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Montco Watches Closely as PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Demand
Montgomery County residents worried about large-scale data centers proposed for Conshohocken and Limerick may soon see new safeguards aimed at protecting both grid reliability and household electric bills. Audubon’s PJM Interconnection has unveiled a plan to manage skyrocketing electricity demand driven largely by data centers powering artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, new…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the recently opened CHOP-Soar Autism Center in Newtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans include four additional centers across the region, expected to create roughly 300 jobs within…
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Four Seasons Philadelphia Unveils New $25K-Per-Night Sky Garden Penthouse Suite
Four Seasons Philadelphia at the Comcast Technology Center has unveiled a new collection of rooms on the 45th floor, including a Sky Garden penthouse suite that is priced at $25,000 per night, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. In addition to the 4,000-square-foot penthouse suite with a private terrace, the Sky Garden features four guest rooms…
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First Bank House of the Week: Striking Colonial in Havertown
A striking colonial home at 727 E. Manoa Road, set on a lovely 8,721-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Havertown. This versatile residence delivers a surprising blend of classic character, thoughtful expansion, and resort-style outdoor living. The refined details include oak hardwood flooring, arched built-ins,…
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What To Do When a Person with Dementia Doesn’t Remember You
It’s one thing to understand how dementia affects your loved one, yet it is something else entirely to experience these effects. So, what do you do when a loved one with dementia starts forgetting family members? It’s not uncommon for someone in the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to lose the…
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DCCC Receives Grant to Support Student Food Pantry and Basic Needs Services
When college students face food insecurity, it can hurt their academic performance and ability to achieve their educational and professional goals. Since 2020, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) — designated a PA Hunger-Free Campus by the Pennsylvania Department of Education — has been a critical resource in addressing food insecurity and other basic needs for students,…
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West Chester University Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
West Chester University (WCU) has been selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation that recognizes institutions for their commitment to community engagement and partnerships. The 2026 classification was announced by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, which jointly administer the elective…
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Shapiro Administration Boosts Young Farmers with $600,345 in PA Farm Bill Grants
During the 2026 Farm Show, the Shapiro Administration has announced $600,345 in Pennsylvania Farm Bill grants that are aimed at expanding career opportunities for young Pennsylvanians in the agricultural sector, according to a staff report from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The grants will support projects designed to help youth across the state succeed in the…
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Philadelphia Small Businesses Hope to Convert 2026 Tourism Surge into Sustained Growth
Philadelphia expects a major tourism-driven economic windfall this year, but the city needs proper strategy and preparation to ensure small businesses do not miss out, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. With World Cup games, the MLB All-Star game, and America’s 250th birthday all coming to the region, Philadelphia is set to welcome over one million…
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Bucks County’s Five Most Expensive 2025 Home Sales All Clear $4M
Each of the five highest home sale prices in Bucks County this year reached more than $4 million, led by a top transaction above $5 million, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Although this reflects a cooldown from last year’s peak luxury market, when the highest sale reached $14.5 million, the properties…
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New Crozer-Chester Owner Plans to Restore Hospital, Emergency Services
Chariot Equities has purchased the now-closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland for $10 million and hopes to have an agreement within six months with a health system that could restore hospital and emergency services there. The newly-created for-profit Chariot Equities completed the purchase on Wednesday. The plan is to open the first phase of the…
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Valley Forge Military College to Cover School Costs for Qualifying Students
Valley Forge Military College in Wayne has launched The Pennsylvania Pledge, a financial initiative designed to make higher education more accessible for Pennsylvania residents, according to a staff report from the Main Line Times & Suburban. Through the new program, Valley Forge Military College, recognized as The Military College of Pennsylvania, will cover the full…
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Pennsylvania Listed as 6th Worst State in the Country to Start a Business
In a recent study, WalletHub created a ranking of the best and worst states to start a business, and Pennsylvania was placed at No. 45, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of startups don’t survive past their first year, and almost half fail to hit their fifth anniversary, due to inflation and labor market tightness. “The best states…
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Valley Forge & Montco Primed for a Historic Year
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has positioned Montco for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize on the region shining under a global spotlight. With the Philadelphia region set to welcome domestic and international visitors to several large-scale events such as NCAA March Madness, the PGA…
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Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day Is Coming Up — Spots Still Available!
Harcum College is hosting its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 16, offering free preventive dental care for children ages 6-12. Families can take advantage of no-cost services, including cavity-preventing sealants, fluoride treatments, oral exams, and oral health tips provided by Harcum’s Dental Hygiene Program students and faculty. The event will be held at Harcum…
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80s Revolution Rocks WCU Jan. 23-24
There’s a new band in town, and they’re totally rad. West Chester University’s (WCU) Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) is bringing the ultimate throwback experience to campus with 80s Revolution, a high-energy concert event celebrating one of the most iconic decades in music. Part of the WCU CJSA Concert Series, 80s Revolution takes over the…
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Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare Sells for $1 Billion in Fifth-Round Auction
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare has agreed on its sale to 101 West State Street for $1.02 billion following five rounds of bidding last week, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bid for the bankrupt nursing home operator is structured to include $343 million in cash, a $100 million promissory note, and the assumption of $572 million in existing liabilities. 101…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Expands His Sports Empire
Michael Rubin is pushing his Fanatics empire into a bold new arena: entertainment, writes Alex Weprin for The Hollywood Reporter. The Bryn Mawr native’s sports powerhouse Fanatics has partnered with OBB Media to launch Fanatics Studios, a full-scale content arm that will produce everything from live events and docuseries to scripted shows and feature films.…
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