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Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit Featuring Former President of Google.org
Eastern University’s College of Business & Leadership will host its virtual Spring Leadership Transformation Summit, featuring Jacquelline Fuller, former president and visionary leader of Google.org, on April 23 at 12 PM. This online event is completely free and accessible to anyone interested in attending. The Summit, built around the 2026 theme “Becoming an Architect of Impact,” will…
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West Chester University’s 1871 Awards Celebrate Outstanding Junior and Senior Students
This year, a record number of West Chester University students applied for the 1871 Award, a special honor that recognizes juniors and seniors who have excelled both in the classroom and beyond. Of 111 students who completed applications, the University honored 68 students: 50 seniors and 18 juniors. Representing all the University’s colleges and schools,…
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Abrams Realty Presents Exton Mall Development Case Before West Chester Judge
Abrams Realty & Development presented its case about the rejection of its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plans to Judge Sarah Black in West Chester, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors had rejected Abrams‘ plans for hundreds of residential units and mixed-use retail space on the 75-acre property due to community concerns.…
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A Norristown Native Is Building a Film Scene Right at Home
For aspiring filmmakers in Montgomery County, breaking into the industry can feel out of reach. One Norristown native is working to change that, according to The Reporter. Nate Reynolds launched the Black Lion Indie Film Festival to create opportunities for creatives closer to home. The festival returns for its third year, May 1 through 3…
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Drexel’s Center City Medical Office Building Could Become 90 Apartments Under New Owner
Drexel University has a deal in place to sell a Center City medical office building that already has permits approved for conversion into apartments, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Arnold T. Berman Building is already under agreement, according to a Drexel spokesperson, although the university did not provide any further details.…
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Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal
The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake Dabkowski and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Golomb, the 10-unit deal took place over a week ago, with the Markham Team purchasing the locations from HMT Management. In addition to the location at…
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Delaware County Community College and Moore College of Art & Design Sign Transfer Agreement
Delaware County Community College and Moore College of Art & Design have signed a new articulation agreement that will allow DCCC students to transfer seamlessly to Moore to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Under the agreement, students who earn an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Art–Studio at DCCC will be eligible to transfer into…
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West Chester University’s Research and Creative Activity Day Showcases Faculty, Student, Staff Academic Inquiry
Part of “Celebrating WCU Week” this year, the University’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day takes place on Thursday, Apr. 16, in Sykes Student Union ballrooms (110 West Rosedale Avenue) from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. This showcase of excellence in academic inquiry encompasses work from students, faculty, and staff from across the University in a celebration of knowledge and discovery.…
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Ursinus Expands Graduate Opportunities with New Partnership with the University of Rochester
Ursinus College has signed a new affiliation agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in New York. The five-year Business Master’s Pathway program offers students a streamlined route into one of Simon’s five full-time master’s programs — accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence in business. “The 4+1 partnership between…
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Chester’s Power Home Remodeling, Sheetz Make Best Places to Work List
Power Home Remodeling in Chester and Sheetz were both once again named to a list of 100 Best Companies to Work for by global business media company Fortune Media and Great Place to Work, writes Donna Rovins for The Mercury. This is the eighth year that Power Home Remodeling, a national exterior home remodeler headquartered…
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Rising Jet Fuel Prices Lead to American, Southwest Bag Fee Increase
Checked bag fees for Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have each jumped by $10, a result of surging jet fuel prices, writes Mike Albanese for Philadelphia Business Journal. Americans’ jet fuel prices surged to $2.75 per gallon from $2.42 per gallon in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to the conflict in Iran. American Airlines…
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Drexel Hill Native Derek Frey Passion for Film Drives His Career
Drexel Hill native Derek Frey recalls as a kid sitting next to his grandparents at the Lansdowne Theater watching the films of Tim Burton, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg. It started his journey as a filmmaker, writes Dara McBride for Main Line Today. That journey really took off when he got to be Tim Burton’s…
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Radnor to Acquire 14 Acres at Valley Forge Military Academy
The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners plans to acquire 14 acres of land owned by Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne to limit development there, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Academy is closing this year. The property covers 70 acres. The Board unanimously approved a motion Monday night to begin eminent domain…
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An L.L. Bean Store Is Coming to Delaware County in May
L.L. Bean is expanding nationally, and it’s targeting Glen Mills as a new location, its first store in Delaware County, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It plans to open a store in May 2026 at the Concordville Town Center in Glen Mills. The outdoor apparel retailer has a 20,300-square-foot stand-alone store planned for…
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Delco Gives Kicks Off May 6 at Media’s Dining Under the Stars
Delco Gives is just 22 days away. The third-annual event will take place on May 6-7, 2026. In just two years, Delco Gives has raised nearly $4 million for hundreds of local nonprofits. Local causes include local organizations providing support for animals, the arts, veterans, immigrants, and several organizations providing food, shelter, and educational opportunities,…
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Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience
Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all four corners still carry the character of the 18th century. It is the only intersection in Chester County with that level of preservation. You feel it as soon as you…
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West Chester University Kicks Off Earth Week with 2026 Zero Waste Summit
West Chester University will launch its 2026 Earth Week celebration with its annual Zero Waste Summit on Monday, Apr. 20, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Sykes Student Union Ballroom (110 West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester). Hosted by the WCU Office of Sustainability, the event is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Light snacks will be provided.…
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New King of Prussia Showroom Lets Shoppers Test ‘World’s Greatest Modular Sofa’
King of Prussia continues to grow as a retail destination, with Los Angeles-based 7th Avenue opening a new experiential showroom at the mall this month, the retailer announced in a press release. The appointment-first showroom officially opens April 17 and is designed to give customers a hands-on look at the brand’s modular sofas. The expansion…
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