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The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement
After an impressive 45-year career in the human services industry, Jeanne Meikrantz, the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Chester County for the last 13-plus years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. Jeanne has spent her entire career deeply devoted to the human rights movement and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities…
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Registration Now Open for Spring 2026 Courses from DelVal’s Center for Learning in Retirement
Delaware Valley University has opened registration for Spring 2026 courses offered through its Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR). This spring, CLR is expanding flexibility for participants by offering in-person, online, and hybrid courses, allowing registrants to learn from where they are most comfortable. CLR operates on a rolling registration systems with no deadline to…
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If Your Goals Aren’t Tangible, They Won’t Happen
One of the biggest reasons people struggle to make real progress — despite motivation, ambition, and good intentions — is that their goals simply aren’t clear enough. They’re vague, conceptual, fuzzy around the edges. And your brain can’t execute what it can’t clearly understand. This is where Self-Leadership Mastery comes into play. To operate from…
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Over 200 Apartments, Retail Space Coming to Malvern After Office Building Demolition
Downingtown-based TriPoint Properties is planning to demolish a Malvern office building to make way for 250 apartments and retail space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Purchased in 2020, TriPoint and East Whiteland Township reviewed many ideas for the property at 52 Swedesford Road, ultimately settling on a mixed-use, campus-like project that will…
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Newtown Rabbi Building Recreational Facility for People with Special Needs
Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, a Newtown Township resident, is planning to open a waterpark and recreational facility in Langhorne for individuals with special needs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new attraction, named Playa Raya, is being constructed on the site of the former Breezy Point Swim Club in Northampton Township. Shemtov, who is currently raising…
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Lansdowne Fire Company, Narberth Ambulance Partnership Helps Residents in Need
In the face of an EMS staffing crisis in 2023, the Lansdowne Fire Company, Lansdowne Borough, and Narberth Ambulance formed a partnership that secured care and transport for residents, writes staff for EMS World. For years, the Lansdowne Fire Company, which serves 11,000 Delco residents, was struggling with staffing its ambulance as it had no EMTs on site. The fire company outsourced its staff…
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Mathematician Teddy Einstein, Who Taught at Swarthmore College, Remembered
Eduard “Teddy” Einstein, a promising mathematician who had just finished a three-year teaching term at Swarthmore College, was killed Dec. 3 while riding his bike in Upper Darby. The 38-year-old West Philadelphia man was beloved by students, faculty, and the broader mathematics community, and was a devoted husband and father to his two young boys,…
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Former Villanova Basketball Star Kris Jenkins’ Antitrust Lawsuit Gets Dismissed By NY Judge
A U.S. District Court judge in New York has dismissed former Villanova basketball star Kris Jenkins’ lawsuit against the NCAA and some of its member conferences, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Judge Denise Cote, Jenkins’ suit was brought too late and is barred by the 2017 Alston v. NCAA class action…
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Plumsteadville Business Is One of Two Handbell Manufacturers in America
Plumsteadville is home to Malmark Bellcraftsmen, one of only two handbell makers in the country that have crafted their musical instruments for over 50 years, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Malmark employs 34 machinists, fine tuners, and assemblers who craft its handbells. “It’s a very specialized business (because) it’s a hard learning curve to machine…
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Major Sale Marks Toll Brothers’ Exit From Apartment Business
Toll Brothers is continuing a major strategic pivot, writes Janelle Ward for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington real estate giant is selling an Atlanta student housing tower for $132 million, exiting the apartment business and doubling down on luxury homebuilding. The property, known as Kinetic, is a 752-bed multifamily tower located near Georgia…
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Judge Settles Crozer Health WARN Act Violations at $1.5M for Employees
Former Crozer Health employees who say they weren’t given enough notice over the closing of two hospitals and the loss of their jobs are entitled to claims of $1.5 million, far less than the $21 million they requested. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan of the Northern District of Texas was ruling on alleged WARN…
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Wonder Cuts Ribbon in Media, With Eyes Toward Drexel Hill in Rapid Expansion
A Wonder food hall opened Thursday in Media Borough in the Promenade at Granite Run, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media Wonder at 1127 W. Baltimore Pike officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. Senior operations leader Eddie Jefferson, who oversees the Media location, emphasized the importance of local ties.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning 6,200 sq ft Luxury Home on Nearly 2 Acres in Wallingford
This elegant home at 411 Marie Drive offers 7,000 square feet of living space on two acres with five full bedrooms and five full baths tucked away at the end of a private drive in Wallingford. This one-of-a-kind home blends timeless style with modern comfort, complete with stunning water views from multiple decks and patios.…
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Pennsylvania’s Problem Gambling Helpline Sees Record Number of Calls in 2025
For many Pennsylvanians who struggle with a gambling addiction, the state’s problem gambling hotline is a valuable resource to find support, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. This year, the helpline has reached its record number of calls, with over 2,700 through November, according to data from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania. This is double the amount of calls received in 2020 and tops…
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Lincoln University Resident’s New Book Highlights Spooky Chester County History
Lincoln University resident Kevin Lagowksi is shining a light on Chester County’s eerie history with his latest book, writes Ken Mammarella for Chester County Press. The celebrated author’s newest release, Ghosts and Eerie Legends of Chester County, Pennsylvania, explores local legends and haunted spots throughout the region. His exploration of haunted inns, cemeteries, and fields…
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‘Flipping Farms’ Makes Family-Friendly TV Magic in Gilbertsville
At its heart, Flipping Farms isn’t just about transforming rural properties. It’s about the relationship between a father and daughter who genuinely enjoy building businesses together. Led by Jeff Peiffer and Rachel Lynn, the TV series blends ambitious farm renovations with humor, heart, and a refreshing emphasis on family. And the family fun all takes…
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Steven Singer Jewelers Officially Opens New Store in Village at Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers has opened its new location just in time for the holidays in the Village at Newtown shopping center next door to The Capital Grille, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “Get pumped because we are offering the same exceptional service and stunning jewelry from Philadelphia’s Jewelers Row to our friends in Bucks County,” said the owner, Steven Singer. The…
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Customers, Staff at Barnaby’s of Havertown Remember Owner Bill Daley
Bill Daley, the longtime owner of Barnaby’s Restaurants in Delaware and Chester Counties, was remembered by customers and staff at the Barnaby’s of Havertown as a strong leader and a kind man who quickly brought his Havertown restaurant and bar back to life after a devastating fire, reports Connor Barton for KYW Newsradio. William J.…
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