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American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.’s Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger, creating a premier, regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $40 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $63 billion, based on closing…
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Task Showrunner Brad Ingelsby Weighs in on a Second Task Season
Task showrunner Brad Ingelsby is open to the idea of a second season for his HBO crime drama that takes place in Delaware County, reports Kamryn Scrivens for Fox 29. “Look, I’d love to do another season of Task,” said Ingelsby, speaking at the 34th annual Philadelphia Film Festival. “I think if, if there’s an…
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State Budget Impasse Threatens Delaware County Domestic Abuse Project
The state budget impasse is now affecting Delaware County’s Domestic Abuse Project, which helps victims of domestic abuse, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. Michelle Brown, the executive director of the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP), has had to issue a hiring freeze since it has not received any previously approved state…
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PECO Launches New Grant Cycle for Its Green Region Open Space Program
PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, recently opened applications for the 2025-2026 PECO Green Region Open Space program. The program provides competitive grants of up to $10,000 for incorporated nonprofits in Philadelphia and suburban municipalities within PECO’s service area. The funding supports a variety of projects aimed at preserving, protecting, and improving publicly accessible open…
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IBX Presents Quality Cup Awards to Primary Care Organizations Across Philadelphia Area
Independence Blue Cross recently hosted its second annual Quality Cup event at the company’s Philadelphia headquarters. At the event, seven primary care practices were recognized with the Quality Cup award for their outstanding performance in delivering quality care. This year’s winners were: Small Groups (less than 20,000 IBX members) Large Groups (20,000 or more IBX members) Independent…
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Affordable Senior Living Community, Named After Late Chairman of Firstrust Bank, Opens in Bucks County
State and local officials recently joined community supporters to celebrate the opening of Federation Housing’s newest senior living community, the Daniel B. Green House. The 60-unit community in Trevose will help address the Philadelphia region’s growing demand for affordable housing for older adults. Dedicated to providing housing for individuals who meet low-income housing requirements, the community will allow…
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Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia
The former king of toy retail, Toys “R” Us, is making a nostalgic comeback, landing in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and shuttering nearly 800 stores nationwide, the beloved brand is re-emerging with more than two dozen new flagship and seasonal pop-up…
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Accidental Overdose Deaths in Chester County Hit Lowest Level Since 2015
In 2024, Chester County has reported 69 accidental overdose deaths linked to drug and alcohol use, marking the county’s lowest total since 2015, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. County officials are projecting the number will be even lower this year. “It’s because of everything everybody is doing in this room – county leadership, our providers,…
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Restaurant in Doylestown Transforms Dining Room into Vibrant Modern Space
Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown has transformed the first-floor dining room of its historic two-level venue into a vibrant, modern space, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The space, formerly dominated by moody Victorian booth seating, is now dynamic and offers more options for enjoying fall gatherings. Dimensional Contractors carried out renovations from February through…
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Stateside Vodka Takes Anheuser-Busch to Court, Accusing Beer Giant of Copying Surfside Brand
Philadelphia-based Stateside Vodka is suing Anheuser-Busch InBev, claiming the company’s recently launched canned cocktails copied the design of its highly successful Surfside brand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The lawsuit was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The local spirits company claims that…
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Cemeteries Seek Creative Alternatives as Revenue Declines
There are more people than ever opting for cremations so cemeteries, particularly smaller ones like the Har Jedhuda Cemetery in Upper Darby, are struggling, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Har Jehuda has been important for the region’s Jewish community since it was founded in the 1890s, with more than 20,000 graves. These days, though,…
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Pica’s Served Up Its Last Pizza in Its Upper Darby Dining Room Sunday
Pica’s served up its last meal at its Upper Darby dining room on West Chester Pike on Sunday as it moves to a new takeout location in Broomall, writes Courtney Cherry and Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. The family restaurant has served its famous upside-down pizza in the dining room since 1971, along with…
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Like ‘Mare,’ ‘Task’ Actors Had to Learn That Crazy Delco Accent
Delaware County is once again featured in an HBO series from Brad Ingelsby, requiring the actors to turn to the same dialect coach, Susanne Sulby, who helped Kate Winslet and Jean Smith learn to speak Delco in “Mare of Easttown.” “Task’ lead Mark Ruffalo recently talked about how the “Task” cast adapted to speak that…
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Norristown State Hospital Undergoing Major Changes, Upgrades
Norristown State Hospital is undergoing a major redesign and modernization, with 30 campus buildings being replaced and a new, large facility slated to begin construction in 2026, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The long-running hospital, which has seen shifts in the focus of its mission, already has several new facilities will be ready to…
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Beware the Ghosts of Old Habits
Halloween reminds us that fear often comes dressed in costumes. Sometimes, it looks obvious — a horror-movie villain jumping out of the dark. Other times, it’s quieter, harder to see, and far more unsettling. In leadership and life, the scariest things aren’t outside forces. They’re the hidden patterns within us that quietly haunt our decisions.…
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total of $12,000 in grants to support first-responder organizations in the company’s service area. For example, in Montgomery County, PECO’s partnership with the Montgomery County Fire Academy has been instrumental in…
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Round and Square Pies Shine at Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington
Anomalia Pizza, a newly opened New York-style slice shop in Fort Washington, offers both round and square pies that are well worth the trip, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shop makes 18-inch round pies with a thin yet sturdy crust that easily supports generous toppings like cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil,…
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Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic
Newtown-based Exact Solar, founded by Mark and Dara Bortman, is celebrating twenty years of installing solar systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Aaron Nichols for the Solar Power World. The company was founded after the couple, who had spent a year in Costa Rica gaining hands-on experience in solar energy projects, returned to Pennsylvania and…
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