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Opinion: It’s Time to Value Direct Support Professionals for What We Are Worth
For the last 25 years, I have been fortunate to have a wonderful job supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), I assist with the ever-changing physical, emotional, personal, communication, and recreational needs of individuals. My job title doesn’t begin to describe the valuable role I play in people’s…
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The Year by Design: A Blueprint for Turning Vision into Victory
With the new year right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what you truly desire and set the stage for unparalleled success. Making the next year your best one yet requires more than just wishful thinking — it demands a strategic plan tailored to your aspirations. Define Your Best Year Yet…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Keep Pipes Clear This Holiday Season by Properly Disposing of Fats, Oils, and Grease
With kitchens getting busier during the holiday season, Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can have serious consequences for household plumbing and community wastewater systems. Fats, oils, and grease from festive cooking can cool, solidify, and lead to costly clogs in home pipes and sewer lines. As families prepare their favorite holiday dishes, Aqua encourages customers to…
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$100M Redevelopment Aims to Turn Plymouth Meeting Mall Into Montco’s Next Town Center
A major transformation is on the horizon for the Plymouth Meeting Mall, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based LA Partners, formerly known as Lubert Adler Real Estate Funds is under contract to purchase the 110-acre property. The firm plans to invest more than $100 million into redeveloping the aging Montgomery County site…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The trend is also seen in the Philadelphia area and nationwide as luxury home prices rise faster than the rest of the market. “The people buying at the top end are…
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Grab An Eggcellent Breakfast, Brunch at One of These Bucks County Spots
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and thankfully, there are plenty of delicious breakfast and brunch spots across Bucks County to choose from. Heirloom Doylestown – Doylestown This delicious spot has a unique menu featuring fantastic appetizers, breakfast and lunch options. The Hot Honey Baked Ricotta comes on garlic herb mashed potato rolls and the Crushed Avocado Toast is a can’t-miss. Choose from items like the Challah French…
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Eli Lilly & Co. Set to Open New Lilly Gateway Labs Incubator in Philadelphia, Its Fifth in the Nation
Philadelphia is about to become the host of the fifth Lilly Gateway Labs, a biotech incubator for early-stage companies backed by Eli Lilly & Co., writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pharmaceutical giant already operates incubators in the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, and San Diego, where companies have collectively raised more than…
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Churches in Philadelphia Area and Nationwide Are Using AI to Help Reach Worshippers
With faith leaders across Philadelphia eager to find new, more modern ways to reach worshippers, many are using artificial intelligence to help find solutions, write Russell Contreras and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Today, many churches locally and nationally are seeing shrinking staff, more empty pews, and growing online audiences. The growing prevalence of AI…
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The Untold Philadelphia Story of Black Friday’s Beginnings
Black Friday, a term synonymous with shopping frenzies and unbeatable deals, has a history that might surprise you. This story, rooted in the 1950s Philadelphia, is a far cry from today’s retail extravaganza according to The History Channel. It all began with the Philadelphia police. They used “Black Friday” to describe the bedlam following Thanksgiving.…
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Montgomery County Breaks Ground On Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County has broken ground on a new multi-million-dollar crisis center, described by officials as a “first-of-its-kind facility in Pennsylvania,” writes Nikki DeMentri for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leaders from across the state gathered Monday for the official groundbreaking of Montgomery County’s Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The $21 million center will be the largest…
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Bucks County Median Homebuyer Age Well Below National Average
According to a nationwide survey by the National Association of Realtors, the median homebuyer age in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, which includes Bucks County, is well below the national average, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The survey found that the median homebuyer overall in the United States is 59 years old,…
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Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone
Small business optimism is running above average nationally, while uncertainty has dropped, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Here in Delaware County, the business mood depends on what business you are in, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, small businesses in the Philadelphia region saw a 2.4 percent bump in consumer…
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Avondale’s Va La Vineyards Brings Small-Batch Wines to Chester County
Local winery Va La Vineyards is bringing delicious French and Italian wines to Avondale, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. Recently featured in Wine Enthusiast, the family-run farm produces a range of dry, small-batch table wines. The entire production process takes place on site with the property’s seven acres of grapes. Owner Anthony Vietri takes…
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Meet the Couple Responsible for Helping Turn Philly’s Gayborhood Into Flourishing Business District
Philadelphia’s Gayborhood wasn’t always the flourishing business district it is today, and a lot of that evolution was aided by Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. The couple first met in 2001 while working at a former Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown Village. Within about a year-and-a-half of dating, the two bought…
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Eagles and Jason Kelce Introduce Limited-Edition Clothing Line
The Philadelphia Eagles are partnering with one of their own, retired Eagles center Jason Kelce, and his Underdog Apparel brand to launch a limited-edition clothing collection, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Eagles and Underdog Artist Series features designs by Philadelphia artists Eric “heavyslime” Kenney, Paul Granese, and Kees Holterman. The partnership uplifts…
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Newtown Financial Advisor, Bestselling Author Partner on New Book
Newtown financial planner Marc Butler teamed up with bestselling business author Eric Butow on a new book titled “Master Your Money, Secure Your Future: Build and Sustain Financial Well-Being Through Every Stage of Life,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The book provides readers with the tools, structure and motivation needed to take meaningful action…
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Legend Biotech Opens New Philadelphia Research & Development Center, Plans For 50-Plus Staff
Legend Biotech opened a new Philadelphia research and development center last week, with space for over 50 employees in the facility, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 31,000-square-foot space is located on the third floor of Breakthrough Properties’ life sciences building at 2300 Market Street, which opened earlier this year. Legend Biotech,…
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House of the Week: Extraordinary Church-to-Residence Conversion in Manayunk
An extraordinary church-to-residence conversion home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Manayunk. This stunning residence was once a house of worship, has been transformed into a distinguished home that seamlessly blends historic grandeur with contemporary elegance. . . Attractive details include vaulted and coffered ceilings, arched passageways,…
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