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New Campaign Highlights How IBX Is Tackling Rising Healthcare Costs
Independence Blue Cross recognizes that the cost of healthcare in the U.S. can be frustrating for many people — members, employers, doctors, and health systems. That’s why the company is tackling what drives rising healthcare costs and creating tools and programs to help manage them. This is IBX’s commitment to Getting Health Care Right. “Rising healthcare…
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ChristianaCare’s Aston Micro-Hospital Set to Open This Summer
Construction crews are finishing up Delaware County’s first micro-hospital in Aston. The $50 million micro-hospital in Aston from ChristianaCare is set to open in June 2026 and will serve about 15,000 patients each year, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. It will be located on the first floor of the building. A health center…
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Wilmington Developer Buys Two Kennett Square Office Buildings, Plans $34M Redevelopment
Wilmington-based 9th Street Development is acquiring two office buildings in Kennett Square, plans to convert one into apartments while retaining the other as commercial space for office and medical tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 128 E. State Street building, at 100,000 square feet, will become 60 apartments, while the 101 E. State Street property, at 80,000 square feet,…
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Recession-Resistant Burpee, Warminster Staple Since 1876, Is Thriving at 150
Once teetering on the brink, Warminster-based Burpee Seeds, the company behind Big Boy tomatoes and Iceberg lettuce, is thriving again, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded by W. Atlee Burpee in 1876, the company is now owned by George Ball, who joined Burpee in the 1980s during a period of serious financial trouble.…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in recent months, with more openings planned throughout the year. Among the newest additions is Rivian, which opened a showroom on the plaza’s lower level near Eataly in February. Apparel brands…
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Penn Medicine Receives $10 Million Gift To Establish New First-Of-Its-Kind Research Center
Penn Medicine was recently gifted $10 million, which is being used to establish its new King Center for Lynch Syndrome, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Penn Medicine, the new research center is the world’s first named for Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing certain types…
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Grocery Outlet Closing 36 U.S. Stores, Including Two in Philadelphia
Grocery Outlet has announced that it is closing 36 underperforming stores nationwide, which is set to impact two Philadelphia locations, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The two closures will occur at its Northeast Philadelphia store at 2524 Welsh Road and its 2017 W. Oregon Avenue store in South Philadelphia, respectively. The former closed on March…
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Philadelphia Tops Major U.S. Cities for Closest Average Bus Stop Distance
Philadelphia ranked first in the nation for closest bus stops, according to a new analysis by the Works in Progress transit blog, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. SEPTA bus stops are spaced an average of 564 feet apart, edging out Pittsburgh at 623 feet and Chicago at 673 feet to take the top position.…
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Philadelphia Ranked Most Popular City in Northeast for Apartment Renter Interest
Philadelphia topped the list of cities in the Northeast for interest from apartment renters during the first half of the year, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RentcCafe’s mid-year renter engagement report reviews current and historic apartment search volume on its platform, as well as changes in overall apartment availability.…
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Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City
The greatest wealth in the Philadelphia region still remains concentrated around Center City, as affluent urban ZIP codes dominate the list of the area’s wealthiest ZIP codes, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings,…
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PECO Reinforces Commitment to Fight Rising Energy Costs as Part of ‘The Exelon Promise’
As families and small businesses across southeastern Pennsylvania continue to face higher energy bills, PECO is reinforcing its commitment as parent company, Exelon, launches The Exelon Promise — a comprehensive, customer-first strategy focused on delivering immediate customer relief, strong protections amid growing demand, and long-term solutions to address the root causes driving higher costs. PECO…
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Manor College Student Proving Strength Wasn’t Meant to Be Silent
Wearing a highlighter-pink Reebok shirt and stylish ripped jeans that match an ear-to-ear smile, Cheyann Velez stands in stark contrast to the grim, harsh journey she’s faced. Her jubilant personality hides the exhaustion of nights sleeping in a storage unit. The clothes come from a trash bag that holds all her belongings. A radiant smile…
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Philadelphia Union Ups Marketing During 2026 World Cup Momentum
There will be more money in the Philadelphia Union marketing budget this year to take advantage of Philadelphia’s role hosting the FIFA World Cup, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We see it as a really pivotal event in the history of soccer in the United States and a way for MLS and the…
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Fairmount Native Sheinelle Jones Talks Journey From Good Day Philadelphia to the Today Show
Sheinelle Jones was born in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood and grew up in Kansas before eventually returning to hometown for several years back in 2005, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Jones, 47, was born to college sweethearts who moved to Philadelphia shortly after graduating. After they divorced, the young Sheinelle moved to her mother’s native…
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Philly’s George Washington High School Cheer Team Gets Spotlight in ‘Spirit’ Docuseries
Philadelphia’s George Washington High School cheer team and its national championship run are spotlighted in a new docuseries, Spirit, now streaming on Peacock, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The four-part series was previously just offered exclusively on Xfinity’s “Black Experience” platform, which is only available to TV and internet customers. During the 2022-23 season, the…
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How Animal, Art, and Music Therapy Support Healing for Children
At just 18 months old, Carli was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, beginning a journey filled with uncertainty. Despite normal MRIs and no birth trauma, her mobility challenges grew more severe over time. By age nine, walking had become exhausting. After years of searching for answers, Carli’s family found hope at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington,…
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After Pandemic Delay, Capital Health Moves Forward With Langhorne Micro-Hospital
After being delayed and nearly derailed by the pandemic, Capital Health’s plan to build a micro-hospital next to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne is back on track, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hospital is slated for the site of a former specialty medical center specializing in bariatric surgery, purchased by…
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Wilson’s Secret Sauce Closing a Year After Gordon Ramsay Visit
A year after Wilson’s Secret Sauce got a retooling visit from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, the Upper Darby barbecue restaurant is closing, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Ramsay’s interventions appeared on an episode of a new Fox show, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. Now, husband-and-wife owners Steve and Kelly Wilson have decided to replace their…
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