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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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Perkasie Doctor Supports Cancer Patients with Holistic Wellness Approach
Dr. Monique Gary, a breast surgeon and founder of Still Rise Farms in Perkasie, is helping cancer and chronic illness patients by integrating traditional medicine with holistic healing, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. After 11 years in practice, Gary drew inspiration from her mother and grandmother, both nurses, to specialize in oncology surgery. “They…
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Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater Unveils Immersive New Show ‘Enchanted’ This March
A new world of wonder is arriving in Lancaster this spring. Beginning Mar. 7 and running through October, Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater (3065 Lincoln Hwy, Paradise, Pa.) will debut Enchanted, an immersive dinner theatre experience designed to transport guests into a forgotten magic shop brimming with imagination, mystery, and spectacle. More than just a…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at an event Saturday organized by the nonprofit advocacy group, the Chester chapter of One Pennsylvania, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. City residents no longer have access to…
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Experiential Learning Week Gives Ursinus Students Front-Row Seat to Real-World Careers
Ursinus College’s first-ever Experiential Learning Week is already being hailed as a resounding success, with students, faculty, and employer partners praising the program’s energy, depth, and real-world impact. For one week, classrooms gave way to corporate offices, research labs, government chambers, and creative workspaces as students immersed themselves in hands-on learning designed to connect classroom…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx of people who cherish its business opportunities, historic landmarks, nature, and more. But there are other Chester Counties, one in Tennessee and the other in South Carolina. Each county has a special connection to…
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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Goes to Souderton to Tour the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been making fine chocolates and other confectionary for five generations, since 1892. It is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area. The family first set up shop in the…
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Comcast’s NBC Invests $8 Billion in Live Sports Content in Effort to Grow Viewership Numbers
NBC is busy at work in terms of its sports content for this month as its parent company, Comcast, aims to keep up with its competitors, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Comcast has labeled Feb. 2026 as “Legendary February,” as NBC and its subsidiaries are playing host to several major sporting events this month alone.…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Pineville Tavern to Offer New Dining Experience
The historic Pineville Tavern in Wrightstown will be offering a new dining experience starting on Friday, Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Diners will be able to order items from a new Italian Steakhouse menu, taking inspiration from the Abruzzese family’s heritage. “’Dal Abruzzese’ means ‘From Abruzzo,’ which is where my father’s family migrated…
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At Upper Darby’s Tlali Restaurant, Chefs Bring Taste of Home to the Menu
The Sandoval brothers have brought their contemporary Philadelphia restaurant experience to a small Upper Darby BYOB with their traditional Poblano flavors, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When you taste the Sandoval family’s mole, a blend of dried chiles, fruits, and bittersweet Mexican chocolate, you’re tasting the mole remembered by Alberto Sandoval when he…
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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting 200 pounds of nonperishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Held the Friday before the big game, the fundraiser encouraged team spirit and community impact. Staff members donated canned…
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WilmU’s Literature Minor Explores a Range of Cultures, Times, and Voices
From Little House on the Prairie to Dragonriders of Pern, Dr. Katherine Cottle “grew up reading and loving books” and now enjoys sharing her passion with students in Wilmington University’s Literature program. “I love all kinds of books. I’ll talk Beowulf or Fahrenheit 451 with anyone, but I grew up reading romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and genres in between,” said Cottle, WilmU’s Chair of Literature and Interdisciplinary Studies. “I’m a huge fan…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in support of the ongoing project. In addition, Aqua Pennsylvania has completed replacements of lead and galvanized drinking water service lines at 2,523 homes and businesses across the Commonwealth. While Aqua…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Names New Co-CEOs
A major leadership transition is underway at Morgan Properties, as the Conshohocken-based multifamily real estate giant names Jonathan and Jason Morgan as co-Chief Executive Officers. The brothers have long helped steer the company’s strategy, investments and operations. The formal titles mark a new chapter for one of the nation’s largest private apartment owners. Founder Mitchell…
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Plans Advance to Transform Wayne Office Building into 162-Unit Apartment Complex
Following required approvals, the partnership of Malvern-based E. Kahn Development, Wayne-based Love Communities, and Harrisburg’s Triple Crown Corp. is proceeding with plans to convert a Wayne office complex into 162 apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partnership purchased the then half-empty property for $10.2 million, taking a calculated risk on whether a future conversion would be approved given the…
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