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On a Senior Living Waitlist? Follow This Checklist to Get Ready
Being on a senior living waitlist for your new residence at a community is a sign of exciting things to come – but what should you do while you wait? Freedom Village at Brandywine wants you to feel confident and prepared when the time comes to move in. This checklist describes simple, manageable steps that…
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Turning a Powerful Question into Daily Leadership Practice
In last week’s article, we explored the one question every leader should be asking: “What choice can I make and what action can I take in this moment to create the greatest net value?” The Central Question wakes us up, grounds us in the present, and helps us lead with clarity and purpose. But how…
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Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank
One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward the end of another semester for Drexel University student Evan Ehlers. The junior was faced with a dilemma familiar to many college students: an excess of dining hall swipes that…
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Marsha’s, Philadelphia’s First-Ever Women’s Sports Bar, Set to Open September 19
Marsha’s, set to become Philadelphia’s first women’s sports bar, will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, September 19, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. The grand opening will mark the culmination of a six-year journey for owner, Chivonn Anderson. Back in 2019, she and a group of friends returned to Philadelphia after…
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O’Donnell Roofing in Havertown Takes 2025 Family Business Award
O’Donnell Roofing in Havertown, operating for more than 100 years, was one of 12 businesses earning a 2025 Family-Owned Business Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kevin O’Donnell, owner and CEO of O’Donnell Roofing, said his priority is to protect the reputation of the company that four generations have built through hard work, craftsmanship, and…
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TLC: Fostering a Child’s Love for Reading in the Digital Age
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the newest novel by the author we loved or about our latest faddish obsession we were fascinated with. Today, as we look around at the students in our lives, we would feel lucky if their screen time dips below the national average (4-6 hours…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition
Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which recently completed the acquisition of Bristol-based Cone Guys, an ice cream cone manufacturer, is planning to launch water ice and soft serve…
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Here’s 3 Delaware County Restaurants to Check Out That Opened Last Summer
The Philadelphia region saw 25 new restaurants open last summer, including three in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tlali, a small, cash-only BYOB in Upper Darby, is offering authentic Mexican food prepared by brothers Alberto and Efrain Sandoval, using recipes from their native San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico. Chef Alberto Sandoval brings…
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Biden Chooses Neighboring Delaware for His Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has selected nearby Delaware for his presidential library, write Ruby Cramer and Matt Viser for The Washington Post. Biden is forming a new board of friends, advisors, and political leaders to select the site to best serve the future library and start raising the millions required for the project. Planning for…
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Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters
One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…
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Penn Medicine Opens New $376 Million Research Center in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine officially recently opened a new research center, a $376 million project that has added eight floors to a seven-story office building housing the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new levels at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard house teams from the Colton Center for Autoimmunity…
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Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?
Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern Planning National Expansion
The owners of the Five Star Restaurant Group, the company behind the Chadds Ford Tavern, are hoping to take their popular tavern concept national with new franchises, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Philip and Kate Ferro have signed on with the Franchise Creator to launch a national brand that duplicates the success of…
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Aston Businessman Helps With St. Francis of Assisi School Rebuild
It’s been nearly a year since fire destroyed the 100-year-old St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Springfield, and efforts have been underway ever since the Oct. 7 fire to rebuild. The multi-million construction project has been getting help from the community, including from Vince Sculli, owner of Choice Sports Cards in Aston, reports Madeleine…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inviting Traditional in Glen Mills
An inviting traditional home at 32 Lenfant Court on a beautiful lot with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This stunning residence exudes both sophistication and comfort, providing an ideal balance of elegance, functionality, and location. Refined details include real hardwood floors and arched windows that…
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WilmU Once Again Named a Military Friendly Gold Award School
Retired Marine Sgt. Jonathan Cruz didn’t dream of becoming a Lawyer until later in life, and now he’s building his future at Wilmington University School of Law. “I grew up in a very poor neighborhood in the Bronx, N.Y., and it just felt like it was out of my league,” said Cruz, a disabled veteran and one of…
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GMercyU Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 13 Years
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its largest first-year (freshman) class since 2012. First-year, new-student enrollment for Fall 2025 is up for a third straight year, with this year’s incoming class more than 30 percent larger than last year. Fall 2025 undergraduate applications and acceptances were also at a 20-year high. GMercyU’s growth in enrollment resulted…
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The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Outdoor Concert
On Sunday, Sept. 28, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual free outdoor concert, “The Great Outdoors,” beginning at 3:00 PM on the Back Campus of Immaculata University. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. The popular outdoor concert, featuring the full orchestra, kicks…
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