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New Southwest Philly Amazon Warehouse Will be Your Package’s Last Stop
The final stop of your Amazon purchase, before it arrives on your Delaware County doorstep, will be a new Amazon warehouse opening this fall in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 140,000-square-foot Amazon distribution center at 6901 Elmwood Ave. will employ hundreds and will be the largest in the Philadelphia…
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Book Distributor’s Closing Impacts Delaware County Libraries
Baker & Taylor, one of the largest library book distributors in the country, will close by year’s end, affecting Delaware County libraries, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nearly 200-year-old company began shutting down in early October and has already laid off 500 employees. B&T had been subject to several recent acquisitions, then…
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Giant Warehouse Coming to Property Near Philadelphia Airport
A half-million square-foot industrial distribution RMR Group warehouse is set to replace a vacant office building on a 31.5-acre property on Tinicum Blvd. across from the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RMR Group, a Massachusetts firm, plans to demolish the existing building that was previously occupied by PNC Bank.…
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UPS Looking at Reducing Deliveries by 50 Percent for Amazon
Package delivery service company UPS has reached an agreement in principle with Amazon to cut the volume of packages it delivers for the online retailer by more than 50 percent by the second half of 2026. The move by UPS is part of the company’s “better not bigger strategy,” which UPS is hoping will pay…
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Multiple Shipping Services in the Region Are on a Hiring Blitz
With shipping demand on the rise as the holiday season approaches, several shipping services nationwide, including those in the Philadelphia region, are on a hiring blitz, writes James Powel for the Bucks County Courier Times. The National Retail Foundation has found that 57 percent of people plan to do their shopping online during the holiday…
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Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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Chester County Native Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Lancaster County cannabis from Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Continues to be a Lifeline for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need. This vital program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that community members have access to nutritious and wholesome food. PACS’s Food Market is a cornerstone of…
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West Chester University Awarded $60,000 Through the 2023-2024 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant
The Governor’s Office and the Pennsylvania Department of Education have announced that West Chester University has been selected to receive state grant funding in the amount of $60,000 from the 2023-2024 PA Hunger-Free Campus grant, as part of the Governor’s PA Hunger-Free Campus program. Now in its second year, the grant is designed to combat student…
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Postal Service Contractor Shutting Down Sharon Hill Facility, Loss of 75 Jobs
A company that contracts with the U.S. Postal Service to sort and handle mail from trucks and aircraft has decided to close a Delaware County facility, triggering 75 Sharon Hill layoffs, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County facility sits near Philadelphia International Airport. Matheson Flight Extenders Inc. is closing 870 Calcon…
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Minority-Owned Candy Snack Distributor Expands Aston Space
Thayer Distribution, a minority-owned and family-operated candy and convenience food distributor is leasing 88,665 feet of space at the Springbrooke Trade Center in Aston, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The wholesale distributor is expanding its footprint in Delaware County. Taking on more space at the Center allows Thayer to continue growing while keeping…
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Wall Street Journal: Danish Container Ship Company Maersk Acquires Glen Mill’s Pilot Freight for $1.6B
Pilot Freight Services in Glen Mills has been acquired by Danish container-ship company A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S for $1.68 billion, part of Maersk’s attempt to control every link in the supply chain, writes Paul Berger for the Wall Street Journal. Maersk has upped its acquisitions in the U.S. as it goes after a larger cut of…
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We’re Still Growing in Delco Even as U.S. Population Slows to a Crawl
While the U.S. population increased at a mere .35 percent growth between 2019 and 2020, here in Delaware County we’re the 12th fastest county in Pennsylvania for resident growth, according to a recently released report by Stacker. Nationally, it was 327th among the fastest-growing counties, placing it among pockets of the country that are still…
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DHL Express Opens Sharon Hill Facility to Tap Into Expanding Delivery Market
One of the world’s largest shipping companies, DHL Express, is increasing its footprint in the Philadelphia area with a facility in Sharon Hill, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. DHL Express has given up its Philadelphia address at 7600 Holstein Ave. and split operations between 550 Elmwood Ave. in Sharon Hill and 1240 Forest…
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Wayne Bulk Carrier Offering Ships to Get Goods to Consumers
United Bulk Carriers in Wayne is stepping up to do what it can to get goods to consumers, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc.com. Consumers are facing empty store shelves, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages at a time when holiday shopping is expected to be heavier than normal. United Bulk Carriers transports bulk cargo like…
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Havertown Man Bringing British Golf Brand Back, With a Link to 007
A Havetown man who grew up in Britain hopes the newest James Bond movie will revive interest in the British golf brand Penfold, featured in the Bond classic, “Goldfinger,” writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The relaunch of the Penfold brand is being talked up by Gavin Perrett, CEO of Penfold Golf Limited. “We…
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Amazon to Philadelphia Region: We’ve Got You Surrounded
Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has doubled its warehouses in our area during the pandemic. They now encircle the Philadelphia region with more than 50 locations, write Jake Blumgart and Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Amazon has 57 buildings online or underway across Philadelphia, collar counties, the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey, and northern Delaware. The…
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Newtown Square Mom Connects Hungry Families With Those Who Can Help
Patty Bassett of Newtown Square knew times were bad for some families, even before the pandemic came, writes Jessica Balatt Press for thephiladelphicitizen.org. In Delaware County, 12.3 percent of people are food insecure. In Chester, it’s 30 to 40 percent. Bassett was especially worried about families with young children and senior citizens who may not…
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