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SEPTA Has Sent 3,200 People to Criminal Court Amid Cracks Down on Fare Evasion
SEPTA has criminally charged more than 3,200 Philadelphia residents with fare evasion so far this year as part of its crackdown on people who avoid paying to ride the transit system, write Ellie Rushing and Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most of the individuals cited were sent to court this spring, marking a sharp…
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Cobbs Creek Intersection Where Cyclist Was Recently Killed Set for Safety Upgrades
A West Philadelphia intersection where a cyclist was struck and killed by a turning truck in May is set to receive a series of safety upgrades, writes Crystal Herrera for WHYY. As part of phase one of the Cobbs Creek Parkway and 63rd Street corridor project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will upgrade traffic signals at…
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Feeling the Effects of ‘The Great Detachment?’ It’s Time to Take Action
In the wake of the Great Resignation, where employees left their jobs in droves, you might have breathed a sigh of relief as the dust settled. But now, a new challenge has emerged, one that is quieter yet equally insidious: “The Great Detachment.” According to a December 2024 article by Gallup, only 32 percent of U.S.…
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MyOfficeOps Launches Strategic Impact Advisory, a Dual CFO-CRO Solution for Small Business Growth
MyOfficeOps, known for simplifying bookkeeping and business advisory for small businesses, has introduced Strategic Impact Advisory, a new offering that delivers both financial clarity and revenue growth strategy in one service. Strategic Impact is co-founded by Steve Rickel, an experienced CFO and owner of MyOfficeOps, and Mark Mehok, a seasoned sales and growth leader who recently completed Wharton’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) program.…
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New Middletown Hotel Being Built Just in Time for 2026 Tourists
A 107-room hotel and restaurant in Middletown is under construction in anticipation of the tourists that will be flocking to the area in 2026, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Drexel Hill firm Metro Philly Management is building the Hilton Garden Inn at 1278 W. Baltimore Pike. The 67,000 square-foot hotel is expected…
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These Montco Breweries are Redefining the Suburban Beer Scene
Craft beer lovers rejoice! Montgomery County has some great breweries with a variety of flavor profiles. The Philadelphia Inquirer compiled a list of local breweries around the Main Line. Here are the breweries in Montco: Ardmore Brewing Company Ardmore Brewing Company has undergone a stylish rebrand. Its sleek space and creative menu curated by chef…
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Attention All Shoppers! A New Supermarket Opened in Fairless Hills
Fairless Hills finally saw the official opening of the Grocery Outlet on June 26, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 AM marked the first day of the new store located on Lincoln Highway. The discount grocery store offers a variety of name-brand and quality products, with locations…
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Personal Tragedy Led Exton’s Kensey Nash Founder to New Role as Lungpacer Medical CEO
Personal tragedy led Doug Evans, founder of Exton-based Kensey Nash, to change his business trajectory and become CEO of Vancouver-based Lungpacer Medical, writes Brian Gormley for The Wall Street Journal. Evans’ career soared in June 2012, when the Chester County company that he founded was sold for $360 million. At the same time, his personal…
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Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology
Tejas Agarwal, founder of the Philadelphia startup Sahay AI, was moved by two deadly train crashes in 2023 to develop technology aimed at preventing future rail disasters, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. After developing the rail infrastructure technology, Agarwal was unsure how to transform it into a viable startup. As an immigrant to the United…
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Philadelphia-Based Audacy Shuts Down Its Pineapple Street Podcasting Studio, Dozens of Jobs Impacted
Audacy, the Philadelphia-based audio content provider, is shutting down its Pineapple Street Studios podcasting studio, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The closure comes as the company seeks to place more of a focus on producing and owning its podcasts. Pineapple Street Studios has primarily produced shows with third-party partners such as Netflix,…
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Triple Bottom Brewing Releases New Beer Supporting Immigrant Rights in Unique Way
Triple Bottom Brewing Company recently unveiled its newest release in a Mexican-style lager that features immigrant rights printed onto the can, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. With the new beer, the goal is to help individuals known what to do in the case that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents come knocking on their door.…
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Owner of This University City Boutique Offers Customers Vintage and Retro Clothing With a Twist
Manzanita, the University City boutique that offers vintage clothing and more for customers and entrepreneurs alike, is the brainchild of entrepreneur Dorit Avganim, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Aside from the retro clothing and home goods, Avganim is also dedicated to helping out the community. She is planning to launch Coming Soon, Manzanita’s new…
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$480 Million Dredging Projects Puts the Delaware River On a Transformational Path
The Delaware River has long been a crucial source for shipping goods in and out of the region, and soon, its efforts will be expanded, writes Hugh Morley for Delaware Currents. This is thanks to a new $480 million dredging project, invested mainly by the federal government and the Port of Philadelphia, to deepen the…
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Wall Street Journal: How a Plymouth Meeting Company Addressed the Issue of an Aging Boss Head-On
Leadership and cognitive decline from aging bosses are key issues in America’s with high-powered professionals working past traditional retirement ages, writes Callum Borcher for The Wall Street Journal. More than half of private businesses are owned by people over 55 years-old. They should do an honest assessment that might mean cutting back hours or handing…
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Chester County Home to Nine of Pennsylvania’s 25 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to nine towns that are ranked among the most expensive places to buy a home in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of May 2025. …
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Luxury Townhome Project in Doylestown Moves Closer to Final Approval
A plan that has been in the works since 2021 to bring 23 luxury homes to Doylestown is moving closer to final approval, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Warminster-based County Builders presented their project to the planning commission earlier this week, seeking final plan approval. However, they left with several suggestions…
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SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists
SEPTA’s board of directors recently voted to approve major cuts in service and significantly increase fares, write Laura Fay, Raymond Strickland, CBS News Philadelphia Staff for CBS News Philadelphia. The vote came as SEPTA continues to deal with a major, $213 million budget deficit. “This is a vote none of us wanted to take,” SEPTA board chair…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden
From the vibrant streets of Memphis to the chancellorship at Rutgers University–Camden, Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., has followed a path shaped by tradition, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of education. A first-generation college student raised by his grandparents in the Bluff City, Antonio Tillis brings a rich personal history, global perspective, and…
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