Commerce
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Your Mental Health Matters More Than You Think
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a moment to pause and check in with yourself in a world that rarely slows down. Most of us move through our days carrying more than we admit: stress that lingers, worries that stack up, and responsibilities that never seem to end. It’s easy to push your own needs…
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April Showers, May Results
“April showers bring May flowers.” After a particularly rainy April this year, that phrase kept coming back to me — on rainy drives, looking out the windows, even walking into a few conversations with clients who felt like they were stuck in their own version of a storm. Not the kind you can see on…
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Bryn Mawr College Receives $20 Million in Gifts to Launch Strategic Plan
Backed by two $10 million gifts, Bryn Mawr College has started implementing a new strategic plan centered on expanding access, modernizing campus facilities, and increasing institutional visibility, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jacqueline Badger Mars, a member of the Class of 1961 and heir to the Mars candy fortune, provided one of…
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Chester City Inks Five-Year, $2.8 Million Contract with VMSC Emergency Medical Services
Chester City and VMSC Emergency Medical Services have signed a five-year, $2.8 million deal this week, locking in the nonprofit that stepped in after Crozer Health shut its doors a year ago, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to chief executive Shane Wheeler, the Lansdale organization posted a $470,000 shortfall in its first…
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Cheyney University Twins Graduate Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Two twin sisters at Cheney University, born just three minutes apart, are sharing yet another moment together. Tia and Jasmin Criss, seniors at the oldest historically Black university in the country, are graduating May 9 at the top of their class. Tia is valedictorian, and Jasmin is the salutatorian, writes Joe Holden for CBS News…
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Skyler Searfoss Earns Valedictorian Honors with Perfect GPA, Basketball Success at Holy Family
On most mornings, Holy Family University senior Skyler Searfoss is awake hours before classes begin. There is an intentional, disciplined rhythm to her days. They start earlier than most, not out of preference alone but necessity. Balancing academics, basketball, and a lifelong metabolic condition that requires careful control of her diet demands constant planning. “I…
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RKL Announces Leadership Transitions for Senior Living Services Consulting Group
As senior living and post-acute care providers navigate increasing operational, reimbursement, and regulatory complexity, RKL’s Senior Living Services Consulting Group is entering its next chapter of leadership in step with the industry’s evolution. The firm announced that Stephanie Kessler will now lead the group, succeeding Jeffrey Boland, whose leadership helped establish the practice as a…
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and campus life, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion institution’s vision builds on recent momentum under President Wendy Cadge. It implemented a pilot mentorship program that connects…
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A Look at the Rise and Fall of Bucks County’s Favorite Malls
The era of bustling malls and overflowing food courts is drawing to an end. A trip through history reveals the rise and fall of Bucks County’s beloved shopping destinations, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the 1960s, five malls graced the Philly region, including Bensalem’s Neshaminy, and within just a few years, the mall scene doubled. Langhorne’s Oxford Valley opened as existing malls…
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Democratic Party Leaders Arrive in Philadelphia to Evaluate 2028 Convention Bid
Democratic Party leaders are in Philadelphia this week to assess the city’s bid for hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This high-profile event attracts national attention and thousands of visitors to the host city. DNC Chairperson Ken Martin and other party leaders will evaluate the logistical and operational aspects…
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Center City Remains Popular Residential Neighborhood and Jobs Hub, While Other Challenges Persist
While Center City Philadelphia is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, its recovery is further along than many other American downtowns because of its booming residential population, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The booming residential population is a big help, as the area’s foot traffic is still about 80 percent of…
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Darby Township Is Looking for Someone to Buy Its Street Sweeper
If your lifelong desire has been to own a street sweeper, now’s your chance. Darby Township is putting a street sweeper up for auction, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The 2024 Elgin Pelican NP D Dual, Tier 4F sweeper is in like-new condition and could find a good home with a road…
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With Deadline Fast-Approaching, PECO Issues Last Call for LIHEAP Applicants
Get up to $1,000 toward your energy bill through LIHEAP, available to qualifying customers. This cash grant does not need to be repaid and can be applied directly to your PECO energy bill. Eligibility is based on household income, and residents must reapply each year. Apply now to see if you qualify. The deadline to…
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WCU to Graduate More than 3,500 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 17 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,568* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Wednesday, May 6, and Sunday, May 10, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,685 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate students will…
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Check Out These Towns That Offer the Most Expensive Homes in Chester County
A new ranking from Stacker has compiled a list of cities in Pennsylvania with the most expensive homes, and Chester County towns are among some of the priciest. To determine the rankings, Stacker used data from Zillow. They are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index as of March 2026. At the top of the…








































