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Middletown Township Votes Down Proposed Lima Loop Road
After years of debate, the Middletown Township Council voted last week to reject a proposed loop road project in Lima, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The plan from 2018 moved forward five years later when Middletown Council gave the green light to construction behind the Chick-fil-A and CVS at Baltimore Pike and South…
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15 (Plus 1 Bonus Pick!) Romantic Restaurants in the Delaware Valley for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Night Out
Valentine’s Day puts pressure on dinner plans. You want the right room, the right pace, and food worth lingering over. The Delaware Valley delivers in spades. This list features 15, plus one bonus pick, Delaware Valley restaurants that truly deliver the Valentine’s Day vibe. Expect quiet dining rooms, candlelight, historic settings, skyline and river views,…
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Chester County Community Foundation Hosts Board of Directors Institute for Nonprofits
Attendees gained practical skills, networked, and left with actionable plans. Open networking and resource tables enabled attendees to connect and build relationships. Table discussions fostered collaboration, and everyone enjoyed food and refreshments. Zebulun Davenport, Ed.D., gave opening remarks about an ideal Board of Directors. Robbe Healey, MBA, NHA, ACFRE, FAFP, then delivered an inspiring keynote…
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Bean Ability Café in Drexel Hill Has Customer Service with a Purpose
Bean Ability Café on Burmont Road in Drexel Hill gives people with disabilities an opportunity to try out new skills, writes Eve Anderson for CBS 3 Philadelphia. The café opened in late January through a partnership with Emmaus Home, a nonprofit that provides housing and faith-based support for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Karen…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Welcomes Chester County Officials as Part of Spotlight Series
Freedom Village at Brandywine continues to foster community connection through its successful Spotlight Series, an initiative developed and led by resident and community liaison Ben LaGarde, by welcoming Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe, along with Chester County CEO David Byerman. During their visit, the officials addressed a packed auditorium of…
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‘Cultivating Synergy’ Event Promotes Collaboration Between Higher Education and Local Business
A new program that brings local businesses together with higher education kicks off on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Inn at Villanova University with “Cultivating Synergy: Collaboration Between Higher Education and the Business Community of Delaware County.” The event is open to all Delaware County businesses. It will explore the vital role that higher education…
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LinkedIn Pitfalls Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
LinkedIn is a powerhouse platform for professional networking, offering unmatched potential for entrepreneurs to expand their reach and forge meaningful business relationships. However, navigating LinkedIn can sometimes be a double-edged sword. Missteps on this professional network can impede your progress and tarnish your entrepreneurial image and reputation. Every entrepreneur should avoid some common LinkedIn pitfalls…
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Wawa Unveils Mornings Made Easy Campaign as New Stores Pop Up
For Wawa Rewards participants, hot coffee is now $1 for any size, $2 for iced coffee and $3 for Monster Energy drinks at the company’s 1,100 locations. It’s part of a “Mornings Made Easy” campaign, running through Feb. 16, reports NACS Magazine. A limited-time coffee flavor, Caramel Cream, will hit the stores in mid-January. Wawa…
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Lucatelli’s Pizzeria Reopens in Doylestown Better Than Ever
Lucatelli’s Pizzeria reopened last week at Mercer Square Shopping Center in Doylestown, following three weeks of expansion and renovation work, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “We are open,” posted the eatery on Friday. “We’re officially back and ready to serve up all your favorites. Stop in and see the new Lucatelli’s.” The renovation and…
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Here Are Some of the Best Spots When Visiting Media Borough
There’s always more to discover along the streets of Media’s historic downtown, writes Melody Stout for PhiladelphiaStyle, who offers a guide to the Media’s best. Where to Eat? Azie’s has a decadent selection of Asian cuisine, premium sake and a seasonal cocktail list. La Belle Epoque is an authentic French restaurant with an award-winning menu.…
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Launching a LinkedIn Audio Event & Recording It on Loom
Have you considered launching a LinkedIn Audio event and wondered how to begin? Do you know how to invite attendees and see the event is open to the public? You can host a LinkedIn Audio from your personal profile or company page if it has over 150 followers and meets other eligibility requirements. Below are…
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7 Essential Tips for Philadelphia Marketers to Break Through 2024 Political Ad Fatigue
With the 2024 election season heating up and digital ads popping up everywhere, it’s no wonder people are feeling a bit overwhelmed. The presidential campaigns and affiliated groups are particularly targeting Pennsylvania, which has received the largest share of ad spending among battleground states. Out of the $72.1 million spent on ads in the United…
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Pennsylvania Court Rules Perrier Is Not French Mineral Water but Soda, Making It Taxable
A Pennsylvania court ruled that Perrier, which has been marketed as French mineral water in the United States for over a century, is instead a soda and as such can be taxed, writes Shannon Thaler for the New York Post. The popular drink’s classification first came under fire in 2019, when Jennifer Montgomery purchased a…
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Embellishment vs. Authenticity: Balancing Job Titles on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the premier arena for cultivating professional identity and forging connections. Your LinkedIn presence, particularly your job titles, acts as a lighthouse, drawing in potential employers, clients, and peers to your online profile. There’s an ongoing discussion about whether or not it is better to embellish your job titles to up to 100 characters…
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Rt. 291 Improvements Aim for Safety and Neighborhood Interaction
Rt. 291, an industrial highway in Chester, has seen hundreds of crashes and more than a dozen fatalities in the past few years impacting neighborhoods along its corridor, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Now the highway is being made safer and more welcoming by improving how it connects and interacts with the communities around…
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Jason Kelce’s Face Is Everywhere. Some Say He’s on this Cat’s Fur
A viral photo of a fat cat is being compared to Jason Kelce’s face on social media, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. This well-fed cat has been making the rounds in the past year. An X post shows a finger pointing at a pattern on the fur initially described as looking like two turtles…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Project Management Office Fundamentals Certificate
Penn State Great Valley will launch a new Project Management Office (PMO) Fundamentals Certificate program in April. This 7-week, 21-hour, remote delivery, hands-on certificate program will explore the various processes, capabilities, and good practices in the building and running of PMOs. Throughout the course, students will discuss multiple cases and review good business practices for both traditional PMOs…
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Chester LNG Terminal Not Happening, According to Mayor
A Chester LNG terminal proposed for the city is ‘dead in the water’, said new mayor Stefan Roots, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Penn America Energy had plans for a 100-acre liquefied natural gas facility on the Chester waterfront. The idea did not sit well with community activists and some environmentalists. On…
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