Commerce
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Florida Firm Acquires Spirit Golf, Operator of Four Bucks County Golf Courses
Sports Facilities Companies of Florida has acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf Management, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Jersey golf management firm will continue operating under its existing brand. With this acquisition, the Clearwater-based Sports Facilities will get to enter the Philadelphia market…
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Montco Moves Forward on Regional Solar Energy Plan
Montgomery County is taking another step toward renewable energy, joining neighboring counties in a regional push to expand solar power, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. County commissioners approved the advertisement of a request for proposals tied to a Sustainable Energy Partnership. This also includes Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties. The initiative aims to install…
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Government Quarantine Expands Kennett Mushroom Farm Protections to Combat Invasive Pest
The Pennsylvania government has expanded its quarantine guidelines to help Chester County farms combat the phorid fly crisis, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The invasive pest destroys roughly 40 percent of the region’s mushroom farms each year. The flies also appear inside homes and residential areas, causing further distress for residents. As…
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As Philly Bars Receive Temporary Curfew Extension, Opportunity Arises for Potential City Zoning Updates
Philadelphia recently gained approval on a legislative bill that will allow local bars and restaurants to continue serving drinks until 4 a.m., extending its curfew from 2 a.m. While the extended curfew is temporary, Philadelphia’s night time economy and business development director Raheem Manning is also making efforts to update the city’s zoning code, writes…
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Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Expands Programs, Opportunities for Latino Businesses
It has now been a decade since Jennifer Rodriguez began serving as president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Over the past decade, she has led the organization through growth, change, and challenges. However, the focus has remained the same: expanding opportunities for the region’s Latino-owned businesses. As we are facing…
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Goldstein’s in South Philadelphia Has Helped Boys Obtain White Suits For Their Holy Communion For Over 100 Years
Goldstein’s Men’s & Boys’ Wear in South Philadelphia is one of the few local spots that specialize in the formal white suits worn by boys for their First Holy Communion, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For 122 years, hundreds of families from neighborhood parishes and diocesan schools from the region have been flocking…
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Holy Family’s MFA in Creative Writing Offers Flexible Path for Writers Balancing Work, Life, and Their Craft
When Holy Family University welcomed its first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cohort in 2024, the program had already been years in the making. For Dr. Keith Kopka, who began building the program in 2021, the goal wasn’t to replicate a traditional graduate writing experience. It was to build one from the ground…
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Are You Fooling Yourself?
It’s the end of the day. You finally sit back for a moment and look at everything you touched — emails answered, calls taken, messages returned, small fires handled as they came up. The day felt full. Fast-paced. Productive. And yet … something doesn’t quite add up. The work that actually matters most — the…
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Secure Your Spot to Attend Harcum College’s Open House on Apr. 11
Thinking about your next step after high school or considering a fresh start? Harcum College is opening its doors for a Spring Open House … and it’s coming up fast! On Saturday, Apr. 11, from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, prospective and accepted students are invited to visit campus, explore academic programs, and get a real feel…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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Outdoor Dining Reopens in Chester County for the Spring Season
As spring arrives and the weather continues to warm, Chester County restaurants are reopening outdoor dining for the perfect al fresco meal, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are three local spots where you can find delicious cuisine and enjoy the fresh air this spring and summer. Mas Mexicali Cantina—West Chester. A West…
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Inside Montco Native Bradley Cooper’s $6.5 Million New Hope Farmhouse
Award-winning actor and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper acquired a 33-acre farmhouse in New Hope, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. This $6.5 million purchase is amid his budding romance with supermodel Gigi Hadid, whose mother Yolanda, resides nearby. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom house dating back to 1704, spans over 6,300…
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Kutztown University Named 2026–2027 Military Friendly Gold School for Veteran Support
Kutztown University continues to build on its commitment to those who served, earning national recognition in the process. Kutztown University has been named a 2026 to 2027 Military Friendly School and earned Gold status. The designation reflects how well KU supports veterans, service members, and military families from enrollment through career placement. More than 3,200…
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New Supportive Housing Center Coming to Norristown
Montgomery County is building a new supportive housing center in Norristown to help residents experiencing homelessness, according to Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. Montgomery County officials broke ground on a new supportive housing center in Norristown, marking another step in the county’s effort to address homelessness. The facility, located near the county’s Health and Human…
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Locally-Set ‘Task’ TV Show Adds Mahershala Ali to Actor List as Rival to Mark Ruffalo’s Character
With the confirmation of season two of the regional TV show Task, created by Berwyn resident Brad Ingelsby, a new actor has been added to the cast: Mahershala Ali, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to sources at Deadline, the Oscar-winning performer is set to appear as rival to Mark Ruffalo’s character, FBI…
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Logistics Center Proposed for Former Tank Farm in Darby Township
A four-building, 1.3-million square-foot logistics center is being proposed on the edge of Delaware County in Darby Township, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Stream Realty Partners out of Dallas is proposing a warehouse development on 106 acres off Calcon Hook Road at the former Darby Creek Tank Farm oil storage site owned by…
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Doylestown Hospital Listed Among Nation’s Best for Safety, Patient Experience
Penn Medicine Doylestown Health has earned a spot in the top five percent of hospitals in the country for safety and patient experience, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to a new Healthgrades report, 438 hospitals across 40 states earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award, which puts them in the top 10 percent…
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Comcast’s Peacock Breaks Customers Record Thanks to Super Bowl, Olympics
Three major sports events, including the Super Bowl and the Olympics, helped Comcast’s NBCUniversal streaming service, Peacock, attract a record number of new customers in February, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Peacock gained 4.9 million new subscribers in the month, which set a record for the largest single-month growth and accounted for 34 percent of…
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