Commerce
-
Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Criminal Justice Undergraduate Programs
Eastern University has launched a new online bachelor’s degree and minor in Criminal Justice. Students can apply now and begin classes in August 2026. These new programs expand Eastern’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education rooted in Christian values and social responsibility. The bachelor’s degree program is designed for students seeking to understand and engage with the criminal justice…
-
Great Valley School District Acquires Malvern Office Building for $7.5 Million
The board of Great Valley School District has authorized the $7.5 million purchase of an office building in Malvern, adjacent to the existing high school campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Known as the Westbrook Corporate Center, the nearly 190,000-square-foot building sits on 21.9 acres at 41 Moores Road. The price is a…
-
Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
-
Newtown’s Helius Medical Technologies Officially Rebrands to Solana Company
Newtown-based Helius Medical Technologies has officially rebranded to Solana Company after launching a $500 million Solana treasury in mid-September, writes Maxwell Mutuma for Coin Central. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the Solana Foundation and aims, through these initiatives, to improve its digital asset strategy and strengthen support for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. “The…
-
How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
-
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Flagmakers Maintain Tradition Started by Betsy Ross Centuries Ago
Flagmakers at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are continuing a unique Philadelphia tradition that was started by Betsy Ross centuries ago, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. “This must be one of our best-kept secrets tucked away in Northeast Philadelphia,” said Adam Walstrum, supervisor for the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. Within the…
-
Comcast Reopens Flagship Lift Zone Facility at OIC in North Philadelphia
Comcast has reopened its flagship Lift Zone facility in North Philadelphia after a more than $1 million investment, write Miguel Martinez-Valle and Brendan Brightman for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Lift Zone facility at OIC Philadelphia provides technical training programs for individuals looking into careers in new fields, including healthcare, digital media, and green energy. As a…
-
Abrams Realty Unveils New Plans for Washington Square West Site, Promising ‘Coolest Building in Philadelphia’
Abrams Realty & Development has decided to scrap its previous plan to build a multifamily high-rise at the former Wendy’s site on Walnut Street and will start from scratch, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Instead of the previously envisioned 18-story, 198-unit building, the developer is now planning an 11-story, 75-unit building with…
-
With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus
With Valley Forge Military Academy closing at the end of the academic year, questions have arisen over its 70-acre campus, which could represent a real estate opportunity in one of the region’s most coveted locations, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The campus straddles Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Radnor Township in…
-
Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor. The soups are one…
-
Irish Firm PM Group Invests $495K in Conshohocken Hub
Irish-based design and construction leader PM Group is making a bigger investment in Montco, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The company announced it will put $495,000 into its Conshohocken offices at 300 Barr Harbor Drive, creating 48 new jobs while retaining its current workforce. The expansion strengthens Conshohocken’s role in the region’s booming life…
-
Philadelphia-Based Athleisure Brand Addison Bay is Gaining Nationwide Exposure, Thanks to New Partnership
Addison Bay, the Philadelphia-based athleisure brand, recently began a new collaboration with SoulCycle. As a result, it’s been getting more love from all across the nation, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founder Marguerite Adzick is also an avid SoulCycle rider, and the partnership allows her to live out her dream of designing a…
-
Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
-
Former Penn Physicist Arthur Goodspeed Accidentally Created the X-Ray in the 1890s
In 1896, University of Pennsylvania physicist Arthur Goodspeed took images of coins inside a small purse, images that became the precursor to what we now all know as X-rays. As his descendants stumbled upon a box of his stuff, they found those images along with various artifacts that they have decided to donate it back…
-
House of the Week: Grand Colonial in West Mount Airy
A grand colonial home on an attractive 0.93 acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Mount Airy. This stately residence blends early 20th-century charm with refined modern updates, with a perfect balance of historic architecture and contemporary comfort. Elegant details include Mercer tile fireplaces, curved staircases,…
-
Relic Theatre Company Prepares for October Premiere of Inaugural Show
Relic Theatre, a new theater company founded by Kendyll Young and Grant Struble, two Philadelphia-based actors, is preparing for the premiere of its first production this month, writes Michaela Althouse for the PhillyVoice. The married couple were forced to reconsider their careers in acting when the pandemic closed theaters in 2020. “I was working a…
-
Eastern University’s College of Health and Sciences Receives $80,000 Grant for Anatomage Table
Eastern University’s College of Health and Sciences recently received an $80,000 grant from the McLean Contributionship, a Wayne-based charitable organization, to purchase an Anatomage Table. This cutting-edge technology will be used by multiple programs within the college and will provide an exceptional hands-on learning experience for Eastern University students. An Anatomage Table is a life-sized, digital anatomy…
-
PECO’s Award-Winning Initiatives Help Customers Save Big
October is National Energy Awareness Month, a time to highlight the impact of PECO’s award-winning energy efficiency programs, which have paid out more than half a billion dollars in rebates and incentives to customers since they were established in 2009. Since inception, more than $570 million has been awarded to help customers reduce their energy use,…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
