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Productivity Isn’t About Doing More; It Starts with Better Questions
If you want to take back control of your workday schedules and priorities, the answer isn’t another app, system, or to-do list. The only real way to do it is by becoming more intentional about how you’re spending your time. That starts with asking yourself better questions. Most of us are moving through each day…
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Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants
Ursinus College has received a generous gift from an alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous. The donation will fully fund 50 Experiential Learning Grants. These grants expand hands-on learning opportunities for first-year and incoming students through Ursinus’ APEX program. In addition to funding the grants, the gift includes $200,000 towards the Ursinus Fund, which…
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Josh Shapiro’s Reelection Push Begins, With Eyes on Both Harrisburg and Beyond
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has officially launched his bid for reelection in 2026, a move that also keeps him squarely in the national political spotlight, writes The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro, who grew up in Abington Township and previously served as a Montgomery County commissioner, announced his campaign with back-to-back rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In…
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Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County
You don’t have to fly to Japan or Mexico to taste authentic global cuisine; Chester County has a variety of restaurants serving up cultural dishes that can remind you of home or introduce your new favorite order. Food is an expression of who we are and where we come from. From recipes passed down through…
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Every Room’s a Surprise at Hidden Treasures Antique Mall Outside Media
Some hidden treasures were lit up by TV cameras during a recent visit by Fox 29’s Bob Kelly to a Delaware County icon in Gradyville, just outside Media Borough, off Route 352. Hidden Treasures Antique Mall has just about everything you could imagine in its nine rooms. “This is like a throwback in time, before…
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Philadelphia Region Expects $1 Billion of Economic Impact from Tourism Blitz in 2026
The Philadelphia region could see an estimated $1 billion of economic impact in 2026 from the surge in tourism that is being driven by some of the world’s largest events, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Over one million visitors are projected to attend 22 events in Philadelphia and the surrounding area this year, including…
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Fairmount to Gain New Mixed-Use Development in Place of Former Rite Aid Location
Yoav Shiffman, a Philadelphia developer, is set to begin construction on a new mixed-use project at the former Rite Aid location in Fairmount, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shiffman purchased the property at 20th Street and Fairmount Avenue during Rite Aid’s bankruptcy auction. He intends to break ground on a 28-unit apartment…
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Wicked Wolf, Popular Center City Sports Bar & Club, Closes Doors After 3 Years
Wicked Wolf, a popular sports bar and club in Center City, has closed its doors after just a few years in business, writes Joe Hyer for WPST. This closure comes just weeks after its Hoboken, New Jersey location also shut down after 15 years in business. Sean Sullivan, the bar’s owner, said the closure was…
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SEPTA Completes Trolley Wire Replacements, Reopening Set for January 12
SEPTA has announced that it has completed its two-months worth of work to repair the overhead wires in its trolley tunnel between Center City and West Philadelphia, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Over the past two months, the tunnel closure left about 60,000 daily SEPTA riders to resort to relying on slower bus shuttle service…
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Temple University Alum’s Online Coffee Business Connects Him to Vietnam Roots
Temple University alumnus Joseph Nguyen is the multifaceted individual who describes himself as someone who “live[s] three different lives,” writes Marilyn Anthony for Grid Magazine. Nguyen, who graduated from Temple in 2020 with a degree in international business, is a triple threat. He performs audits for corporate and government clients, competes as a Muay Thai martial…
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This Italian Restaurant in Manayunk is a Dreamy Destination For Pasta Enthusiasts
Mia Ragazza in Manayunk stands out as a restaurant that welcomes a taste of old-school Italian to the neighborhood’s dining scene, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The Italian restaurant is run by Mike MacCrory, Sean Coyle, Andy Pyfer, and Brendan McGrew, who bring with them a combined 50 years of industry experience. “We…
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DelVal Elects Marlene De la Cruz to Board of Trustees
Delaware Valley University has elected Marlene De la Cruz to its Board of Trustees. De la Cruz previously served on the board from 2016 to 2020 and brings a longstanding relationship with the university, along with extensive leadership experience. De la Cruz’s history with DelVal spans over a decade. In 2015, she served as the…
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RKL Honored by Graphic Design USA for Creative Excellence
RKL has been named a winner in the 62nd American Graphic Design Awards, hosted by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). This year, RKL earned honors for two outstanding creative projects: the RKL Annual Review and the RKL Advanced Pricing Methodology Mailer. Out of more than 6,000 entries from across the nation, only the top 10 percent are selected…
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PFAS Treatment, Infrastructure Investment, and the Power of Partnerships
Last month, we completed the installation of our tenth PFAS treatment facility since 2018 at our Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. You may be wondering: What does it take to remove chemicals designed to last forever? The answer at the Edgley facility is six ion exchange resin filters, millions in funding,…
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New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square
Square Roots Community Initiative, a nonprofit that supports the Kennett Square area, will open a new American restaurant and cocktail bar in Kennett this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Opus will open in the two-story building at 201 Birch Street, previously home to Hank’s Place diner, which occupied the space while rebuilding its original Chadds…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site
A new tenant may be moving into the shuttered Iron Hill in Newtown, as PJW Restaurant Group was approved to assume the lease starting Dec. 31, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewpub in the Village at Newtown shopping center, which covers nearly 8,000 square feet, has been empty since September, when Iron…
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Radnor to Acquire 14 Acres at Valley Forge Military Academy
The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners plans to acquire 14 acres of land owned by Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne to limit development there, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Academy is closing this year. The property covers 70 acres. The Board unanimously approved a motion Monday night to begin eminent domain…
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Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Reports a Record Breaking Year
Audubon’s PJM Interconnection said it successfully maintained grid reliability through extreme winter and summer weather in 2025, even as electricity demand reached record levels across its service area, according to ROI-NJ. PJM manages the nation’s largest power grid and serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C. It reported setting new winter demand…
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