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Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic
Newtown-based Exact Solar, founded by Mark and Dara Bortman, is celebrating twenty years of installing solar systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Aaron Nichols for the Solar Power World. The company was founded after the couple, who had spent a year in Costa Rica gaining hands-on experience in solar energy projects, returned to Pennsylvania and…
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Springfield Hospital to Remain a Hospital, Prospective Owner Says
The prospective owner of the Springfield Hospital property said future plans call for the hospital to remain a hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Restorative Health Foundation Inc., the high bidder for the property in a bankruptcy auction, “plans to reopen the hospital and have it mirror the same services that it…
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Philly Entrepreneur Maya Nazareth’s ‘Shark Tank’ Appearance Leads to $300K Deal for Alchemize Fightwear
Maya Nazareth, the Philadelphia entrepreneur and founder of Alchemize Fightwear, recently made an appearance on hit show ABC show, Shark Tank, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While there, she pitched her women’s sports apparel company to “sharks” Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Kendra Scott, and guest investor Alexis Ohanian. Nazareth appeared on…
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Philadelphia Students Are Showing Improvements in Several Key Areas, But Not All, New Data Shows
Philadelphia students are showing an upward trajectory in key areas over the past three years, such as test scores and attendance, but there is still a lot of room left for improvement, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The School District of Philadelphia has released preliminary performance data of its students from 2021…
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PECO Delivers Reliable Service Through Historic Summer Storm and Excessive Summer Heat
The summer of 2025 marked a pivotal moment for utility reliability in southeastern Pennsylvania, as PECO faced several stretches of excessive heat and one of the company’s worst storms in its history. Despite these challenges and thanks to strategic infrastructure investments, advanced preparation, and the tireless efforts of its workforce, customers experienced fewer interruptions on…
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Horsham Township, IBX, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Montgomery County
Independence Blue Cross and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently celebrated Horsham Township becoming the first official IBX-sponsored Fitness Court partner in the Philadelphia region. The Fitness Court at Lukens Park, which originally launched to the community in 2020, has reopened with modernized equipment and a completely renovated space ready for users of all fitness abilities. A…
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Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Buccini Pollin Group is planning to build a $50 million, five-story mixed-use development near Conshohocken transit hub, adding apartments and retail to the area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed development would feature 115 apartments and 5,400 square feet of retail space, replacing part of the parking lot that now serves…
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End Of an Era: Owner of Bristol Irish Pub Ready to Retire, Building Hits Market
After 31 years running Phinny Magee’s, his Irish pub in Bristol, owner Max Magee is preparing to retire and has put the building up for sale, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The listing includes the bar, drinks and the huge mirror etched with “Céad Míle Fáilte.” “It means ‘A Thousand Welcomes’…
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Identifying HBO’s ‘Task’ Filming Locations in Chester County
HBO’s hit show Task has put Chester County in the spotlight, with scenes filmed across the area, from Coatesville to Phoenixville and beyond, write Nick Vadala and Sam Morris for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coatesville makes its first appearance in episode two, when the Dark Hearts motorcycle gang rides through the Lincoln Highway and 2nd Avenue…
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This Philadelphia Program Has Helped 1,000 Local Homeowners Complete Their Wills
The Will Power Program was launched in 2022 to provide free real estate planning to Philadelphia’s low-income homeowners. Three years later and the program has just helped its 1,000th Philadelphia homeowner with their will and other related legal documents, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Debby Freedman, executive director of Community Legal Services, spoke on the…
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How Wawa Lures Customers from Wendy’s, Burger King and Starbucks
Wawa is stealing customers from Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks, especially during breakfast, because of its focus on high-quality, built-to-order food, writes Natalie Rice for CNBC. The Delaware County-based chain is leveraging its customer loyalty, almost a cult-like following that has inspired merchandise, tattoos, songs, and marriage proposals, to expand into the Midwest and South.…
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Temple Researchers Co-Develop New App to Help Support Student-Athlete Development, Well-Being
A group comprising of a Temple University associate professor, a former Temple men’s soccer player, and former volleyball player have co-developed a new app that aims to help student-athletes, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. A virtual mentor named Sam is the face of an AI-powered mentorship app, JournAI, that was created to…
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Doylestown Council Green Lights New 47-Room Boutique Hotel
During a recent meeting, the Doylestown Borough Council approved both preliminary and final land development plans for a 47-room boutique hotel at 57 West Court Street, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The hotel will be constructed at the site of the former Doylestown Borough Hall and police station. Along with the guest rooms, the…
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Philly Entrepreneur Maya Nazareth to Pitch Apparel Company Alchemize Fightwear on ‘Shark Tank’
Philadelphia entrepreneur Maya Nazareth is set to appear on Season 17 of Shark Tank, where she will pitch her apparel company, Alchemize Fightwear, writes Stephanie Arnold for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Her approach for the episode, where she faced celebrity investors Kendra Scott, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, and Alexis Ohanian, was to focus…
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Experience a New Immersive, Team-Based Social Gaming Adventure At Time Mission in Center City
Philadelphia recently added the newest entry to its growing list of immerse entertainment venues with the opening of Time Mission on Chestnut Street in Center City, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The new venue, which officially opened its doors on Friday, October 17, is partially an escape room, problem-solving game, and sci-fi adventure all…
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House of the Week: Lovely Victorian Home in Pine Valley
A lovely Victorian home set on an attractive 5,227-square-foot lot with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pine Valley. This inviting residence offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and family-friendly living in a highly sought-after neighborhood. . . Among the highlights are double entertainment/living areas, a dining…
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Rival Bros Coffee Nears $4 Million Fundraising Goal for Expansion
Rival Bros Coffee Roasters has so far raised $2.92 million of its $4 million fundraising target, which will support the continued growth of its roasting, cafes, and e-commerce business, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shows that the Philadelphia coffee roaster has secured contributions…
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This North Philly Restaurant’s Menu Has a Narrative With Nearly Every Dish
At Honeysuckle in North Philadelphia, the goal is not just to feed customers’ bellies with delicious food options, but to also feed their minds with powerful narratives. What may look like a simple piece of bread, some cheese, and a dab of marmalade, actually has a deeper narrative behind it, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia…
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