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Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation
The Michelin Guide has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at the Comcast Center a two-key designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2025 key designations, announced on Wednesday, are equivalent to Michelin’s coveted star ratings that are awarded to restaurants around the world. The key ratings system was launched last year.…
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Tastykake’s Navy Yard Headquarters Is Up for Sale
Tastykake’s 345,500-square-foot Philadelphia Navy Yard headquarters, built in 2009 as a custom facility for the company, is being sold by Prologis, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. San Francisco-based Prologis acquired the building five years ago through a $13 billion merger with Liberty Property Trust. Tastykake’s parent company, Tasty Baking, has nearly a…
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Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Unveils New Volunteer Center Inside Fashion District Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 has officially unveiled its new volunteer center inside the Fashion District ahead of the FIFA World Cup next summer. The new FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia Volunteer Center is the culmination of an initial call in search of volunteers this past August. “We were hoping for a good response … I had…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Contemporary in East Falls
A gorgeous contemporary home on 1.11 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in East Falls. This stunning residence offers an exceptional combination of privacy, style, and thoughtful updates, creating a unique sanctuary with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Elegant details include bamboo hardwood floors and newly-installed skylights. . . Among the…
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Doylestown VIA Partners with DelVal to Create New Counseling Psychology Scholarship
The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) has partnered with Delaware Valley University to establish a new scholarship supporting a student pursing a graduate degree in counseling psychology. The $15,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in the counseling psychology master’s program. The total scholarship amount will be disbursed over the course of the…
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Honors Service and History with Trains & Troops Weekend and 1940s Swing Dance
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will once again celebrate American history, service, and song during its 25th annual Trains & Troops weekend, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2. The event will take place at the Museum (300 Gap Road, PA Route 741, Strasburg, Lancaster County). This year’s milestone event honors U.S. military…
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Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio
Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes the New Jersey Business and Industry Association. The acquisition strengthens its cardio-pulmonary treatment lineup with the addition of Ohtuvayre, a breakthrough therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Verona Pharma now operates as a wholly…
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Lawmakers Challenge Abrams Realty’s Exton Square Mall Vision
The West Whiteland Board of Supervisors has pushed back against Abrams Realty and Development’s Exton Square Mall mixed-use redevelopment plans, with one member calling for the revival of plans for a hotel on the site, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the project’s density, the township’s sewer capacity, and the future of…
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Breaking Down School Taxes in Bucks County: Who Pays the Most and Least?
Annual school taxes in Bucks County vary greatly, with homeowners expected to pay anywhere from $3,000 to more than $7,500, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The taxes are determined based on the assessed value of a property and the millage rate set for the county’s thirteen school districts by their officials.…
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Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?
Earlier this month, Philadelphia joined Beijing, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with a Jordan Brand World of Flight location, writes Ian Servantes for WWD. Each of the global cities are among the most shoppable in the world, and Jordan Brand is speaking out on why it chose Philadelphia as the first U.S.…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder, Partners in Outreach
Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder of Partners in Outreach, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in the small-town community of Ridley Park, where she participated in community events, worked a variety of summer jobs, and learned leadership in student government. After a background in athletic training and a career in the insurance industry, Parsons…
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Temple University Receives Largest Donation in School’s History
Temple University received a $55 million donation, marking the largest single gift the university has ever received in its 140-plus year history, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett is responsible for it. As a result of his massive donation, Temple has renamed its School of Public Health in his honor.…
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Unveils Plan for Regional Progress During Annual Meeting
Philadelphia is a top global destination for business, as well as among the nation’s leaders in inclusive growth. “It is time to level up our approach.” Those were words spoken by Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia President and CEO Chellie Cameron during its annual meeting on Friday, October 10. With Philadelphia preparing to be…
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IBX Offers Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026 to Support Members Through Every Step of Their Health Journey
The 2026 Annual Enrollment Period has begun, and Independence Blue Cross is offering a wide variety of Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans designed to support members through their health journey. This year, IBX is also introducing Personal Choice 65 Achieve PPO, a new zero-dollar plan. “Our 2026 Medicare Advantage plans are built around what matters…
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DelVal Prof to Present Innovative Egg Nutrition Research at One of Nation’s Leading Gatherings for Animal Science
Dr. Keith Ou, an assistant professor of animal biotechnology and conservation at Delaware Valley University, will present his research on egg nutrition at the Cornell Nutrition Conference (CNC), one of the nation’s leading gatherings for animal science and nutrition experts. Dr. Ou’s presentation will focus on his work, alongside Dr. Xingen Lei of Cornell University,…
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Bryn Mawr Mansion with Movie Theater, Indoor Pool, Heads to Auction
A Bryn Mawr mansion in Delaware County with an indoor pool and 18-seat movie theater is heading to auction Oct. 16 after sitting on the market for two years, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was custom-built in 2005, designed by architect Gordon L. Todd Associates and built by A.L. Hellman Custom…
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Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict
Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s climate leadership objectives, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Philly. In June, Shapiro announced that Amazon would invest $20 billion in two cloud computing and artificial intelligence data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties, solidifying his…
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After Closing in Philadelphia, Popular Restaurant Finds New Life in Wallingford
The popular Philadelphia restaurant Fond, which closed in 2021 after 12 years in East Passyunk, has found a new life in Wallingford, following its patrons to the suburbs, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The newest version of Fond opened in October last year. Chef Lee Styer is once again making all of the favorites,…
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