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Temporary Pop-Up Storefronts Coming to Market East Ahead of Summer Tourism Season
This summer, passersby at Market East will likely notice a greater sense of vibrancy in the area as six pop-up businesses will be filling vacant storefront along the 900 block of the struggling corridor, writes 6abc. First up is Two Persons Coffee. Originally based in the Bok Building, it will be located at 920 Market…
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How Philadelphia Got World Cup Right: Cheap Transit, Free Fan Fest, and Tailgating
Private money, as well as meticulous behind-the-scenes preparation have turned Philadelphia into a World Cup host that other cities now envy, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, while Massachusetts and New Jersey have decided to charge significantly steeper transit fares for fans, Philadelphia will continue to charge just $2.90. Several stadiums have banned…
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Local Malls Adapt or Close as Consumer Needs and Desires Change
Mike Fenn, 45, grew up in Delaware County and hung out as a teenager at the Granite Run Mall, the Springfield Mall, and King of Prussia. He and his friends frequented GameStop, Electronics Boutique, Suncoast Video, and Showcase Comics, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Malls “slowly died out or they went exceptionally high-end…
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Haverford Landscapers Oppose Gas Blower Ban That Isn’t Here Yet
A total ban on gas leaf blowers coming to Lower Merion in 2029 is worrying some landscapers in Haverford, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Lower Merion’s ban addresses air and noise pollution generated by gas-powered leaf blowers, along with their contribution to climate change, and their impact on the health of individuals with…
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The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise
No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise Line PhilaPort terminal at Tinicum means Philadelphia’s cruising drought has ended, writes Meghann Foye for The News Tribune. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel made history as the first major…
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These Delaware County Bookstores Can Prop Up Your Summer Reading List
Whether you are searching for a new favorite novel or a gift for the book lover in your life, Delaware County is home to plenty of standout bookstores that have you covered, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. Bookish Notions in Media is a bright, carefully curated bookshop that feels more like an art gallery.…
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Norwood Stars on HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’ as Philly Family Finds Their Suburban Dream
A city family’s search for a small suburban home that led them to Norwood was featured Tuesday night on HGTV’s “House Hunters” writes Peg DeGrassa for The Times Herald. Luciana “Luci” Villar and her husband Ryan Nugent, living in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, dreamt of getting out of the city and moving to a…
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Longwood Gardens Named Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in the World
Longwood Gardens has been named the most beautiful botanical garden in the world, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. In June, the United Kingdom’s Titan Travel released its much-anticipated study, researching the world’s most stunning flower gardens. To gain an accurate representation of visitors’ favorites, the team scoured social media platforms, such as TikTok…
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WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th
As America readies for its 250th birthday, students in the Museum Studies Program at West Chester University are also busily preparing. The WCU students are building, installing, and putting the finishing touches on an elaborate exhibition that simulates the historic Turk’s Head Tavern, known as the hub of West Chester Borough during Revolutionary times. The…
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From Doylestown to the World Stage: How Family, Friction, and a Doylestown Upbringing Shaped Pink
Doylestown native Pink is back in the headlines for a move that reflects who she is. She relocated her family to New York City so her daughter, Willow, can pursue Broadway, even performing alongside her on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The decision fits. Pink has always followed her own path, and now she is helping…
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Chicken Salad Chain Spreads Its Wings With Locations Coming to Chester County
Southern fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick is set to enter the Philadelphia market with six locations across Chester and Montgomery counties, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Amanda Furiato and her fiancé Ryan Metz began exploring franchising opportunities in the region around a year ago and found that chicken salad was one of the few concepts that was not already oversaturated locally.…
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Philadelphia’s Termini Bros. Bakery Lowers Prices Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
Termini Brothers Bakery, which has been a staple in Philadelphia for more than a century, has announced it will lower prices on several of its classic items, writes Shaynah Ferreira for FOX 29. The announcement is part of the brand’s commitment to making their items affordable and accessible to individuals and families, while prices nationwide…
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John Ternus, Next CEO of Apple, is a University of Pennsylvania Alum
Apple recently announced that University of Pennsylvania alumnus John Ternus will become the next CEO of the company starting September 1, writes Alastair Goldfisher for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ternus will be the successor to incumbent CEO Tim Cook, who will be stepping into the role of Apple’s executive chairman. In a statement, Cook said…
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Kylie Kelce Talks to Girls at Skilladelphia Event About Women in Sports
Kylie Kelce and best-selling author Liz Moore spoke to dozens of young girls at the Old Pine Community Center in Society Hill about the importance of women in sports. The occasion was the first fundraiser for Skilladelphia, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moore founded Skilladelphia with husband Mac Casey. The nonprofit offers low-cost…
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Havertown Native’s Solo Play ‘Unreconciled’ Confronts Clergy Abuse
Havertown native Jay Sefton, abused by a priest in middle school, channeled his pain into a solo play called Unreconciled, with its final performance near the steps of the Harrisburg Capitol to sway lawmakers to help abuse survivors, writes Gauri Mangala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Co-written by Sefton and Mark Basquill, the play also explores…
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Popular Ice Cream Shop Coming to Former Al Pastor in Havertown
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is coming to Havertown this summer with a new shop at the former Al Pastor Mexican restaurant, writes June Bakan for Patch. Al Pastor, located at 13 W. Benedict Ave, closed in January. The Havertown Handel’s will have walk-up counter service only and outdoor patio seating, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy…
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After 27 Years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills Heading to Market
After 27 years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills is up for sale, with the current owners hoping that the new buyer will carry on the tradition of the restaurant, writes June Bakan for the Patch. The popular breakfast and lunch spot, open six days a week, will continue operating as usual in the meantime. “Nothing…
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Nursing Home Fire Simulation Tests Widener Nursing Students
First responders and medical professionals are on the front lines of every crisis, and Widener University’s annual disaster simulation challenged students in the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing to apply their emergency preparedness skills in a realistic, high-pressure setting. Over 100 undergraduate nursing students took part in the event which simulated a fire…








































