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Rita’s New Owner Bets on Year-Round Custard, Drive-Throughs for Expansion
Under its fourth private-equity owner, the Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard chain aims to finally become a national brand through year-round custard sales and drive-through service, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With 80 flavors available, Rita’s is introducing a Peeps-marshmallow variety on March 20, coinciding with free water ice giveaways…
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World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings
World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy after a year’s worth of turmoil, and has also changed its name amid the proceedings, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy on March 10, the venue has also announced its new name as World Stage. In May 2025, the venue welcomed a new…
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Explore Your Future at DCCC’s Downingtown Center Open House Mar. 26
Looking to earn a degree or train to become certified in a trade or other new occupation? Thinking of gaining new skills to become more competitive in a rapidly evolving job market? Looking to save on college costs by getting a head start on an associate degree while still in high school? Delaware County Community…
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Crozer Closure Added 1,000 Clients to MVP Recovery Programs
The impact that Crozer Health’s closing had on Delaware County can be clearly seen in the caseload of MVP Recovery, a behavioral health service in the county, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The same year that Crozer Health and its remaining two hospitals closed, MVP Recovery picked up 1,000 more clients, about…
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Restored Lansdowne Theater Welcomes Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt Before April 10 Official Launch
The newly-refurbished Lansdowne Theater has been open for concerts, most recently welcoming Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. An official reopening on April 10 is still planned, welcoming the Brazilian band Minas, who are residents of Lansdowne, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 99-year-old venue has been brought back to life through a $20…
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Here’s How Things Look for Villanova Coming Into March Madness
This year’s March Madness will see the Philly region represented by Villanova and two other Philadelphia region teams in the men’s and women’s brackets, writes Evan Macy for PhillyVoice. The 8-seeded Villanova men, a one-time Big East powerhouse, are favored in a game against 9-seeded Utah State because of their conference experience and name recognition.…
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US News’ 30 Beautiful College Campuses Include 2 From Delaware County
Two Delaware County college campuses, less than 12 miles from each other off Interstate 476, were chosen in January by U.S. News and World Report to be among its 30 most beautiful college campuses, reports 95.7BEN FM. Swarthmore College and Villanova University both made the list. Swarthmore was recognized for Parrish Hall, a Reconstruction-era Victorian-style…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Celebrates Anniversary of Cheesesteak Restaurant
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper paid a visit to Good Morning America’s set with fresh cheesesteaks to celebrate Danny & Coop’s one-year anniversary, writes Sabrina Weiss for People. Cooper opened the New York restaurant in January 2025 with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny DiGiampietro. The co-owners were complimented by the talk show’s anchors, who raved about the quality of the cheesesteaks with their perfectly melted…
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After Hiding Gold Coin Collection in a Vault for Over a Century, Philadelphia Family Finds Much More Than Expected
A Philadelphia family that securely stored a coin collection for over a century in a bank vault recently found out that it is worth much more than they ever thought, writes Josephine Fuller for The U.S. Sun. The collection, now known as The Henry Chapman Collection, was assembled by the legendary Philadelphia coin dealer and…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester). Presented by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation, the free regional summit is designed to inspire thoughtful philanthropy…
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Two Cofounders From Montgomery County Rank Among World’s Wealthiest
Two Montgomery County businessmen have landed on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List with a combined fortune of around $84 billion, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Yass ranks as the 28th richest person globally and the wealthiest in the Philadelphia region. A regular…
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Coatesville Basketball Star Stays Local Ahead of a Bright Future
Coatesville basketball star Colton Hiller plans to stay a hometown hero as he continues to improve his basketball game, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently ranked as the No. 3 player in the nation for the class of 2028, the Coatesville Area High School sophomore has received offers from major prep schools and…
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Warrington’s Valley Gate Shopping Center Sells for $15.5M to CenterSquare Investment Management
The Valley Gate shopping center in Warrington has been sold to Conshohocken-based real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management for $15.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 32,200-square-foot shopping center at 201-281 Easton Road was Philadelphia-based Metro Development. At about $481 per square foot, the price is more than…
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Three Philadelphia Residents Make Forbes Billionaires List for 2026
Three Philadelphia residents are included in Forbes‘ latest annual ranking of billionaires, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At the top is Victoria Mars, who ranks No. 245 on the list with a $12.3 billion net worth. Mars is the heir to the Mars, Inc. candy and pet food company. Her ranking is…
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Pope Leo XIV to Be Awarded This Year’s Liberty Medal July 3
The National Constitution Center will award this year’s Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV. A ceremony will take place on July 3. The pope will deliver remarks from the Vatican for the ceremony on Independence Mall, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pope. Born Robert F. Prevost,…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. About 60,000 TSA employees nationwide are required to remain on the job but don’t get paid during the shutdown. Hundreds of TSA officers have quit since…
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New Unnamed ‘Boutiquey’ Restaurant Coming Soon to Wayne
Radnor Commissioners have paved the way for a new restaurant with their approval of a relocated liquor license from Chester to Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News, as printed in the Daily Times. Restaurant owner Larry Kagan talked about his vision for the new restaurant, still under construction at 166 E. Lancaster…
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PHL Looks to Set Guinness World Record with Cheesesteak Line
PHL Food & Shops at Philadelphia International Airport is joining forces with the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation to whip up a record-breaking “Longest Line of Cheesesteaks,” writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day on March 24, every cheesesteak restaurant at the airport, including Chickie’s & Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks, Jim’s…
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