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WSJ: Comcast Expands and Reaches New Agreements With Amazon to Share Streaming Content Across Platforms
Philadelphia-based Comcast has reached new or expanded existing distribution agreements with Amazon to make their streaming content available on each other’s platforms, writes Dean Seal for The Wall Street Journal. Comcast customers will have Prime Video content available on NBCUniversal’s Xfinity X1 devices, while Amazon users will have access to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming app subscriptions…
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285-Unit Development Project on Washington Avenue Finally Gets Greenlit
After over a year-and-a-half of public deliberations, the Philadelphia Zoning Board has approved a project that would bring 285 new units to Washington Avenue, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new project will be located at 1601 Washington Avenue at a corridor that is largely zoned for industrial use. However, the area…
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House of the Week: Picturesque Contemporary in Mount Airy
A picturesque contemporary home set on 0.34 lovely acres with seven bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Mount Airy. This exquisite residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication in a complete restoration, and has vast curb appeal. . . Thoughtful details include wainscotting, hardwood floors, sun-filled interiors, and…
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RKL Finds Next CEO, a George Washington High School Grad, to Continue Firm’s Remarkable Growth Trajectory
RKL, a leading professional services firm with an office in Exton, has announced that former Chief Operating Officer Mike De Stefano has been elected Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026. De Stefano will succeed Ed Monborne, who has led the firm’s remarkable growth trajectory during his 15 years as CEO. As part of the…
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Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown
Toll Brothers temporarily halted sales at its 45-home Lyondale Meadows community in Newtown, with prices starting at $1.6 million, after demand was overwhelming, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder opened sales earlier this month, and in just one week received 21 deposits, with buyers choosing options that raised…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A technical assistance grant from FEMA would have helped Delaware County find solutions to expected flooding problems for Colwyn, Sharon Hill and Darby Township…
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Five September Events to Kick Off Fall in Chester County
September events across Chester County offer residents the perfect way to wrap up the summer and head into fall, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are five events happening in and around the county to add to your fall bucket list. Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance—Malvern. This three-day event from Sept. 5-7 features automobile…
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Community Grocer Challenging ‘Broken System,’ Readying First-of-Its-Kind Grocery Store in Cobbs Creek
Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru are reshaping the status quo with The Community Grocer, a first-of-its-kind grocery store in Cobbs Creek that will offer hot, prepared meals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. “This is a physical protest to a broken system,” said Imbot. The future grocer and…
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What Are the Most Popular Dog Breeds in Pennsylvania?
With 68 million U.S. households including a dog, U.S. News & World Report has conducted a study on the most popular dog breeds in the nation, writes Kayla Randolph for the publication. The study was conducted across all 50 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C. In Pennsylvania, the most popular dog breed is the Labrador retriever,…
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Rutgers University–Camden Earns National Recognition As One of Washington Monthly’s 25 Best-in-Class Colleges
Rutgers University–Camden has once again affirmed its stature as a leading institution of higher learning, earning a place among Washington Monthly’s 25 Best-in-Class Colleges. As the only public university in New Jersey to be included in this distinguished national ranking, Rutgers–Camden stands alongside Princeton University in representing the state’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. Washington Monthly, renowned…
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PECO Again Recognized as National Leader for Driving Jobs and Investment to the Region
PECO has once again been recognized as a national leader for its work to drive economic growth and job creation across southeastern Pennsylvania, according to new rankings by Site Selection magazine. Based on responses to an annual survey and research by Site Selection staff among utilities with active economic development departments, PECO has been named…
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Chester County Home to Four of Region’s 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to four towns that are ranked among the 15 most expensive places to buy a home in Greater Philadelphia, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow, which compared a total of 235 cities and towns. Devon tops the list as the…
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Villanova University Wawa Store Has Opened on Campus
Returning Villanova University students won’t have far to go when Wawa cravings hit. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain has opened a Villanova Wawa store on the campus, writes Hanah Hammond for CSP Daily News. “We’ve officially opened at Villanova University, bringing our [next-generation] design into the Connelly Center renovation just in time to welcome…
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As E-Bikes Multiply on Bucks County Roads, Legal Questions Follow
Bucks County roads are seeing more electric scooters, skateboards and minibikes, raising questions about their safety and legality, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. With the school year approaching, more micromobility vehicles are expected on the roads, and Bristol Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe III has been warning residents about the dangers they pose.…
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All Speed Cameras Along Broad Street Will Be Fully Operational by Mid-September
The installation of all speed cameras along Broad Street will be finished by the end of the month, with activation planned for mid-September, write Raymond Strickland and Ed Specht for CBS News Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Parking Authority said drivers will have a 60-day grace period during which those caught speeding will only receive a warning.…
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Conshohocken’s Kathy Romano Speaks Up After WMMR Exit
After more than two decades on air with “The Preston & Steve Show”, Conshohocken local Kathy Romano is adjusting to life off the mic, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Romano opened up about her abrupt departure from WMMR this spring, a moment she said ready to pass out. The radio personality joined the show…
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Growing Enrollment Drives Holy Family University’s Residential Development Plans in Bucks County
Fueled by significant enrollment growth, Holy Family University has unveiled plans for a 288-unit residential complex on its Newtown East campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction would mark the school’s first housing project there since it acquired the property in 1994. The project at 1 Campus Drive calls for 288…
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Helping Kids Thrive: Emotional Support Strategies for the School Year
Understand What’s Beneath the Behavior For many children and adults, the fall season brings a sense of renewal. Parents often feel relieved to return to daily routines after the unstructured summer months. Kids may be excited to meet new teachers and make new friends. But for some children, the school year can trigger anxiety, mood…
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