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Nature Science Journal: Baby KJ in Clifton Heights Helped Shaped Medicine in 2025
A Clifton Heights infant named KJ Muldoon has made Nature Science Journal’s top 10 list of people who helped shape medicine in 2025, thanks to a frontline gene-editing treatment he received, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. CHOP and Penn are researching how to make his treatment available to more patients. KJ received international…
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AMY at James Martin, Philadelphia’s Newest School, Set for January 2026 Opening in Port Richmond
Philadelphia’s newest school, the $62 million Alternative Middle Years at James Martin, is scheduled to open in Port Richmond after the winter break in early 2026, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The school recently welcomed community members, district officials, and dignitaries who got the chance to tour the new building. They noted…
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Cescaphe to Bring Historic Northeast Philadelphia Wedding Venue Into Growing Estate Portfolio
Cescaphe, the notable events company, recently added to its growing estate portfolio with the acquisition of the Glen Foerd estate in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cescaphe will be taking over the catering operations at the 175-year-old wedding venue, which is set to undergo a more than $5.5 million renovation…
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IKEA Is Coming to Granite Run, But It Won’t Look Like the One in South Philly
IKEA is officially coming to Delaware County, but if you’re picturing the familiar blue-and-yellow warehouse with the winding showroom, flat-pack aisles, and Swedish meatballs, it’s time for a reset. The new IKEA location planned for The Promenade at Granite Run in Media will be a very different kind of store, one that reflects how the…
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Your Best Year Yet Starts with a Single Decision
Most people begin a new year with good intentions: fresh goals, new initiatives, renewed energy. But intentions alone rarely produce transformation. The difference between another year of motion and your best year yet comes down to one thing most people overlook: making a clear, committed choice. Choice is at the heart of self-leadership. It’s what…
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Rutgers School of Business–Camden: Redefining Business Education
In the Delaware Valley’s dynamic business corridor, Rutgers School of Business–Camden is reshaping what a modern business school can be: accessible, agile, and deeply connected to its community. At the center of this transformation is Monica Adya, Ph.D., dean of the School, whose leadership combines global perspective with a local mission—open doors, elevate people, and…
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IRS Announces 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
The IRS recently released a list of 2026 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that include increases to qualified transportation fringes, increases in contribution limits for multiple types of health savings accounts, and more. These changes fall under Revenue Procedure 2025-32, 10-9-25 and also include changes made for tax year 2025 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…
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Longwood Gardens’ Christmas Festival Drives Economic Boost to Kennett Square
The annual Longwood Christmas festival brings a steady wave of visitors who give Kennett Square and the surrounding towns a noticeable economic boost throughout the holiday season, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, Longwood Gardens has played a “significant role in the area’s growth,” said Nancy Toltain, director of hotel operations at the Hilton Garden…
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Award-Winning Artillery Brewing Opens New Taproom in Pottstown, Its Largest Yet
Artillery Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery with locations in West Chester and Drexel Hill, has opened its newest and largest taproom in Pottstown, writes Maren Kaymak-Loveless for the Main Line Tonight. Blending local heritage and reclaimed materials with comfort food favorites, the 100-seat venue offers a unique experience. Artillery Brewing, known for its premium…
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Why Delaware County Was Chosen as the Home of the New Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
A major new chapter in our region’s tourism economy is taking shape along the Delaware River, where construction has begun on the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township. Beginning in April 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will officially make Tinicum in Delaware County its homeport, launching 41 sailings every year through at least 2033. It’s…
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As Online Gambling Booms in Philadelphia, So Do Calls to Gambling Addiction Helplines
The Philadelphia media market, encompassing the city, southeastern Pennsylvania, and central and southern New Jersey, is the top market nationwide for online gambling, write Max Marin and Lizzie Mulvey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, internet gaming and sports wagering revenues exceeded $6 billion in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, increasing significantly from close to $3.6…
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30th Street Could Become A Neighborhood Thanks to Planned Amtrak, SEPTA Changes
SEPTA and Amtrak could help turn 30th Street into a neighborhood with improvements to their stations, but the true challenge will be to ensure that Schuylkill Yards is upgraded in a way that is equitable to everyone, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 30th Street Station has always functioned primarily as a gateway to…
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Opinion: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hearing Marks Turning Point in Skill Games Battle
When the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania convened recently to hear oral argument over the legality of Pace-O-Matic’s (POM) so-called “skill games,” the Justices asked a fundamental question: Is it legal to give people the opportunity to gamble in this Commonwealth? Over the course of the hearing, the Justices repeatedly pressed POM’s attorney on why these…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering and Understanding Students with ADHD
Millions of students around the world are suffering every day, and many do not understand why their minds work differently from their peers. For their parents and educators, providing appropriate support and helping these students understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is critical in fostering the success and well-being of these young people. Let’s explore…
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This Delaware County Hospital Makes 2026 US News List for Best Maternity Care
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list includes one from Delaware County, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Riddle Hospital in Media once again made the list, after appearing on it last year. It ranked among 495 hospitals nationwide and among 13 in the Philadelphia region. A record-breaking…
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Two Major King of Prussia Hotels Hit the Market Ahead of Colossal Year for Tourists
Two well-known King of Prussia hotels are officially on the market, creating a rare investment opportunity in one of Montgomery County’s busiest commercial districts, Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia and the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia King of Prussia were recently listed for sale after their previous…
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Yardley-Based Jubilant Therapeutics Appoints Industry Veteran as New CEO
Jubilant Therapeutics, a Yardley-based biopharmaceutical company focused on cancer and autoimmune disease treatments, has named Daniel J. O’Connor to be its new CEO, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. O’Connor brings with him more than thirty years of executive experience in the life sciences industry. He previously led Ambryx Biopharma, a San Diego…
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Brown Real Estate Buys Shoppes at Wissinoming in Northeast Philadelphia for $30.8 Million
A Brown Real Estate affiliate recently paid $30.8 million for the Shoppes at Wissinoming, a Northeast Philadelphia shopping center with a ShopRite supermarket, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The grocery store is one of 12 in Greater Philadelphia that are operated by the family-owned Brown’s Super Stores. This latest purchase gives the…
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