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Magerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to West Chester in Former Iron Hill Space
West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery is set to become a Magerk’s Pub & Grill, according to building ownership and restaurant executives, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Building landlord John Barry recently confirmed the news, sharing that the Magerk’s team had signed the lease to become the 10,000-square-foot space’s newest tenants. The update…
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Accupac Shutting Down New Jersey Plant as Operations Shift to Montgomery County
Accupac is consolidating its operations in Pennsylvania as the Harleysville manufacturer prepares to close a New Jersey production facility, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a filing submitted to New Jersey labor officials, the company plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in Lakewood, New Jersey, with layoffs beginning in August…
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These Bucks County Towns Have Some of the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Several Bucks County communities are among the fastest-rising home price markets in Pennsylvania, and the numbers tell a striking story, according to a new report compiled last month by Stacker. New Hope stands out at the top of the local list, with a typical home value of $938,110. Prices there increased by $52,629 in the…
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3 Delaware County Towns Rank Among Nation’s Best Places to Live
Three Delaware County towns have found a spot on the best places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released its latest annual rankings, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and other sources. To determine the…
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Widener University Joins Scholars Network to Cut Student Debt and Create Healthcare Career Paths
For students pursuing careers in nursing, physical therapy, or other high-demand healthcare fields, a clinical career means a daunting tradeoff: the more specialized the training, the heavier the debt load. Widener University hopes to change that. The Chester, Pennsylvania university has joined Scholars Network, a national workforce model that connects students, universities, and healthcare employers…
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Feeling Inspired by the PGA Championship? Visit These Public Delco Courses
With the 2026 PGA Championship around the corner, now is the perfect time to practice your swing, and luckily, some of the top public golf courses in the state can be found in Delaware County. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, these public golf courses are great spots to enjoy your own personal tournament with friends. The Golf Course at…
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2026 National Teacher of the Year Honored by Delaware County Council
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, the Delaware County Council welcomed and recognized Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, with a special proclamation, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Smith is an educator at Haverford High School, teaching Advanced Placement United States History and Advanced Placement African American studies. In his remarks, Smith,…
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Temple Grandin Offers Compelling Look at Experiencing the World Differently at Sold-Out Event at Immaculata
Immaculata University recently welcomed world-renowned autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin for a community event celebrating neurodiversity and inclusion. The free event, held in conjunction with the Chester County Intermediate Unit, drew two sold-out, in-person sessions and a robust livestream audience, bringing together families, educators, and community members from across Chester County. Dr. Grandin is a…
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West Conshohocken’s Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Eyes $1B Expansion Deal
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is making another major move in the rapidly growing liver disease treatment market, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The West Conshohocken company has a potential $1 billion licensing agreement aimed at expanding its pipeline of therapies for MASH. Madrigal announced it will pay California-based Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals $25 million upfront for…
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How QVC Group Overhauled Executive Pay During Its Bankruptcy Filing
As West Chester’s QVC Group navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the home shopping giant overhauled how it compensates its top leadership, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a recent SEC amendment to the company’s annual report, CEO David Rawlinson forfeited $19.5 million in stock awards in exchange for a performance-based bonus structure…
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From Neshaminy High to the NHL: How a Langhorne Artist Became the Flyers’ Mask Maker
Every time goalie Dan Vladař stops a puck in the Flyers playoffs, he’s wearing a piece of art painted by a kid who grew up rooting for the Flyers in Langhorne, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That kid is Franny Drummond. He’s not on the roster or behind the bench. But his fingerprints…
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Lindsey Scannapieco Successfully Transformed the Bok Building, She’s Now Eyeing Broad Street
Within two years of acquiring the Bok Building in 2015, developer Lindsey Scannapieco had a moment when she overheard a group of people raving about her work transforming the shuttered high school. The former South Philadelphia high school is now a collaborative workspace for several local artists, makers, small businesses, and nonprofits with a rooftop…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old designer has sold tens of millions of units through the network since joining QVC in 1993. He appeared on-air for the West Chester-based company over the decades to market his designs. Herman also served as…
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Dream Turned Reality: Upstate Man Builds Mini Citizens Bank Park in Backyard
After two years of planning and development, Kurt Klinger, a huge Phillies’ fan who lives in the tiny town of Trevorton in Northumberland County in upstate Pennsylvania, turned his dream into reality by finishing his own Wiffle ball field dubbed the “Mini Bank” after Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia in his backyard, writes Mackenzie Witt…
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Hosting a PGA Championshp Comes With Some Sacrifice at Aronmink
The courses at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square have been temporarily closed to its own members since November as the club prepares to welcome players and 200,000 spectators in May for the 2026 PGA Championship May 11-17, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. They will remain closed until the championship concludes. Temporary construction…
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Why the PGA Chose Newtown Square and Aronimink Golf Club for its 2026 PGA Championship
The 108th PGA Championship is coming to the Philadelphia region in May, and this selection carries weight. The PGA of America did not choose a backdrop. It chose a proving ground. Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square has spent decades showing it can handle the best players in the world, under the brightest lights, with…
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What’s for Sale in the 50,000-Square-Foot PGA Shop at Aronimink Golf Club?
A nearly 50,000-square-foot PGA Shop tent has arrived at Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club, selling merchandise during the 2026 PGA Championship and practice rounds, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The shop is open to the public from 9 AM to 6 PM between May 8 and 10, with no tickets to the tournament required. Golf apparel is available for fans…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at the height of his career, there has always been something unusually grounded about him. The way he talks. The way he carries himself. The way he still seems emotionally tied…
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