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Carversville Inn Named a Must-Visit Boutique Hotel by Travel + Leisure
A 212-year-old building in one of Bucks County’s smallest villages has landed on the national radar, earning a featured review by Regan Stephens in Travel + Leisure after a years-long transformation into a boutique hotel and restaurant. The Carversville Inn, located in the heart of the tiny village of Carversville, not far from New Hope,…
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Philadelphia Hotels Not Seeing Many Bookings From World Cup Hype
Despite the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to Philadelphia, there hasn’t been much of a spike when it comes to hotel bookings in the city, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. According to a recent member survey report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, roughly 75 percent of Philadelphia-area respondents said hotel…
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Aronimink Golf Club Mansion for Sale Ahead of PGA Tournament
A 2-acre Aronimink Golf Club mansion in Newtown Square is for sale at $2.899 million, just in time for the 2026 PGA Tournament. The 10,000 square-foot home sits just off the 4th hole fairway of the Donald Ross-designed course, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Aronimink is hosting the 2026 PGA Championship in…
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Spirit Airlines Aircraft, Gates Sit Idle at PHL Following Shutdown
Two Spirit planes and four gates at Philadelphia International Airport sit idle after the airline ceased operations and suspended all flights on May 2, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Due to its smaller presence in the region, the closure will likely not result in a significant long-term impact at local airports. According to filings in Spirit’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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You’re Making More Progress Than You Think. Here’s How to See It
A few weeks ago, I had one of those days that looked productive on the surface but didn’t feel like it. The calendar was full. Emails were answered. A few meetings checked off. By the end of the day, I had technically “done a lot.” But if I’m being honest, I couldn’t point to anything…
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The Gravity of Love: Reflecting on What Drives Our Decisions
Have you ever stopped to consider how the things and people that you love influence the decisions you make? Speaker and writer Myles Munroe once shared a profound insight, saying, “Our life is the sum total of all the decisions we make every day, and those decisions are determined by our priorities.” But there’s a…
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142 Penn State Brandywine Graduates Celebrated at Spring 2026 Commencement in Media
Bachelor’s degrees went out to 142 students at Penn State Brandywine’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony, with five other students earning associate degrees, writes Bill Tyson for Penn State Brandywine. Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells presided over the ceremony, telling graduates they had grown into changemakers prepared to make their mark on the world. “Today is…
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Accupac Shutting Down New Jersey Plant as Operations Shift to Montgomery County
Accupac is consolidating its operations in Pennsylvania as the Harleysville manufacturer prepares to close a New Jersey production facility, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a filing submitted to New Jersey labor officials, the company plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in Lakewood, New Jersey, with layoffs beginning in August…
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Magerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to West Chester in Former Iron Hill Space
West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery is set to become a Magerk’s Pub & Grill, according to building ownership and restaurant executives, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Building landlord John Barry recently confirmed the news, sharing that the Magerk’s team had signed the lease to become the 10,000-square-foot space’s newest tenants. The update…
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These Bucks County Towns Have Some of the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Several Bucks County communities are among the fastest-rising home price markets in Pennsylvania, and the numbers tell a striking story, according to a new report compiled last month by Stacker. New Hope stands out at the top of the local list, with a typical home value of $938,110. Prices there increased by $52,629 in the…
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Widener University Joins Scholars Network to Cut Student Debt and Create Healthcare Career Paths
For students pursuing careers in nursing, physical therapy, or other high-demand healthcare fields, a clinical career means a daunting tradeoff: the more specialized the training, the heavier the debt load. Widener University hopes to change that. The Chester, Pennsylvania university has joined Scholars Network, a national workforce model that connects students, universities, and healthcare employers…
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2026 National Teacher of the Year Honored by Delaware County Council
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, the Delaware County Council welcomed and recognized Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, with a special proclamation, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Smith is an educator at Haverford High School, teaching Advanced Placement United States History and Advanced Placement African American studies. In his remarks, Smith,…
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West Conshohocken’s Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Eyes $1B Expansion Deal
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is making another major move in the rapidly growing liver disease treatment market, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The West Conshohocken company has a potential $1 billion licensing agreement aimed at expanding its pipeline of therapies for MASH. Madrigal announced it will pay California-based Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals $25 million upfront for…
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Lindsey Scannapieco Successfully Transformed the Bok Building, She’s Now Eyeing Broad Street
Within two years of acquiring the Bok Building in 2015, developer Lindsey Scannapieco had a moment when she overheard a group of people raving about her work transforming the shuttered high school. The former South Philadelphia high school is now a collaborative workspace for several local artists, makers, small businesses, and nonprofits with a rooftop…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old designer has sold tens of millions of units through the network since joining QVC in 1993. He appeared on-air for the West Chester-based company over the decades to market his designs. Herman also served as…
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What’s for Sale in the 50,000-Square-Foot PGA Shop at Aronimink Golf Club?
A nearly 50,000-square-foot PGA Shop tent has arrived at Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club, selling merchandise during the 2026 PGA Championship and practice rounds, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The shop is open to the public from 9 AM to 6 PM between May 8 and 10, with no tickets to the tournament required. Golf apparel is available for fans…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at the height of his career, there has always been something unusually grounded about him. The way he talks. The way he carries himself. The way he still seems emotionally tied…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Build Robot Stealth Game for Capstone Project
This semester, five Penn State Brandywine students collaborated on a unique capstone project for their CMPSC 483W: Software Design Methods class. In this course, students apply scientific knowledge and methods to design and construct software, writes Natalie Di Mario for Penn State Brandywine. When Hunter Becker, Ryan Culbertson, Mohammad Hoque, Remington Navarro, and Ian Demartinis…
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