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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Motion States Potential Abandonment of Medical Properties
Prospect Medical Holdings submitted an emergency bankruptcy motion last week, stating it plans to abandon Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital in Delaware County unless local authorities meet its property tax demands, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The California for-profit filed for bankruptcy in January. Some potential buyers have already been identified for…
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With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus
With Valley Forge Military Academy closing at the end of the academic year, questions have arisen over its 70-acre campus, which could represent a real estate opportunity in one of the region’s most coveted locations, writes Ryan Mulligan for thePhiladelphia Business Journal. The campus straddles Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Radnor Township in Delaware…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…
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Free Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Coming to WCU Campus Oct. 11
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Health Sciences is partnering with Chester County Hospital to provide a free, Hands-Only CPR course to the community this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10-11:30 AM at Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center (855 South New Street, West Chester). The free training includes instruction on how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and education on…
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Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans
As part of its plans to further its expansion across North Philadelphia, Temple University recently acquired New Barber’s Hall, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While Temple is the new owner of the 46-year-old jazz club and bar, it will continue to operate until its owner, Jake Adams, retires some time in the…
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Lansdale Twin Sisters Honor Late Field Hockey Advocate Gretta Ehret with Penn State Season Dedication
Lansdale twins Kerry and Riley O’Donnell, sophomores at Penn State, are dedicating this season to late field hockey advocate Gretta Ehret, writes Greg Finberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sisters have been linked since birth, and this connection extended into field hockey creating an unmatched chemistry. “We love playing together,” said Riley. “When we’re on…
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Kennett Square Sandwich Maker Lands Role in ‘Task’ as Mark Ruffalo’s Body Double
Michael Bertrando, actor and owner of Kennett Square’s Sam’s Sub Shop, unexpectedly landed the role of Mark Ruffalo’s body double in the HBO crime drama Task, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before that, the sandwich maker was in theater and commercials for major brands like Mercedes, McDonald’s, and Nintendo, but now helps his…
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Experience the Creepy Side of Hollywood at Nightmare in New Hope
Nightmare in New Hope offers Bucks County residents a way to experience the creepy side of Hollywood right in their own backyard, reports Amanda Brady for abc7. Owner Joseph Gioconda has been collecting props and costumes from mostly horror movies and television shows for over two decades. “I believe that movies and television shows are…
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Following Villanova August Incident, Bipartisan Bills Aim to Make Swatting Felony in Pennsylvania
Newly proposed bipartisan bills target swatting, intending to make it a felony in Pennsylvania if passed by the state legislature, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a Harrisburg news conference earlier this week, State Rep. Craig Williams, who represents Delaware and Chester counties, announced the legislation he introduced last week in the Pennsylvania…
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Midnight Album Release Draws Taylor Swift Fans to Springfield Target
Delaware County Taylor Swift fans lined up outside Springfield Target on Oct. 3 for the midnight release of the singer’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” according to a staff report from 6abc. Fans were given tickets that ensured they would be among the first to purchase exclusive vinyl and CD editions of Swift’s…
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Arc of Chester County Honors East Bradford Giant as 2025 Employer of the Year
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and the power of inclusive workplaces. To mark the occasion, The Arc of Chester County is proud to recognize Giant Market, Store #6291 in East Bradford as its 2025 Employer of the Year. This award honors businesses that…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
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Collegeville’s Pfizer Campus Wins 75 Percent Tax Assessment Cut
The Bridge at Collegeville, one of Montco’s largest office campuses, just saw its tax burden shrink dramatically, writes Paul Schedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After two rounds of appeals, the assessed value of the 340-acre site dropped by more than 75 percent. This cut the owners’ property tax bill from $7.8 million to $1.9…
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Amid Continued Financial Struggles, Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Shifts Focus
Following failed forays into real estate and crypto, Warrington-based Windtree Therapeutics is reinventing itself as a waste management and environmental services firm, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This surprising pivot comes after the company’s struggle to find a partner for its drug candidate pipeline. “Capital is scarce out there, especially for cardiovascular…
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Local Restaurateur Pursues Newest Food Venture in Exton
L’Olivo Trattoria, a new Italian restaurant, opened last week at 570 Wellington Square in Exton, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new eatery is located in Eagleview Town Center, Hankin Group’s mixed-use development. Restaurateur and chef Francis Pascal owns the latest addition to Chester County’s dining scene. He also operates the Birchrunville…
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Delaware County Community College Strengthens Welding Program to Meet Growing Need for Skilled Workers
Delaware County Community College has expanded its welding program to better prepare students and meet the growing need for skilled workers, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The United States will need 320,000 welders by 2029, according to the American Welding Society, due to mass retirements and rapid industry growth. “We have many employers…
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Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Serves Up Warm Hospitality and Some of the Best Oysters
The Clam Tavern is a Clifton Heights staple where generations gather to enjoy delicious yet unfussy food, great hospitality and genuinely good vibes, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. “This is called the hospitality business,” said Clam Tavern owner Tony Blanche. “We’re here to spread joy and cheer.” He proved that he lives by that…
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