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Discover Some of the Best Airbnbs in Philadelphia
While Philadelphia has many excellent Airbnb choices ready for the busy 2026 season, some stand out for their exceptional amenities, decor, and prime location, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme and Jessica Sulima for Condé Nast Traveler. Whether visitors are coming to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the FIFA World Cup, NCAA March Madness, the MLB All-Star Game, or…
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Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters to Relocate Headquarters to the Navy Yard
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is planning to relocate its headquarters from Spring Garden to the Philadelphia Navy Yard, write Ariana Perez-Castells and Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to William Sproule, executive secretary-treasurer for the Carpenters, the council has outgrown its Spring Garden Street facility and its move will be…
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Here Are Some New Philly Laws That Could Go Into Effect in 2026
The calendar has officially turned to 2026 and with that comes a number of state and city law changes, including dozens of bills passed in Philadelphia, write Mike D’Onofrio and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Last year, Philadelphia City Council passed about 240 bills. Now, Philadelphia school officials are required to notify parents and guardians…
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Find Your Next Favorite Drink at These Hangover-Free Philadelphia Spots
With more Philadelphians becoming sober curious, there are now plenty of zero-proof bars and bottle shops in the city for people to try flavorful drinks without risking a hangover, write Laura Brzyski and Courtney DuChene for Philadelphia Magazine. In Fishtown, Bar Palmina offers carefully crafted cocktails made with zero-proof bourbons, gins, tequilas, vodkas, and more.…
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Philadelphia’s Middle Child Enters Court Battle With Las Vegas Restaurant of the Same Name
Matthew Cahn, owner of Philadelphia’s popular Middle Child restaurants, is asking a federal court judge to prevent a forthcoming Las Vegas restaurant from using the name he has been advertising for over six years, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cahn, a middle child himself, wants to open a third location for the sandwich…
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Brandywine, Incarcerated Students Learn Together in Public Speaking Course
Twenty students — 10 from Penn State Brandywine and 10 incarcerated in county jail — overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice system, and studied public speaking during a semester-long course offered through the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. The students met each Tuesday evening during the fall semester at Delaware County’s George…
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Rutgers–Camden Business Student Builds a Future Far from Home
Zauresh Kapisheva, a finance and marketing double major, has discovered new friends, new experiences, new clubs—a home away from home in her first semester at Rutgers University–Camden. It’s quite far from Kapisheva’s native home in Kazakhstan, the ninth-largest country in the world, nestled in central Asia more than 6,000 miles away from southern New Jersey. …
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Merck Leads the Pharmaceutical Pack with Net-Zero Strategy
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is accelerating its push toward net-zero emissions, renewable energy and long-term environmental stewardship, writes Chloe Williment for Sustainability Magazine. Merck has committed to reducing energy demand while rapidly expanding its use of renewable power, particularly across energy-intensive healthcare manufacturing. Over the past five years, the company has secured 209 megawatts of renewable…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 77-year-old Sheetz led the family-owned business from 1984 to 1995, then served as chairman of the board for nearly 20 years. Under his watch,…
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Focus Healthcare Partners Affiliate Acquires Senior Living Community in West Chester
A Chicago-based Focus Healthcare Partners affiliate has acquired Bellingham at West Chester, a 274-unit senior living community, for $27.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Set on nearly 12 acres just south of Paoli Pike and west of Applebrook Golf Club, the property was sold by an affiliate of Longview Senior Housing, based in Tampa, Florida. The community offers independent living, assisted…
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Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition
The final days of the Regal Cinema at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown have arrived as the demolition phase of the redevelopment project progresses, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The faux twin silos were demolished after decades, and the former theater is in the process of being taken down. Regal’s Barn Plaza cinema closed at the beginning of 2023…
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Wistar Institute’s New Center for Advanced Therapeutics Aims to Speed New Discoveries into New Medicines
In September 2025, The Wistar Institute announced the opening of its new Center for Advanced Therapeutics (CAT). The goal of the new center is to harness the power of Wistar science and speed creation of new medicines for human health. The Center for Advanced Therapeutics is led by Paul Lieberman, Ph.D., and capitalizes on a…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Historic Traditional in East Falls
A gorgeous brick traditional home set on 0.36 lovely acres with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in East Falls. This distinguished residence radiates historic charm with modern sophistication. Elegant details include rich woodwork, classic fireplaces, and a wraparound porch that enhances the home’s character and welcoming atmosphere.…
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GMercyU’s Award-Winning Respiratory Care Program Receives New Critical Care Mannequin
Gwynedd Mercy University’s award-winning Respiratory Care program has received a new Laerdal critical care mannequin with its IngMar ASL-5000 simulator now fully integrated into the program’s ICU simulation space. “This addition is an absolute game-changer for our advanced simulation capabilities,” said Randy Solly, Director of GMercyU’s Respiratory Care program. “The realism and respiratory functionality of this…
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RKL Welcomes New Partners, Practice Leader
RKL has admitted Joel Harnly, Gregory Harp, Lindsey Marchant, and Nolan Myers to the firm’s partnership. Matt Piatt has also been named a Practice Leader for RKL’s State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice. Harnly, CPA, joins the partnership in RKL’s Tax Services Group. He works with companies and their owners to identify tax savings opportunities…
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Doylestown Resident Appointed as Bucks County’s Chief Legal Officer
Doylestown resident Dan Grieser was recently appointed as the county’s chief legal officer by the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, writes staff for DL-Online. Grieser previously served as the assistant county solicitor for Bucks’ Law Department, a position he began in 2021. He was later promoted to deputy county solicitor and continued to work his way up. In his new…
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How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters
Montco is preparing to open three full-time, short-term emergency shelters by the end of 2025, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marks a dramatic shift for a county that had zero permanent shelters just one year ago. The new facilities in Pottstown, Lansdale, and Norristown will provide a combined 190 beds. The move…
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Stolen Wawa Coffee Worth $100K Seized in Chicago Area
Investigators have recovered 24,000 pounds of stolen Wawa coffee from a Melrose Park warehouse in suburban Cook County in the Chicago area, writes Justine Baker and Sylvia Perez for Fox 32 Chicago. A tip from an insurance company led authorities to the warehouse. The coffee is valued at $100,000. The theft involved “cross-docking,” in which…
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