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Planned South Philadelphia Stadium District Development Project, Opposed By Many, Unravels
A major development in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, opposed by the Phillies, Eagles, and Comcast Spectacor, appears to have collapsed after the real estate partnership behind the project dissolved last summer, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The project, which would have brought 1,367 residential units to the district, was unveiled in 2024 as…
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Doylestown’s Aprea Therapeutics Names Industry Veteran as Chief Medical Advisor
Doylestown-based Aprea Therapeutics has named Eugene Kennedy, MD, as chief medical advisor, adding a seasoned leader in oncology drug development to its executive team. Aprea is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative therapies targeting cancer-specific vulnerabilities while minimizing damage to healthy cells. Kennedy joins after early clinical proof-of-concept was demonstrated for the WEE1 inhibitor APR-1051…
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Harry Truman’s Pennsylvania Turnpike Traffic Stop
President Harry S. Truman often visited Pennsylvania, and one trip even involved a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for holding up faster traffic, writes Rick Sebak for Pittsburgh Magazine. One of the earliest mentions of Truman’s visits to Pennsylvania comes from an April 17, 1928, letter to his wife, Bess. Then 44, he was…
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Local Couple of Presidential Progeny Refused White House Wedding 50 Years Ago
A half-century ago, Julie Nixon and Dwight “David” Eisenhower II opted out of a White House wedding ceremony, writes Jessica Contrera for The Washington Post. Richard Nixon’s daughter and Dwight D. Eisenhower’s only grandson, who now reside in Berwyn, had already booked a church and chosen their reception venue when the bride’s father was elected…
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Stolen Wawa Coffee Worth $100K Seized in Chicago Area
Investigators have recovered 24,000 pounds of stolen Wawa coffee from a Melrose Park warehouse in suburban Cook County in the Chicago area, writes Justine Baker and Sylvia Perez for Fox 32 Chicago. A tip from an insurance company led authorities to the warehouse. The coffee is valued at $100,000. The theft involved “cross-docking,” in which…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate shops offer everything from refined truffles and Belgian classics to playful dipped treats and hand-painted bars. Some are longtime family businesses. Others lean creative and unexpected. Together, they show the…
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Ardmore Farmers Market to Replace Di Bruno Bros. with Multiple Smaller Vendor Spaces
Di Bruno Bros.’ closure is reshaping the future of Suburban Square’s Ardmore Farmers Market, where the Italian-goods purveyor had long been the dominant tenant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before its closure, Di Bruno’s Ardmore location occupied over half of the market’s stalls. But instead of seeking a single large operator to replace…
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Long-Vacant LOVE Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Could Soon Gain New Life By This Spring
The Love Park Welcome Center, the Philadelphia landmark, has been vacant for over a decade, but that could soon change by the spring, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The “flying saucer” closed in 2021 when LOVE Park underwent a complete renovation. At the time, the post-renovation plan was for the structure to become a restaurant.…
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Bucks County Housing Market in Nation’s Top 50 at Year-End 2025
One Bucks County housing market ranked among the top 50 nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2025, making it one of only two Greater Philadelphia housing markets to earn a spot, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking highlights ZIP codes where market activity is surging, prices are climbing…
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Sheetz Scoping Out Wawa’s Home Turf with a Chadds Ford Store Proposal
Sheetz is thinking of opening a 24/7 convenience store with gas pumps in the Painters Crossing Shopping Center at 1201 Wilmington Pike, Chadds Ford, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. That’s a mere 17-minute drive, or 8.9 miles, from Wawa’s headquarters at 260 W. Baltimore Pike in Chester Heights. There is some confusion over…
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X-Golf Eyes Springfield for Possible Location on Sproul Road
A new spot for golf lovers could soon take shape in Springfield, with the township’s Board of Commissioners reviewing an application for a franchised X-Golf location, a simulated golf center featuring a restaurant and bar, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. At X-Golf, visitors can enjoy simulated golf courses from across the globe and lessons…
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Delaware County Gains Major Travel Option with Tinicum Cruise Terminal
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, currently under construction in Tinicum, is set to offer Delaware County families a convenient new travel option close to home, writes Teri West for Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line will begin operating from the new terminal next to Philadelphia’s airport when it opens in April, with the Norwegian Jewel arriving as…
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Elwyn Ready to Start Construction on New School With Groundbreaking
A ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday kicked off construction of a new $47 million school building for Elwyn on its main campus in Middletown Township, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The new school continues Elwyn’s 173-year-old mission to make life better for people with developmental and behavioral health challenges. “It will expand our capacity,…
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7 Romantic Pennsylvania Getaways for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Celebration
February’s here, and with it, the month of love is in full swing! Romance isn’t just about grand gestures like in films; it’s the simple act of being fully there with each other and soaking in the moment that makes for the best celebration. Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your loved one…
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Brandywine Realty Trust is opening a $60 million hotel in Radnor
A $60 million, 121-room Marriott hotel catering to the suburban tenants of Brandywine Realty Trust is opening in Radnor this spring, writes Jake Blumgart and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We were constantly hearing from our tenant base that as they were bringing people in from out of town, there was no real high-end,…
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Valley Forge Military College Pushes Back on Eminent Domain Idea
A decision by the Radnor Township Board of Commissioners to seize 17 acres of the Valley Forge military school campus in Wayne is not sitting well with the foundation that oversees Valley Forge Military College, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. “Now I know how Greenland feels,” said Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation…
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Check Out These Black-Owned Businesses for Black History Month
For Black History Month, or for any time of year, these Black-owned businesses in Delaware County are worth a visit, writes Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver, and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Bridgett Battles Battles is an executive presence strategist, keynote speaker, and author. She can help female business leaders transform how they show…
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First Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Modern in Drexel Hill
A lovely mid-century modern home at 68 Pilgrim Lane, featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, has recently hit the market in Drexel Hill, writesPaul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A slate walkway with arts and crafts style light fixtures leads to the 3,314-square-foot split-level house. The stone and mahogany exterior opens into…
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