Commerce
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Yelp Reviewers Weigh in on the 10 Best Takeout Places in Delaware County
Everyone has their favorite takeout places, and Delaware County is filled with countless shops and restaurants ready to save you a night of cooking. Yelp reviewers have determined the top 10 takeout places in Delaware County as of September 2025. See if you agree with their choices. 1. bb.q Chicken in Media is part of…
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Lancaster Avenue AI Traffic Cameras Ease Radnor Congestion
Radnor Township is using AI-enhanced traffic lights with cameras and sensors to improve traffic flow at busy intersections on Lancaster Avenue, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29 News. Lancaster Avenue is known for heavy daily congestion and backups. Township officials say the newly expanded AI-driven traffic light system will keep cars moving smoothly during peak…
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New Mothers Get Some Help from a Chester City Diaper Bank
Tina Smith shows up once a month in Chester to give away a U-Haul full of free diapers to anyone who wants them, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She heads up the nonprofit Trinity Transitional House, which provides new mothers with what they need for their babies. The diaper bank has been in…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Landmark Federal Home in Newtown Square
The Edgar House at 34 Mary Jane Lane, a landmark Federal-style home set on 1.3 acres with six bedrooms, 5 baths, and 3 partial baths, is available for sale in Newtown Square. Originally constructed in 1840 and expanded in 1910 and 2008, it blends early American architecture with modern livability. Historic integrity remains beautifully preserved…
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GMercyU Creates Faster Path for Nurses to Enter Workforce, Launches Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree beginning this fall, creating a faster path for highly skilled, compassionate nurses to enter a workforce facing significant shortages. The accelerated option will save future GMercyU nurses an estimated $29,000 by shortening the traditional BSN timeline to three years. Students may also benefit…
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Blackbird Health Welcomes Michael Tang as Chief Medical Officer
Blackbird Health has welcomed Dr. Michael Tang as its new Chief Medical Officer. He brings deep clinical expertise and leadership experience in integrated behavioral health. A Leader in Integrated Pediatric Mental Health Care Dr. Tang is a quadruple board-certified physician in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, pediatrics, and addiction medicine. Throughout his career, he…
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Wayne-Based Teleflex Pressured by Activist Investor to Consider Acquisition Offers
Irenic Capital Management is pushing Wayne-based Teleflex to evaluate potential acquisition offers and replace Dr. Stephen Klasko in his role as chairman, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The activist investor sent a letter last week to the medical device company’s board, urging it “to immediately take a more constructive and responsible approach to evaluating strategic alternatives.” …
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Montco Restaurant Group Expands Once Again with New Doylestown Takeover
Montgomery County’s busy restaurant scene is spilling into neighboring Bucks, as a familiar trio of local owners continues their expansion, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurateurs Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have acquired the former Station Tap House in Doylestown and rebranded it as The Station. While the new venture…
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Historic Witherspoon Building in Center City to Become 186-Unit Apartment Complex
After serving as Presbyterian Church offices and later as short-term rentals, the historic Witherspoon Building in Center City is being turned into a 186-unit apartment complex, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SSH Real Estate, which owns the 11-story building that dates back to 1896, decided to discontinue short-term rentals after hospitality operator Sonder…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ Apr. 9-12
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Henry V, Apr. 9-12. This gripping historical drama brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated heroes in a story of leadership, courage, and transformation. Performances take place in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 East Rosedale Avenue, West…
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Shipment From Marcus Hook Helped Launch US Natural Gas Industry
Ten years ago, a large vessel launched at Energy Transfer’s Marcus Hook Industrial Complex carried ethane for the first time to Europe, triggering a thriving U.S. natural gas industry, reports Energy Transfer. The INEOS Intrepid set sail on March 9, 2016, from the Complex, known today as the Marcus Hook Terminal, to Norway. When “cracked”…
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Delaware County Is Home to 4 of Top 5 Most Affordable Philadelphia Suburbs
Staying in one of Philadelphia’s lower-cost boroughs can help travelers stretch their budgets. The surrounding suburbs also offer long-term savings for those considering a permanent move, writes Jess Simms of Islands.com. Four of the five most affordable Philadelphia suburbs are located in Delaware County. Chester ranks as the region’s most affordable suburb and is among…
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This Delaware County ZIP Code Is in the Nation’s Top 50 Luxury Housing Markets
Affluent homebuyers are snatching up properties in Villanova, making it one of the top luxury housing markets in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova’s 19085 ZIP Code ranks 49th on a list of 258 ZIP Codes, according to third-quarter listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange. It was the only Philadelphia-area market…
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Everything Begins With An Idea: myNextory Helps Employees Take Control of Their Career
From early-stage startups navigating their first steps to more seasoned innovators building momentum, Everything Begins With An Idea explores the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned that shape the entrepreneur’s journey. ______ Startups rise or fall on one thing. They solve a real problem or they do not. myNextory is built around a problem many companies…
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RKL’s Laurie Peer Named 2026 Circle of Excellence Honoree by Lehigh Valley Business
Laurie Peer, President of RKL Private Wealth, has been named a 2026 Circle of Excellence honoree by Lehigh Valley Business as part of its Women of Influence awards program. The Circle of Excellence recognizes women of longstanding, notable success who are leading the way for other women in the community. Honorees are selected by a…
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H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub
A long-struggling Lansdale shopping center may be on the verge of a turnaround, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Plans tied to H Mart bring renewed energy and cultural significance to the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The proposed addition of the popular Asian grocery chain signals more than just a new tenant. For Montgomery…
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Radnor-Based EQT Buys South Jersey Industrial Park for $309M
EQT Real Estate, based in Radnor, is adding 2 million square feet of industrial space in South Jersey to its portfolio, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $308.7 million purchase is one of the region’s largest industrial deals in recent years. Amazon.com Inc. occupies the largest building in the Forest Park Corporate Center…








































