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5 Joyful Year-End Planning Moves to Set You Up for a Brighter Year Ahead
As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in the bustle of the holidays and the rush to wrap things up at work and home. But before the calendar turns, it’s also the perfect time to pause, reflect, and make a few intentional moves that can set you up for a more…
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Philadelphia Water Department Issues Annual Notifications of Service Line Materials to Residents Following Nationwide Mandate
Many Philadelphia residents and property owners will receive letters in early December from the Philadelphia Water Department sharing its current annual water service line inventory. Property owners and residents will receive a summary of PWD’s current records for the material of their water service line. About 360,000 properties should expect the update. In Philadelphia, a service line is the customer-owned pipe that connects a building to the city’s public water mains. These yearly notifications—and a corresponding searchable Service Line Map of…
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Manor College Hires New Vice President of Finance and Facilities
Manor College recently welcomed Shelley Johnson, CPA, MBA, as its new Vice President of Finance and Facilities. Johnson officially began his new role on Oct. 28. “I chose Manor College because I am deeply committed to its mission and values,” Johnson said. “The college’s focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve…
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How Aqua Pennsylvania Prepares to Deliver Safe and Reliable Service in the Winter
A Pennsylvania winter can wreak havoc on water infrastructure when temperatures plunge, and ice coats our roads. Our team at Aqua Pennsylvania works year-round to protect the pipes beneath your streets, keep treatment plants operating 24/7, and modernize the thousands of miles of pipe that keep clean drinking water flowing to your tap — no…
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Boston-Based Seyon Group Pays $17.5M for Three King of Prussia Buildings
Boston-based Seyon Group recently acquired three buildings in King of Prussia’s Renaissance Park for $17.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three properties, totaling roughly 100,000 square feet, were sold by Brian O’Neill’s MLP Ventures and include 3600, 3602, and 3100 Horizon Drive, with the final address being the home of…
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West Chester’s Thomas Lambert, Pennsylvania’s First African American Chrysler Auto Dealer, Retires
Thomas Lambert of West Chester, the first African American Chrysler auto dealer in Pennsylvania and owner of Lambert Auto Body Shop, has retired, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Lambert launched his career in 1967 following his graduation from Morgan State University with a degree in business. He joined Girard Bank’s management program for three years…
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Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown
Marc Gelman, the restaurateur behind the recently closed Rocco’s at The Brick, has teamed up with Chef Joe Brown on Mélange, a new upscale dining experience set to open at the former Sycamore Grill spot in Newtown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The pair had already begun renovating the new space…
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Here Are Some Holiday Happenings This Month in Delaware County
The Christmas season has arrived in Delaware County with plenty of holiday spirit to go around. So while shoppers are rushing home with their treasures, here are some holiday-themed activities in Delaware County, as compiled by Peg DeGrassa at the Daily Times. And if you haven’t picked out a Christmas tree yet, Linvilla Orchards in…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dan Eisenstadt, CEO, Terramed Real Estate Solutions
Dan Eisenstadt, Founder and CEO of Terramed Real Estate Solutions, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his earliest experiments in entrepreneurship as a kid in Westchester County, scalping concert tickets, and selling software in the days of eight-inch floppy disks. After graduating from UVA Law School and Harvard Business School, having already co-founded the Auschwitz Jewish…
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30-Minute Amazon Delivery Arrives in Philadelphia
Philadelphia residents can now enjoy even faster and more efficient service as Amazon rolls out 30-minute delivery in the city, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia is one of only two cities where the e-commerce giant started its new faster delivery service, the other being Seattle, home of its headquarters. Although the Amazon service…
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Local Professors Are Split On Whether Laptops Should Be Allowed in Classrooms
There is a growing number of local professors who are banning laptops in their classrooms, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple University biology professor Jody Hey implemented the ban about a year-and-a-half ago. Since doing so, Hey found that “students are paying attention more” and “they want to participate much more than before.”…
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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Commissioners Consider Tax Increase to Balance Bucks County Budget Deficit
Although the Bucks County $516 million 2026 operating budget proposal does not include tax increases for residents, county commissioners are currently leaving this possibility open while they deal with a projected $16.4 million deficit and rising expenses, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Democratic Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia said “there’s no question” that a tax…
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Advocates Think Don Guanella School Site Could Ease Stray Animal Problem
Lisa Small of Delco Loves Animals thinks one of the nine buildings at the Don Guanella property in Marple would be an excellent location for a cat sanctuary to address a growing stray animal problem, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The 213-acre Don Guanella property is the future site of Delco Woods,…
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Royal Oak Realty Trust Picks Up $29M Industrial Site in Upper Providence
Royal Oak Realty Trust recently purchased a two-building complex in Upper Providence Township for $29.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-acre property at 500 Prosperity Drive sits along the Schuylkill River, directly across from Phoenixville, and remains fully leased to longtime tenant Global Packaging Inc. The site has been a…
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Century Therapeutics Expands Pipeline with Type 1 Diabetes Drug Candidate
Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics is broadening its drug development pipeline with a new candidate aimed at treating Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that affects 2 million people in the U.S., writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “There is a massive unmet need in Type 1 diabetes,” said Century CEO Brent Pfeiffenberger. “Type 2…
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Eastern University to Expand Campus Through Purchase of Property from Valley Forge Military Academy
Eastern University has signed an agreement to purchase a portion of Valley Forge Military Academy & College’s property. Completion of the transaction is contingent on various approvals and regulatory requirements as part of the due diligence process, which is expected to be completed over the next five months. The 33.3-acre portion of property, which lies…
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This Women’s Boutique Clothing Store in Overbrook is a True Community Gem
If you’re walking around West Philadelphia, in Overbrook, you’re likely to find a boutique and meeting place that serves as a true gem in the community. That place is Amatullah’s Treasures and can be described in three key ways: modest, elegant, and fabulous, reports Morgan Parrish for FOX 29. “It is a one-stop shop for…
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