Commerce
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Threat to Paoli/Thorndale Line Raises Concerns for Main Line’s Transit-Oriented Growth
Potential SEPTA cuts that could lead to the elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Line may adversely affect transit-oriented development in the area, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stakeholders in the region have been pushing to embrace transit-oriented growth in recent years, a model that focuses on building residential buildings, offices, retail, and restaurants in…
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Delco Day X Celebrates 10 Years in Ridley Park of All Things Delco
Delco Day X is celebrating 10 years today, officially set to take off at 2 PM, Saturday, June 7, until 2 AM Sunday, at Dolan’s Bar in Ridley Park, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The annual event features a 12-hour party celebrating all things Delco with live music, food, and fun for a…
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Colleen Wolfe Talks NFL Stardom, Hoagies, and Her Montco Roots
Colleen Wolfe may be thriving in Los Angeles with her NFL Network position and a new spot on Roku, but the Montco native is still a hometown girl at heart, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In an interview with PBJ, the Hatboro-Horsham High School alum shares what she misses about home. “The…
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Disney Ends Comcast Valuation Process, Will Pay $438.7 Million to Acquire Hulu
Disney will pay Comcast $438.7 million for a stake in Hulu, writes Lilian Rizzo for CNBC. This marks the end of a years-long valuation process that started when Disney announced its intent to purchase Comcast’s 33 percent stake in Hulu in 2023. Back then, Disney paid $8.6 billion, reflecting Hulu’s guaranteed minimum value of $27.5…
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Philadelphia Homebuyers Face More Competition Than Most Other Areas of the Country
Philadelphia area homebuyers, along with those across the Northeastern United States, face among the stiffest competition compared to other parts of the nation, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is according to a new Zillow analysis. The analysis, which looked at activity on its website in March, found that there are between five…
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Wistar Institute Opens New HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center
The Wistar Institute recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for the opening of its new HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center. The vision for the center is to uncover the fundamental science that powers tomorrow’s cures for HIV and other viral diseases. The belief is that revealing how viruses work and how the immune system responds,…
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Vacant Big Lots Space in Northeast Philadelphia Finds New Tenant in Halal Food Market
Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last fall, and now a new tenant has emerged to take over the vacant space in Somerton, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. ASR Food Market, which already owns a Halal food market just a block away, has signed a long-term lease to fill the…
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DelVal’s Sixth Annual Spark Bowl Returns to Support Local Entrepreneurs, Nonprofits
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and Startup Bucks will host the sixth annual Spark Bowl Competition on Nov. 20 in DelVal’s Life Sciences Building auditorium. Spark Bowl is a Shark Tank-style competition that encourages entrepreneurs, innovative businesses, and nonprofits to address social, consumer, and business-oriented challenges in and around Bucks County.…
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House Prices Have Skyrocketed in These Bucks County Towns
Over the past five years, five Bucks County towns have seen house prices soar, with some home values increasing by as much as 80 percent, writes JD Mullane in the Bucks County Courier Times. “Analyzing 15 years of data across thousands of neighborhoods shows not just where wealth concentrates, but how dramatically fortunes have shifted since the…
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Delaware County Health Department Workers Ask for a Union
Delaware County Health Department workers informed Delaware County Council members June 14 they were forming a union and asked for their support, writes Billy Kauffman for Council 13 AFSCME. The workers announced they were joining AFSCME Council 13, which represents other county workers, part of AFSCME Local 3107. “Tonight, we are here to ask for…
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Historic Schoolhouse Home Hits Market in Glenmoore
A converted 1867 schoolhouse with a large addition recently hit the market in Glenmoore, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The current owners, Collin and Dani Phelan, purchased the house and an adjacent 2.14-acre lot in 2023. The lot is also available for sale separately from the house. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home offers…
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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The installations is part of a solution for a major health risk. According to a 2022 analysis of district water sources conducted by PennEnvironment and various local nonprofits, 98…
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Sandbox VR Offers Next-Level Immersive Gaming Experiences in Center City
Sandbox VR in Philadelphia offers a fun, next-level immersive gaming experience that can be enjoyed by friends, family, and even coworkers, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. Located in Center City, the entertainment venue lets you step directly into virtual reality. “We’ve got five different holodecks, perfect for groups of two to six people,” said…
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Staying Ahead: Career Resilience and Advancement in a Changing World
In a rapidly shifting job market marked by economic uncertainty, automation, and industry disruptions, building a resilient and adaptable career strategy has never been more crucial. Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services at Penn State Great Valley, believes the key to thriving in this environment lies in continuous growth, strategic networking, and taking advantage…
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Peirce College Graduate’s Journey To Commencement: Donna Payton
Today’s feature is Donna Payton, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “In February 2022, I found myself feeling dissatisfied with my online experience at Liberty University. I shared my concerns with my husband, John Payton, who is a proud graduate of Peirce College. John, who earned his Bachelor of…
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by a judge in Dauphin County, writes Seth Kaplan for WHTM, as reported in yahoo! news. Both convenience store chains have been expanding their footprints in central Pennsylvania and elsewhere and…
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After Four Years of Operation, Amazon to Close Bensalem Facility
Four years after it was granted approval by the township to build it, Amazon will be closing its facility on State Road in Bensalem, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Operations at the facility are scheduled to wrap up in August, according to Amazon spokesman Steve Kelly. Customer demand prompted the company to open the…
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Longtime Owners Put Desmond Hotel in Malvern Up for Sale
Following a strong post-pandemic recovery, the longtime owners have put the 194-key Desmond Hotel Malvern up for sale to see what the market is like, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 37-year-old hotel was put on the market last week without a set asking price, but GVH Partners, the current owner, anticipates…
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