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Havertown Carpet Co. Scores Big as Winner of Firstrust Bank and Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles recently celebrated Havertown Carpet Co. as the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on uplifting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. As the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, Havertown Carpet Co. has been awarded up to $25,000 in promotional assets, including…
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Bucks County’s Growth Opportunity Center Earns Recognition as Top Mental Health Provider
Growth Opportunity Center, a longstanding pillar in Bucks County’s mental health landscape, has been named the Best Mental Health Practice of 2025 by the Bucks County Herald. The honor reflects a community-driven endorsement of GOC’s commitment to exemplary care across therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and support groups. “This recognition is not simply an award; it…
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Protect What You’ve Built: Use Life Insurance in Your Planning
Life insurance can be a powerful tool to incorporate into your estate and broader financial plan, particularly if you are a business owner. This is due, in large part, to the tax-free nature of income tax treatment of life insurance death benefits. Life insurance serves as a tax-efficient tool that allows you to pass wealth to…
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GMercyU Unveils Humanoid Robot to Enhance Computer Information Science Learning
Of all the technology that Computer Information Science (CIS) majors at Gwynedd Mercy University get to use and learn from, the latest tool just might be the most impressive. This year, students are working with a new Elephant Robotics Mercury Humanoid. “Robots are already reshaping the workforce, and students graduating with these skills will have an advantage…
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Wawa Demonstrates How It Runs a Successful Food Program
Retailers can make a difference in their communities by creating food programs like those implemented by Wawa, writes Jessica Loder for C-Store Dive. Food insecurity hits people from all backgrounds, including about 7.4 million seniors and 20 percent of U.S. children, according to a study by Feeding America. Yet only 12 percent of unused food…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Gives Veterans a Renewed Mission
At Conshohocken’s historic Spring Mill complex, ZeroEyes is proving that military service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. The AI gun-detection company was co-founded by former Navy SEALs and is powered by roughly 75 percent veterans. The team is all united by a familiar mission: protect others before tragedy strikes. The idea was born…
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Two Chester County Restaurants Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Two truly can’t-miss restaurants across Pennsylvania are local to Chester County, writes Nikelle Murphy for The Takeout. Andiario in West Chester and East Earl’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord were named two must-try restaurants across the state by The Takeout. Both spots bring truly unique dining experiences that neither locals nor tourists should miss out on. Shady…
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Bensalem’s Jeff Skversky Returns to Philly TV News with New Fox 29 Gig
Jeff Skversky, a Bensalem native and former Philly TV news anchor, is returning to local television with a new gig on Fox 29, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a social media post, Skversky described the move as a “full-circle moment,” recalling how he began his career in Philly TV covering the Phillies’…
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Comcast Hires 2 Banking Firms As Company Explores Potential Bid for Warner Bros. Purchase
Comcast recently hired two banking firms — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley — as it explores making a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses, write Dawn Chmielewsky, Amy-Jo Crowley, Dawn Kopecki, and Milana Vinn for Reuters. The two firms will be responsible for helping Comcast evaluate a prospective offer. According to two…
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How a 30-Year-Old Philadelphia Nonprofit That Provides Professional Clothing Has Evolved Over the Years
The Wardrobe, a Philadelphia nonprofit that launched 30 years ago to provide professional clothing to women, has seen its services evolve as society has evolved, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the organization was launched in 1995, it provided business suits for women. However, as workplace attire and professional clothing has evolved and…
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Warning Period Starts for Red Light Cameras Along Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval
The 60-day warning period for recently installed red light cameras along Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval, in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum, started on Monday, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. The warning period will conclude on January 8, 2026, after which any driver caught running a red light by the cameras will face…
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Almanac, the Japanese-Influenced Lounge in Old City, Wants to ‘Incite Joy’ to Customers
Almanac, an intimate Japanese-inspired lounge in Old City, has earned a spot among the nation’s best bars in under a year since opening, writes Adam Erace for Philadelphia Magazine. Rob Scott, beverage director at Almanac, developed the bar’s carefully curated menu alongside Danny Childs, the James Beard Award–winning author and respected bar consultant. The entire…
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Philadelphia’s Favorite Winter Waterfront Tradition, the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Returns
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites all to embrace the magic of the season as the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns for its 2025-2026 season, opening Friday, Nov. 28. In addition to the beloved skating tradition, the DRWC will spread festive cheer along the waterfront with holiday offerings at Cherry Street Pier, including a Holiday…
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Philadelphia Airport Sees Flight Cuts Ahead of Holiday Travel Season
A 10 percent cut in flights out of Philadelphia International Airport began Friday and is expected to cause disruptions ahead of a busy holiday travel season, writes Nick Vadala, Brett Sholtis, and Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reductions are an FAA austerity measure to cope with the federal government shutdown and a growing…
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IKEA Reinvents Affordable Smart Home Devices and Connectivity
From its North American headquarters in Conshohocken, IKEA is setting the stage for a smarter, simpler future at home, writes Sophie Charara for Wired. The retailer has unveiled a sweeping new Matter-compatible smart home lineup, including light bulbs, sensors, plugs, and remotes. The line is designed to make connected living affordable and frustration-free, finally. The…
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Three New Businesses to Open in the Dublin Town Center’s Plaza Next Year
Next year, the Dublin Town Center will be welcoming three new businesses to its selection of stores in The Plaza, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “Each business will bring something unique and valuable to the Dublin community, furthering Dublin Town Center’s mission to create a vibrant work, play, eat, live environment,” said Evelyn Loughery, the…
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West Chester-Based QVC’s Third Quarter Report Prompts Debt Load Concerns
West Chester-based QVC Group reported an $80 million loss in the third quarter, triggering a drop in its share price of almost 40 percent, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home shopping giant continues to battle falling television viewership and mounting debt. Its latest loss far exceeds the $23 million reported a…
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Mayor Parker Launches New Task Force to Revitalize, Renew Struggling Market East Corridor
Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration have announced the formation of the Market East Advisory Group, tasked with renewing Market East, write Joe Brandt and Natasha Brown for CBS News Philadelphia. The new task force is a partnership between Comcast, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Fashion District’s owner Macerich, Brandywine Realty Trust, Thomas Jefferson University, Visit…
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