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More than a Dozen Events to Enjoy on the Region’s Circuit Trails Network on Saturday
Saturday, April 25 is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual, nationwide invitation to get outside and experience the trails that connect our communities. Led regionally by the Circuit Trails Coalition and nationally by Rails to Trails Conservancy, the day highlights the growing network of trails that make it easier to explore, commute, and connect. Across Greater Philadelphia and…
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Philadelphia Water Department 2025 Customer Survey Results
Last summer, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) – in partnership with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania – conducted the 10th annual PWD customer survey. The survey explored Philadelphia residents’ attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors around PWD’s core services. This survey is one piece of a decade of research that has helped PWD inform how it…
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Mobile Order Pickup Windows Replacing Wawa Drive-Thrus
Wawa is abandoning its drive-thru experiment, replacing it with mobile order pickup windows called Fly Thrus, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County convenience store chain is also planning larger travel centers to go with the ones already open in North Carolina, Indiana, and Ohio. The mobile pickup windows will be part…
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Norristown Robotics Firm Powers High-Tech Farm Security in Hawaii
A Montgomery County company is helping reshape how farms protect their crops, and it’s happening thousands of miles away, writes Chris Mccullough for Future Farming. Norristown’s Asylon Robotics is providing high-tech “robot dogs” that are now being used to patrol large agricultural operations. DroneDog tech is deploying at major farming sites in Hawaii, where it…
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Philly Is Getting Its Own MONOPOLY Game, and You Can Help Choose What’s on the Board
Philadelphia will be getting its own city-themed MONOPOLY board game next year and the creators are seeking the public’s input on which places should be showcased in the game. Tim Barney, a representative from the game’s creator Top Trumps USA Inc., spoke on the goals of the game, stating that they are aiming to create…
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Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Most convenience store chains follow a familiar path. Go public. Scale fast. Answer to shareholders. Wawa took a different route, and that choice still shapes every store, every shift, and every customer experience. Wawa is privately owned. The Wood family, descendants of the company’s founders, holds approximately 59 percent of the company’s shares. Employees own…
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Where Is Your Attention Taking You?
If you pay attention to your day for even a few hours, you’ll start to notice something. There’s a constant conversation happening in your mind. It shows up in how you interpret situations, how you respond to challenges, and how you talk to yourself when things don’t go as planned. Most of it happens automatically,…
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Central Penn Business Journal Honors RKL’s CEO and CEO-Elect for Their Leadership in Business, Finance
RKL CEO Ed Monborne and CEO-Elect Mike De Stefano have been named among Central Penn Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders in Business and Finance. Monborne was named an honoree in the Lifetime Achievement category, and De Stefano was recognized in the Independent CPA category. The awards honor financial professionals who have made outstanding contributions to their…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Steps Up for Parkinson’s Awareness
Freedom Village at Brandywine proudly participated in the nationwide Pump It for Parkinson’s event this month, joining senior living communities across the country to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and the benefits of physical activity. Hosted by the National Institute for Fitness and Sports (NIFS), the annual event – now in its fourth year – encourages…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Wins $3.6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Lead Service Line Replacements
In a move to improve water infrastructure, Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a $3.6 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority for lead service line replacements throughout Delaware County. Nearly 400 customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines will be replaced in the following communities: · Upper Darby · East Lansdowne · Lansdowne…
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Central Bucks Hires Great Valley Assistant Superintendent as Next Leader
Joanna Wexler, currently assistant superintendent in the Great Valley School District, has been hired as the next superintendent of the Central Bucks School District, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Set to take over on July 1, Wexler will serve under a five-year contract with a starting salary of $255,000. She succeeds former Superintendent…
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Dave & Buster’s Set to Open Massive New Location in King of Prussia
A major entertainment destination is about to open its doors in Montgomery County. Dave & Buster’s announced in a press release that it will officially debut its new King of Prussia location on May 25. The new location will bring a mix of arcade gaming, dining, and sports viewing to one of the region’s busiest…
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Travers Food Market Has Been a Lansdowne Fixture for 40 Years
“We’re kind of like ‘Cheers’ without the alcohol,” said Donna Travers, co-owner of Travers Food Market in Lansdowne. “We know everyone’s name, and if we don’t, we’ll get to know you.” David and Donna Travers of Ridley are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Travers Food Market, a place known as much for its community warmth…
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Downingtown STEM Academy Alum Helped Make NASA’s Artemis II Mission Possible
Chester County native Cameron O’Rourke helped send humans around the moon for the first time in 50 years through his important work on NASA’s Artemis II mission, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. A payload and spacecraft mechanical engineer at NASA, O’Rourke was a key member of the Artemis II launch team at Kennedy Space Center.…
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Wistar Institute Scientist Dr. Alex Price Awarded Prestigious, Early-Career NIH Grant
The Wistar Institute, a world leader in cancer, immunology, and infectious disease research, has been awarded a five-year, $2,532,750 National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) to support the research of Alex Price, Ph.D. Through this funding, Price investigates how immune cells distinguish “self” from “non-self”—a fundamental process that enables the body…
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Phresh Prints Ink Celebrates Decade of Growth With Grand Opening of New Shop
Phresh Prints Ink reverently celebrated a decade of producing apparel for various Philadelphia organizations with the grand opening of its new shop, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Now located on Fox Street, the North Philadelphia print shop focuses on screen printing, embroidery, and sports uniforms and is already preparing for its next stage of growth.…
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Moving the SS United States From Philadelphia to Alabama: Tug Captain Reflects on the Biggest Tow of His Career
Captain Mike Vinik was responsible for leading the massive operation to relocate the historic SS United States — his favorite ship — from its longtime home in Philadelphia to Alabama, where it will prepare to become the largest artificial reef in the world, writes Jared Williams for Get the Coast. Following the successful towing of…
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These Immigrant Chefs Are Reimagining Philly’s Cheesesteak
Cheesesteaks are undeniably a Philadelphia icon, but some local chefs are stepping outside the traditional mold, creatively reimagining this beloved staple, writes Regan Fletcher Stephens for Philadelphia Magazine. This is heavily influenced by the influx of immigrants joining the local food scene. Habtamu Shitaye of Gojjo, a University City restaurant known for spicy Ethiopian cuisine,…
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