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Two Vacant Storefronts in West Chester to Hold New Owners
Two storefronts in West Chester that have been vacant for various periods of time now have new owners coming soon. The recently closed Fairman’s and another storefront next to The Brow Bar on Gay Street will be filled. Fairman’s skate shop, only having been vacant for one month, will see a new owner in The…
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These State Routes Are the Deadliest to Drive in Pennsylvania
Two of Pennsylvania’s deadliest routes are Route 611 with 13 average fatalities a year, and Route 309, which has 7.6 per fatlities year, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call. That’s according to a study by the Dallas-based The Barber Law Firm. The study looked at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ‘s Fatality Analysis…
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Receives $10.8M Donation From Late Philanthropist, Cancer Research Champion
Fox Chase Cancer Center was recently gifted with $10.8 million, which will be used to support pancreatic cancer services and research, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, the $10.8 million will support The Marvin and Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute at Fox Chase, which was established in 2017. The donation comes from the…
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See How SEPTA’s Bus Revolution Will Affect Delaware County
SEPTA has created something called the Bus Revolution, a total revamping of a bus service system that hasn’t been majorly overhauled since 1968, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The changes will be implemented next year. Here’s how things look in Delaware County under the new service. Winners Half hour service on Route 105 along…
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Philadelphia Airport in the Sites of Turkish Airlines as a Destination
Turkish Airlines has 14 destinations in the United States after it added a direct route to Demark, but future stops for the airline will likely include Philadelphia, writes Cam Bonelli and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat told Travel Weekly that PHL is on its wish list to be part…
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This Glenolden Cockatoo Gets to Visit With Wawa’s Goose
Retired butcher Bill Wasson from Glenolden makes pretty regular trips to the Wawa on MacDade Ave. in Folsom. What makes his visits unique is the pet cockatoo he brings along. Tiki visits the Wawa almost every day and it’s now become a cherished ritual at the Wawa store for eight years, writes Madeleine Wright for…
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Delaware County Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water
Randy Hayman, Commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in St. Louis and being the son of a teacher and principal who helped him find opportunities to succeed despite discrimination. From a young age, he was drawn to leadership, public speaking, and music. Hayman recalled attending Georgetown…
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Former Eagle Spending Post-Pro Football Days Enjoying His Modern Smart Home in West Chester
Former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek is spending his post-pro football days enjoying life with his wife and four kids at their modern smart home in West Chester, writes Tom Samiljan for Dealerscope. The house and adjoining barn feature a fully connected setup that includes everything from lighting and shades to alarm systems, as…
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Providence Town Center in Collegeville Hits Market Two Years After Last Trading
Wegmans-anchored Providence Town Center in Collegeville hit the market again just two years after it was last traded, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot open-air retail property was purchased by a joint venture of Bethesda, Finmarc Management, and KPR Centers in 2022 for $162 million. The shopping center sits on 82…
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Perkasie ‘Maximalist’ Homeowner Leon Liss Transforms House into Victorian Haven
After owning three Victorians, Perkasie homeowner Leon Liss spent thirteen years adding old-world character and charm to the clean-slate 2005 Colonial he moved into with his wife and two daughters, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was a dream of ours to move here,” said Liss, an Allentown native. “We were looking in…
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Swarthmore Almost Had the First Gas Leaf Blower Ban in Pennsylvania
Swarthmore’s proposed ban on two-stroke gas-powered leaf blowers and similar lawn equipment would have been a first in Pennsylvania, but now the ordinance has been tabled at least a month, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Why do we put up with these earsplitting, obnoxious gas-powered leaf blowers?” asked resident Allan Irving at a…
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The Magic of Wawa’s Hoagiefest and Phillies Kyle Schwarber Is Back
It seems Wawa’s annual Hoagiefest and Phillies leadoff Kyle Schwarber are magically linked. The two became inseparable back in 2022 during Schwarber’s first year with the Phillies, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wawa summer tradition of discounted sandwiches runs June to August and in 2022, Schwarber had his best month in June…
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Episcopal Academy Grad Ashley Sessa Named to U.S. Olympic Roster
Episcopal Academy graduate Ashley Sessa is the youngest player on the U.S. Olympic women’s field hockey roster for the 2024 Paris Games, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sessa, 19, from Schwenksville, was named to the roster Tuesday. “I’m ecstatic. I’m so excited,” Sessa said. “This means absolutely everything. You work so hard for…
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Widener Physical Therapy Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
Widener University’s Kripa Dholakia, an assistant professor in the university’s Institute for Physical Therapy Education, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Rwanda for the 2024-2025 academic year. The award came from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. A resident of Philadelphia, Dholakia is the second faculty member…
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Firstrust Bank’s Richard Green Wins Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Greater Philadelphia Award
Ernst & Young has named Richard J. Green, Executive Chairman and Owner of Firstrust Bank, a winner of its esteemed Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award. Green was celebrated, along with other esteemed business leaders, during a recent ceremony at Philadelphia Country Club. Green was one of 30 regional entrepreneurs selected as finalists…
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King of Prussia Hotel Going On Auction With $3.5M Starting Bid
A King of Prussia hotel with 129 keys is heading to auction and it has a starting bid of $3.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The online auction for the Hyatt Place King of Prussia will take place July 22-24 on the real estate platform, RI Marketplace. Built in 2010, the…
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Fearless Restaurants Opening White Dog Cafe Location in Chester Springs
Fearless Restaurants is opening a fifth location of its popular White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. The new restaurant, which is set to open on June 14, is on the site once occupied by the Vickers Restaurant. The historic building was constructed in the 1820s and was once…
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These Are the Best Donut Shops in Bucks County
Donuts, originating from Dutch settlers in the late 1700s, are a timeless American breakfast staple. While Dunkin‘ sprinkles the region with its popular treats, there are plenty of places in Bucks County that serve their take of the beloved ring-shaped pastry, writes Graham Harrington for Keystone Newsroom. Yum Yum Bake Shops in Quakertown and…
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