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When the Arts Align: Rowan University’s Fall 2025 Season
Last week, Rowan University’s newly-named College of the Arts launched its 2025-2026 season, a lineup of exhibits and performances from guest artists, ensemble concerts and MainStage productions in music, theatre and dance. As of August 1, the College of Performing Arts became Rowan University’s College of the Arts, home to the Departments of Art, Music…
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Residents Say No to Affordable Housing Shortage Solution in Bucks County
Affordable housing shortage in Bucks County could be addressed by denser housing, but town residents oppose it, and town officials have not been approving such projects, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The county spans around 400,000 acres, with over 40 percent already developed. By 2023, roughly 23 percent, or over 92,000…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands Again With $354M Acquisition
Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties, the third-largest apartment owner in the country, is growing again, writes Leslie Shaver for Multifamily Dive. Last week, the company announced that it will acquire Toronto-based Dream Residential REIT in a deal valued at roughly $354 million. The purchase adds 3,300 apartment units across 15 properties in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Oklahoma…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the largest projects is the proposed 6 million-square-foot data center in Delaware, called Project Washington. Starwood Digital Ventures wants to construct 11 buildings on…
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Swifties Ecstatic Over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement
Not sure if you’ve heard, but Jason Kelce’s brother just got engaged. Not sure who the woman is. Think she’s some kind of an entertainer. Yep. It’s happened. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. Swift announced the engagement on Tuesday afternoon on an Instagram post, accompanied by her song…
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WSJ: Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Are Up and Running, But Remain Work in Progress
As of Thursday, August 28, Amtrak officially began service on its new high-speed Acela trains, write Esther Fung and Taylor Umlauf for The Wall Street Journal. The first five trains were launched as part of a $2.45 billion project to improve service along the key corridor from Washington to Boston. While that is the goal,…
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Philadelphia Colleges Remain Among Best in America, But Drop Considerably From Last Year
Niche has released its 2026 “Best Colleges in America” list and while several Philadelphia schools are on it, the region’s performance has most dropped overall compared to a year ago, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. University of Pennsylvania topped the list in Philadelphia, finishing 12th overall in this year’s ranking. This is…
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Why Employees Aren’t Taking PTO — and What Employers Can Do About It
Paid time off (PTO) is one of the most attractive and valuable benefits an organization can offer. According to the 2024 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, paid-leave options are tied with retirement benefits as the second most valued offerings by employees. Similarly, a 2023 Pew Research Center report, “How Americans View Their Jobs,” found that 62 percent…
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The Hidden Software Sabotaging Your Success — and How to Fix It
Picture this: you’re trying to run the latest apps on an old phone. No matter how sleek the apps are, they crash because the phone’s operating system hasn’t been updated in years. Leaders and business owners face the same challenge. We keep layering new strategies, new tools, and new goals onto an inner “system” that…
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Wonder Food Hall Expanding Into Three Delaware County Locations
Wonder food halls are rapidly expanding in the Philadelphia region and there are plans for three Delaware County locations, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In total, Wonder is planning to open 12 more sites in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties by the end of 2025. It currently has seven Wonder locations open. In…
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Belmont Behavioral Health Opening a 24/7 Crisis Center in Delaware County
For individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health emergency, help is on the way from Belmont Behavioral Health, which is opening a crisis response center in Delaware County, according to Sarah Gantz’s report for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Belmont Behavioral Health is one of the largest mental health providers in the Philadelphia area. The center will…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters Sees Higher Second Quarter Sales and Profit, But Warns of Stronger Tariff Impact
Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters reported higher sales and profit in the second quarter, but expects a stronger impact from tariffs than previously projected, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. According to Chief Operating Officer Frank Conforti, the apparel and home goods retailer now expects tariffs to reduce gross margins by 75 basis points in…
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Michelin Guide Chooses Philadelphia As Host City for 2025 Northeast Cities Awards Ceremony
Philadelphia is set to host Michelin Guide’s 2025 Northeast Cities ceremony, which could be a positive sign for local restaurants to earn more potential recognition, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Michelin North America revealed earlier this week that the announcement ceremony will be held on November 18 at the Kimmel Center for…
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House of the Week: Stunning New Build Traditional in Wissahickon
A stunning new build traditional home on a lovely 1,742-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wissahickon. This stunning and thoughtfully designed residence exemplifies modern luxury. Refined details include European oak wide-plank flooring, soaring ceilings, Pella windows, and sophisticated lighting enhancing the warm, minimalistic interiors.…
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Local Educators Are Split on How to Take Advantage of Generative AI in the Classroom
Over the past couple of years, generative AI tools such as ChatGPT has transformed classrooms locally and nationwide, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. While these tools are becoming a bigger part of education, educators are split on how and when to use them. For Kate Conroy, using any generative AI is a no-go in her…
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This Wellness Retreat in Skippack is the Perfect Place to Relax and Unwind
Those looking for a soothing spa day spot can check out SALTability Retreat in Skippack, which offers a variety of services guaranteed to help you unwind, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. At this wellness retreat, clients can enjoy facials, massages, foot detox treatments and red light therapy. SALTability is best known for its calming…
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QVC Group Plans to Hire 250 New Employees in West Chester Following HSN Move
QVC Group plans on adding 250 new jobs in West Chester following HSN’s relocation from St. Petersburg, Florida, earlier this summer, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. By early 2026, the company will add a total of 300 roles to its Studio Park headquarters campus, including the 50 HSN team members who opted…
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Conshohocken’s ActiveProtective Launches Tango Belt, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Conshohocken-based ActiveProtective has launched the Tango Belt, a fall prevention device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to ActiveProtective CEO Wamis Singhatat, the company opted to distribute the product directly as a licensed and accredited durable medical equipment distributor. “We will be…
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