• 8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers

    8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers

    In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…

  • WSJ: Merck Makes $10 Billion Move as Keytruda Patent Expiration Nears

    WSJ: Merck Makes $10 Billion Move as Keytruda Patent Expiration Nears

    Merck is making big pharma waves again with a $10 billion deal to acquire Verona Pharma, reports Colin Kellaher for the Wall Street Journal. The move bolsters Merck’s pipeline with the COPD drug Ohtuvayre as the company prepares to lose the patent of Keytruda in 2028.  With operations in both West Point and North Wales,…

  • New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown

    New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown

    Doylestown recently welcomed a new Sparta convenience store, located close to the Justice Center and the county administration building, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The store is located at 22 North Main Street in the former Playa Bowls space next to the new Snarky Tea House. It offers a wide selection of convenience store…

  • Hank’s Place Reopened in Old Chadds Ford Location on Tuesday

    Hank’s Place Reopened in Old Chadds Ford Location on Tuesday

    Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford has triumphed over flood waters and will reopen on Tuesday after a lengthy rebuilding, writes Laura Fay for CBS News Philadelphia. The reopening is timed with the restaurant’s 75th anniversary. Hank’s Place began as a roadside eatery in 1950. The business was purchased by Katie and Anthony Young in 2017.…

  • At This West Grove Farm Animal Rescue, Adoptions Transform Both Pets and People 

    At This West Grove Farm Animal Rescue, Adoptions Transform Both Pets and People 

    Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue in West Grove rescues animals in unique situations and is equally committed to helping people through pet adoption, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press.  “When you adopt a dog, you open up a whole new window to yourself,” said Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue Founder and Executive Director Julia Altman.…

  • Philadelphia Phillies Team Up With Aviator Nation for Vintage Apparel Line

    Philadelphia Phillies Team Up With Aviator Nation for Vintage Apparel Line

    The Philadelphia Phillies have partnered with California lifestyle brand Aviator Nation on a cobranded collection of retro-style apparel that is set to launch later this month, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hoodies, sweatpants, and T-shirts from the limited-edition Aviator Nation x Philadelphia Phillies collection will debut July 21 and 22 at an…

  • University of Pennsylvania Appoints Philadelphia Native As New Executive Vice President

    University of Pennsylvania Appoints Philadelphia Native As New Executive Vice President

    The University of Pennsylvania recently announced that Mark Dingfield has been promoted as the university’s next executive vice president, writes Finn Ryan for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Dingfield is currently the university’s vice president for finance and treasurer. He will officially start his tenure as executive vice president in August 2025, pending University Board of Trustees’…

  • Recreational Marijuana Legalization Back Under Consideration in Pennsylvania

    Recreational Marijuana Legalization Back Under Consideration in Pennsylvania

    Recreational marijuana may still be far from becoming legal in Pennsylvania, but state lawmakers are once again taking a look at the issue, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In May, the state House passed a proposal allowing state-owned stores to operate a legal marijuana market, bringing adult-use cannabis closer to legalization in Pennsylvania…

  • Recently Built Home on the Coveted Delancey Place Hits Market for $4.6M

    Recently Built Home on the Coveted Delancey Place Hits Market for $4.6M

    A rare opportunity awaits buyers on Philadelphia’s most coveted street as a newly built home on Delancey Place has recently hit the market for $4.6 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The four-level home totals almost 4,500 square feet. It features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and six outdoor spaces, including a large…

  • Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare Aims to Restructure After Filing for Bankruptcy

    Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare Aims to Restructure After Filing for Bankruptcy

    Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, aiming to restructure the debt tied to facilities that it no longer operates, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The company has nursing homes in 17 states, including 42 in Pennsylvania and 11 in New Jersey. No immediate interruptions in resident care are…

  • David’s Bridal CEO Lives Frugally … and Wears a Rolex

    David’s Bridal CEO Lives Frugally … and Wears a Rolex

    King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook is putting her signature spin on a legacy brand, writes Emma Burleigh for Fortune. Cook stepped into her new role in April, bringing decades of experience turning underdog brands into category leaders. Her résumé is a tour of American business: logistics at Continental Airlines, CRM at Waste…

  • Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Those in the Doylestown area can enjoy furry friends with their coffee at the new MeWow Cat Cafe, writes Morgan Suppes for WFMZ.  The cat cafe recently moved to a new location in Doylestown after needing to expand due to its increasing popularity. The owner, Eilene Kramer, is excited to welcome locals to the new…

  • Philadelphia Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank

    Philadelphia Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank

    Clarence Martindell, Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in the great outdoors of Hilltown Township. He came from a long line of union plumbers and learned a strong work ethic from his parents and the many mentors he sought out for himself. After…

  • Journalist Cassie Owens Brings Passion for Empowering and Amplifying Black Voices to The Philly Download

    Journalist Cassie Owens Brings Passion for Empowering and Amplifying Black Voices to The Philly Download

    Growing up, Cassie Owens always had an interest in interviewing people and learning new things. Naturally, that interest led to an eventual career in journalism. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Brown University, she earned a Fulbright scholarship that allowed her to spend a year studying in Brazil. While there, she did extensive research on…

  • Second Annual Katika Festival Highlights Philly’s Black-Owned Businesses

    Second Annual Katika Festival Highlights Philly’s Black-Owned Businesses

    This past weekend marked the return of the Katika Festival in University City, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Launched in 2024, the Katika Festival helps to promote and celebrate small, Black-owned businesses. At the festival, many of the region’s small Black-owned businesses are given a place to sell and connect with other vendors. “The festival…

  • TLC Wellness: The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection

    TLC Wellness: The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection

    The love for pets runs deep at TLC. Staff members happily consider their dogs, cats, and even goldfish to be part of the family. That’s because the TLC staff have come to learn how beneficial they are in contributing to a joyful and tight-knit family. Here are the beautiful and sometimes surprising ways our pets…

  • Make Self-Leadership Your Superpower

    Make Self-Leadership Your Superpower

    In today’s fast-paced, reactive world, your greatest superpower isn’t speed or knowledge — it’s self-leadership. The ability to stay grounded, think clearly, and act with intention is what sets real leaders apart. And it’s not reserved for big moments — it’s practiced in the everyday. We live in a time when reactivity is the norm.…

  • July Openings Set for 3 Restaurants Coming to Delaware County

    July Openings Set for 3 Restaurants Coming to Delaware County

    The Philadelphia region will see a dozen new restaurants this summer, including three opening this month in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tlali in Upper Darby will feature Mexican cuisine and is expected to open in late July at 7219 West Chester Pike. Chef Alberto Sandoval has 20 years of experience…