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Here’s How the Real Estate Market is Doing in Delaware County
The regional housing market appears to have stabilized, according to Larry Flick V, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors. The Greater Philadelphia market is performing “reasonably well,” and has remained largely a seller’s market, he said. “I think when the spring market pops, it will be strong,” Flick said, predicting a small…
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Together Again, Eberz Sisters Help Carroll Clinch Catholic League Title
The Eberz sisters helped Archbishop Carroll win the Catholic League championship in basketball, with Alexis, Kayla, and Kelsey scoring 29 of Carroll’s 42 points. Archbishop Carroll beat out Cardinal O’Hara 42-33 at the Catholic League Championship at the Palestra Sunday afternoon, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Alexis Eberz, a senior guard who will…
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Philadelphia Boasts One of the Nation’s Strongest Economies
Philadelphia’s economy is currently ranked as one of the nation’s strongest for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city boasted the strongest job growth last year among the 25 largest metropolitan areas with populations in the millions, rising 1.2 percent in 2025. Other major development projects also indicate strong economic success. This includes the…
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Art Gallery in Chester Springs Prepares for Second Solo Exhibition of 2026
A Chester Springs hidden gem, Longview Farm & Gallery is a private residence that moonlights as an art gallery, showcasing local talent through rotating bimonthly exhibitions. After renovating the original 19th century hay barn on the property, Longview is open to the public on Sundays from 12-3 PM and the first Saturday of each month.…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora Strikes $3.5B Animal Health Deal
Conshohocken’s Cencora is reshaping its business with a $3.5 billion deal involving its animal health division, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The wholesale drug distributor announced it will combine MWI Animal Health with Maine-based Covetrus, creating a newly merged company focused exclusively on animal health technology and distribution. In return, Cencora will…
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Famous Southern Chicken Chain Opening First PA Location in Tullytown
The beloved southern chicken franchise Zaxbys is opening its very first location in Pennsylvania this spring at the former Crossroads Tavern in Tullytown Borough, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The fast-casual franchise is best known for its hand-breaded chicken fingers and wings, fried shrimp platters, salads, and sandwich meals. Its special sauces, including its signature Zax Sauce, are another crowd favorite, along with its crinkle-cut…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in American universities. It joined Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania in signing an amicus brief filed Jan. 20 by the American Council on Education, writes Rana Rastegan for WHYY. The brief argues that…
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Spirit Airlines Restores 3 Routes at Philadelphia International Airport
Three routes that were previously cut by Spirit Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport are resuming in April, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline, PHL’s fourth-largest carrier in 2024, served 1.72 million PHL passengers. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice, first in November 2024, then again in August 2025. Now the budget…
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These Delaware County Hotels Offer the Perfect Wedding Venue
If you want to keep your wedding venue in Delaware County, there are four hotels that have everything you need so your wedding day runs smoothly, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Thanks to Fearless Restaurant Group, the Triple Crown at The Radnor Hotel in Wayne can now accommodate up 300 guests at…
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Meet Alfred D. ‘Fred’ Hagen, the Renaissance Man From Norwood
Alfred D. “Fred” Hagen is a modern-day renaissance man, a carpenter born in Norwood and raised in Delaware County who is among the nation’s most successful corporate builders. He has created sprawling residential developments, corporate headquarters, hospitals, industrial facilities, airports, and museums nationwide. Locally, his company, Hagen Construction Inc., helped complete many prestigious projects, from…
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What Changed at Wawa in 2025, and What the Hometown Convenience Store’s 1 Billion Customers Can Expect in 2026
For many Delaware County residents, Wawa is more than a gas station or a quick coffee stop. It’s part of the daily routine. Morning coffee runs. Built-to-order hoagies at lunch. A late-night stop that turns into dinner. When the home-town convenience store chain serves roughly one billion customer visits each year, even small changes can…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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Firehouse Subs Eyes Parkesburg as It Plots Comeback in Philadelphia Area After Three-Year Absence
After exiting the Philadelphia market three years ago, Firehouse Subs is plotting an aggressive comeback, with Parkesburg being considered as a potential location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sandwich maker is aiming to have between 50 and 80 new outposts in the region over the next five to ten years, with hopes that the first ten locations will open within the next three years,…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The decision follows pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state leaders who have raised concerns about rising energy costs as demand for electricity grows. The…
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Parx Casino to Open New Bensalem Hotel, Reservations Accepted Soon
Parx Casino is aiming to extend guest stays with the upcoming opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, write Jo Ciavaglia and Danielle Camilli for the Bucks County Courier Times. Parxview Hotel on Street Road will soon start taking reservations, according to the casino’s website. “The former Inn at Fox Chase is…
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Five Below’s Turnaround, Lifting Stock Threefold, Can Be Credited to This Shopping Demographic
A renewed focus on teen shoppers has helped Philadelphia-based Five Below offset tariff pressures, positioning the retailer as one of retail’s standout comeback stories, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. Following a five-year stock low that was triggered by President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariff announcement, the retailer reworked its strategy around licensed products tied to…








































