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Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Advocates for Blood Donation in American Red Cross Partnership
Malvern resident Saquon Barkley partners with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations among his family and fans during January, National Blood Month, writes Natasha Dye for People. “I’m always trying to show and teach my kids how to be better and how to help others, so this has been a prime example of that,” said Barkley. “Daddy…
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Fast-Growing Lower Gwynedd Brokerage Joins Tampa’s Baldwin Group
A fast-growing Lower Gwynedd insurance brokerage is entering its next chapter after being acquired by a national player, according to Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Capstone Group has been acquired by The Baldwin Group, a publicly traded Tampa insurance and employee benefits firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in…
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Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’
The latest episode of the popular HGTV series, “House Hunters,” featured a Bucks County family seeking a new home in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The episode titled “Philly Charm Vs. The Burbs” first aired on Friday, Jan. 9, and is available through the HGTV YouTube channel. “House Hunters” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes…
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Wawa Shelves Shelfless, All-Digital Store at Drexel University
Wawa has made a “business decision” to close a shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University, 3300 Market Street in Philadelphia, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Wawa store in University City was an experiment in virtual shopping. It opened in September 2018 on the ground floor of a parking garage owned by Drexel University. In…
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Darby’s Newly-Elected Gen Z Mayor Joar F.K. Dahn Is Motivated
Darby Mayor Joar F. K. Dahn is not yet 30, but he’s motivated to make Darby Borough a better place, writes Asha Prihar for Spotlight PA, as printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dahn was elected in November as Darby’s newest mayor. The Gen Z politician begins his term this month. Dahn, 28, calls himself Darby’s…
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Delaware Law School Renames Emergency Fund After Connie Sweeney
When Connie Sweeney was 18, she enrolled at a local university with big dreams — but after a year and a half, she had to trade college for full-time work for financial reasons. Years later, thanks to Widener’s employee tuition benefit program, she returned to class to complete both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, an…
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Productivity Isn’t About Doing More; It Starts with Better Questions
If you want to take back control of your workday schedules and priorities, the answer isn’t another app, system, or to-do list. The only real way to do it is by becoming more intentional about how you’re spending your time. That starts with asking yourself better questions. Most of us are moving through each day…
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Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants
Ursinus College has received a generous gift from an alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous. The donation will fully fund 50 Experiential Learning Grants. These grants expand hands-on learning opportunities for first-year and incoming students through Ursinus’ APEX program. In addition to funding the grants, the gift includes $200,000 towards the Ursinus Fund, which…
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Toll Brothers Sells Second Atlanta Apartment as Multifamily Exit Continues
Toll Brothers has sold another Atlanta-area apartment community, continuing its exit from the sector, writes Tyler Wilkins for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of PGIM Real Estate acquired the 290-unit Notion Decatur property for $76 million in mid-December, according to county records. The apartment complex sits just outside downtown Decatur near MARTA’s Avondale station.…
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Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County
You don’t have to fly to Japan or Mexico to taste authentic global cuisine; Chester County has a variety of restaurants serving up cultural dishes that can remind you of home or introduce your new favorite order. Food is an expression of who we are and where we come from. From recipes passed down through…
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Kate Winslet: ‘Strong Likelihood’ Mare Season 2 Shoots in 2027
Kate Winslet is now saying there’s a “strong likelihood” that there will be a second season of the Delco-centered murder mystery Mare of Easttown, writes Baz Barnigboye for Deadline. The seven-part HBO series by Brad Ingelsby about Mare Sheehan, a small-town detective in Delaware County investigating missing and murdered young women, captivated national audiences in…
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Glen Mills Man Thought His Wedding Ring Was Lost in the Ocean. A Stranger With a Metal Detector Proved Otherwise
Tim Martin of Glen Mills lost his wedding ring while playing with his son on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, reports Gray Hall for Action News. He thought the custom-ordered, platinum diamond ring was gone for good. Martin searched the sand for hours and was about to give up until he saw…
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DelVal Elects Marlene De la Cruz to Board of Trustees
Delaware Valley University has elected Marlene De la Cruz to its Board of Trustees. De la Cruz previously served on the board from 2016 to 2020 and brings a longstanding relationship with the university, along with extensive leadership experience. De la Cruz’s history with DelVal spans over a decade. In 2015, she served as the…
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RKL Honored by Graphic Design USA for Creative Excellence
RKL has been named a winner in the 62nd American Graphic Design Awards, hosted by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). This year, RKL earned honors for two outstanding creative projects: the RKL Annual Review and the RKL Advanced Pricing Methodology Mailer. Out of more than 6,000 entries from across the nation, only the top 10 percent are selected…
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PFAS Treatment, Infrastructure Investment, and the Power of Partnerships
Last month, we completed the installation of our tenth PFAS treatment facility since 2018 at our Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. You may be wondering: What does it take to remove chemicals designed to last forever? The answer at the Edgley facility is six ion exchange resin filters, millions in funding,…
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First-of-Its-Kind Dry Eye Treatment Spa Comes to Bryn Mawr
A new kind of eye care has arrived on the Main Line, blending medical treatment with spa-style rejuvenation, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. See La Vie Eyecare & Eyewear has opened its doors in Bryn Mawr, introducing what’s being billed as the region’s first eye spa devoted exclusively to dry eye disease and ocular aesthetics.…
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Philadelphia Region Expects $1 Billion of Economic Impact from Tourism Blitz in 2026
The Philadelphia region could see an estimated $1 billion of economic impact in 2026 from the surge in tourism that is being driven by some of the world’s largest events, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Over one million visitors are projected to attend 22 events in Philadelphia and the surrounding area this year, including…
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Trevose-Based Hand & Stone Reports Major Growth with New Locations in Q4
Trevose-based Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has announced strong fourth-quarter development results, further reinforcing its ongoing growth momentum as it moves into 2026. The fastest-growing spa franchise in North America opened 13 spas as well as 12 signed franchise agreements in the last quarter, including commitments to develop spas in new markets like…
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