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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL: Members Only 401K Opportunity Webinar The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is providing a free, brief, informative webinar on Thursday, May 7, 8 AM on Zoom for its members to learn about the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) 401(k)—a members-only retirement solution designed to help businesses like yours offer a high-quality 401(k) with: Whether…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of the humanities in career preparation, social justice, and civic life. The award, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative, will fund the creation of the Center for…
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New Hospitality Manager Takes the Helm at West Chester’s Hotel Warner
West Chester’s Hotel Warner has been picked up by Extreme Hospitality, a third-party property manager, to oversee its operations, writes Esther Hertzfeld for Hotel Management Magazine. Hotel Warner opened in 1930 as the Warner Theatre, transforming in 2011 into the current hotel. Much of the original architecture, such as the grand staircase, lobby, and brickwork,…
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Demand Outpaces Supply as Center City Apartment Vacancy Falls
Apartment vacancy in Center City continues to decline even as developers accelerate conversions of distressed office towers into hundreds of new residential units, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “There’s certainly tremendous amount of demand for people to live here in Center City,” said Alterra Property Group Principal Connor Burke. “We’ve seen that…
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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restored 1700s-era estate is priced at approximately $3.25 million, a fitting bookend to one of the most unlikely success stories in Bucks County history. When Fraser arrived in New Hope…
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Conshohocken Data Center Fight Reignites with New Application
The debate over a proposed Conshohocken data center is heating up again, as a familiar project returns in Plymouth Township. Township officials confirmed a new application has been filed with the Zoning Hearing Board for a Conshohocken data center at the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill site. The property sits in a Heavy Industrial district, but…
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Best Restaurants in Delaware County According to Locals
A Reddit thread earlier this month asked a direct question: What is your favorite restaurant in Delaware County? The answers came fast. Locals did not overthink it. They named the places they go back to again and again. Some restaurants showed up across multiple comments. These are the spots with staying power. These are the…
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Why a Wilmington-to-Philadelphia Bus Ticket Costs $1,000 on American Airlines
A $1,000 roundtrip ticket for a Wilmington-Philadelphia bus ride is causing confusion, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The option shows up in search results for American Airlines flights between the two airports. American doesn’t want you buying that ticket for just a bus trip. It’s one part of a longer trip The…
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PHL Welcomes New Soft Pretzel, Beer Spot into its Lineup of Eateries
Philadelphia International Airport recently welcomed a new restaurant serving up delicious soft pretzels and local beer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pretzels & Pints opened in Terminal A-East last week and features seating for 30 diners across its 1,500 square feet. The new eatery takes inspiration from Philadelphia’s street food culture, with its aluminum Airstream trailer-style counter and string lights and foliage reminiscent of…
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Take a Peek Inside the Norwegian Jewel as it Sets Sail from Tinicum’s PhilaPort
The Norwegian Jewel recently set sail on its inaugural cruise from Philadelphia’s PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, bringing passengers from the city to Bermuda. The voyage marked the first departure from the port in 15 years, and guests were treated to a luxury experience, as reported in a video from Todd of AlongForTheJourney on YouTube. Construction is still underway at the port, located just next door to…
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These Restaurants Along the Main Line are Serving Mother’s Day Specials
For those looking to celebrate Mother’s Day, there are several restaurants around Delaware County offering festive specials to honor the important women in your life, writes Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. At the Table in Wayne is hosting a three-course brunch from 11 AM to 2:30 PM. Enjoy a complimentary glass of…
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Wealth Management Consultant Buys West Chester’s Meradia, Moving HQ to Borough
West Chester-based Meradia was acquired by F2 Strategy, a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners in Wayne, and selected the borough as the headquarters for the combined company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a relocation from Chicago, the new owner plans to expand the company’s local headcount. F2 already maintains several employees in the Philadelphia region, including Chief Financial Officer…
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Bryn Mawr College Receives $20 Million in Gifts to Launch Strategic Plan
Backed by two $10 million gifts, Bryn Mawr College has started implementing a new strategic plan centered on expanding access, modernizing campus facilities, and increasing institutional visibility, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jacqueline Badger Mars, a member of the Class of 1961 and heir to the Mars candy fortune, provided one of…
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Bucks County Comic Artist Renowned for His ‘Amazing’ Superhero Illustrations
Tucked away in his Riegelsville home studio, your friendly neighborhood comic artist Scott Hanna has produced some of the most iconic superhero comic illustrations, writes Bo Koltnow for WFMZ 69 News. Hanna works primarily with DC and Marvel and has created over 25,000 pages of unforgettable drawings, a comic book record. His most notable works can be…
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Philadelphia Region Sees Major Spike in Harmful Air Pollution, According to New Lung Health Report
The American Lung Association has released its newest annual State of the Air report, and ranked the Philadelphia region’s air among the most polluted in the nation, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. According to the report, the Philadelphia-Reading–Camden statistical area is the nation’s 17th worst for its average particulate pollution level between 2022 and 2024.…
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Consumer Affairs Names This Delco Town One of Pennsylvania’s Top Five Places to Move
The website Consumer Affairs has chosen a Delaware County community as one of the five best place to move to in Pennsylvania, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Drexel Hill placed at No. 2 among the top five destinations in the state for affordability, safety, economic strength, health care, education, and the quality of life. “Drexel…
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These 2 Trails in and Near Delaware County Offer Scenery and Only Moderate Exertion
Warmer weather will eventually get more of us out on the trails, enjoying the views of nature as we hike our chosen paths. Here are two of the top-rated hikes in and near Delaware County included in a list of 10 best hikes for Philadelphia’s western suburbs, writes Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main…
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Chester City Inks Five-Year, $2.8 Million Contract with VMSC Emergency Medical Services
Chester City and VMSC Emergency Medical Services have signed a five-year, $2.8 million deal this week, locking in the nonprofit that stepped in after Crozer Health shut its doors a year ago, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to chief executive Shane Wheeler, the Lansdale organization posted a $470,000 shortfall in its first…
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