Commerce
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Three Philadelphia Residents Make Forbes Billionaires List for 2026
Three Philadelphia residents are included in Forbes‘ latest annual ranking of billionaires, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At the top is Victoria Mars, who ranks No. 245 on the list with a $12.3 billion net worth. Mars is the heir to the Mars, Inc. candy and pet food company. Her ranking is…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. About 60,000 TSA employees nationwide are required to remain on the job but don’t get paid during the shutdown. Hundreds of TSA officers have quit since…
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Delaware County Leadership: Tom Peterson, CEO, Blackbird Health
Tom Peterson, CEO of Blackbird Health, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in New England, balancing athletics and academics as a competitive swimmer at Harvard, and the personal experiences that ultimately led him to pediatric mental health leadership. After building and exiting successful businesses, Peterson returned to school mid-career to earn a counseling degree…
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‘As Good as It Gets’: Firstrust Bank Finances Development of Luxury Homes on Late Billionaire’s Radnor Estate
Nearly a decade after the passing of Campbell’s Soup heiress Dorrance Hill Hamilton, her estate in Radnor Township is about to enter a new phase, one shaped by a unique mix of personal connections, longstanding relationships, and a rare development opportunity on the Main Line. The estate, located a short walk from downtown Wayne, is…
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New Unnamed ‘Boutiquey’ Restaurant Coming Soon to Wayne
Radnor Commissioners have paved the way for a new restaurant with their approval of a relocated liquor license from Chester to Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News, as printed in the Daily Times. Restaurant owner Larry Kagan talked about his vision for the new restaurant, still under construction at 166 E. Lancaster…
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Holy Family’s New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis Aims to Meet Field’s Surging Demand
The demand for qualified behavioral health practitioners — professionals who help people address challenges related to mental health, emotional well-being, and behavior — is outpacing the supply. School districts have openings. Clinics are managing waitlists. Community agencies are searching for specialists trained in evidence-based intervention. A quick scan of job boards reveals hundreds of local…
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Create Your Own Luck This St. Patrick’s Day
Around St. Patrick’s Day, people talk a lot about luck. Someone lands a major opportunity. A new client appears at just the right time. A breakthrough idea seems to arrive out of nowhere. From the outside, it can look like fortune simply showed up. But if you study high performers long enough, you notice something…
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Villanova Students Step Up as Volunteer Firefighters in Bryn Mawr
A group of Villanova University students is proving that academic success and community service can go hand in hand, writes Leslie Small for Main Line Now. Four students from Villanova University’s College of Engineering are volunteering with the Bryn Mawr Fire Company while pursuing demanding academic programs. Colton Musselman, Anne Earp, John Burns, and Dominic…
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Episcopal Diocese Taps Michaels Organization to Redevelop 26 Church Properties in Philly Region
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is working with private developer Michaels Organization to repurpose 26 church properties throughout the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Many of the properties that are intended for conversion sit in prime locations, including Center City. The Diocese plans to make them into residential along with…
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Media Food Bank has Been Helping Feed the Hungry for 30 Years
Volunteers in Media Borough have worked for 30 years to make sure people don’t go hungry, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “People who live here care about food insecurity and don’t want people to be without food…the mission is to not only feed our neighbors, but also to do so with integrity and respect and…
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WilmU Prepares Educators Who Make a Difference: Celebrating Delaware’s 2026 Teacher of the Year
“Freedom” — that’s how Dr. Jenna DiEleuterio describes reading. “For so many people, it’s communication. It’s a way for us to access information in the world and make informed decisions, and I want everyone to have that opportunity,” said DiEleuterio, a reading specialist at Talley Middle School and Delaware’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. She calls the distinction “such an honor” and credits her Wilmington University education at the master’s and doctoral levels. “I…
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With Leasing Momentum, Rubenstein Partners Nabs $127M Refinancing for Chesterbrook Campus
Rubenstein Partners has obtained $127 million in refinancing from Waterfall Asset Management for its 1.1 million-square-foot office campus in Chesterbrook, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-building property off Duportail Road, near the Chesterbrook Road and Route 202 intersection, is currently 50 percent occupied, according to Rubenstein Vice President Brian Simel, but occupancy is expected to climb to 66 percent…
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Two Little Guys, Creator of Joe Tea, Opens Bensalem Headquarters With Eyes Toward Growth
Two Little Guys, the company behind the food and beverage brand Joe Tea, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Bensalem, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move to the 22,245-square-foot building in Bucks County, which will expand the company’s headquarters by roughly 71 percent, is expected to be completed in…
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Helping Delaware County Thrive: The 2026 Small Business Honorees
Entrepreneurs, family businesses, and community-focused organizations across Delaware County will be recognized later this month as the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Small Business Awards Breakfast, a celebration of the companies and leaders helping shape the region’s economic and community future. The Breakfast will be held at The Drexelbrook on Friday, March…
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A Nudist Camp in Our Midst Since the 1930s Was Visited by at Least 1 Delaware County Family
America’s nudist movement was once centered in May’s Landing, New Jersey, and a Delaware County family was there, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Baptist minister The Rev. Ilsley Boone was the leader of the 1930s movement. He created a nudist colony, Sunshine Park, which operated until the 1980s. Linda Secor spent time at…
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Why the Blue Route Almost Wasn’t the Blue Route
I-476, a.k.a. The Mid-County Expressway, a.k.a. The Blue Route, is familiar to local commuters, particularly those who have spent accumulated hours stuck in traffic. The north-south corridor is a victim of its own success, opening in 1991 with its promise of a convenient way to navigate Delaware County north-south and south-north. But at one time,…








































