Commerce
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Expands Programs to Help Businesses Solve Workforce and Growth Challenges
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has long been a place to network and build relationships. These days, though, the Chamber is more than that, as it strategically helps local businesses solve problems, develop talent, and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Under the leadership of President Trish McFarland, the Delaware County Chamber of…
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GMercyU Launches New Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education
For many survivors of domestic violence and trauma, the effects can last long after the immediate crisis has passed. The impact often follows them into classrooms, workplaces, relationships, and communities. At Gwynedd Mercy University, a new initiative is designed to help change that reality. GMercyU recently announced two major investments that will expand education, prevention,…
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Why Freedom Village at Brandywine’s CMS 5-Star Rating Matters for Your Senior Living Decision
As a culture, we love ratings. They make it easier to evaluate everything from cars, restaurants, and movies to senior care. Of course, the rating is only as good as the reviewer. For something as complicated as a skilled nursing facility, the most important reviews are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).…
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DelVal’s Landscape Architecture Program Earns Continued Accreditation Through 2030
The landscapes people experience every day — from parks and campuses to public spaces and environmental restoration projects — often begin in a classroom. Delaware Valley University’s Landscape Architecture Program will continue preparing the next generation of professionals after earning renewed accreditation from the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) through 2030. LAAB is the national…
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Philadelphia’s New Mom School Brings Postpartum Community to Rittenhouse Square
For many new mothers, the support that surrounds pregnancy tends to disappear the moment the baby arrives, Eva Almiñana wants to change that. New Mom School Philadelphia, a franchise of the California-born national brand, opens June 8 in Rittenhouse Square under the ownership of Graduate Hospital resident Eva Almiñana, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Her motivation is…
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Can Factory-Built Homes Help Philadelphia Close Its Housing Gap?
Philadelphia has a housing problem, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is betting that part of the answer might be built in a factory, writes Gabriel Donahue for Technical.ly. Her administration’s $2 billion H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Easy) initiative sets an ambitious target: 30,000 housing units created or restored across the city. But getting there means building…
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Paul Beale’s Flowers in West Oak Lane Has Been a Philadelphia Family Legacy for 55 Years
In Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood, a flower shop has been quietly marking life’s most important moments for 55 years, and it’s still very much a family affair. Paul Beale’s Flowers was founded on May 1, 1971, by Paul Beale Sr. and his wife, Altermese. Before opening the shop, Paul had spent 15 years managing Stein’s Florist in Philadelphia,…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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Lansdowne’s Travers Food Market Celebrates 40 Years With the Customers Who Support It
For 40 years, Travers Food Market has been more than a place to grab a hoagie in Lansdowne. It’s been a neighborhood fixture where the owners know your name and your usual order, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Recently, owners Dave and Donna Travers marked the milestone the way they’ve built the business, surrounded by the people who…
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Eastern University Launches Affordable Online Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence Innovation
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the workplace, Eastern University is helping professionals prepare for the future with the launch of its new Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Innovation. The fully online graduate program is an interdisciplinary, human-centered program designed to equip professionals with the critical thinking, ethical grounding, and practical skills needed to…
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Why More Delaware Valley Families Are Choosing Nemours for Their Children’s Healthcare
When it comes to a child’s health, parents want more than excellent medical care. They want a healthcare partner that understands their child’s unique needs, provides access to specialists when necessary, and supports their family every step of the way. That is one of the reasons so many families across the Delaware Valley turn to…
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New Ursinus College Majors Give Students More Career Pathways in High-Demand Fields
Ursinus College is expanding its academic offerings with a slate of new and reimagined majors launching in fall 2026, giving prospective students more ways to turn their interests into clear academic and career pathways. The new programs reflect a broader push at the Collegeville college to connect classroom learning with real-world preparation through applied liberal arts. Under the leadership of new president…
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Wawa Is Getting Into the Electric Vehicle Supercharger Business
Wawa is the biggest host for Tesla superchargers, with 2,115 stalls scattered among 223 store sites. Now it’s partnered with the Tesla Supercharger for Business program to launch its own brand of supercharger in Alachua, Florida, writes Michelle Lewis for Electrek. The Wawa-owned Alachua Supercharger site, located northwest of Gainesville, features 16 325 kW stalls.…
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The World’s Largest Bounce House Is Coming. Here’s Why People Are Buying Tickets Now
Imagine spending an afternoon racing friends through a 900-foot obstacle course, dancing to a live DJ inside the world’s largest bounce house, and diving into a foam party beneath giant octopus tentacles. That’s exactly what’s coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Fairgrounds in Oaks from June 27th through July 5th. The Big Bounce America…
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West Chester-based Quix Labs Is Helping People Kick Their Nicotine Habit for Good
From early-stage startups navigating their first steps to more seasoned innovators building momentum, the Everything Begins With An Idea series explores the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned that shape the entrepreneur’s journey. _______ When Zach Starr, founder and CEO of Quix Labs, began noticing how many people around him were struggling with vaping and smoking addiction, he…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Eyes Largest Municipal Solar Installation in City History
Northeast Philadelphia Airport may be on the verge of a significant green energy milestone that could set a new standard for how the city powers its public facilities. A proposed 1.5-megawatt solar farm, still awaiting City Council approval, would generate an estimated 3,000 megawatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to cover the airport’s entire operational…
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Movie Making Is Actually a Big Business in Delaware County
Delaware County and the Greater Philadelphia Area definitely hold their own in the movie-making business. Since the film industry came to our region 30 years ago, it’s generated more than $6 billion, writes Andre Bennett for KYW Newsradio. “People think, ‘Oh, yeah, they’re making movies.’ [But] this is a big business,” said Sharon Pinkenson, executive…
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‘Worth Every Single Cent’: Couple Splurge on Viking Cruise for Anniversary
Michelle and Gary Brown, of Collegeville, usually very budget conscious, decided to treat themselves to a luxury Viking cruise down the Rhine River in Europe for their 25th wedding anniversary, writes Nathan Diller for USA Today. The trip cost around $13,000, but after spending years longingly watching Viking commercials on television, they felt that the…
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