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King of Prussia-Based Vertex Names Microsoft Exec Christopher Young Its New CEO
King of Prussia-based Vertex has named Microsoft executive Christopher Young as its new CEO, who is taking over from longtime leader David DeStefano, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Young is the fourth person to hold that title at the publicly traded tax and compliance software maker. DeStefano will officially step down as…
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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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Five Chester County Leaders Recognized by Main Line Today’s Class of Power Women
The 2025 Class of Power Women, recognizing Main Line leaders with vision and courage, includes five entrants from Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, has a lifelong passion for giving back and inspiring change. While at Shippensburg University, she discovered her calling…
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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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Elites, A-List Celebrities Are Finding Their New Escape in New Hope
As some of the most famous glamorous retreats like Aspen and Palm Beach start to lose their luster, the elite have found a new escape in New Hope, writes Maureen Coulter for Philadelphia Magazine. There has been an invasion of A-list celebrities in the charming Bucks County town, with big names including actor Bradley Cooper,…
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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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David Fajgenbaum, Penn Immunologist Who Repurposed a Drug to Save His Own Life, Wins John Scott Award
David Fajgenbaum, a Penn Medicine immunologist who gained notoriety for saving his own life by repurposing an existing drug, has won the prestigious John Scott Award, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He will be presented with the award, one of the oldest science awards in the United States, and the accompanying $10,000 cash…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Annual Halloween Story
We have an October tradition in this space. Near Halloween, I tell you an eerie story. You get scared. We call it a day. These stories have always been ghostly, possibly demonic. This year, we’ll switch horror genres to the slasher, the home invasion. Home invasion is the most disturbing genre. As much as I’d…
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Main Line Health Rebounds with $4M Profit and Regional Growth Plans
Main Line Health has bounced back into the black after a tough year, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The health network that operates Bryn Mawr Hospital and Lower Merion’s Lankenau Medical Center posted $4 million in operating income for fiscal 2025. This is a dramatic turnaround from a $61 million loss the…
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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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Sesame Place Philadelphia Selects Bucks County Native as New President
Langhorne’s Sesame Place Philadelphia recently selected Michael Taylor, a Bucks County native, to be the park’s new president, writes Damon C. Williams for USA Today. Taylor’s primary role will be to oversee and improve the overall quality of the amusement park. This includes adding new food offerings at Sesame Place, improving wait times for the…
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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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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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Doylestown Native Helps Elevate NBC Sports Coverage With Cinematic Lens and Social Media
Doylestown native Alex Matcham, who spent nearly 18 years as a producer at NFL Films, is celebrating her first year as vice president of content at NBC Sports Philadelphia, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. When she joined the company, her goal was to recreate the same energy and connection she gave fans…
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Beloved Mexican Restaurant in Holland Closing, Food Truck to Carry On
El Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar at Village Shires Shopping Center in Holland will close its doors for good on Oct. 28, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The establishment’s owners announced the closing on their social media pages earlier this week. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we have to make this…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.5M Gorgeous Waterfront Colonial in New Hope
A waterfront colonial home on 0.29 acres with four bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This exceptional residence blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary elegance and the serenity of riverfront living. . . Designed for those who value luxury and comfort, it offers refined interiors, beautiful architectural details and seamless flow…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley Supports Home at Last Dog Rescue’s Howloween Fall Festival on Saturday
Local law firm Dischell Bartle Dooley is once again supporting Home at Last Dog Rescue’s Howloween Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Parkside Place Park in North Wales. This beloved community event combines family fun, fitness, and furry friends — all for a great cause. The day kicks off with a 5K run/walk at…
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Newtown Rotary Club Hosts Food Drive for the Wrightstown Food Cupboard
The Newtown Rotary Club is holding a food drive at Newtown’s McCaffrey’s Market this Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 AM to 3 PM, to support those who are financially challenged, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Rotarians will be collecting a range of non-perishable food items, such as canned fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, crackers, cereal, peanut butter, soup,…
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