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Warrington’s Valley Gate Shopping Center Sells for $15.5M to CenterSquare Investment Management
The Valley Gate shopping center in Warrington has been sold to Conshohocken-based real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management for $15.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 32,200-square-foot shopping center at 201-281 Easton Road was Philadelphia-based Metro Development. At about $481 per square foot, the price is more than…
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After 27 Years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills Heading to Market
After 27 years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills is up for sale, with the current owners hoping that the new buyer will carry on the tradition of the restaurant, writes June Bakan for the Patch. The popular breakfast and lunch spot, open six days a week, will continue operating as usual in the meantime. “Nothing…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Massimo learned of his diagnosis after researchers at the Penn Medicine BioBank in Philadelphia tested blood collected during his 2016 tonsillectomy. The sample had been stored for future research with his…
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Plans to Transform Old Family Court Building Into Hotel, Museum Have Not Progressed After Several Years
Plans to turn the historic Family Court building into a hotel and move the African American Museum in Philadelphia to an adjacent lot have collapsed, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The building’s future has been under discussion since 2010, when Michael Nutter was mayor and the city first sought proposals to redevelop the city-owned…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Tom Peterson, CEO, Blackbird Health
Tom Peterson, CEO of Blackbird Health, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in New England, balancing athletics and academics as a competitive swimmer at Harvard, and the personal experiences that ultimately led him to pediatric mental health leadership. After building and exiting successful businesses, Peterson returned to school mid-career to earn a counseling degree…
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Wawa Welcome America Returning for 35th Year, Here’s What to Expect in 2026 Edition
Wawa Welcome America is set to return to Philadelphia for its 35th consecutive year, and has unveiled its new state of events and programming for the annual spectacle. During a press conference inside the Comcast Technology Center’s Ralph J. Robert Forum on Monday, March 16, a number of announcements were made to highlight all that…
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Philadelphia-Based Interior Design Firm, Drexel Team Up to Give Aspiring Designers Real-World Experience
Remix Living, founded by Dominique Calhoun after being rejected from design school, has joined forces with Drexel University to offer aspiring designers real-world experience, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Calhoun launched her Philadelphia-based firm with the goal of expanding access to interior design and the services it offers. It provides aspiring designers with tiered design…
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Here Are 3 Seafood Restaurants in Philadelphia Worth Going To
Pennsylvania is home to quite a few amazing seafood restaurants, and there are at least three underrated ones in Philadelphia that are worth dining, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. For starters, there’s Seafood Unlimited in Rittenhouse Square. The friendly neighborhood fish market is located in the heart of a Philadelphia. Its menu never…
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New Owner of Philly Shipyard, Hanwha, Wants to Push ‘Boundaries of Shipbuilding’
South Korea’s Hanwha Group, following its $100 million acquisition of what is now Hanwha Philly Shipyard, plans on hiring a significant number of workers that will drive its expansion, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Kim, the Hanwha Defense USA executive who orchestrated the deal and now serves as CEO of Hanwha…
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‘As Good as It Gets’: Firstrust Bank Finances Development of Luxury Homes on Late Billionaire’s Radnor Estate
Nearly a decade after the passing of Campbell’s Soup heiress Dorrance Hill Hamilton, her estate in Radnor Township is about to enter a new phase, one shaped by a unique mix of personal connections, longstanding relationships, and a rare development opportunity on the Main Line. The estate, located a short walk from downtown Wayne, is…
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Mike Daley, Multi-Millionaire and Prolific Whiskey Collector, Pays Record $2.8M for 30-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
Mike Daley, local multi-millionaire and prolific whiskey collector, recently bought a 30-year-old Irish whiskey for a record-breaking $2.8 million, writes Fionnula Boyle for the Irish Star. The very rare bottle of The Emerald Isle and all the luxury items that accompany it is the most expensive ever sold, beating the previous record by $100,000. According…
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Holy Family’s New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis Aims to Meet Field’s Surging Demand
The demand for qualified behavioral health practitioners — professionals who help people address challenges related to mental health, emotional well-being, and behavior — is outpacing the supply. School districts have openings. Clinics are managing waitlists. Community agencies are searching for specialists trained in evidence-based intervention. A quick scan of job boards reveals hundreds of local…
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Create Your Own Luck This St. Patrick’s Day
Around St. Patrick’s Day, people talk a lot about luck. Someone lands a major opportunity. A new client appears at just the right time. A breakthrough idea seems to arrive out of nowhere. From the outside, it can look like fortune simply showed up. But if you study high performers long enough, you notice something…
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Support Woman-Owned Small Businesses in Chester County
March is Women’s History Month, which means its time celebrate every woman in your life. Women help keep the world going round with their leadership, love, and ability to stand on business — or start a business. There are dozens of women-owned businesses in the Philadelphia region, all ranging in different industries where they have…
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St. Patrick’s Day Guinness Flows at These Delaware County Irish Pubs
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, people all over Delaware County will be seeking out their favorite Irish pubs for some Guinness, Irish food, and live music. Here’s a few Delaware County pubs that made a recommended list by Anne E. Hill at Main Line Today. Monaghan’s Irish Pub in Essington has wings, sliders,…
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Villanova Students Step Up as Volunteer Firefighters in Bryn Mawr
A group of Villanova University students is proving that academic success and community service can go hand in hand, writes Leslie Small for Main Line Now. Four students from Villanova University’s College of Engineering are volunteering with the Bryn Mawr Fire Company while pursuing demanding academic programs. Colton Musselman, Anne Earp, John Burns, and Dominic…
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Modern Bistro Banshee Lights Up South Street With Seasonal Flavors
Banshee, the new bistro from the former owners of Cheu Noodle Bar and Bing Bing Dim Sum, brings seasonal creativity and a special spark to a stretch of South Street that has struggled to attract destination restaurants, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Ben Puchowitz, a real estate broker and restaurant investor,…
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How This Nearly 100-Year-Old Philadelphia Company Has Stood the Test of Time
It has been nearly 100 years since Myer “Spike” Shandelman founded Spike’s Trophies. The Philadelphia-based company has been able to survive this long due to its ability to modernize it, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Over these many decades, Spike’s Trophies has evolved from a traditional hand-engraving shop into a tech-driven company that benefits organizations…
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