The National Kidney Association screened 100 individuals at the Bourse KEEP, which is the 2nd highest turnout that the National Kidney Association has had for a KEEP screening in the past 2 years and one of the highest turnouts ever! And all 100 participants came out in torrential rain to attend the event.

The 38 volunteers included nephrologist Dr. Debbie Cohen and other volunteers from UPENN, as well as volunteers from Drexel, Jefferson and Temple.

For anyone that missed this free screening the next KEEP that the National Kidney Foundation is having in the area is at Bethel Deliverance International Church, 2901 W. Cheltenham Ave., Wyncote, PA 19095 on Saturday, April 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - www.keeponline.org.

New Ways to Go Green and Save Money

According to an article on ABC.com, switching your default font, Arial, to Century Gothic, could reduce your ink usage by 30%.

Switching over will help the Green effort while at the same time keeping money in your wallet.

Article found by: Kelly Dougherty, Assistant Property Manager for Kaiserman Company Inc.

Check out the full article at: New Email Font Will Save You Money

Phanatic Around Town

“Photo by M. Edlow for GPTMC"

The Flat Phanatic was spotted at The Bourse Food Court and Specialty Shops. He made an apperance and took a quick photo to promote the "Phanatic Around Town," public art project.

Check out more information about the project at: Phanatic Around Town.

KEEP Screening March 13th

Make sure to sign up for a FREE Kidney Early Evaluation Program, KEEP Screening, on March 13th from 10am-2pm at The Bourse. For more information please call 215.923.8611.

New Table Topper Over at The Visitors Center

The Bourse Commemorative Medallion

New!! at The Bourse is the Commemorative Medallion machine located on the food court level. If you like collecting pressed pennies and other coins you must go check out this new machine. These medallions have amazing detail and are a great ,wallet friendly, way to remember your time in Historic Philadelphia.

Check out the website to find all the locations for these commemorative medallions.

Going Green

The Bourse is currently doing its part to help save energy and prevent further waste. Here is a list of a couple things that will be changing for the better.

1. All mall incandescent lighting & new bathrooms & corridors fitted or retrofitted with CFL's
2. Occupancy sensors being installed in bathrooms & misc. areas
3. 43 KW rooftop solar install in progress - contract
4. Auto flush units & auto faucets being installed throughout
5. Auto paper towel dispensers along with Auto foam units
6. PJM program
7. Looking into ligthing retro for Garage & Bourse Tower along with VFD's for vortex fans for 2010

The Chicken or The Egg? Who Cares the Chicken is Delicious

What's For Dinner?

Liberty Chicken is now offering a special take home dinner deal. For a great price of $15 you will get; one full rotisserie chicken, rice and vegetable side dishes, which serves 3-4 people.

This great dinner beats any fast food joint and knocks the socks off a TV dinner. Orders must be placed by 2pm. Call Liberty Chicken 215.629.0815

Love is in the Air at The Bourse

The Bourse is making your Valentines day that much easier by holding its Valentines Day Flower Arrangement Giveaway. Make sure to head over to any of the merchant counters where you will find entry boxes and forms. Don't wait to to long, we will be drawing names on the 11th.

National Kidney Foundation Hosts KEEP Program

On Saturday March 13th, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The National Kidney Foundation will be hosting their KEEP, Kidney Early Evaluation Program, here at The Bourse.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 26 million adults have chronic kidney disease and 100,000 Americans die each year from chronic kidney failure. Kidney failure can be prevented or delayed through early detection and proper treatment.

Make sure to come to The Bourse for your free screening. Keep an eye out for sign up tables located at both entrances to The Bourse on March 11th, 2010

Check out the National Kidney Foundation website for more information.


More to come in a few weeks.

Food Court Fiasco

The Mission: To open 7 restaurants, with 7 different different cuisines in 8 hours.

On September 9th, 2009 the Food Network's show Dinner Impossible took over the food court at The Bourse. Robert Irvine, the host of Dinner Impossible, and The Bourse management team worked through the night to prepare lunch for 300 tourists the following day. If you missed this great episode make sure to save these dates:

February 10th at 10:00 p.m. on Food Network.
February 11th at 1:00 a.m. on Food Network.
February 13th at 4:00 p.m. on Food Network.

The Bourse Throwbacks

The exterior has not changed much since 1930.



The architecture may have stayed the same but the technology inside has drastically changed. The photo below is the American Telephone and Telegraph installation in The Bourse Building, circa 1921. Telegraph.