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Popular Quakertown Craft Brewery and Restaurant Celebrates Reopening
The Proper Brewing Company is celebrating its grand reopening following a two-and-a-half-month hiatus on Wednesday, April 1, at 4 PM, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The 10-year-old Quakertown business, formerly owned by husband and wife Brian and Kris Wilson, was recently sold to employee Melissa Szymkiewicz. On Jan. 17, the restaurant and brewery closed for renovations and now features…
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Radnor-Based EQT Buys South Jersey Industrial Park for $309M
EQT Real Estate, based in Radnor, is adding 2 million square feet of industrial space in South Jersey to its portfolio, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $308.7 million purchase is one of the region’s largest industrial deals in recent years. Amazon.com Inc. occupies the largest building in the Forest Park Corporate Center…
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Yeadon Police Department Earns Praise and a State Accreditation
Yeadon Borough Police have transformed themselves in the past three years from a department with low morale to one of the top departments in Delaware County, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. That effort was commended on March 5 when the department’s new state accreditation was celebrated. “Here’s what you need to…
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Brandywine Museum’s Still Life Exhibit Questions Wealth and Waste
Drawing on the rich history of still-life painting, a new exhibit at the Brandywine Museum of Art examines ideas of wealth, waste, and overconsumption, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life showcases works by 10 contemporary artists, built around the Brandywine’s existing collection of Philadelphia still lifes, and…
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Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne Offers a Local Alternative to Chick-fil-A
For those looking for a Chick-fil-A alternative, but still want the Chick-fil-A food offerings and customer service, look to Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia. Open since March 2021, it is remarkably similar to the popular Chick-fil-A menu, with chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, waffle fries and milkshakes all in the mix, sharing…
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Comcast Announces Plan to Relocate Technology Center Tower Across Suburbs
In a bold regional reset with a twist, Comcast plans to dismantle its 1,121-foot tower into 10-story suburban mini towers. In a move that reflects the new reality of remote work, and with internal estimates showing the building sits 25 percent to 40 percent unused on a typical day since COVID, Comcast announced plans Tuesday…
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DCCC Cuts Ribbon on New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
On Friday, Mar. 27, Delaware County Community College officially unveiled its new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, completing the transformation of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School into a multi-use facility that provides affordable, quality education, training, and programs to the local community. “Today, we celebrate more than just a new building. We celebrate opportunity,” said Dr.…
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Montco Moves Forward on Regional Solar Energy Plan
Montgomery County is taking another step toward renewable energy, joining neighboring counties in a regional push to expand solar power, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. County commissioners approved the advertisement of a request for proposals tied to a Sustainable Energy Partnership. This also includes Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties. The initiative aims to install…
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Government Quarantine Expands Kennett Mushroom Farm Protections to Combat Invasive Pest
The Pennsylvania government has expanded its quarantine guidelines to help Chester County farms combat the phorid fly crisis, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The invasive pest destroys roughly 40 percent of the region’s mushroom farms each year. The flies also appear inside homes and residential areas, causing further distress for residents. As…
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Florida Firm Acquires Spirit Golf, Operator of Four Bucks County Golf Courses
Sports Facilities Companies of Florida has acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf Management, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Jersey golf management firm will continue operating under its existing brand. With this acquisition, the Clearwater-based Sports Facilities will get to enter the Philadelphia market…
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Chobani, Parent of Philadelphia’s La Colombe, Invests $567M to Expand Michigan Plant
Chobani, which owns Philadelphia-based La Colombe, is investing $567 million in the coffee roaster’s West Michigan plant to help expand the brand’s ready-to-drink canned latte production, writes Lara Schwartz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Michigan facility’s expansion will add more than 200,000 square feet of production space and create 340 new jobs, building on…
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New Aston Ambulance Authority Benefits 4 Delaware County Towns
With the launch of the Aston Ambulance Authority last week, four Delaware County communities now have access to 24/7 paramedic service, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A total of 17 paramedics, an EMS chief, and a medical director were sworn in on March 24, launching a new model for lifesaving paramedic services that…
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Chester Remembers 9-Year-Old Hit-and-Run Victim Ny’Leek Ellison
Dozens of community members in Chester held vigil Saturday night for 9-year-old Ny’Leek Ellison, who was paralyzed in a hit-and-run accident from a year ago, and has since died, writes Ryan Hughes and Bill Seiders for CBS Philadelphia. Community members sang, prayed, and mourned together. “I thought I had it, I thought I was going…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands each year, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Financial planning website WalletHub has found that a smoker in the state spends around $4,022 per year on smoking, which comes out to $193,070 over their lifetime.…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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Outdoor Dining Reopens in Chester County for the Spring Season
As spring arrives and the weather continues to warm, Chester County restaurants are reopening outdoor dining for the perfect al fresco meal, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are three local spots where you can find delicious cuisine and enjoy the fresh air this spring and summer. Mas Mexicali Cantina—West Chester. A West…
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Victus Sports Gears Up for Phillies Season From King of Prussia
As the Phillies break into the new season, one Montgomery County company is already in midseason form, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News. King of Prussia’s Victus Sports produces the official bat of Major League Baseball and supplies custom designs to several Phillies players, including Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, and Brandon Marsh. For the company,…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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