Commerce
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Nine Unique Shops That Make Media One of Delaware County’s Most Fun Towns to Explore
Media has earned the nickname “Everybody’s Hometown” for good reason. The borough’s walkable downtown, lively event calendar, and thriving restaurant scene have long made it a destination worth the drive. But spend an afternoon ducking in and out of its independent shops, and you’ll discover another side of Media entirely, one built on creativity, community, and the kind of personality that can’t be…
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Why Markets Like King of Prussia Are Winning: A CEO’s Guide to Location Strategy
CEOs today are navigating a moment defined by competing pressures – remote work, hybrid expectations and a narrow talent market. Many are sitting on large footprints of underutilized office space – an issue playing out across the country – while simultaneously trying to position themselves near the workforce they need to stay competitive. Today’s leaders…
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Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning
Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the region is stepping firmly into the spotlight — and it’s bringing bald eagles, steam locomotives, and a World Cup watch party with it. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board made that case…
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Mid-Year Wake-Up Call: How to Stop Reacting and Start Leading Yourself
Here’s a hard truth most business coaches won’t tell you: Busy is not a business strategy. It’s a disguise. After working with professionals across many industries for more than 30 years, I can tell you this: the people I work with are among the hardest working I have ever met. And yet, a surprising number…
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Teaching Children Goal Setting: How Parents Can Build Confidence, Discipline, and Lifelong Success
As parents, we play a crucial role in teaching our children essential life skills, and goal setting is among the most important. This guide is designed to help you navigate the process of teaching your child valuable goal-setting strategies so they can set out to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams. Discovering Natural Talents…
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Widener University Names Cary Caro Dean of School of Business Administration
Widener University has a new dean for its School of Business Administration. The university announced that Dr. Cary Caro, the former School of Business dean at La Salle University, has been appointed, effective July 1. Throughout his career, Dr. Caro has earned a reputation for building strong partnerships between academia and industry, developing innovative academic…
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Tutors to Teachers: WilmU and Reading Assist Turn Classroom Dreams Into Reality
For those who are passionate about helping children succeed, becoming a teacher is a meaningful next step. Wilmington University, in partnership with Reading Assist, is helping to create a clear and accessible path to the classroom. An Accessible Path to a Teaching Career The Tutors to Teachers Delaware program addresses two critical needs: supporting students in the classroom today and preparing the next…
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Philadelphia Lands French 3D Bioprinting Firm Ctibiotech As Life Sciences Sector Grows
Philadelphia’s life sciences scene has its newest contributor, with an European flair. Ctibiotech, a French biotechnology firm specializing in lab-grown human tissues, has chosen the city for its North American headquarters, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company planted its flag at BioLabs Philadelphia, as it eyes scaling its 3D bioprinting and…
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Inside Morning Glory Diner, the Bella Vista Institution That’s Been Defining Philadelphia Brunch Since 1997
Walk past Morning Glory Diner on a weekend morning and you’ll likely find the line stretching down the block; a scene that has played out in Bella Vista for nearly three decades. The South Philadelphia institution has held its ground as one of the city’s most beloved brunch destinations, built on scratch-made comfort food, a…
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Fox 29’s Sue Serio Lives in Media, Celebrates 29 Years at the Station
Fox 29 meteorologist Sue Serio grew up in Baltimore but today calls Media home as she celebrates her 29th year with the station, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. “We love Media. All the great restaurants—we love Ariano, Fellini, Spasso, Desert Rose and Quotations—the Media Theatre, and I’m at work in 30 minutes,” Serio said.…
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Drexel Hill’s Jim Croce Was Musically Inspired by His Time in the National Guard
Jim Croce was always interested in music, even as a student at Upper Darby High and Villanova University, but some of his biggest hits came during Army basic training at Fort Jackson in 1966, writes Thomas Novelly for postandcourier.com. “We were told that his experience at Fort Jackson during basic training inspired the songs ‘Operator’…
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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The Generational Homeownership Divide: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Still Locked Out
The American dream of homeownership looks very different depending on when you were born, and new data lays bare just how stark that divide has become, writes Sami Sparber for Axios. Baby Boomers are sitting on a mountain of real estate compared to younger generations. A Redfin analysis of 2024 census data found that boomer…
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Upper Darby’s Tina Fey Brings Jersey Shore Nostalgia to Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Season Two
Tina Fey never really left the Philadelphia area, and neither did her new show. The Delaware County native and co-creator of Netflix’s hit comedy-drama The Four Seasons is bringing a wave of local nostalgia to Season 2, with two episodes set against the backdrop of the Jersey Shore, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For anyone who…
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BusinessPA’s Aaron Pitts Brings Jobs, Investment, and a New Economic Strategy to Pennsylvania
As one of Pennsylvania’s foremost economic strategists, Aaron Pitts has spent the past year quietly dismantling the state’s longstanding business obstacles—and the results are hard to ignore, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Since joining the Shapiro administration through the BusinessPA team in 2024, Pitts has helped Pennsylvania lock in more than $41 billion…
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Bunny Hares in Newtown Square Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Anne Marie Hare can’t believe her shop is celebrating 20 years. ‘I still love it like it’s the first day I walked in the door’: she said. Hare sells jewelry, home goods, gifts and more at her Newtown Square business, Bunny Hares, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. She opened her business in 2004 with…
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Family Finds Modern Comfort in Haverford Home That George Washington Visited
Caroline and Brian Linz and their four sons may live in Whitby Hall, an 18th century stone Georgian house on the Haverford Heritage Trail, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a warm space to call their own, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Linzes live in a home that dates back to…







































