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Safety System Increases Media/Sharon Hill Trolley Travel Time
Starting Monday, a new trolley safety system will add 10 to 15 minutes travel time for riders on the Sharon Hill (D2) and Media (D1) trolleys, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trips from Orange Street in Media to 69th Street in Upper Darby will be about 15 minutes longer, while those riding from…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Transitional Home in Villanova
A lovely custom-built transitional home at 541 Atterbury Road, set on 1.17 attractive acres with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Villanova. This exceptional residence exudes a harmonious blend of rustic lodge charm and contemporary elegance. Distinctive details include Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and sophisticated architectural flourishes. Among…
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Philly Homeowners Stay Put Longer, With Average Tenure Hitting 9.5 Years
Homeowners in Philadelphia are remaining in their homes longer than at any time in at least twenty years, with the average tenure now sitting at 9.5 years, write Mike D’Onofrio and Sami Sparber for AXIOS. In 2005, homeowners typically spent less than four years in their residences before deciding to move. These days, long tenure,…
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New Records Set as Extreme Cold Drives PECO Customers to Use More Natural Gas, Electricity
Following Philadelphia’s second-coldest January in the past decade, and more than 30 days dipping below 32 degrees already in 2026, PECO customers set new natural gas usage records and pushed the region’s electric and natural gas systems to peak performance. On four separate days in January, natural gas usage surpassed the previous 20 highest usage days. The extreme weather continued into early February, driving customer energy usage significantly…
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RKL Claims Spot on List of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms
RKL, a leading advisory firm focused on delivering next-level solutions to help organizations and their leaders move forward and succeed, has again been named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms by USA TODAY. The national publication, in partnership with Statista, rates the top 100 tax firms in the United States based on recommendations from…
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Firehouse Subs Reignites Growth Plans in King of Prussia and Willow Grove
Firehouse Subs is plotting a regional comeback and has Montco firmly in its sights, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Florida-based sandwich chain is targeting major suburban hubs, including King of Prussia and Willow Grove as part of a broader plan to open 50 to 80 locations across the region over the…
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West Chester Mansion Undergoes Two-Year Renovation to Balance History with Functionality
Bleecker Hall, a historic 1870s mansion in West Chester, recently underwent a long renovation to balance history with functionality, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for The Hunt Magazine. Property owners Patrick and Dava Murray collaborated with interior design firm Holley Alley to overhaul the 7,500 square foot home. In the grand reimagining, the team hoped to…
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After 50 Years, Owners of Historic Cherry Street Tavern Near Deal to Sell 124-Year-Old Bar
After operating the Logan Square landmark for 50 years, the owners of Cherry Street Tavern have listed the 124-year-old bar for sale and are close to finalizing a deal, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally opened as a bar around 1902, the tavern survived Prohibition by operating as a barbershop. Much of its…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bridge will be built between North Sycamore Street in Newtown Township and Frost Lane and Edgeboro Drive in Newtown Borough as a joint…
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The Immaculata Symphony Partners with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to Present ‘Symphonic Colors’
On Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3-5:00 PM, the Immaculata Symphony will join forces with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to perform classic works based on color. This family-friendly performance will take place at Immaculata University’s Alumnae Hall Theater. A special highlight of the event will give children and their families the opportunity to meet the…
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There’s a Drexel Hill Mardi Gras House Where the Party Keeps Growing
Once a year at the start of Mardi Gras, a house in Drexel Hill is transported to New Orleans, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. Homeowner Paula has been throwing a massive Mardi Gras celebration for about five years, With decorations inside and out, Paula has become known in the Drexel Hill neighborhood as the…
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For Wawa and Other Convenience Stores, It All Started With Milk
Milk is the liquid gold that launched the Wawa empire, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. Wawa, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, Rutter’s, Royal Farms, Heritage’s, and Lawson’s all started out in the milk business. In fact, we live in one of the nation’s leading dairy regions. Wawa’s founder, entrepreneur George Wood, got into dairy production after…
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Cursive Handwriting is Back in PA Schools Thanks to New Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill last week requiring that cursive handwriting lessons return to Pennsylvania classrooms beginning April 12, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The law, which was supported by Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, will also add printing and joined italics to writing curricula. For years, lawmakers have been pushing to bring back cursive writing in Pennsylvania schools, following in the…
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Dr. Tammy James to be Presented PSAC’s L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award at WCU Home Basketball Game
West Chester University’s (WCU) very own Dr. Tammy James, a longtime faculty member in the Department of Public Health Sciences and now also special assistant to the president for student engagement and retention, was among 17 honorees identified recently by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in its inaugural class for the L.P. Hill Unity…
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Ursinus College Launches America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Ursinus College is investing in the next generation right here in Montco. Beginning in fall 2026, the America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County both expands access to higher education for local students and honors the county’s historic role in the nation’s founding. Created in honor of…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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Fortune 10 HQ in Conshohocken Hits the Market — Fully Leased
A marquee property in Conshohocken is officially on the market, according to Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 429,000-square-foot headquarters of Cencora has been listed for sale by owner PRP Real Assets. The 11-story, Class-A office building at 1 W. First Ave. is fully leased to the Fortune 10 pharmaceutical giant, with 10…
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Philadelphia Hotel Rises 116 Spots in Annual Ranking, Two Others Drop Considerably
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest annual ranking of the top 100 hotels in the nation, and while the region had a weaker performance than year’s past, one Philadelphia hotel moved up considerably, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia moved up 116 spots from No.…
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