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First Bank House of the Week: Federal-Style Fieldstone Home in Wayne
A striking Federal-style fieldstone home at 658 Brooke Road on 2.12 lovely acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This remarkable residence combines historic character with refined sophistication, offering a timeless elegance encapsulating both warmth and grandeur. Refined details include reclaimed hardwood floors, exposed beams, dramatic…
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O’Hara Alumna Maggie Doogan Again Named A-10 Player of the Year
For the second year in a row, Maggie Doogan of Broomall has been named conference player of the year, and one of the best in the Atlantic 10, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was one of the best players in the Catholic League when she left Cardinal O’Hara High School. She’s now…
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Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local nonprofit organizations. The community’s scholarship committee held a donut sale, selling 300 donuts and raising $800. Proceeds will fund scholarships awarded later this year to qualifying Freedom Village employees, helping support their continued education and…
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Facing Hemp Ban, PA Lawmakers Race to Regulate THC Drinks and Products
With the hemp industry facing a federal crackdown, Pennsylvania lawmakers are rushing to establish regulations. They’re currently weighing proposals that would both sell THC drinks in beer stores and regulate THC products alongside medical cannabis, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State Rep. Steven Malagari plans on introducing a bill that would regulate THC…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition to Philadelphia, the other potential host cities are Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Boston. To determine which city will host the huge political event, leaders from the convention will…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Millbourne Election Plot Reveals Election Fraud Limitations
There was a failed plot to steal a mayoral election in Millbourne by registering 29 non-Millbourne residents to the voting rolls prior to the November 2021 election, writes Carter Walker for Votebeat, as printed by Stacker. Last month, Md Nural Hasan, who was a candidate for Millbourne mayor, pleaded guilty in federal court to 33…
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Jason Kelce’s Weakened Ankles Led to Golf Issues and an Unusual Solution
Jason Kelce, a former Eagles center and Haverford resident, has been embracing golf since retiring from the NFL, but his 13-year career has left him with weak ankles that make wearing standard golf shoes a problem, writes James Shearman for Yahoo!Sports. So with golf season just around the corner, he decided to move beyond traditional…
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4 Delco Locales Make Philadelphia Magazine ‘Best of Philly’ Food List
Philadelphia Magazine published its Best of Philly Food & Drink list, which includes unique food offerings at four Delaware County establishments. Seabrisket Best Surf and Turf went to the Seabrisket at Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. The Seabrisket from Pitmaster Steve Wilson, is a toasted roll rubbed with garlic and butter, containing house-smoked brisket…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad seeds. Each application has to…
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Grandson of Reese’s Founder Takes on Hershey, Defending Family Recipe
Brad Reese, the 70-year-old grandson of the man who invented Reese’s, has become Hershey’s most persistent critic, publicly defending the family recipe and the brand legacy, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. When he is not celebrating Reese’s, he is constantly busy criticizing its Hershey-based owner. “They ruined my fun,” he said. Among…
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Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals
The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise go to hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since opening a year and a half ago, AMS Surgery Center in Horsham has completed over 1,000 cardiac procedures, which previously required patients to visit…
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Former Eagle Brent Celek Adds Five West Chester Warehouses to Real Estate Portfolio
Former Eagle Brent Celek, who just brought his residential brokerage to Keller Williams Media, has acquired five West Chester warehouses for over $10 million as he doubles down on commercial real estate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the last eight years following his NFL career, Celek has ventured into nearly every area of real estate, including single-family…
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Perkasie’s Final Undeveloped Land May Become Home to Recycling Center
After borough leaders and residents pushed back against plans for luxury apartments, the final undeveloped tract of land in Perkasie may instead be developed as a recycling center, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Feb. 25, Perkasie Place submitted a sketch plan to the borough planning commission seeking initial feedback on…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for fiscal year 2026, according to a new city controller report, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Parker administration believes the investments will yield significant returns, supported by a Visit…
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Bucks Beer Bash Partners with TMA Bucks and Local Leaders to Promote Safe Rides Home
The Bucks Beer Bash will soon return to The Fuge in Warminster on Saturday, March 14, and it won’t just be a celebration of craft beverages — it will also spotlight a community-wide effort to keep local roads safe. Organizers of the popular festival have once again teamed up with the County Community Traffic Safety…
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Subaru Park in Chester Gets Upgrades as New MLS Season Opens
There’s a lot happening at Subaru Park in Chester, from new lighting to an upgrade to the concession and retail areas, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. . There are more food and beverage options, new sponsors, and a new concession operator, Aramark. Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott said the new multimillion-dollar stadium…
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