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Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia to Open King of Prussia Surgery Center
Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia has partnered with Penn Medicine and other providers to open an ambulatory surgery center in King of Prussia, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $10 million facility that has three operating rooms and one procedure room will open late this year and offer same-day, nonemergency treatments. The center will…
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Malvern Buttery Expands to Bryn Mawr with New Café Concept
Beloved for its farmhouse charm and artisan offerings, Malvern Buttery is set to expand its footprint beyond King Street, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular café will open a second location later this year in Bryn Mawr at 836 W. Lancaster Ave., the former home of Kindred Collective. Branded as Buttery Bryn…
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Five June Events Perfect for Summertime in Chester County
With warm summer weather finally arriving, it is officially the season for festive outdoor events, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are five summertime events happening in Chester County this June. Summer Biergarten—Malvern. Historic Sugartown’s summer Biergarten is a pop-up evening event featuring live music, food trucks, and craft beer from local breweries,…
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Meet the Philly Teacher Using Eagles, Phillies Stats to Engage Her Math Students
Amber Kiley, an elementary school teacher at MaST Community Charter School II, places a local twist on her math lessons that really gets her students engaged, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. At the Northeast Philadelphia school, she uses her students’ love for the Eagles and Phillies to make learning arithmetic and measurements more…
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Mayor Parker Tours Southwest Philadelphia’s Massive New Amazon Facility, Promotes It As ‘Anchor’
Mayor Cherelle Parker was recently joined by Amazon executives and representatives from ACANA, to tour the new Amazon facility in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Sherry Stone for The Philadelphia Tribune. The massive 140,000-square-foot warehouse handles between 20,000 and 25,000 packages daily throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery County, and Delaware County. The site has also added several hundred jobs…
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Old City’s Cuba Libre Fans Now Have Three New Go-To Spots in the Philly Suburbs
Suburban fans of Cuba Libre in Old City now have three new spots to visit much closer to home, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular restaurant’s parent company, GuestCounts Hospitality, recently took over three restaurants in Philadelphia’s collar counties, including King of Prussia’s Paladar Latin Kitchen and Bomba Taco + Bar in…
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Couple Behind Chadds Ford Tavern Plans to Launch Franchising for National Expansion
Five Star Restaurant Group, the hospitality company owned by Philip and Kate Ferro, plans to franchise its tavern concept as the couple sets their sights on national expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Ferros have signed a deal with Franchise Creator, a Miami-based consulting company, to help them franchise the concept…
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New Teachers Earn Top Salaries in Bucks County Public Schools
Recently released state salary data reveals that Bucks County public schools offer some of the highest new teacher salaries across Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. As of Oct. 10, 2024, the average salary for a teacher in the county with up to five years of experience ranked in the upper…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Are Among Pennsylvania’s Top 100
Four Bucks County school districts have placed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking based on standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The formula used to rank school districts drew on the last three years of available Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores in math,…
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TF Cornerstone, Now Sole Owner of Historic Wanamaker Building, Reveals Conversion Plans
New York City real estate developer TF Cornerstone has officially solidified its full ownership of the historic Wanamaker Building in Center City, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. After initially purchasing the building’s first three floors in 2019, the developer later acquired the fourth through 12th floors and 660 parking spaces in its underground garage last…
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2 Philadelphia Companies Make Fortune 500 List for 2025
The 2025 Fortune 500 list is out and nine Philadelphia-area companies are on the list, including two headquartered in Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Up first is media and technology giant Comcast, which ranks at No. 35 on the list with $123.7 billion in revenue. It’s ranking is down two spots…
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Temple Police Department Uses New License Plate Reading System to Help Catch Suspect
Temple University’s police department recently helped arrest a man wanted in three states and credits the use of a new license plate reading camera system to do it, writes Chad Pradelli for 6abc. The new camera system, called Flock, was implemented last year and alerted local authorities about a stolen vehicle on the 1000 block…
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House of the Week: Lovely Split-Level Turnkey Home in Heart of Morrell Park
A lovely split-level home set on an attractive 9,198-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Morrell Park. This beautifully renovated residence blends modern design with timeless charm, with a bright and flexible layout that is perfect for today’s lifestyle. Refined details include gleaming hardwood floors, elegant…
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How a Janitorial Job Led a Manor College Graduate to Public Policy
Kimberly Alfaro Jimenez calls “trash duty” at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia the worst task you can be assigned. It requires the worker to pick up dirty linens, remove trash, and clean up rooms throughout the hospital. During one duty shift, Alfaro Jimenez walked into a patient’s room, introduced herself in English, and began collecting…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 18 exceptional high school seniors during a ceremony at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium. The students, chosen for their vision and commitment to their communities, are…
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Discover Your Future at Harcum College’s Open House on Jun. 17
Harcum College invites prospective and accepted students to experience campus life firsthand at its upcoming Open House on Tuesday, Jun. 17, from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to explore what makes Harcum the “college of possibilities.” The day begins in Klein Hall, with check-in from 11:00-11:20 AM. Guests will enjoy…
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GMercyU to Host 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 29
Gwynedd Mercy University will host its 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 29. The event is sponsored by Irwin & Leighton, a King of Prussia-based construction firm, and will be held at the Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington. Space is limited to 124 golfers. The tournament is a scramble format in…
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Justin Demetrius Barker: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Justin Demetrius Barker, a graduate of the Master of Science Organizational Leadership and Management program. “Well, I came to Peirce about two years after graduating high school. I had attempted to attend Temple University and CCP, but I still hadn’t shaken off the high school C-student mentality. Honestly, I carried that mentality with me…
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