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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Millbourne Election Plot Reveals Election Fraud Limitations
There was a failed plot to steal a mayoral election in Millbourne by registering 29 non-Millbourne residents to the voting rolls prior to the November 2021 election, writes Carter Walker for Votebeat, as printed by Stacker. Last month, Md Nural Hasan, who was a candidate for Millbourne mayor, pleaded guilty in federal court to 33…
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4 Delco Locales Make Philadelphia Magazine ‘Best of Philly’ Food List
Philadelphia Magazine published its Best of Philly Food & Drink list, which includes unique food offerings at four Delaware County establishments. Seabrisket Best Surf and Turf went to the Seabrisket at Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. The Seabrisket from Pitmaster Steve Wilson, is a toasted roll rubbed with garlic and butter, containing house-smoked brisket…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad seeds. Each application has to…
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages two to 18 consume about six teaspoons of sugar per day. According to most sources, kids in America are consuming at least three times that amount. Added sugar — the kind that’s put in sweetened drinks, flavored yogurts, and even healthy low-fat packaged foods to make them taste better…
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DelVal Seeking Entries for A-Day Fair
Delaware Valley University will host its 76th annual A-Day Fair from April 24-26. A-Day is a student-run event and member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. All proceeds made from the fair benefit student clubs and organizations. A-Day offers community members a unique opportunity to participate in the fair through a wide range…
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Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals
The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise go to hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since opening a year and a half ago, AMS Surgery Center in Horsham has completed over 1,000 cardiac procedures, which previously required patients to visit…
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Former Eagle Brent Celek Adds Five West Chester Warehouses to Real Estate Portfolio
Former Eagle Brent Celek, who just brought his residential brokerage to Keller Williams Media, has acquired five West Chester warehouses for over $10 million as he doubles down on commercial real estate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the last eight years following his NFL career, Celek has ventured into nearly every area of real estate, including single-family…
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Perkasie’s Final Undeveloped Land May Become Home to Recycling Center
After borough leaders and residents pushed back against plans for luxury apartments, the final undeveloped tract of land in Perkasie may instead be developed as a recycling center, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Feb. 25, Perkasie Place submitted a sketch plan to the borough planning commission seeking initial feedback on…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for fiscal year 2026, according to a new city controller report, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Parker administration believes the investments will yield significant returns, supported by a Visit…
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Expert Reflects on Tug of War Between Valley Forge College and Radnor
Radnor officials and the Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, home to about 100 students, are currently in conflict over 17 acres at the campus, writes Josh Moody for Inside Higher Ed. Radnor’s started the process of taking the land by eminent domain. College leadership said the land isn’t for sale and houses critical parts…
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First Ascent’s Partnership-Driven Approach Helps Clients Navigate the ‘Chaos of Digital Marketing’
Digital marketing as an industry has always been marked by constant change, algorithm shifts, and a relentless push toward the next big thing. For First Ascent, however, that reality has never meant chasing every new trend. Instead, the full-service agency based in Wilmington has built its reputation on a measured, partnership-driven approach: Investing in long-term…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps through a breakfast order she’ll eat in the car. Someone grabs a hoagie that they swear tastes “just like it used to,” even if they’re not totally sure that’s true…
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Stronger Together: The Arc of Chester County Celebrates National Disabilities Awareness Month 2026
This March, The Arc of Chester County invites the community to come together in recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month — a time dedicated to promoting inclusion, expanding opportunities, and celebrating the contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout the month, The Arc will host a variety of events and partnerships designed to…
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PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in drivers receiving incorrect toll bills, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, certain automated plate-reading systems are having difficulty telling the redesigned zero apart from the number eight. “This is an…
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Montco Vaccine Maker Bets Its Data May Be Worth as Much as Its Science
Ambler’s MBF Therapeutics believes the data behind its vaccines could become just as valuable as the vaccines themselves, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The company has spent more than a decade developing a non-viral vaccine platform for animal health. According to CEO and cofounder Tom Tillett, MBF is exploring whether its detailed immune-response data could…
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Riverfront Home in New Hope with Five Terraces Hits Market for $10 Million
A home on the Delaware River in New Hope recently hit the market for $10 million, as waterfront real estate values soar in the borough, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The house, located on Main Street, was completed in 2021 and spans 6,000 square feet, featuring a car elevator, five terraces, a floating dock, and an interior elevator. Residents…
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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s economy outpaced thriving Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. This economic momentum is reflected in several major development projects…
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