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Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Farm Re-Lists for $10.88M After Sale Fell Through
Yolanda Hadid has relisted her New Hope lavender farm on the market after a previous deal fell through for the same $10.88 million asking price, reports Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. The 32-acre property, which initially hit the market last September, dates back to 1682 and was purchased by the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star in 2017 for $4 million. Hadid announced the re-listing…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Donation Ever Given to a U.S. Catholic High School
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a massive $74 million gift, an amount that points to being the largest donation ever gifted to a Catholic high school in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift was given by the Howley Foundation, led by St. Joe’s Prep alumnus and billionaire…
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DCCC’s Natalia Rodriguez Lopez Receives $3,000 Scholarship, Named to National and Statewide Academic Teams
Delaware County Community College student Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester was selected from more than 2,300 nominees nationwide for the prestigious 2026 All-USA Academic Team. In recognition of her intellectual achievement, leadership, and community and campus engagement, Rodriguez Lopez will receive a $3,000 scholarship. She was also honored during the American Association of Community…
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A 30-Year Journey: Gregory Shank is Named New Managing Partner of Maillie LLP
Gregory Shank didn’t just land the top job at one of the region’s most respected accounting firms. He’s been building toward it for more than three decades. Maillie LLP, the Limerick-based accounting and advisory firm, has named Shank as its new managing partner, succeeding Laurie Tolle, who is retiring after 19 years with the firm.…
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Fusion Gym, Fusion Theater Sign on as 69th Street Tenants
Fusion is the new name around town in Upper Darby’s 69th Street area. Fusion Gyms and Fusion Theaters have signed leases to occupy 70,000 square feet of space in the 69th Street business district in Upper Darby, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fusion Gyms has signed a 29,000 square-foot lease at the…
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Mike Schmidt Takes ‘Play Sun Safe’ Initiative to Ridley Park
Former Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt talked on April 17 to athletes atRidley High School, part of a campaign promoting sun safety, reports 6abc and Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmidt’s visit on April 17 to Ridley Park was the first event in the “Play Sun Safe” initiative that offers sun safety education, free…
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Garnet Valley Elementary Brings Back Cursive After 16 Years
Amid a statewide push that now requires all public and private schools to teach cursive, Garnet Valley Elementary School in Concord Township is bringing the looping letters back to its classrooms, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. According to Garnet Valley Elementary School PrincipalSusan Papson, the district phased out cursive writing in 2010, and…
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Delco Does Hoagies Better, and the Philly Inquirer’s Top Food Critic Agrees
Food critic Craig LaBan from The Philadelphia Inquirer recently completed a restaurant tour of Delaware County and gave the scene high marks. But no trip to Delaware County is complete without a hoagie circuit. Part of his tour included trips to several hoagie shops in the county. That includes the DiConstanza family in Boothwyn, who…
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International Student is Widener University’s 2026 ‘President for a Day’
A 20-year-old international student who first saw the Widener University campus the day she moved in – after leaving behind her country, family, language, and culture and traveling to Pennsylvania from Angola in southern Africa – spent April 21 as the university’s 2026 president for a day. The observance of the “President for a Day” tradition at Widener put Leticia Dondo in the top university job. Dondo, a double major in international relations and international business, and a triple minor in French, anthropology, and data analytics, swapped places with President Stacey Robertson. The women followed…
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With More Than $2.5 Billion in Assets, RKL Private Wealth Announces New President, EVP
RKL Private Wealth has key executive leadership position transitions planned for 2026. The nationally recognized financial planning and investment advisory firm has named David Morais to the top executive position, succeeding Laurie Peer as President, effective Sept. 1. As part of the leadership transition, Tom Reardon will assume the role of Executive Vice President. This…
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Dine Better All Year for $150: The Farmer’s Daughter Launches a VIP Club Worth Joining
If you already find yourself at The Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant at Normandy Farm a few times a year, it’s worth doing the math before your next visit. A VIP Club membership runs $150 annually, and it doesn’t take long to recoup that. The complimentary Sunday brunch for two alone is worth the better part of…
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Walmart Investing Big in Montco with Store Remodels and Faster Shopping Tech
Walmart is bringing a wave of upgrades to Montgomery County, with three local stores set to undergo renovations as part of a broader statewide modernization effort, writes Donna Rovins for The Reporter. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 32 stores across Pennsylvania, including locations in Lower Salford Township, Hatfield, and Cheltenham Township. The updates…
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Former Adult Entertainment Venue in South Philly Sold for $2.3 Million, Will Be Repurposed
Show & Tel, an adult entertainment club in South Philadelphia that had been open since the 1990s, has been closed and will soon be repurposed, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The 32,000-square-foot property was sold for $2.3 million and will be redeveloped as a storage facility and office space. The property was listed for $3.5…
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Harcum College Honors Healthcare Innovator Karthik Ganesh as Commencement Speaker and Doctorate Recipient
Harcum College will celebrate innovation and impact at its 110th Commencement Ceremony by welcoming OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh as keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient. Recognized for his leadership in expanding access to healthcare, Ganesh will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters in Health Science and share insights with graduates on navigating a rapidly evolving…
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Philadelphia Opens Norwegian Cruise Lines to Northeast Customers
Norwegian Cruise Line is betting that its new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum will bring customers from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel set sail to Bermuda from Tinicum on the first cruise trip out of Philadelphia in more than 15 years. Norwegian has…
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Haverford High Teacher Leon Smith Is National Teacher of the Year
Leon Smith, a long-time history teacher at Haverford High School who brought African-American studies to the school, has been named National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith was bestowed with the title during an appearance on “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday, where…
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Arc of Chester County Hosts Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day May 17
The Arc of Chester County announces its 23rd Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day, happening this year on Sunday, May 17, from 11 AM to 2 PM at West Goshen Community Park. This is the Arc’s largest fundraiser for 2026. This beloved community event brings together families, friends, and supporters for a day of fun…
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Wilmington University to Host All-Day Open House with Online and In-Person Options on May 6
Thinking about going back to school or starting something new? Wilmington University is opening its doors — both virtually and in person — for a full day of exploration, guidance, and opportunity. The university will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 6, offering prospective students the flexibility to connect online from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM,…
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