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Bob’s Discount Furniture Debuts in Montgomeryville with Donations to Charity
Bob’s Discount Furniture opened its newest showroom in Montgomeryville with a ribbon cutting on Friday, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The new 20,087-square-foot location is the retailer’s 195th store nationwide. “Bob’s Discount Furniture is excited to bring our everyday low price offering in our beautiful new store to the residents of Montgomeryville…
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Philadelphia’s Oldest Tavern Expands with New Center City Retail Store
McGillin’s Olde Ale House has expanded its footprint with a permanent retail store in Center City, just one block away from the 165-year-old bar and restaurant, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 500-square-foot space is near the site where McGillin’s operated its temporary Holiday Pop Up Shoppe for the past two years.…
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Philly Immigrant Business Owners Powering Through Tariff, Deportation Concerns
Immigrant-owned small businesses are an integral part of Philadelphia’s economy; however, tariffs and deportation threats are adding a wrinkle to their abilities to survive, let alone thrive, writes Christian Salazar for The Philadelphia Citizen. Many immigrant businesses specialize in products imported from their native countries. Therefore, the tariffs being imposed by the Trump administration is…
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Mann Center to Close After Season for $70M Renovation Project in Preparation for 50th Anniversary
In preparation for its 50th anniversary and the nation’s 250th, the Mann Center will close at the end of the season in October for a $70 million renovation, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mann Center leaders have been quietly courting donors in the last few years to support the center’s planned relaunch, and…
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Vacant Lot in Holmesburg To Be Transformed Into Sunflower Farm, Space for Veterans
Heroic Gardens, a Philadelphia nonprofit that uses gardening and horticultural therapy to support military veterans and their mental health challenges, is embarking on a urban agriculture project. The plan is to transform a vacant lot in Holmesburg into the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Right now, it’s just a flat patch of…
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DelVal Partners with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to Elevate Campus Dining Experience
Delaware Valley University has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new dining services provider, following a competitive review process aimed at enhancing the campus dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The partnership will commence operations on July 1 and will include residential, athletic, catering, conference, and retail dining, resulting in a comprehensive approach…
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Why 15 Minutes of Planning Can Save You Hours
For many of us, the day starts with good intentions — but quickly spirals into putting out fires. You respond to emails, handle urgent issues, jump from task to task … and before you know it, the day’s gone, and the big priorities are still sitting untouched. That cycle of reactivity is exhausting — and…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Welcomes Lisa Roberts Cadorette as New CEO
Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC), a leading nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services for children and families across the Greater Philadelphia region, has appointed Lisa Roberts Cadorette as its new President and CEO. Cadorette brings more than 35 years of nonprofit leadership experience, specifically within healthcare and higher education settings. A lifelong resident…
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Elizabeth D. Reevey: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Elizabeth D. Reevey, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “A goal delayed is not denied. That was my mantra to keep myself motivated to complete my goal no matter how long or difficult this journey may seem. I remember going to a technical school in the…
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West Chester’s Wonder Food Hall Features Fifteen Restaurants All in One Place
West Chester’s newly opened Wonder offers residents meals from over fifteen restaurants all in one place, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The chain food hall houses a variety of cuisine from a range of restaurants, with both eateries run by both local restauranteurs and celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay. Takeout, delivery, and…
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Explore Three Restored Bucks County Homes That Preserve Historic Architectural Legacy
Pennsylvania’s legacy continues to live through many of its beautifully restored historic estates, including several in Bucks County that are currently on the market, writes Jon Dykstra for the Home Stratosphere. A gorgeous stone farmhouse in Pipersville dates back to 1785 and seamlessly blends historic charm with modern function. The beautifully restored four-bedroom, five-bathroom home…
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Fans Flock to Dynasty Sports Opening With Allen Iverson, Other Sports Legends
Philadelphia sports fans flocked to the grand opening of Dynasty Sports at Oxford Valley Mall on Saturday to meet several local legends, including Allen Iverson and Donovan McNabb, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Iverson, the eleven-time NBA All-Star, was drafted by the 76ers with the first overall pick in 1996. He later led…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority CEO Has $6.3 Billion Plan to Address Philly Public Housing
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and its CEO Kelvin Jeremiah are on the verge of embarking on a $6.3 billion strategy to help address Philadelphia’s public housing challenges, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal is to overhaul all 13,000 of its existing properties, building 3,000 new units, and buy 4,000 additional units in…
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University City-Based Fore Biotherapeutics Raises $38M in Funding
University City-based life sciences startup Fore Biotherapeutics managed to bring in $38 million in new funding during a relatively slow year, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its venture capital funding is an extension of its Series D round that began a couple years ago. This now brings the company to more than…
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Almanac Offers Japanese-Style Speakeasy Experience With Thoughtful Cocktails in Old City
Almanac, one of the newest additions to Philadelphia’s cocktail scene, is an ambitious Japanese-style speakeasy known for its incredibly thoughtful cocktails, writes Alisha Miranda for Bon Appétit. The bar is located above Ogawa Sushi & Kappo, an omakase restaurant in Old City serving Japanese cocktails and snacks. Guests follow a host to the second-floor walk-up,…
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Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers
Forbes has released its tenth annual list of has America’s Best Large Employers and Philadelphia was well-represented, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. The top large employer in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League educational institution, which came in at No. 58. Penn Medicine is next up, coming in at No. 74.…
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Union League of Philadelphia Seeing Unprecedented Growth, Eyeing Further Potential Acquisitions
The Union League of Philadelphia is experiencing unprecedented growth, marking its most significant expansion in the last decade and more of its 160-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The exclusive members-only private club, long a haunt for top business leaders in the region, launched its expansion in 2014 with the opening…
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IBX’s Expanded Behavioral Health Services Deliver Faster Care, Improved Health Outcomes, and Reduced Costs
Independence Blue Cross is closing critical gaps in care and delivering impactful results with its expanded behavioral health services, which include services for both mental health and substance use disorder. A key part of these services is the IBX Connect to Care provider network, which uses IBX’s live intake and scheduling tools to help members quickly find…
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