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Scooter Fatality Has Haverford Grandfather Seeking E-Bike Safety
A grandfather living in Haverford Township was so moved by the tragic death of 12-year-old Abby Gillon following an electric scooter accident that he demanded more be done in his hometown, writes Yukare Nakayama and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Gillon was killed back in June when she was hit by a car…
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ChristianaCare Looking Into a $6B Merger with Virtua Health
ChristianaCare, the Delaware nonprofit that is opening two micro-hospitals in Delaware County, is considering a $6 billion merger with Virtua Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. If the two systems combine, it would create a regional nonprofit health system that would cover 10 counties with 600 healthcare sites. Virtua is South Jersey’s…
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First Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Colonial for Sale in Media
A luxurious colonial home at 90 Indian Spring Road, situated on 1.16 attractive acres, is available for sale in Media. The property features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. This exquisite residence offers a private summer retreat nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the coveted Indian Spring community. Thoughtfully…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Joins Toastique Ribbon Cutting Today in Newtown Square
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of Toastique in Newtown Square with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, 2 PM, at 108 Square Drive in Newtown Square. Register here to attend the free ribbon cutting. Toastique, featuring gourmet toast, juice, and a coffee bar, will officially open on Saturday, July 19, at…
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Luxury, French-Inspired Newtown Mansion Hits Market for $5.99M
A luxurious, French-inspired home built in 2010 with a resort-like pool area has recently hit the market in Newtown for $5.99 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10,500-square-foot residence, designed by Ralph C. Fey Architects and built by Zaveta Custom Homes, features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The home is tucked…
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2 Delaware County Towns Among 10 Hottest Housing Markets in Region
Two Delaware County communities are among the 10 hottest housing markets right now in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Housing prices have hit a new high in the region, with a typical home price in Greater Philadelphia reaching $416,000 in June. Swarthmore Borough and Chadds Ford were among the…
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Franklin Mint Logistics Warehouse Proposal Rejected by Planning Commission
A proposal for a 330,000 square-foot logistics warehouse complex at the former Franklin Mint property in Middletown did not pass muster with the Middletown Planning Commission, which unanimously recommended denying the plan, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Outrigger Industrial LLC submitted plans to subdivide a 35-acre parcel on the site for the warehouse.…
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Hiramasa Brings Japanese Cuisine to the Heart of Newtown Square
Japanese flavor has come to Newtown Square through Hiramasa, a much-anticipated restaurant that opened this past November, reports Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives for Fox 29. Kelly noted that, unlike other restaurants, Hiramasa transforms its customers to feel as if they are in Japan. The restaurant’s website describes Hiramasa as a “gateway to the rich…
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Learn About Possible Tax Advantages of a Life Care Community
While you were working, you had to live where your job required — and that meant paying the taxes your state imposed. Now that you’re retired, you may not be able to avoid taxes altogether, but there are strategies that can offer significant tax benefits. A good place to start is by considering the state…
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8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers
In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…
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New Data Analytics Club Helps WilmU Students Succeed in a Data-Rich World
For years, Dr. John Sparco had “Data Analytics Club” written on his whiteboard, toying with the idea of starting one at Wilmington University. When Annum Nashra — a student in the B.S. in Business Analytics program — reached out to him with the same thought, they made their shared vision a reality. “It’s such a data-driven world,” said Nashra, who’s from…
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Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Promotes SVP Gregg Ziegler to CFO
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is promoting Gregg Ziegler, senior vice president of investor relations and treasurer, to chief financial officer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ziegler, who will succeed Marty Connor at the end of October, has been with the company for 23 years. Connor will remain with the company as a…
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Abrams Realty Submits Revised Exton Square Mall Plans Reflecting Community Feedback
Abrams Realty & Development recently submitted revised plans for the Exton Square Mall site project in West Whiteland, with feedback from officials and residents, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The original plans for 376 rental apartments and 243 for-sale townhouses now include the removal of 73 proposed townhouses, the addition of a luxury…
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PMC Property Group Closes In On Acquiring Ten Penn Center, Plans Conversion
PMC Property Group, the largest apartment owner in Philadelphia, has closed in on acquiring Ten Penn Center, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The potential acquisition comes more than six months after the 27-story office building was placed on the market. At the time, the building was 60 percent occupied.…
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At Garnet Valley, Floods Force School Renovations; in Wallingford, It’s a Choice
Garnet Valley High School received significant flood damage in this latest round of thunderstorms in Delaware County, generating $1 million to $3 million in damage and repairs, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The school is being cleaned up after floodwaters reached the school’s auditorium, boiler room, and electrical system room. The plan is…
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Philadelphia Airport Has Detractors, But 1 Fan Thinks It’s the Best
The Philadelphia International Airport takes a lot of heat from critics, but one frequent traveler is coming to its defense. Columnist Kiki Aranita talks about the positives in an article for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PHL has “good food, fancy lounges, and plenty of places for dogs to pee,” Aranita writes. She’s not only spent a…
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Dunwoody Village Team Member Receives LeadingAge PA Scholarship
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square announces that Jean DiStefano, a dedicated Lead Receptionist at Dunwoody for 12 years, has been awarded a scholarship through LeadingAge PA’s 2025 Professional Development Scholarship Program. DiStefano is one of 31 recipients in Pennsylvania to receive this honor, which supports employees from LeadingAge PA member communities as they pursue degrees,…
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Recreational Marijuana Legalization Back Under Consideration in Pennsylvania
Recreational marijuana may still be far from becoming legal in Pennsylvania, but state lawmakers are once again taking a look at the issue, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In May, the state House passed a proposal allowing state-owned stores to operate a legal marijuana market, bringing adult-use cannabis closer to legalization in Pennsylvania…
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