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Developers Bet Big on Horsham With Major Luxury Apartment Community
After years of planning, a major luxury apartment project is finally moving forward in Horsham Township, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developers are breaking ground on AVE Horsham. The 274-unit apartment community is planned for the former Telerx call center site at 723 Dresher Road. The project is being developed through a…
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Longtime Fairmount Restaurant Owner Sells, New Restaurant Set to Come In Soon
Salvatore De Cristofaro, the longtime chef and owner of Figs in Fairmount, has sold his BYOB to veteran private chef and cooking instructor Landi Prendi, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prendi plans to reopen the space as Valentina Italian Ristorante by the end of May 2026. Cristofaro’s move to sell marks the end…
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Freeze Hits Farms, Destroys Most of Linvilla’s Peaches, Apples
A heat wave followed by late-season sub-freezing temperatures has taken out most of Linvilla Orchards’ peaches and apples, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media-area farm said it suffered “tremendous damage.” Linvilla Orchards farm manager Norm Schultz said he’s never seen anything like it. “We had never been so far along on the…
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Two Delaware County Restaurants Named Among the 76 Most Vital in the Philadelphia Region
Two Delaware County restaurants made it to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s new annual list of the 76 most vital restaurants in the Philadelphia region. The list defines what it means to be part of the Philly food culture in 2024. A restaurant’s food, service, and vibe were all taken into account. Like the vibe at the…
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6abc’s Cecily Tynan Gets a New Look From Her Springfield Stylist and Claps Back at the Critics
6abc Action News meteorologist Cecily Tynan debuted a brand-new hairstyle last week that caught viewers by surprise, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. For years, Tynan has worn a bob, keeping her hair short throughout most of her on-air career. She recently decided to switch it up, getting some extensions during her latest trip to…
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Brandywine Conservancy, Art Museum Undergoing $100M Expansion
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art will be undergoing a $100 million expansion on its Chadds Ford campus, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new 40,000-square-foot museum will be created on its 325 acres, along with a preserve and garden with 10 miles of trails. Construction will begin in spring 2027, with the new museum scheduled…
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Encompass Health Opens New Rehabilitation Facility in Concordville
The country’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health, has announced the opening of its new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville. The 66,000-square-foot, 50-bed facility in Concord Township is accepting patients now. Treatments are available for those recovering from spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, amputations, brain injuries, and strokes to help them regain independence, quality of life, and functional ability. During their stay,…
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Beloved Havertown BBQ Spot Expanding to Chef’s Old Neighborhood
One of Greater Philadelphia’s top BBQ spots, Sophie’s BBQ in Havertown, will be opening a second location in Manayunk, bringing delicious food to the area, writes June Bakan for Patch. For executive chef Greg Herman, the new location is especially meaningful. Herman lived in Manayunk from 2015 to 2019, where his career began, and he met…
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First Bank House of the Week: $2.3M French Colonial for Sale in Wayne
A French Colonial with five bedrooms and four full and one-half bathrooms is available for sale in the South Wayne Historic District. Designed by architect Peter Batchelor, the residence reflects a thoughtful approach to scale and flow, with high ceilings, expansive windows, and well-proportioned living spaces throughout. . . A welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining areas, a private office with French doors, and…
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DELCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Gwynedd Gala Raises More Than $5,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Student Activities Committee (S@C) recently hosted its largest Gwynedd Gala yet with 170 guests at the Talamore Country Club in Ambler. Now in its third year, the gala serves as an end-of-the-year celebration and a fundraiser supporting a different charity each year as determined by the S@C. The gala raised more than…
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Build Equity in Retirement: How Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Condo Deed Model Works
Freedom Village at Brandywine offers condo deeds to residents looking to enjoy the rights of ownership and the perk of building equity while still reaping the benefits of community living. With a condo deed, you hold legal ownership of your home as long as you live in it. That means potential real estate tax deductions…
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Widener University Hosting 2026 Commencement on Chester Campus
The Widener University Commencement takes place next week on its Chester campus for 2026 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as one of its two law schools. A series of six ceremonies will run from Tuesday, May 12, to Thursday, May 14. The full ceremony schedule is: President Stacey Robertson will speak at the ceremonies,…
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Major Health Systems Eye Montgomery County for Billion-Dollar Expansion
Montco is emerging as a focal point in major expansion plans from regional healthcare giants like Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Both systems are looking to grow their presence with new facilities and upgraded care centers across the Philadelphia area. Jefferson Health has identified Montgomery County as…
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Malvern Gene Company to Raise $115M from Convertible Notes While Dealing with Stock Decline
Malvern-based Ocugen saw its stock fall almost 20 percent after an announcement to use convertible notes to pay down existing debt and fund ongoing drug development, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gene therapy company plans to raise $115 million through these notes, which is debt that be turned into stock. The…
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Ben Affleck Visits Swarthmore College, Stops at Local Mexican Restaurant During Campus Tour
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by getting a bite to eat at Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Restaurant owner Cristina Luna Ramirez was able to sneak in a selfie with Affleck during his visit,…
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American Airlines Names New Vice President at PHL after Former Leader Retires
American Airlines recently appointed Cesar Marchese, a longtime employee, as the new vice president of the airline’s Philadelphia International Airport hub, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Marchese is stepping in after the former vice president, Lakshman Amaranayaka, retired after 27 years with American, the last 12 of which were spent at PHL. In his new role, Marchese will…
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Sign Up for a Free Baby Ultrasound at Widener University in Chester
Widener University in Chester is offering pregnant women in the community a free ultrasound of their baby. The free baby ultrasounds give Widener students some hands-on scanning practice as moms get extra time with their babies and an extra ultrasound photo, said Megan Stone, director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Widener. Women who…
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