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Hill’s Quality Seafood in Media Passes 50-Year Milestone
Hill’s Quality Seafood in Media Borough runs its business the old-fashioned way. Around since 1975, you won’t find online ordering or delivery apps here. Instead, customers walk in and are overwhelmed with displays of fresh seafood, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A friendly face behind the counter chats a bit with the customers…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Bryn Mawr
A stunning contemporary home at 913 Drexel Lane on 1.01 acres with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This work-in-progress residence seamlessly combines modern design with timeless elegance, offering a luxurious, functional, and connected living experience on a beautiful, secluded lot. Sophisticated details include engineered…
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Fairman’s Skate Shop Collection Up for Auction in Garnet Valley
Briggs Auction, Inc. in Garnet Valley is running a Special Collection: Fairman’s Skate Shop Auction that will feature items highlighting skateboard history, including autographed skateboard decks, posters, unique collectibles, original memorabilia and more. The collection is being curated by Dave Fairman, founder of Fairman’s Skate Shop. The store opened in 1977 and became a cultural…
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Skip the Slow Burn: Why the Smartest Brands Are Rethinking Content Marketing
Ask any marketer about content strategy, and you’ll hear some variation of this: it works, but it’s slow, resource-heavy, and hard to scale. Most content marketing feels like building a beautiful billboard in the middle of a desert, then hoping someone drives by. That’s the reality for many brands: smart messaging with no audience, strong…
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Philadelphia Region Is Prime Market for Mansions
The Philadelphia region ranks among the top markets in the country for mansions, with 32,400 properties located throughout the area, according to a new analysis by Zillow, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Zillow defines mansions as homes that have 5,000 square feet or more of finished living space. In the region, the median…
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WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Dr. Kate Gemma Shares What She Values Most About WilmU’s DBA Program
Dr. Kate Gemma was the 2025 commencement speaker for the WilmU College of Business and the 2025 Ruth Norman Distinguished DBA Scholar. Gemma specializes in market analysis, feasibility planning, and human-centered design. She leads strategic planning and development initiatives at Carl M. Freeman Companies, where she blends analytical insight with a passion for building vibrant, sustainable communities. Her…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera Exits Iconic ‘Jackass’ Franchise For Good
West Chester native Bam Margera has no plans to return to the Jackass franchise which first skyrocketed him to national fame, writes Jessica Wang for Entertainment Weekly. Margera confirmed he was finished with the franchise in an interview with CinemaBlend. The decision comes after he was fired from Jackass Forever in 2020 due to his…
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Doylestown’s Pennsylvania Biotech Center Recruits Hepatitis C Cure Inventor
Michael J. Sofia, the inventor of the Hepatitis C cure, has joined the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, working towards a cure for Hepatitis B, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sofia will be the distinguished professor and principal investigator at the Bucks County biotech center, a life sciences incubator and educational hub…
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Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will implement its cuts if it doesn’t receive last-minute state funding to cover a $213 million deficit. Fares will increase an average of 21.5 percent starting Sept. 1. On Monday, bus…
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Greatest Hits Store in Media Highlights Nostalgia and Variety
There’s a unique record and bookstore in Media Borough that’s loaded with nostalgia from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Greatest Hits Records and Books was recently featured on Kelly Drives at Fox 29. The store is owned by the husband-and-wife team of Stu and Janet. They started with a gift shop around the corner. “And…
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Foundation Covers Cost of Medical Records Access for Former Crozer Patients
The Foundation for Delaware County has reached an agreement with Prospect Medical Holdings, resolving outstanding real estate and legal matters. As part of the resolution, the Foundation will cover the cost for former Crozer Health Systems patients to obtain their medical records free of charge. The agreement was presented to Judge Stacey Jernigan for approval…
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Hankin Group to Add 373 New Apartments in Chester County Following Strong Demand
Amid strong rental demand, the Hankin Group is adding 373 new apartments to three existing projects in Chester County by the end of next year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer is now executing phase two of its Downingtown and Exton projects, representing a more than $150 million investment. Exton-based Hankin…
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E-Bike Violations on County Trails Now Carry Triple Fine in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently voted to increase the fine for e-bike violations on county trails from $100 to $300, writes Tim Jimenez for KYW Newsradio. The commissioners cited the accidents and injuries from the increased use of e-bikes on local trails as the reason for tripling the fine. “We’re being proactive by…
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Burlington Stores Opening Third Bucks County Location in Warrington
Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is coming to The Shops at Valley Square, Route 611, in Warrington. This will be the department store company’s third Bucks County location, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The national off-price retailer is well known for offering brand-name merchandise at consistently low prices.…
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How Will Upcoming Service Cuts Impact SEPTA Riders?
With the deadline for SEPTA to secure additional state funding having passed, major service changes are coming, writes Annie McCormick for 6abc. Months ago, SEPTA announced that if it failed to gain additional funding by mid-August, it would lead to heavy service cuts and increased fare. The service cuts are set to go into effect…
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Wawa Makes Top 25 List of Fastest Growing Retailer Stores in U.S.
With stories almost daily about Wawa opening yet another store in yet another state, it seems like it should win the title for fastest-growing retailer in the nation. In fact, Wawa did place on the top 25 list of the National Retail Federation’s “2025 Hot 25 Retailers,” but it didn’t come in at number one.…
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Comfort Food Earns High Praise at Court Diner in Media
Comfort food, especially a highly-praised Chicken and Waffles, is on the menu at the Court Diner in Media, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Locals have been known to line up before the doors open to feast on this local delicacy at an otherwise unpretentious diner. Court Diner’s Chicken and Waffles is a perfect…
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Kate Royer Makes Sure Widener Students Feel at Home on Move-in Day
For area colleges, the start of fall classes is quickly approaching and students are moving back to campus. At Widener University’s campus in Chester, “Move-In Day” is more than unpacking boxes, thanks in part to the efforts of Kate Royer, Widener’s Campus Visit Coordinator, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. It’s her job to…
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