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Alumnus Builds STEM Career Grounded in Rutgers–Camden Experience
Rutgers–Camden alumnus Ronald Barr CCAS’24 is the very embodiment of a STEM scholar. The Camden County resident graduated with a bachelor of science in applied and computational mathematics and a bachelor of arts in digital studies while minoring in both computer science and physics. He now applies his technical knowledge in a role at the defense aerospace giant Lockheed Martin while pursuing a…
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Furlong Stone Farmhouse Blends Historic Charm with Expansive Property
A charming 18th-century stone farmhouse elegantly combines family-friendly comfort with a deep sense of heritage, set amid the lush greenery in Furlong, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. The home is nestled on a sprawling, secluded property that offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity. It features an inviting in-ground pool and…
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Closed Door Plans for a Charter School Preceded Valley Forge Military Academy Closing
Even as Valley Forge Military Academy struggled toward closure, another plan was quietly in the works at the Wayne campus to open a First Responders charter school there, writes Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School proposes to open next fall. This past September,…
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With Iron Hill Brewery Closed, What Happens to All of That Beer?
There were thousands of dollars in beer left behind when Iron Hill Brewery filed for liquidation bankruptcy and suddenly closed down Sept. 26, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Matt Czapla of Springfield has been shopping around in local Acmes and Giant stores looking for cans of Iron Hill beer. So far, no luck.…
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Fashion CEO from Phoenixville Offers Style Advice, Services to Elevate All Ages
Phoenixville’s Amanda Wood, founder and CEO of The Haute Edit, prides herself on her fashion advice, wardrobe assistance, and the ability to elevate the home and style of any individual, write Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The Haute Edit is Wood’s home base for all things style. As a personal…
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LionCage Pitch Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Exposure, Chance for Cash Winnings
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) are partnering to deliver the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley. LionCage is a one-day gathering that offers exposure, connections, and access for creators…
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Newly Retired Adm. Tom Anderson Takes New Role to Restore Navy Shipbuilding in Philadelphia
Newly retired Rear Adm. Tom Anderson has assumed a role aimed at restoring Philadelphia as a Navy shipbuilding hub, decades after the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard closed during post-Cold War military reductions, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anderson joined Hanwha Defense USA on October 6 as president of shipbuilding. In this position, he…
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$12 Million Callowhill Lot Listed by Wing Lee Realty with Co-Development Potential
Wing Lee Realty Investment is looking to either sell a development site between Chinatown and Northern Liberties for $12 million or find a partner to co-develop it with, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ownership group, which is a partnership of siblings, acquired the 0.8-acre property at 900 Callowhill Street in 2015.…
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Want to Be in Pennsylvania’s 1%? Here’s the Income You’ll Need
To rank in the top one percent of earners in Pennsylvania, residents need an income of $605,333, which is the 24th highest total in the country, write Joanne Drilling and Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking draws on the most recent IRS earnings data from 2022. Across the nation, the findings revealed…
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Hepatitis B Vaccine, One of Philadelphia’s Oldest Success Stories, Faces Challenge From Current Administration
The hepatitis B vaccine, one of Philadelphia’s oldest success stories, is facing challenges under the Trump administration, leaving local advocates and patients concerned about its future, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Baruch Blumberg discovered the virus at Fox Chase Cancer Center in 1967, earning him the Nobel Prize nearly a decade later in…
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Urban League of Philadelphia to Undergo Regional Expansion, Open 3 New Resource Centers
The Urban League of Philadelphia is planning a regional expansion that will see the nonprofit open three new resource centers and more than double its reach, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Once implemented, the Urban League of Philadelphia’s expansion will allow it to advocate and cover for the well-being of underserved communities…
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This Bucks County Town Is Greater Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Market
In the second quarter of 2025, homes sold faster in Levittown than anywhere in Greater Philadelphia, making the blue-collar town the hottest housing market in the region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Bucks County, during the three months ending June 30, properties sold faster in more affordable suburbs than in affluent…
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Plan for Major Data Center at Former Pennhurst Site Faces Resident Opposition
A plan to redevelop the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital site in East Vincent Township into a large-scale data center is meeting resistance from nearby residents, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Megan Heiken, who recently purchased a home near the site, recently launched an online petition, urging her neighbors and local officials…
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$13.5M Bids Accepted for Crozer-Chester, Springfield Hospitals
There are two hospital buyers for the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a Friday bankruptcy auction, Prospect Medical Holdings has agreed to sell the two hospital properties for $13 million, according to Prospect attorneys. Chariot Allaire Partners successfully bid $10 million for the Crozer-Chester…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box” law, writes Alonzo Martinez for Forbes. The updated rules take effect on Jan. 6, 2026. The amendment further limits how employers can evaluate a person’s criminal history when making hiring…
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Philadelphia Named Among Best Cities for Poker Players to Live
For individuals who are regular poker players, a new ranking of the best cities to live has been unveiled and Philadelphia is near the top, writes Paul Seaton for Legal U.S. Poker Sites. According to the new rankings, Philadelphia is the second-best city for poker players to live. The city trails only Las Vegas for…
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Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M
Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, just north of Drexel University’s campus, consists entirely of one bedroom and one bathroom apartments. The acquisition also includes 21 parking spots. Loonstyn plans to renovate the…
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Aramark Signs Systemwide Contract Covering Food, Other Services with Penn Medicine
Aramark, based in Philadelphia, has entered into a systemwide agreement with the University of Pennsylvania Health System to provide food and additional services, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contract is Aramark’s largest in the United States and the second-largest in the company’s history. “We are honored to partner with a world-renowned health…
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