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Square Roots Collective Opening Francis Hotel in Kennett Square
Square Roots Collective is redeveloping an 18th-century building in Kennett Square into an eight-room boutique hotel, Francis Hotel & Suites, that is expected to open in early 2026, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Square Roots Collective is a nonprofit focused on advancing the Kennett Square community. Stephanie Almanza, the organization’s President and…
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Brad Ingelsby Talks About the Value of Filming a Delco Story
Brad Ingelsby’s success with “Mare of Easttown” actually coaxed him to leave Los Angeles and return to his hometown of Berwyn, writes Rosa Catagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He now lives about a mile from his parents’ home with his wife, Lindsey Ingelsby, an Aston native, and their three children. “Mare” proved he could find…
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Avenue of the Arts Parking Garage With Ground-Floor Retail Space Goes Up for Sale
Green Courte Partners has listed the 668-space, 10-story Avenue of the Arts parking garage at 1501 Spruce Street onto the market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Bruer Kershner of CBRE, the parking garage could sell for more than $45 million. “Parking demand is increasing in the city coming out of…
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15 Philadelphia Businesses Make List of Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025
Fifteen Philadelphia companies are on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2025 list of Greater Philadelphia’s fastest-growing companies based on average two-year revenue growth, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. To qualify, the companies needed a minimum revenue of $750,000 in 2022 — the first year of consideration — and increased revenue each…
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Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Sells For Well-Under Original Asking Price, Two Years Later
The Center City penthouse that former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell previously owned has been sold to a local Philadelphia couple for $2.65 million. It sold for about 38 percent less than the original asking price of nearly $4.3 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The recent sale brings an end to…
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House of the Week: Charming Split Foyer Home in Society Hill
A charming split foyer home on a 1,307-square-foot lot with two bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Society Hill. This striking residence was commissioned in 1960 for Nancy Grace and designed by the celebrated Philadelphia firm Stonorov & Haws. It stands as a celebrated mid-century modern landmark that has been thoughtfully designed…
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1Philadelphia Launches Incline Fund to Help Local Founders, Technologists Expand Their Reach
1Philadelphia has launched the Incline Fund to support local founders and technologists in expanding their reach at national conferences and events, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. These founders are building on the region’s existing tech reputation, including the city’s recent ranking among the top 25 markets for tech talent in CBRE’s annual Scoring Tech Talent…
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Celebrating All Abilities: Inclusive, Handcrafted Art Lights the Night at Camphill Soltane’s Fall Festival on Oct. 10
Tucked in the woodlands of Chester County, Camphill Soltane — a Glenmoore-based nonprofit that provides an inclusive, supportive environment for individuals with intellectual differences, as well as the broader community — quietly hums with creative energy. Its art studio, Soltane Arts, is a space where weaving, sewing, knitting, pottery, and mosaics become tools of empowerment,…
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Major NIH Grant is Strengthening Rutgers–Camden Research
Under the guidance of Professor of Chemistry and Center for Computational Biology (CCIB) faculty member Jinglin Fu, Rutgers–Camden students are benefiting from a grant of almost $500,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The goal of the research is to produce a new nucleic acid nanoparticle-based delivery system for the genome editing of blood…
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Developers Are Descending on Rare Open Space in Upper Darby
Open space in the area of Township Line and State roads in Upper Darby has become a lightning rod for developers. The latest proposal is a car wash near the intersection on three undeveloped acres known as the Mozino property, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. It would sit next to and behind the…
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Eataly Opens in King of Prussia Mall with Food, Wine, and Culture
The King of Prussia Mall’s new anchor store, one filled with Italian flavors instead of fashion, is here, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Famed Italian marketplace, Eataly, officially opens on October 2 at 3 p.m. It ushers in wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh pastas, pastries, caviar, and a 200-seat restaurant. Another 90 seats are…
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Local Restaurant Group Exchanges Leftover Iron Hill Gift Cards After Sudden Closure
Iron Hill gift card holders can still make use of their thanks to local restaurant group Stove & Co, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The restaurant group, parent company to several local restaurants, is offering a limited time gift card exchange. Any customer can bring any Iron Hill gift card to a…
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Cantina La Martina in Kensington Closing in November As Search For New Home Begins
Cantina La Martina, the immensely popular Mexican restaurant at the corner of D Street and Kensington Avenue, will be closing its doors in November, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a recent Instagram post, chef-owner Dionicio Jiménez, his co-owner and wife Mariangeli Alicea Saez, and general manager Tina Stanczyk announced the restaurant’s pending…
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Two Philly High Schools Take Part in Former Eagle Rodney McLeod’s Mentorship Program
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety and Super Bowl champion Rodney McLeod Jr. and his wife Erika are the co-founders of Change Our Future Foundation and leading a new mentorship initiative. Two Philadelphia high school have recently taken part in the new mentorship initiative, call the Next Man Up program, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune.…
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GMercyU Alum Creates Unique Fieldwork Opportunity for Education Majors
After 35 years as a special education teacher for the Souderton Area School District, Gwynedd Mercy University graduate Sue Saylor wasn’t ready to hang up her hat just yet. Saylor, who mostly taught kindergarten through third grade during her career, stayed on for a year after the COVID-19 pandemic because she was reluctant to leave…
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Crozer-Chester and Springfield Hospital Properties to be Auctioned
Bankruptcy auctions are coming up for Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the recent sale of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park to local private investors and the sale of Delaware County Memorial Hospital to Upper Darby School District. Bids on the properties are due Oct. 7,…
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Chester County First to Approve Ordinance That Protects Against Discrimination
The Chester County Board of Commissioners this week passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Democratic-controlled Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 along party lines to adopt a comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinance protecting LGBTQ residents, alongside established protected classes including sex, race, and age.…
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Sports Bar and Restaurant with Golf Simulator and Virtual Games Opens in Warrington
The family-oriented bar and restaurant Gloria Sports & Spirits in Warrington recently opened its doors, offering American-style food that has a European twist, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Millions of dollars have been invested in the new restaurant, located in the former Bar Louie in the Shops at Valley Square. The space includes…
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