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Here’s a North Wales Restaurant Noted Nationally for Being Romantic
One Montgomery County restaurant is among the ten best spots for romantic dining in the Philadelphia region, reported Sharon Rigney for USA Today. There are many stellar places to dine in the Montco area, but one is truly ranked the most romantic — with excellent food and intimate ambiance. The Joseph Ambler Inn, in North…
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How Dock Street Brewing Continues To Break Barriers For Women in the Male-Dominated Industry
Since 1985, Dock Street Brewery has been home to one of the country’s first craft breweries and one of the few led by a woman, reports Howard Monroe, Scott Hezlep, and Mike Spatocco for CBS News Philadelphia. That barrier-breaking woman is Rosemarie Certo. “When we started craft brewing 39 years ago, there was no such…
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Are You Acting Like a Child? The Benefits of Embracing a Childlike State of Being
We often use the phrase “acting like a child” as an insult for adults who may be seemingly irresponsible or immature. However, in business we need to take risks and be able to adapt quickly to change, so as a business owner, it can be helpful to have childlike faith and embrace a childlike state…
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Delaware County Human Services, CHOP Newest Drexeline Center Tenants
Two new Drexeline tenants will be occupying an office building being built at the Drexeline Town Center in Drexel Hill, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The building, behind PNC Bank, will house Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offices in March or April of next year. The Delaware County Department of Human Services will…
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Proposed Budget Shows a Bigger and Better Philadelphia Airport
A $556 million 2025 budget proposal from the Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia City Council presents a bigger and better Philadelphia airport, focusing on expanding international destinations, infrastructure upgrades and cargo development. The proposed budget is about $11 million more than fiscal 2024, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some budget highlights:…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These April Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing free April SCORE webinars to help small business owners. Live In-Person Event Starting a Small Business From Vision to Execution Join business attorney Joe Greco on April 16, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center as he discusses issues to think about when…
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Historic Ambler Estate with Gardens Archived in Smithsonian Hits Market for $5.39 Million #2
A historic 14-acre estate in Ambler with a riding arena, three livable structures, and stunning gardens that have been archived in the Smithsonian recently hit the market for $5.39 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tunnel Farm, owned by Andrea and Brad Heffler, dates back to 1742. The main house features four…
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Why Has the Construction of Bensalem Parx Casino’s Luxury Hotel Stalled?
Last year Parx Casino proposed an opulent 13-story hotel near the casino and racetrack in Bensalem with the groundbreaking set for 2023, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. However, one year later, no visible progress has been made. Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo is unsure, but he thinks it might be related to inflation.…
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Wild Temperature Swings Threaten Peach, Other Crops at Linvilla Orchards
Crazy up and down temperatures has Linvilla Orchards farm manager Norm Schultz frantically trying to save the orchard’s peach and other crops, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Temperatures hit 75 degrees over a mid-March weekend, causing peach blossoms to bloom early, then it plummeted to 20 degrees just a few days later. The…
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Think Delaware County for All Your Gardening Needs, and More
Delaware County has plenty of places to help with all your spring garden preparations. Here’s a list of Delaware County nurseries and gardening centers for all your gardening needs, according to Visit Delco. Chadds Ford Greenhouses specializes in exotic plants and is associated with growing and selling bulbs in Holland. GreenHorn Gardens is a boutique…
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Philadelphia’s Highest-Paying Jobs Are All in the Health Sector
Being a medical professional in Philadelphia pays off, as the ten highest-paying jobs in the area are all in the medical field, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To determine which jobs in Philadelphia pay the most, Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Jobs are ranked based on their median annual pay as…
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Area Man, Former Eagles Owner Among World’s Auto Industry Giants
According to Forbes 2023 ranking of the richest people in the world, seventy-three of 2,640 billionaires are in the automotive industry, including West Chester native Norman Braman, writes Nick Bunkley for Automotive News. Braman started as a water boy for the Philadelphia Eagles, eventually buying the team in 1985 and selling it in 1994. As…
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Weekend Wanderer: Ketchup, Hot Dogs, and ‘The Bear’
I’m bingeing The Bear. And I have eyeballs with nerves connected to my brain. So I’m somewhat bewitched by Jeremy Allen White. I can’t even talk about his Calvin Klein ad. Except to say the socks and sneakers at the end are no good. No good at all. A conversation between his character and another…
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Penn State Brandywine Entrepreneurship Club Hosts Student Pitch Competition
Penn State Brandywine’s Entrepreneurship Club hosted a student pitch competition, its first major event as a student organization, on March 28, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The competition featured six students in the club pitching their startup ideas to a panel of judges. The Entrepreneurship Club is a new student organization on campus,…
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These Chester County Zip Codes Are the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Four Chester County zip codes are among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, according to Zillow data. As homes are becoming more expensive, the average value is $257,511 in the state, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Thirty-three of the most expensive zip codes are in the Philadelphia region. The highest-ranking zip code in Chester County is…
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According to Philadelphia Magazine, Here are the Best Jewish Delis in Montgomery County
As a sandwich-obsessed region with a significant Jewish community, the Philadelphia area is full of excellent Jewish delis. Two of the best are close to home in Montgomery County, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Hymie’s Deli in Merion Station offers all the classic Jewish deli staples, including a standout egg salad. The shop’s sweets are…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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Delaware County Ticketholder Wins Million Dollar Powerball Prize
A Delaware County Powerball ticket holder is a million dollars richer after hitting five of the numbers drawn on Wednesday, March 27, reports the 6abc Digital Staff. There continues to be no top winners of the Powerball jackpot, which stood Monday, April 1, at $1.026 billion, the fifth time that jackpot has reached so high.…
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