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Chestnut Hill Restaurant Scene Has Dwindled in Recent Years, So What’s Next?
Chestnut Hill has seen many several of its charming restaurants close in recent months and years, leaving many vacant storefronts, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. With closures like Iron Hill Brewery and Jansen both closing this year, among others, residents are witnessing a lack of good restaurant options. “It’s really frustrating,” said…
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House of the Week: Unique Converted Contemporary in Fairmount
A truly unique contemporary home set on a lovely 5,663-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Fairmount. This remarkable residence has an unexpected composition of historic structures thoughtfully unified into one distinctive living environment. This blends heritage architecture of a Victorian home, an 1877 blacksmith’s shop,…
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Nordstrom Rack Store Opening at Promenade at Granite Run in Media
Nordstrom Rack, the discount-price division of fashion retailer Nordstrom, is opening a store in fall 2026 at Promenade at Granite Run, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Nordstrom Rack store joins TJ Maxx, Michaels, Kohl’s, and Boscov’s at the mixed-use community in Media. A small-format IKEA store is opening there in the spring.…
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Plymouth Meeting Pharmaceutical Company Eyes $1B Milestone
Harmony Biosciences says its flagship narcolepsy drug is on track to hit a major milestone, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Plymouth Meeting business expects Wakix to surpass $1 billion in annual revenue this year. The drug treats excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy. It generated $868 million in…
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New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Dining to the Area
Until Jan. 25, the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are collaborating for New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week 2026, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. During these two weeks, over twenty local restaurants from either side of the Delaware River are offering prix fixe lunch and dinner options from $25 to $55. “We…
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Wistar Institute Announces the Recruitment of Jianliang Xu, Ph.D., to the HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center
The Wistar Institute, an international biomedical research leader in cancer, immunology, and infectious disease, has announced the recruitment of Jianliang Xu, Ph.D., to Wistar’s HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center. Xu is a molecular biologist, trained in fundamental immunology, specializing in antibody and nanobody engineering. Xu engineers antibodies and nanobodies (smaller versions of antibodies) through…
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Mummers’ 2026 String Band Competition Rescheduled for January 31 After New Year’s Day Postponement
Less than a month after having to be rescheduled due to weather concerns, the Mummers’ string band competition is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The annual judged competition will take place at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field. City officials and parade organizers made the decision to…
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Jefferson Students Design Adaptive Fashion for Clients with Disabilities
Fashion design students at Thomas Jefferson University create clothing for people who often get overlooked by the industry, including individuals with prosthetics, sensitive skin, and autism, among others, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Jefferson has offered the class on designing for people with disabilities or special needs for several years, but this year marks the…
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DelVal Center for Learning in Retirement Courses Begin Feb. 2
Delaware Valley University Center for Learning in Retirement courses begin Monday, Feb. 2 and cover a wide range of topics, skills, and activities. Classes are offered in-person, online, or in hybrid models, giving learners the opportunity to learn from anywhere. One hybrid course available this spring is Our Mind Matters: Caring for Mental Wellness from…
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Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’
The latest episode of the popular HGTV series, “House Hunters,” featured a Bucks County family seeking a new home in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The episode titled “Philly Charm Vs. The Burbs” first aired on Friday, Jan. 9, and is available through the HGTV YouTube channel. “House Hunters” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes…
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Max’s Steaks, Famed Sandwich Shop in Nicetown, Set to Change Ownership for First Time in Three Decades
Max’s Steaks, a Nicetown sandwich shop known for its 100 percent sirloin cheesesteaks and cameo in a popular Philadelphia movie franchise, is being sold, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After three decades under the ownership of founder Chuck Weiner, Max’s Steaks’ ownership will be transferred to veteran restaurateur Rob LaScala. The latter owns…
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St. Luke’s Health Network AI Helps Staff Identify Deteriorating Patients Faster
St. Luke’s Health Network has implemented an AI tool that allows doctors and nurses to identify deteriorating patient conditions more quickly and intervene earlier, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The AI tool frequently detects patient deterioration before visible signs of distress appear to medical staff. “We would ideally like to intervene on these…
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Toll Brothers Sells Second Atlanta Apartment as Multifamily Exit Continues
Toll Brothers has sold another Atlanta-area apartment community, continuing its exit from the sector, writes Tyler Wilkins for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of PGIM Real Estate acquired the 290-unit Notion Decatur property for $76 million in mid-December, according to county records. The apartment complex sits just outside downtown Decatur near MARTA’s Avondale station.…
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Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Advocates for Blood Donation in American Red Cross Partnership
Malvern resident Saquon Barkley partners with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations among his family and fans during January, National Blood Month, writes Natasha Dye for People. “I’m always trying to show and teach my kids how to be better and how to help others, so this has been a prime example of that,” said Barkley. “Daddy…
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Karina Sotnik, Who Helped Shape Silicon Valley’s Global Expansion, Now Brings International Startups to Philly
Having played a key role in Silicon Valley’s global expansion, Karina Sotnik and her company WorldUpstart are now introducing international startups to Philadelphia, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Philadelphia-based Sotnik began advising West Coast companies on global expansion in the 1980s. In the 2000s, she took a brief break from advising founders to become one…
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Secondhand Shopping Market for Children’s Items Growing in Philadelphia, Globally
The global secondhand shopping market saw a 15 percent increase in 2024, and that increase is also being seen in Philadelphia, writes Rachel Molenda for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jennifer Kinka, a mother of two, recalls going to Babies R Us during her first pregnancy and feeling that many of the items that were considered a…
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These Newcomers Are Ones to Watch in Philly’s 2026 Food and Drink Scene
Philadelphia’s food and beverage scene keeps evolving, with many newcomers set to offer memorable dining experiences and impressive drink selections in 2026, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. After two successful restaurants that won over Philadelphians, Greg Vernick is returning with his third venture: Emilia, a new Italian concept in Kensington with “the energy and…
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These Are the Best Family-Owned Fried Chicken Spots in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is home to several family-owned restaurants that offer fried chicken that tastes almost like home, and you can find some of those spots in Philadelphia, writes Elias Thornton for DecorHint. In Northern Liberties, Love & Honey Fried Chicken is known for making its fried chicken with real love and attention. With its crispy exterior…
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