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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a premier Life Plan Community, raised over $6,000 in September to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The community’s month-long fundraising efforts culminated in its annual on-campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, October 3. Throughout September, residents and staff came together to host a variety of creative fundraisers, including a donut sale,…
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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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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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Eagles Couple Balances Demanding Football Season By Sharing Hilarious West Chester Home Renovations
Philadelphia Eagles couple Landon and Brooke Dickerson manage more than just a demanding schedule during the football season, writes Tabitha Parent for People. The couple has gone viral for their Instagram account where they share the process of renovating their West Chester home. At @dickerson_diys, viewers can get a glimpse of the duo’s life off…
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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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Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown
Toll Brothers temporarily halted sales at its 45-home Lyondale Meadows community in Newtown, with prices starting at $1.6 million, after demand was overwhelming, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder opened sales earlier this month, and in just one week received 21 deposits, with buyers choosing options that raised…
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Sprig & Vine, New Hope Vegan Staple for 15 Years, Closing Its Doors
Sprig & Vine, a vegan restaurant in New Hope that has been a community staple for 15 years, will permanently close its doors on Oct. 19, writes Mia Johnson for the New Hope Free Press. Chef and owner Ross Olchvary wrote in an Instagram message that the Union Square eatery is closing because it is…
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Warminster’s Drive and Thrive Brings Community Together at Car Show Event
Warminster’s Drive and Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the community through transportation, recently hosted their annual car show on Oct. 4 in Fort Washington. With over 100 stunning cars, trucks and jeeps on display, the event celebrated automotive passion while raising critical funds to support Drive and Thrive’s transportation programs. …
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Sailor and Bensalem High School Graduate Returns to Alma Mater for Event
As part of their Homecoming 250 celebrations, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps recently visited Bensalem High School to surprise students, reports Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. Four military helicopters landed on the school’s football field in just one of many events the military branches are holding to celebrate their 250th birthday. More…
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Locals Decorate Downtown Newtown’s Storefronts with Halloween Window Art
In preparation for Newtown’s annual Halloween Parade, locals painted store windows in the business district for the Halloween Art Scene contest, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Families, groups and individuals gathered despite the rain to decorate storefronts with pumpkins, skeletons, witches and more. The Countryside Gallery was decorated by Maddie Adamusko with art inspired…
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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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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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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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The Jockey Tavern Brings Equestrian-Inspired Dining to Malvern
The Jockey Tavern in Malvern offers Chester County residents a unique equestrian-inspired dining experience, reports Bob Kelly for FOX29 Philadelphia. The family-owned tavern channels a warm, classic tavern ambiance inspired by Chester County’s equestrian roots and the owners’ lifelong love of riding horses and. The menu features a wide range of dinner, lunch, and brunch…
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Southampton Developer Teams Up with Philly Firm for Boutique Rental Project in Old City
Southampton-based Core Development and Philadelphia-based property manager Host Aid have joined forces to open The Diplomat, a boutique stay property in Old City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The short-term rental that is expected to open in January, is designed for large travel groups who prefer staying together in multiple-bedroom accommodations, instead…
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New Hope Resident Opens Skincare Studio at Buckingham’s Solebury Club
Remy Weil, a licensed esthetician from New Hope, recently opened a new skincare studio, Remy Esthetics, in Buckingham’s Solebury Club, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Weil has a background in dermatology and experience working in medical spa environments. In this new studio, she is offering a results-driven, nurturing approach, blending customized care with…
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Newtown Rotary Club to Host Bike Drive to Support International Communities
The Newtown Rotary Club is supporting the New Jersey-based nonprofit Pedals for Progress by hosting a used bicycle collection on Sunday, Oct. 18, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Pedals for Progress accepts old bicycles, repairs them and ships them to developing countries to help local economies. The club will be hosting the…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions Philadelphia right at the heart of this epic story, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns previously explored the Founding Father in his 2022 PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, which helped shape various elements of his latest…
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