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Cheap Rents Disappearing Throughout Pennsylvania As Luxury Rentals Rise
Cheap rents are becoming increasingly scarce in Pennsylvania while the number of luxury rentals continues to rapidly rise, write Mike D’Onofrio and Sami Sparber for AXIOS. This is a growing affordability issue in a state where buying a home is impossible for many due to the high prices and rising mortgage rates. Pennsylvania has recorded…
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Pending New Agreement Means Crozer Patients Won’t Have to Pay for Medical Records
An agreement is still being finalized, but it looks like Crozer Health patients won’t have to pay to get their own medical records, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed earlier this year, patients initially could access their records for free but starting July 9 they were…
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Moving to Center City After Two Decades in South Philadelphia
After two decades in South Philadelphia, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, a public-private partnership, is relocating to Center City, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The early-stage tech startup investment group is set to move into the PNC Bank Building, an office tower at the intersection of 16th and Market streets, in late December. One of the…
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Bob Casey, Longtime Pennsylvania Senator, Gains New Roles at Familiar Philly Law Firm, Hometown University
Former U.S. Senator Bob Casey has taken on two new gigs nine months after losing his bid for a fourth term, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. Effective September 1, Casey will join Philadelphia-based law firm Dilworth Paxson as a counsel and member of its corporate and business practice group. The news comes after it was…
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This Philadelphia Crochet Artist is Going Viral For Her Creative Large-Scale Yarn Designs
Philadelphia crochet artist Nicole Nikolich is going viral for her unique and creative crochet installations throughout the city, writes Chandler Lutz for CBS News Philadelphia. When walking the streets of South Philadelphia, you may have noticed a six-foot-tall Jason Kelce or big Phillie Phanatic installation made out of stitched yarn. They were created by Nikolich,…
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Best Spots Throughout Philadelphia Serving Phenomenal Cocktails
Whether you prefer inventive mixology, seasonal specialties, or rediscovered classics, Philadelphia’s cocktail scene satisfies every preference, with some spots standing out for their exceptional concoctions, write Jenn Ladd, Kiki Aranita, Craig LaBan, and Matt Buchanan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a.bar, mixed drinks combine minimalist presentation with nuanced complexity. Standouts include the signature Improved Whiskey…
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Eastern University Launches Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
Eastern University will launch a new Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing, starting in Fall 2026. This program prepares students with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees to earn the following credentials and degrees within Eastern’s one comprehensive program: This innovative, 75-credit program can be completed in only two years. During the first four semesters, students will spend…
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These Delicious Restaurants in Doylestown Are Perfect Dinner Spots
Looking for a spot to grab a bite to eat? There’s no shortage of delicious restaurants in Doylestown to check out, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The Hattery Stove & Still is a modern-day tavern with a vintage, industrial-style interior. This eatery serves brunch, lunch and dinner throughout the week with unique and tasty…
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A New Healing Collective Brings Fresh Approach to Health and Wellness in Kimberton
Stephanie Moore and her Hummingbird Healing Collective, based in Kimberton, bring a fresh approach to health and wellness in Chester County, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Moore established the collective for holistic healing practitioners in a 250-year-old, eight-bedroom house where she lives with her family. A Wayne native, Moore started her…
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PhilaPort Completes Trio of Acquisitions, Purchasing Three-Acre Parcel for $5.7 Million
The Port of Philadelphia completed a trio of acquisitions by purchasing a three-acre parcel on Columbus Boulevard for $5.7 million, part of its $2 billion strategic plan aimed at broad expansion, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PhilaPort added the parcel at 2906 Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the previously acquired adjoining properties at…
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IMAX, Apple Cinemas to Reopen Movie Theater at Riverview Plaza in South Philadelphia Next Year
IMAX and Apple Cinemas, a small Massachusetts theater chain, will collaborate to renovate and reopen the former Regal United Artists theater at Riverview Plaza in South Philadelphia, which closed five years ago, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Once renovations are complete, the multiplex theater at 1400 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard will feature an IMAX screen…
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Stephen Starr’s Newest Philadelphia Concept Set to Open in Rittenhouse Square By End of August
Borromini, Stephen Starr’s massive new Italian restaurant, is expected to open in Rittenhouse Square by the end of August, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The new restaurant will take over the former Barnes & Noble space on Walnut Street, which shut down and relocated to Chestnut Street in 2023. A Borromini preview party is…
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Firstrust Bank’s Monetary Donation, Volunteer Effort Once Again Shine at Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games
For the campers at Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley, the annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games are a highlight of the summer: a day filled with Olympic-style games, laughter, and memories made with friends. And year after year, Firstrust Bank is there to help make it happen through both financial support and…
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BET Investments Proposes New Mixed-Use Town Center and Community in Plymouth Meeting
BET Investments has submitted sketch plans to transform a decades-old office park in Plymouth Meeting into a vibrant mixed-use community, the company announced in a press release. The Conshohocken Ridge Corporate Center would become Plymouth Crossing, a modern live-work-play destination featuring 200 apartments, 20,000 square feet of retail, and a full-service grocery store. The existing…
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Tariffs Deal Blow to Warminster Electrochemical Instrumentation Firm
Warminster-based Gamry Instruments, which produces electrochemical instrumentation and accessories, is one of many Bucks County companies facing challenges related to tariffs, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Gamry Instruments’ products range from glucose sensors to corrosion testing systems for the U.S. Navy ship hulls. They are used across both consumer and industrial…
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion to attract a third Avelo Airlines plane and expand its commercial services, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, the Houston-based Avelo, which counts the Delaware airport as…
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Upper Darby School District Agrees to Buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Upper Darby School District has agreed to buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital from Prospect Medical Holdings for $600,000, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The district has been trying to acquire the property for two years, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We need to expand,” said Upper Darby School District Superintendent Daniel…
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Meet Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Next CEO, Tony Sorrentino
The Fairmount Park Conservancy recently announced the hiring of Tony Sorrentino as its next chief executive officer, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Sorrentino, who will officially take on the new role in October, currently serves as an associate president at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a veteran of Penn’s community and…
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