Commerce
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William Penn Borrows Money to Pass Budget, State Funding Delayed
The William Penn School District is borrowing money with a $10 million tax revenue anticipation note so it can pass its budget while state funding talks drag on, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. William Penn must have a balanced budget in place by the start of the new fiscal year, which began on…
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Here’s What Villanova’s Planning With Its $75M Cabrini Campus Renovation
Villanova University is hoping to eventually house 900 of its students at the Cabrini University campus in Radnor when it completes $75 million in renovations there, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova President Rev. Peter M. Donohue said a handful of old buildings on the campus will be demolished but the historic Woodcrest…
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Feeling the Effects of ‘The Great Detachment?’ It’s Time to Take Action
In the wake of the Great Resignation, where employees left their jobs in droves, you might have breathed a sigh of relief as the dust settled. But now, a new challenge has emerged, one that is quieter yet equally insidious: “The Great Detachment.” According to a December 2024 article by Gallup, only 32 percent of U.S.…
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MyOfficeOps Launches Strategic Impact Advisory, a Dual CFO-CRO Solution for Small Business Growth
MyOfficeOps, known for simplifying bookkeeping and business advisory for small businesses, has introduced Strategic Impact Advisory, a new offering that delivers both financial clarity and revenue growth strategy in one service. Strategic Impact is co-founded by Steve Rickel, an experienced CFO and owner of MyOfficeOps, and Mark Mehok, a seasoned sales and growth leader who recently completed Wharton’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) program.…
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HSN Officially Relocates to QVC’s West Chester Campus
After months of preparation, HSN has closed operations at its Florida studios and officially completed its relocation to QVC’s campus in West Chester, writes Ashley Gurbal Kritzer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The shopping network “transitioned to broadcasting full-time from our corporate headquarters in West Chester” at noon on Wednesday, said its spokesperson. HSN’s parent…
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King of Prussia-Based David’s Bridal Turns to AI to Reinvent Weddings
David’s Bridal is turning to artificial intelligence in an ambitious bid to reinvent wedding planning, writes James Thomason for Venture Beat. At a newly opened concept store in Florida, brides are greeted not only by dresses but by Pearl Planner, a high-tech AI platform that curates vision boards, generates personalized timelines, and recommends vendors based…
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Doylestown Hospital Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Cardiology Lab
Doylestown Hospital recently celebrated the opening of its universal lab, a high-tech facility designed to support physicians in diagnosing and treating heart problems, vascular conditions and arrhythmias, according to a staff report from TAPinto Doylestown. The hospital’s Gorsky Heart and Vascular Suite, which houses the new lab, includes an advanced hybrid procedural room and six…
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SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists
SEPTA’s board of directors recently voted to approve major cuts in service and significantly increase fares, write Laura Fay, Raymond Strickland, CBS News Philadelphia Staff for CBS News Philadelphia. The vote came as SEPTA continues to deal with a major, $213 million budget deficit. “This is a vote none of us wanted to take,” SEPTA board chair…
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So What Will Pica’s Restaurant be Like If It Lands in Broomall?
There’s been a lot of chatter on social media and elsewhere about Pica’s announcement that it is leaving its Upper Darby location of 70 years to move elsewhere. The good news is they will be staying at their Upper Darby spot through summer for dining room and takeout service. An exact closing date has not…
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Swarthmore College Technology Innovator Michael Jones Remembered
Michael Jones, director of the Language and Media Centers at Swarthmore College, died May 2. He was 59, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He would find ways to make our teaching vision a technological reality,” Swarthmore College associate professor Carina Yervasi said. Michael Jones of Philadelphia, an expert in academic technology, joined Swarthmore…
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White Dog Café in Glen Mills Has Yappy Hour for Dogs and Owners
The White Dog Cafe in Glen Mills is known for its good food and dog-themed atmosphere with dog paintings on the walls. Artist Jay McClellan was commissioned by White Dog when it first opened to paint 50 portraits of patrons’ dogs, according to Jami Blackburn, director of Public Relations for Fearless Restaurants, owners of the…
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From Weather to Home Values, These 5 Delaware County Towns Are Tops
Stacker discovered that five Delaware County towns are tops among suburbs in the Philadelphia area. Public and private schools in each town received A+ or A grades. Outdoor activities also received an A grade. Swarthmore Borough ranked the 4th best suburb to live in, with median home values of $504,900 and a median rental price…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Over $1,300 for Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual initiative, The Longest Day, on June 20, 2025, raising more than $1,300 to support awareness and research efforts for Alzheimer’s disease and all other forms of dementia. The Longest Day – held annually on the summer solstice, the day with the most light – shines…
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Solving Social Issues: WilmU Alum Ron Berry Leverages His Marketing Degree To Make a Difference
Ron Berry believes that “doing good” is in his family’s DNA and draws inspiration from relatives like his cousin Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative, whose bestselling memoir Just Mercy became an award-winning movie. As the Managing Partner of Social Contract, Berry continues their family legacy, tackling gun violence, homelessness, housing, and other critical concerns. “What we focus on…
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Personal Tragedy Led Exton’s Kensey Nash Founder to New Role as Lungpacer Medical CEO
Personal tragedy led Doug Evans, founder of Exton-based Kensey Nash, to change his business trajectory and become CEO of Vancouver-based Lungpacer Medical, writes Brian Gormley for The Wall Street Journal. Evans’ career soared in June 2012, when the Chester County company that he founded was sold for $360 million. At the same time, his personal…
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These Montco Breweries are Redefining the Suburban Beer Scene
Craft beer lovers rejoice! Montgomery County has some great breweries with a variety of flavor profiles. The Philadelphia Inquirer compiled a list of local breweries around the Main Line. Here are the breweries in Montco: Ardmore Brewing Company Ardmore Brewing Company has undergone a stylish rebrand. Its sleek space and creative menu curated by chef…
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Newtown Locals Eager for Wawa’s Coffee, Hoagies and Opening Day
Newtown’s very first Wawa location is causing a stir on social media as locals eagerly wait for an announcement about the official date of the grand opening, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The 5,500-square-foot location on the Newtown Bypass and Lower Silver Lake Road will feature a gas station and convenience store. Prior to…
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How 2 Philly-Based Designers Helped New York City Mayoral Primary Winner Captivate Voters
When Zohran Mamdani first burst onto the scene as a New York City mayoral candidate, he wanted to take a fresh approach, and two Philadelphia-based designers helped him do it, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Local designers Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler of design co-op Forge are the ones responsible for designing Mamdani’s…
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