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Morgan Properties Continues National Expansion With Georgia Deal
Conshohocken-based Morgan Properties continues its national expansion with the purchase of a 260-unit apartment community outside Atlanta, according to a press release. Morgan Properties acquired The Corwyn South Point Apartments in McDonough, Georgia, from ECI Group. The 10-building complex will be renamed Arden at South Point. The sales price has yet to be disclosed. Located…
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How a Real-Life Chester County Crime Family Inspired Famed 1980s Film
The Johnston Gang, a real-life crime family with roots in Chester County, served as the inspiration for a classic 1980s film, writes Lauren Piestner for A&E. The Johnston Gang, made up of family members of the Johnston family, engaged in theft and break-ins throughout the 1960s and 70s. While they were not known for violent…
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CHOP Pays $17.5M for Former Medical Examiner’s Building in West Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently paid $17.5 million for a West Philadelphia building that was once home to the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The pediatric medical center intends to tear down the 69,000-square-foot building, though it has not yet decided on any future plans for the site.…
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Pierre Brondeau, FMC’s Former CEO, Returns to Help Steer Troubled Pesticide Maker As Board Weighs Sale
Pierre Brondeau has returned to lead Philadelphia’s FMC, aiming to rescue the troubled pesticide maker while its board explores a potential sale, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brondeau stepped down as chief executive of the company in 2019, passing the leadership to his right-hand man, Mark R. Douglas, whom he described as…
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Iron Hill Brewery’s Center City Location Set for Comeback with New Operator
After last year’s abrupt shutdown and the chain’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Center City will reopen under new management, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewery concept will return to its longtime home at 1150 Market Street with “thoughtful upgrades,” according to Patrick Reilley, senior director…
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Philadelphia Hotel Rises 116 Spots in Annual Ranking, Two Others Drop Considerably
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest annual ranking of the top 100 hotels in the nation, and while the region had a weaker performance than year’s past, one Philadelphia hotel moved up considerably, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia moved up 116 spots from No.…
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See Which Philadelphia Neighborhoods Are Most Expensive for Purchasing Homes
Home prices in Philadelphia continue to climb, with the median home sale price in the city’s most expensive neighborhood with Chestnut Hill reaching $751,000 last year, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This marks nearly a seven percent increase from 2023, according to Bright MLS data. In Philadelphia proper, the median sale price reached $265,000…
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Who Is Steven Singer? He’s More Than A Well-Known Philadelphia Jeweler
Steven Singer has become well-known in Philadelphia over the decades for his eponymous shop on Jewelers Row, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Singer opened his first shop in October 1980. At the time, Singer became the youngest first-generation jeweler in Jewelers Row, the oldest jewelry district in the country. What started out as a…
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Penn Receives Nearly $84 Million Gift — Largest Donation In the School’s History
The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences recently received its largest gift in the institution’s history, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. P. Roy and Diana Vagelos donated $83.9 million to Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences, shattering the school’s previous record of $50 million, also donated by the Vageloses, in 2019.…
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Facing Hemp Ban, PA Lawmakers Race to Regulate THC Drinks and Products
With the hemp industry facing a federal crackdown, Pennsylvania lawmakers are rushing to establish regulations. They’re currently weighing proposals that would both sell THC drinks in beer stores and regulate THC products alongside medical cannabis, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State Rep. Steven Malagari plans on introducing a bill that would regulate THC…
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Valley Forge Park Alliance Recruiting Readers, Vocal Groups for 250th Independence Day Commemoration
Two hundred and fifty years after a bold declaration changed the course of history, the fields of Valley Forge are preparing to echo with celebration once again. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) — nonprofit partner to Valley Forge National…
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DelVal’s Psychology Department to Host Panel Discussion on Teen Stress, Transition to Adulthood
Delaware Valley University’s Department of Psychology will host It Takes a Community, featuring insights from psychologists and education professionals discussing teen stress, school, and the transition into adulthood. This event, part of the department’s Spring Speaker Series, will be held on March 18 in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium. Doors open at 5 PM, and…
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Manor College Junior Breaks Men’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record
Manor College junior Immanuel Roach became Manor College’s all-time leading points scorer. He broke the record of 1,202 set by Aaron Brown ‘08. Roach ends his junior year with 1,225 total points for his career. “It feels amazing to break the record because it’s a testament to my faith and the work I’ve put in,”…
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Haverford’s Illumination 250 Will Feature 200 Drones in August
Haverford Township is promising a spectacular drone show free to the public in August, similar to those seen at large sporting events, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Illumination 250 Festival and Drone Show is a noon to 9 PM family-friendly event on Aug. 29 at the Haverford High School football stadium,…
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Two Chesco Companies Among Philadelphia Region’s Top Early-Stage Ventures
Two Chester County companies were named on the RealLIST Startups 2026 ranking of 20 early-stage Philadelphia ventures to watch this year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Each year, the list spotlights fast-growing early-stage companies across the region that are developing technology in major innovation sectors. The honorees include companies founded in the past three years that have not yet reached the point of having a significant exit…
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Mental Health Diversion Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Doylestown
Last week, the Bucks County Commissioners celebrated the grand opening of the new Diversion, Assessment, Restoration, and Treatment (DART) Center in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The single-story facility was constructed at the former Bucks County Women’s Community Corrections Center. It will serve adults suffering from mental illness in the criminal justice system to promote recovery through community support and treatment and…
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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in 1932, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The initial Girl Scout cookies were baked in the ovens of Philadelphia Gas and Electric, today’s PECO, as part of a bake-sale fundraiser conceived…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition to Philadelphia, the other potential host cities are Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Boston. To determine which city will host the huge political event, leaders from the convention will…
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