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Former Eagle Brent Celek Adds Five West Chester Warehouses to Real Estate Portfolio
Former Eagle Brent Celek, who just brought his residential brokerage to Keller Williams Media, has acquired five West Chester warehouses for over $10 million as he doubles down on commercial real estate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the last eight years following his NFL career, Celek has ventured into nearly every area of real estate, including single-family…
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Perkasie’s Final Undeveloped Land May Become Home to Recycling Center
After borough leaders and residents pushed back against plans for luxury apartments, the final undeveloped tract of land in Perkasie may instead be developed as a recycling center, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Feb. 25, Perkasie Place submitted a sketch plan to the borough planning commission seeking initial feedback on…
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Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals
The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise go to hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since opening a year and a half ago, AMS Surgery Center in Horsham has completed over 1,000 cardiac procedures, which previously required patients to visit…
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First Ascent’s Partnership-Driven Approach Helps Clients Navigate the ‘Chaos of Digital Marketing’
Digital marketing as an industry has always been marked by constant change, algorithm shifts, and a relentless push toward the next big thing. For First Ascent, however, that reality has never meant chasing every new trend. Instead, the full-service agency based in Wilmington has built its reputation on a measured, partnership-driven approach: Investing in long-term…
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Philadelphia Residents Weigh Options for New Intercity Bus Terminal Site
The City has narrowed down its search for a site to build a intercity bus terminal to three options, and local residents were recently in attendance an open house to speak out on which they preferred most, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. The most popular option was the parking lot north of…
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Snowstorms May Be Up, But Crashes on the PA Turnpike are Down
While it has been a more active winter this year for Pennsylvania Turnpike crews due to frequent snowstorms, it’s actually been safer than previous years, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Fewer car crashes have occurred on the turnpike this year, despite the region experiencing more snow. According to Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey, much of this has to do with the timing…
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Bucks County’s Largest Indoor Craft Beer & Beverage Festival Returns This March
Set inside a landmark of American space history, one of Bucks County’s most anticipated craft beer and beverage events is set to return this spring — bringing together local brewers, distillers, winemakers, and fans for another unforgettable day. The 2026 Bucks Beer Bash takes place Saturday, March 14 at The Fuge in Warminster. The event…
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Barrack Academy and Perelman Jewish Schools Announce a Merger
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr, Delaware County, is merging with Perelman Jewish Day School in Wynnewood. The merger was approved earlier this week by the Barrack and Perelman boards. The merger will create the only independent Jewish day school in the region for students in pre-K through 12th grade, writes Ryan…
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Montco Vaccine Maker Bets Its Data May Be Worth as Much as Its Science
Ambler’s MBF Therapeutics believes the data behind its vaccines could become just as valuable as the vaccines themselves, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The company has spent more than a decade developing a non-viral vaccine platform for animal health. According to CEO and cofounder Tom Tillett, MBF is exploring whether its detailed immune-response data could…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for fiscal year 2026, according to a new city controller report, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Parker administration believes the investments will yield significant returns, supported by a Visit…
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WSJ: Why Philadelphia’s $150M Campaign to Revive Avenue of the Arts is a Risky One
Back in mid-January 2026, Philadelphia officially broke ground on its new $150 million Avenue of the Arts 2.0 campaign to revive the one-mile stretch of South Broad Street. While the goal is to turn the street into a more pedestrian-centric and green boulevard, it may not be so simple, writes Michael J. Lewis for The…
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Reading Terminal Market Set to Undergo Renovations Ahead of Semiquincentennial Celebration
Reading Terminal Market is will be undergoing many renovations as it prepares for an influx of visitors for America’s 250th birthday celebrations, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. More than 5,000 square feet of communal space within the historic market will see renovations. This includes more modern and ADA-accessible seating, new flooring, increased dining…
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PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in drivers receiving incorrect toll bills, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, certain automated plate-reading systems are having difficulty telling the redesigned zero apart from the number eight. “This is an…
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MyOfficeOps Helps Fuel Growth of Local Dental Practice by Removing Daily Accounting Burden
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, private dental practices are being asked to do more than ever before. Clinical excellence is only one piece of the equation. Behind every thriving practice is a strong business foundation — and for one growing Bucks County dental office, that foundation has made all the difference. At their Yardley location,…
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Busy Is Easy; Focus Is Rare
We live in a culture that rewards responsiveness. Quick replies. Full calendars. Constant motion. And because of that, many high-performing professionals mistake busyness for productivity. But they are not the same. Time management teaches you how to organize hours. Attention management teaches you how to direct energy. That difference matters. When your attention is fragmented,…
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Ursinus Students Share What They Learned During Experiential Learning Week
If Ursinus College’s first Experiential Learning Week proved anything, it’s that real-world exposure hits differently when you’re the one in the room. For first-year student Lola MacRae, that room was Negotiation 101 — an on-campus intensive that challenged students to think strategically before speaking. Early exercises showed how easily assumptions can derail outcomes. In one…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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Philly Gives Wraps Up Second Year, Surpassing $1M in Support for Local Nonprofits
Philly Gives, a community fund campaign was launched in 2024, has surpassed $1.06 million of fundraising for nonprofits providing essential services throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. The Philly Gives initiative aims to connect trusted local journalism with community philanthropy. During a wrap-up event hosted at The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s headquarters on February 26, The Inquirer‘s Senior…
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