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January Sees Slight Drop in PA Unemployment Rate, Record Number of Nonfarm Jobs
In January, the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania declined to 4.3 percent while nonfarm employment reached a new peak statewide, according to a preliminary report by the state Department of Labor & Industry, writes Ian Karbal for The Keystone. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly from 4.4 percent in December, it is still up from the…
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DelVal to Host Panel Discussion on Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough
Delaware Valley University’s One Health will host a panel discussion, “Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough,” on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium. Moderated by Doylestown Borough Councilman Dennis Livrone, the panel will include: Panelists will discuss the collaborative planning process that led to the development of Doylestown…
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Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit Featuring Former President of Google.org
Eastern University’s College of Business & Leadership will host its virtual Spring Leadership Transformation Summit, featuring Jacquelline Fuller, former president and visionary leader of Google.org, on April 23 at 12 PM. This online event is completely free and accessible to anyone interested in attending. The Summit, built around the 2026 theme “Becoming an Architect of Impact,” will…
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Ursinus Expands Graduate Opportunities with New Partnership with the University of Rochester
Ursinus College has signed a new affiliation agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in New York. The five-year Business Master’s Pathway program offers students a streamlined route into one of Simon’s five full-time master’s programs — accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence in business. “The 4+1 partnership between…
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Abrams Realty Presents Exton Mall Development Case Before West Chester Judge
Abrams Realty & Development presented its case about the rejection of its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plans to Judge Sarah Black in West Chester, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors had rejected Abrams‘ plans for hundreds of residential units and mixed-use retail space on the 75-acre property due to community concerns.…
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New King of Prussia Showroom Lets Shoppers Test ‘World’s Greatest Modular Sofa’
King of Prussia continues to grow as a retail destination, with Los Angeles-based 7th Avenue opening a new experiential showroom at the mall this month, the retailer announced in a press release. The appointment-first showroom officially opens April 17 and is designed to give customers a hands-on look at the brand’s modular sofas. The expansion…
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Where Does Philadelphia Rank in Budgeting Habits Compared to Collar Counties?
Budgeting is one of the most effective ways to be financially independent, and that starts with building strong budgeting habits, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. The source has released a new ranking of more than 2,800 counties that determines which have the best and worst budgeting habits based on 11 key metrics. They include the…
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World Stage, Formerly World Cafe Live, Faces Uncertain Future As Troubles Continue
For two decades, World Cafe Live served as a valued cultural and artistic hub, but in recent months, that hasn’t been as much of the case, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. In May 2025, tech entrepreneur Joseph Callahan was named the new CEO after founder Hal Real retired from the role after…
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Jezabel Careaga Preparing to Bring New Café to Fitler Square, Years After Previous Proposal Stalled
Almost three years after her previous planned café in Fitler Square was stopped by neighborhood opposition, food entrepreneur Jezabel Careaga is set to make a return to the same neighborhood she built her initial following, writes David Aragon for The Fitler Focus. However, she assures that the process and expectations for this new café is…
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Philadelphia Sees Decline in International Visits, Neighboring Nation Leads the Trend
Philadelphia experienced a decline in international tourism last year, with visits from Canadians dropping sharply as part of a broader nationwide trend, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This marks the first decline since 2020, when the pandemic brought most travel to a halt. Although both the city and the nation are expected to see…
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Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience
Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all four corners still carry the character of the 18th century. It is the only intersection in Chester County with that level of preservation. You feel it as soon as you…
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Plant the Right Seeds
This time of year brings a natural shift. The days get longer, the weather improves, and there’s a renewed sense of energy around growth and possibility. It’s also a reminder of something simple but powerful: growth doesn’t happen by accident. In a garden, nothing appears overnight. Before anything can grow, something has to be planted.…
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The ‘Godfather of Meat’ Discovers Lafayette Hill’s Ye Olde Ale House Roast Beef
People have been driving from all over Pennsylvania for decades for the delicious roast beef at Ye Olde Ale House in Lafayette Hill, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The latest convert to Ye Olde Ale House’s legendary roast sandwiches is Mike Fanelli, also known as internet food reviewer “The Godfather of Meat.” “I…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…
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PECO Reminds Customers to ‘Know What’s Below’ and Check Above Before Starting Any Project
April is National Safe Digging Month, and PECO reminds residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and keep communities safe. Before taking on any project that involves digging, customers must call 811 or visit PA One Call at least three business days in advance to identify the approximate…
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DelVal Receives It’s On Us PA Grant from State’s Department of Education
Delaware Valley University has received an It’s On Us PA grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The $36,000 grant supports DelVal’s Expanding and Enhancing Sexual Assault Prevent Efforts project launched in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proposed project outlines a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to strengthening sexual violence prevention, awareness, and…
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More Families May Qualify for Water Bill and Leak Repair Assistance Than You Think
For many of us, spring brings a renewed look at household budgets. As you plan for the year ahead, there’s an opportunity you might not be aware of: Aqua Pennsylvania has updated its federal income guidelines for 2026, which means more families may now qualify for assistance than ever before. If you’ve never explored our…
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Chesterbrook Campus Leases Office Building to New Tenant with International Connections
Rubenstein Partners’ Chesterbrook office campus has scored a new tenant for the 41,700 square foot building at 965 Chesterbrook Blvd: equipment insurance provider HSB, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Currently based in Wayne, Hartford Steam Boiler, otherwise called HSB, is subsidiary of German firm Munich Reinsurance Co. The move to Chesterbrook is a relocation of services.…
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