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Reservations Now Open for King of Prussia District’s Igloo Garden on the Green from Nov. 4-18
Reservations are now open for the fourth annual Igloo Garden on the Green, a magical outdoor dining experience returning to King of Prussia Town Center’s green space from Nov. 4-18. Produced by King of Prussia District and presented by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Campus, the event benefits Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard (UMACC). Bookable exclusively…
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Port of Philadelphia Acquires Coveted 152-Acre Mustin Yard for $90 Million
The Port of Philadelphia has acquired the long-coveted 152-acre Mustin Yard in a $90 million deal, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, owned since 2008 by Georgia-based Norfolk Southern, is located just south of I-95 and east of the Navy Yard. The purchase marks an important step in…
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CSL Laying Off 55 Vifor Employees at King of Prussia In 15 Percent Workforce Reduction
CSL is laying off 55 employees from Vifor subsidiary assigned to its King of Prussia office in a 15 percent workforce reduction announced in August, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Following a thorough assessment of our business needs and the broader economic environment, we have reorganized our field-based teams to support our…
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New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month
Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…
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Chase Bank to Open Seven New Branches Across Region, Including Two in Chester County
Chase Bank will open seven new branches across the Philadelphia region over the next three months, with two located in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bank has already opened three retail branches in the area earlier this year, bringing the total number of new openings to ten and the…
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Inn at Swarthmore Offers Craft Cocktails, Inventive Dining, and Dog-Friendly Atmosphere
Nestled in the heart of town, the Inn at Swarthmore welcomes visitors with craft cocktails and inventive dining in a dog-friendly environment, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. The boutique hotel’s Broad Table Tavern, which opened in 2016, introduced the town’s first venue serving alcohol and ended a long-standing dry period. In…
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Learn to Knit and Crochet at Roots Knitting Academy in Havertown
Roots Knitting Academy and Shop in Havertown is a labor of love by two friends who met when they were eight years old, began knitting together and have never stopped, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The shop has also been seeing more visitors lately as knitting is becoming more popular once again. “I…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media
After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The Wall Street Journal. One story talked about a haunted house in Media. Linda Rooney wrote they had bought a house dating back to the 1700s that had an addition added…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square is hosting a campus-wide job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 10 AM to 6 PM. D Dunwoody Village’s excellent reputation as a leading continuing care retirement community is due in large part to the dedicated, talented, and caring team members who provide exemplary care and service to its residents.…
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$6M+ in Funding Awarded to Philadelphia Scientists from RFK Jr.’s Plan for New Autism Research
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University are set to receive more than $6 million from RFK Jr.’s plan for new autism research, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A total of 13 projects nationwide have received funding from the $50 million allocated for autism research. To secure the…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Expands Urban Footprint with New SoHo Store
Conshohocken-based IKEA U.S. is making another bold move into Manhattan as part of its ongoing urban expansion strategy, reports its parent company, Ingka. The company has acquired a prime property at 529 Broadway in Manhattan’s SoHo district to house IKEA’s second store in the city. The five-and-a-half-story building was constructed in 2016 to complement SoHo’s…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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St. Luke’s Upper Bucks County Campus Opens Expanded ER in Quakertown
St. Luke’s Hospital recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its significantly expanded ER at its Upper Bucks County campus, writes Josh Popichak for Saucon Source. The campus has grown substantially since it was first opened six years ago. In 2024, ground was broken on the project to expand the emergency department to better serve the…
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Medcaid Insurer AmeriHealth Caritas has New Interim President
Gregg MacDonald has been named interim president of Medicaid insurer AmeriHealth Caritas, headquartered in Newtown Square, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. MacDonald, previously executive vice president, was promoted to his new position as CEO Kelly Munson took over as president and CEO of parent company Independence Health Group. AmeriHealth is one of the…
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Celia Bookshop Is a New Independent Bookstore in Swarthmore
Celia Bookshop is looking to be a third space—a social spot for the community to gather and connect. The new Swarthmore bookstore opened Oct. 4 at 102 Park Ave., adjacent to the Swarthmore Library, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The roughly 1,200-square-foot store took over the former Gallery on Park and Harvey Oak…
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Students Are Suffering Because of William Penn’s Funding Crisis
The William Penn School District is having a funding crisis that is directly impacting students, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The homecoming dance is cancelled, along with extracurricular activities. Plus, there aren’t enough seats or laptops in classrooms that have been way too hot. “We don’t have enough seats in most of our classes, like…
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Widener University, Philadelphia Union Partner on ‘Work-in-Sports’ Experience for High School Students
Widener University and the Philadelphia Union are partnering again for a series of unique “Work in Sports” field trips that expose area high school students to the career opportunities available within professional sports. Four high schools will visit Subaru Park and the adjacent newly opened WSFS Bank Sportsplex, which houses practice, training, and meeting space,…
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DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Ursinus College
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has signed a new transfer articulation agreement with Ursinus College, which will create a smooth and affordable path for DCCC students who have earned their associate degrees to complete a four-year degree at Ursinus. The new agreement helps students save time and money in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree. Under…
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