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Cupcake Marty Going Bananas Combines Pudding and Baked Goods
There’s a bakery in Upper Darby where banana pudding and cupcakes meet. Cupcake Marty Going Bananas at 9004 West Chester Pike greets you with banana wallpaper, then invites you to come inside and get something sweet. It was recently featured by Bob Kelly on Breakfast With Bob at Fox 29 The owner grew up in…
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Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start
Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed interchange changes affecting multiple Chester County towns, including Caln, East Brandywine, Easttown, West Brandywine, Uwchlan, and Downingtown, have been under conceptual design by Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation to…
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The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick
The arrival of Sheetz in Limerick isn’t just about brand rivalry, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The move is a calculated economic play rooted in traffic patterns, pricing strategy and consumer behavior. Sheetz will open its first Montco location Feb. 12 on Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, directly across from a Wawa. For…
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National Accounting Firm Acquires Glen Mills-Based Torrillo & Associates
Glen Mills-based Torrillo & Associates has been acquired by Nashville’s LBMC, one of the largest accounting firms in the nation, for an undisclosed amount, write Ella Castronuovo and Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With this transaction, LBMC’s team will gain two managing directors and about 20 employees. David Torrillo, managing member of Torrillo…
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Riddle, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals Receive $6M Boost in State Funding
The closing of Crozer Health last year has caused patient numbers to spike at Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals. Now the state has released $6 million in additional funding to both hospitals so they can expand their healthcare services to help cover the surge, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About $5 million of…
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Bucks County Native Langhorne Slim Performs New Songs on ‘The Daily Show’
Singer-songwriter and Bucks County native Langhorne Slim recently performed on an episode of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. His latest studio album, “The Dreaming Kind,” was released on Jan. 16. Langhorne Slim shared his inspiration for the album on the show before he performed one of his new songs,…
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Here Are 7 Happy Hour Deals in Media to Get You Out of the Cold
When the snow and ice clear, Media Borough will be ready for you with Happy Hours, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Check individual restaurants for times and details. Departure offers select drinks and small bites, such as tandoori chicken dumplings, jerk shrimp, and hummus. Maris Mediterranean is new to Media’s dining scene, serving…
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8 Businesses Commit $312,000 to Foundation’s Family Village HOPE Program
The Foundation for Delaware County announces that eight businesses have committed a total of $312,000 to support Family Village’s Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE) through the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program (NAP). Family Village, a program of the Foundation, is a comprehensive hub dedicated to ensuring all children in Delaware County have a…
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Register for the Spring Session of Arc of Chester County’s Chat n’ Chew
The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics, which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy. The following Chat n’ Chew topic sessions are available. Register for one, two, or ALL of these informative sessions. Register for Chat n’ Chew Trainings : Events & Activities : The…
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Grey Towers Castle Stands as a Striking Architectural Landmark at Arcadia University
Built in 1898, Grey Towers Castle on Arcadia University campus is one of Pennsylvania’s most striking buildings, with more than 50 gargoyles and a mirror room, reports Tom Kretschmer for 6abc. Grey Towers Castle was once among the largest private residences in the nation, and today it is a home for some lucky students. “Even…
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What Will Happen With the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Rebrand After Marketing Chief’s Resignation?
The Philadelphia Art Museum’s chief marketing officer Paul Dien has announced his resignation, effective February 1, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dien was in charge of overseeing the museum’s rebranding campaign that was unveiled in October 2025. When he and former director and CEO Sasha Suda came up with the rebrand, their hope…
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Panda Express Celebrates Opening of Seconds Bucks County Location in Middletown
After months of waiting, the Panda Express in Middletown officially opened on Jan. 22 on Lincoln Highway, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The restaurant, which specializes in American Chinese dishes, was initially scheduled to open before Thanksgiving. The grand opening was pushed back, and the new date was announced by spokeswoman Rachel Johnson. Panda Express is based in Rosemead, California, and this…
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PA Supreme Court Rules Chester Cannot Act Alone on CWA Assets
A Chester city plan to transfer water assets from the Chester Water Authority to pull the city out of bankruptcy must include approval from Delaware and Chester counties. That’s because the assets belong to the city, but also to Delaware and Chester counties, according to a ruling Wednesday by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, writes…
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Nonprofit Keeps Foster Families and Young Adults Well Rooted
Two Haverford women bring their years of experience as foster parents to their nonprofit Well Rooted, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Katie Casey and her friend Sarah Todd have been fostering for about a decade. Their nonprofit serves families that have just welcomed a new foster child into their home, which can be “a really…
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Brandywine Undergrad Danielle Guth Led Trauma, Resiliency Study of Deaf Children
Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences than their hearing peers, posing long-lasting effects on adult mental and physical health. That’s the conclusion of a research team study led by Danielle “Danni” Guth, who started the project as an undergraduate at Penn State Brandywine in Media…
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Weekend Wanderer: Do I Exist?
I remember how disturbed I felt reading Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. The eponymous characters felt so untethered. With no real idea of why they were in Hamlet’s story, or how they came to be there, the question of their existence shifted the ground beneath my feet. Yeah. I am now Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Oh my…
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Montco Watches Closely as PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Demand
Montgomery County residents worried about large-scale data centers proposed for Conshohocken and Limerick may soon see new safeguards aimed at protecting both grid reliability and household electric bills. Audubon’s PJM Interconnection has unveiled a plan to manage skyrocketing electricity demand driven largely by data centers powering artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, new…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the recently opened CHOP-Soar Autism Center in Newtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans include four additional centers across the region, expected to create roughly 300 jobs within…
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