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ITServe Alliance Donates $5,000 to Support STEM Scholarships at DCCC
Delaware County Community College’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division and Computer Science and Information Technology programs prepare graduates to either pursue immediate employment after graduation or continue their education at four-year institutions. To help make students’ journeys easier, the ITServe Alliance, Philadelphia Chapter, has donated $5,000 to the DCCC Educational Foundation to establish the ITServe Alliance-Philadelphia Chapter…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Debuts New Spring 2026 Collections for Brides and Bridesmaids
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal recently unveiled its Spring 2026 Bridal and Bridesmaids Collections designed by head of couture and design Viola Chan. The Spring 2026 Bridal Collection embraces a modern couture vision grounded in emotion, craftsmanship, and confident self-expression. It follows bridal trends that lean into romantic nostalgia, with lace and corsetry. Soft femininity…
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Local Farmer Declines Multi-Million Data Center Bid to Preserve Land Instead
A farmer in nearby Cumberland County has turned down a multi-million dollar bid to use his farmland for a data center thanks to a partnership with the Lancaster Farmland Trust, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. Data center developers offered farmer Mervin Raudabaugh over $15 million for his 261 acres of farmland. Thanks to a…
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‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Author’s Art Coming to Doylestown Museum
From Feb. 14 through March 24, the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown is displaying the artwork of renowned children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle in a new exhibit. “Small Living Things: The Magical Art of Eric Carle” features illustrations from classics like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Busy Spider, The Very Quiet Cricket, The Grouchy Ladybug, and more. Work…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Best Startup Cities in Nation as Funding Freeze Shows Signs of Thawing
Philadelphia ranks among the top ten best startup cities that have at least 1 million residents, as the funding freeze that has lasted several years starts to ease, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia innovation ecosystem placed eighth in a recent CommercialCafe ranking, beating out cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles,…
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Sign Code Typo Cost Wayne Business Owner David Mackey Thousands
When David Mackey moved the Philadelphia Print Shop to the former Antiquities Etc. on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, he took his sign with him, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. It had hung over his business at two previous Wayne locations and was smaller than the sign that had hung at the Antiquities…
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Swarthmore Has New Mayor in Former Fire Chief Conlen Booth
Conlen Booth was recently sworn in as the new mayor of Swarthmore, stepping into the role with more than two decades of emergency-management experience, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Booth brings a deep professional background that includes oversight of emergency services for major hospitals and governments, paired with 25 years in Swarthmore’s fire…
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Garnet Valley’s Georgia Chambers, 7, Finds Fame with a Book About Money
Georgia Chambers, 7, of Garnet Valley, learned a valuable lesson about money from her parents and decided she wanted to share her experience in a book she wrote with her father called “The Scoop.” The children’s book, illustrated by Martynas Marchiusm, was recently released and published through Bear With Us Productions, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
Ribbon Cutting: Bliss by HS Creative Studios The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Bliss by HS Creative Studios. The Ribbon Cutting Celebration will take place on Thursday, January 29, at 3 PM, at 1115 Powell Road in Brookhaven. Bliss by HS Creative Studios is a modern, blank-canvas event venue designed for both…
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Cruise Ship Home Port Terminal to be Built in Tinicum Township
A cruise ship terminal will be built in Tinicum Township at the former Hog Island Dock Terminal Facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The terminal was formed out of a partnership between PhilaPort, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and Energy Transfer Marketing and Terminals. Norwegian will be Philadelphia’s exclusive homeport under a berthing agreement…
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Lamb McErlane Welcomes Attorney Nicholas M. Orloff and Adds New Location in Media
Lamb McErlane PC welcomes Nicholas “Nick” M. Orloff to its estates practice as a partner in its new location in Media, the firm’s seventh office. Orloff brings over twenty years of experience advising individuals, families, and business owners on a wide range of estate planning and administration matters, including wills, trusts, asset protection strategies, and…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility. “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…
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Toll Brothers Joint Venture Sells Apartment Building Outside of Boston for $131M
A joint venture between Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers and an affiliate of The Carlyle Group has sold an apartment building outside of Boston for $131 million, writes Grant Welker for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pantzer Properties, a New York real estate investment firm, bought the 289-unit property located roughly 15 miles from downtown Boston. The…
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Swiss Investment Company Acquires Rittenhouse Square Building for $5.23M, Conversion Possible
MZP AG, a Switzerland-based investment company has purchased a Rittenhouse Square building in a $5.23 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The six-story building at 1619 Walnut Street is mostly-vacant and saw a 70 percent decline in its sale compared to the $19.2 million New York-based Nuveen Real Estate paid in…
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Popular Hot Chicken Chain Opens Second Bucks County Location in Warminster
After a successful debut in Bucks County with the opening of the Bensalem location in July 2023, Asad’s Hot Chicken is now expanding its local footprint to include Warminster, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new eatery at 348 York Road in a shopping center opened on Friday, January 23, and the first 15…
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Wawa Forgot What It’s About When It Opened a Digital Store
A now-closed digital Wawa at 3300 Market Street that had no shelves and no products was a bad idea, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The idea was to improve efficiency in serving Wawa customers by streamlining the whole process. “The problem was, words like smooth, seamless, and efficient are words that precisely no one…
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DCCC President Welcomes Students to New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
When Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill officially opened its doors to students on Tuesday, Jan. 20, DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin was there to welcome them on their first day of class. “We were not simply welcoming them to the College; we were walking alongside them as they stepped into…
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Pennsylvania Leads the US in Online Gaming Revenue, Harrah’s Ranked 4th in November
Pennsylvania is the number one iGaming market in the U.S., and the only state to achieve $300 million of online gaming revenue in two consecutive months, writes Corey Sharp for Play Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that Pennsylvania iGaming operators generated $304.4 million in revenue in November, above $300 million for the second…
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