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Penn Medicine Opens Among Nation’s First Specialty Centers for Individuals with Williams Syndrome
One of the nation’s first specialty centers for children and adults with Williams syndrome recently opened at the University of Pennsylvania, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. “This center is going to be life-changing for families,” said Jocelyn Krebs, director of the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome. Krebs researched…
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Philadelphia As a Travel Destination Offers Nourishment For Both the Body and Soul
Philadelphia is stepping out of New York City’s shadow as a wonderful travel destination where visitors can find nourishment for both body and soul, writes Orla Thomas for National Geographic. Philadelphia is taking center stage in the nation’s dining scene. Last year, the city got more James Beard Foundation Awards than any other in the…
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Penn State Brandywine Professor Wins Research Scholar Award
Five faculty members at Penn State Commonwealth Campuses, including Jennifer M. Zosh at Penn State Brandywine, were honored with awards at the end of the spring semester – three given by the University College for research, teaching, and service and two from the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses in recognition of innovative…
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With EV Chargers Come Bigger Gas Stations and Local Pushback
With electric vehicle chargers now popping up at gas stations like Wawa, stores are expanding to keep customers engaged while they wait. That shift isn’t just about convenience—it’s strategic. If drivers are stuck for 20 to 40 minutes, companies want them inside, spending. But not everyone’s thrilled. Communities are pushing back against these larger stores,…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Growing Pennsylvania Footprint with Montgomeryville Location
Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a new Montgomeryville location, which marks its second store in Montgomery County – joining its existing Upper Dublin site – and the seventh in the state, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The grocer is aiming for a July 25 opening of the new store at…
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Top Chester County Breweries to Visit This Summer
Summer is arguably the best season to enjoy a chilled beverage, whether it’s on the beach, poolside, or on a sunny patio, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From breweries to beer gardens, Chester County is sprawling with thoughtfully crafted beer. Malvern’s Locust Lane Craft Brewery offers a versatile menu for any beer lover.…
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Two Bucks County Airports Receive Over $2 Million in Funds for Improvement Projects
Two Bucks County airports have been awarded more than $2 million in state grants for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development projects, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Quakertown Airport will receive $1.1 million, while the Doylestown Airport will get in excess of $1 million, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Quakertown…
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Philadelphia Citizen Currently in Talks to Acquire Another Local Publication
The Philadelphia Citizen investors are actively at work to buy Philadelphia Magazine, write Ryan W. Briggs and Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These negotiations have been ongoing for more than a year. Venture capitalist Richard Vague and FS Investments CEO Michael Forman are leading the financing efforts toward to acquisition, according to various sources.…
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At Majdal Bakery, Kenan Rabah Weaves Identity and Tradition Into Philadelphia’s Food Scene
Kenan Rabah is bringing the soul and culture of Golan Heights to Philadelphia with za’atar-dusted flatbreads, potato fataye, and other delicious creations at Majdal Bakery, writes Katie Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. When he first arrived in the United States to attend the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, Rabah’s immigration documents listed his nationality as…
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Five Port Richmond Stores Purchased By Cleveland Real Estate Firm, One Conversion to Occur
Curbline Properties, a suburban Cleveland-based real estate firm, has purchased five commercial properties along Aramingo Avenue in Port Richmond for approximately $14.8 million, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The properties include a Wawa, a Dunkin’, and an Applebee’s, as well as a former Rite Aid that is currently in the process of being…
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Kirkland & Ellis, the World’s Highest-Grossing Law Firm, Targeting Philadelphia Growth
Kirkland & Ellis, which leased 29,000 square feet in one of the city’s office towers earlier this year, is looking to grow its Philadelphia presence, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Headquartered in Chicago, Kirkland & Ellis is the highest-grossing law firm in the world. Due to the size of its three-year lease,…
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KYW Newsradio Celebrates 60 Years of Delaware Valley News Coverage in 2025
KYW Newsradio is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year of keeping residents of the Delaware Valley informed about the many happenings throughout the region, according to a KYW Staff report. As can be imagined, the last six decades has brought out countless stories. Some of the happenings throughout the region include tragedies like the Three…
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These Philadelphia Eateries Make Inquirer Food Critic’s Top Restaurants
Philadelphia’s dining scene is thriving with many exceptional options, but these restaurants stand out the most in 2024 for their innovation, quality, and unique offerings, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mawn, a freewheeling “noodle shop with no rules,” is one of the toughest reservations in Bella Vista, and wider. Pietramala in Northern Liberties…
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House of the Week: Lovely Traditional in Mantua
A lovely traditional home set on a 3,200-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Mantua. This versatile residence offers endless potential, whether it be reimagined as a multi-unit investment, a newly built apartment complex, or simply remains as a spacious private single-family home. Character-filled details include…
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William Way LGBT Community Center to Relocate, Sell Midtown Village Headquarters
The William Way LGBT Community Center is planning to relocate from its Midtown Village headquarters, subsequently putting its current home for sale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The organization moved to its Spruce Street location back in 1996 and plans to list the property by early July. William Way LGBT Community Center…
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Manor College Graduate Discovers More Than a Degree
Heading into the Fall of 2022, Afreen Snaha entered Manor College with the goal of being a Dental Hygienist. She wanted to cater to children because, for her, going to the dentist could be scary. “The fun and colorful rooms, enjoyable movies playing, and comforting dentists made it seem not so scary,” Snaha said at…
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Getting to Know Dr. Troy Baker, Church Farm School’s New Head of School
Dr. Troy Baker, Church Farm School’s incoming Head of School, has extensive experience in faith-based and independent school education. He most recently served as Upper School Director at Breck School, an Episcopal PreK-12 college preparatory school in Minnesota. Prior to Breck, he spent six years at Pace Academy in Atlanta as Director of Student Life…
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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Teach Plus Pennsylvania, 45 of 67 Pennsylvania counties are facing a “severe” or “extremely severe” shortage of teachers. Data indicates that Bucks County’s public-school districts…
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