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Ardmore’s Dan Porter Turns Overtime Into a $500M Sports Media Giant
Ardmore’s Dan Porter turned the idea of giving young athletes a platform into Overtime, a sports media company with over $500 million, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Porter left his executive post at William Morris Endeavor in 2016 when he noticed the gap between how kids played sports and how they were seen.…
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West Chester-Based Verrica Gets Medication Approval in Japan, Triggering $10M Milestone Payment
The regulatory approval of Verrica Pharmaceuticals‘ Ycanth in Japan has triggered a $10 million milestone payment to the West Chester-based company by its overseas partner, Torii Pharmaceutical, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Verrica CEO Jayson Rieger said that the dermatology therapeutics company expects to receive the payment within the next several weeks…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges from U.S. News & World Report. Nationally, Villanova University in Radnor is the only school located in Delaware County that cracked the top 100 overall. It came in at No. 57. It also ranked 60th…
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Bucks County Sees Population Growth. These Towns Are Leading the Charge
Bucks County added approximately 3,616 people between 2020 and 2024, marking what could become a rare population increase, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 0.6 percent increase occurred primarily in 29 Central and Upper Bucks townships and boroughs, with some seeing growth of nearly five…
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Exclusive Dining Event Featuring Anthony Bourdain’s Fixer to be Held in Lahaska
On Oct. 10, Zamir Gotta, the famed fixer and friend of the late Anthony Bourdain, will be hosting a special event at Caleb’s American Kitchen in Lahaska, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Table Talk with Zamir Gotta” will take place from 6 to 9 PM, giving guests the chance to enjoy an elaborate four-course…
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Million-Dollar Homes Nearly Quadruple in Philly Area Amid Skyrocketing Prices
Greater Philadelphia remains among the more affordable metropolitan areas in the nation, but skyrocketing prices have rapidly increased the number of million-dollar homes in the region, nearly quadrupling it over the last five years, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As of July, the Philadelphia metropolitan area had about 30,300 homes valued at $1…
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Weekend Wanderer: It Is Not, in Fact, Dinnertime
There was a long day this summer in which I functioned as co-pilot while my son drove an hour and a half to his camp in New Jersey. I dropped him off, taking his car to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where my daughter was scuba diving to 45 feet in a quarry filled with buses and planes…
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“Real Diamond” Brings “Sweet Caroline” to Newtown October 11
Bucks County Community College, which has a long tradition of bringing high-caliber performances to the region with Bucks Live!, proudly presents “Real Diamond” – a tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond – at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Fronted by Curt Di Domizio, “Real Diamond” delivers a stunningly realistic interpretation of one of America’s most beloved…
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Flagship Cinemas Leases Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, Plans $1.5M in Phased Renovations
Maryland-based Flagship Cinemas, a movie theater operator, has signed a long-term lease for the Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Flagship will take over from real estate firm The Goldenberg Group as the movie theater’s operator. The 33,000-square-foot property is owned by Blue Bell-based Goldenberg. The six-acre property…
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Birchrunville Native Scores Resalable Treasures Among Trash from Wealthy Shore Towns
Tucker Upper, a Birchrunville native known to his scores of followers by that name, discovers resaleable treasures among trash from wealthy Jersey Shore towns, writes Lini S. Kadaba for The Philadelphia Inquirer. James Graeff, his given name, films GoPro videos of his trash picking and posts them on his YouTube channel with over 220,000 subscribers,…
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Delco Steaks Has Opened a New Location in Springfield
Delco Steaks is holding a Sept. 28 grand opening celebration for its new shop that opened earlier this month at the former Phastbreak Cheesesteaks at 158 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The event will include food specials and a visit from Dan “Killer” Kennedy, five-time champion of the annual…
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Pennsbury School District Wants to Build New $279M High School, Here Is What It Could Cost Taxpayers
Pennsbury School District recently presented its plans to build a new $279 million high school at a public hearing, with opinions generally split on the issue, write Lacey Latch and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. But while some opposed it and others are supporting the project, everybody wanted to know how it…
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Two Local Eateries Among Seven Great Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia’s Suburbs
While Philadelphia’s suburbs boast plenty of Italian restaurants serving delicious food, a few truly stand out – including two in Bucks County, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Domani Star in Doylestown is a cozy BYOB serving affordable dishes with strong flavors. Some of the local favorites on offer include polenta cake with Gorgonzola…
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Quakertown-Based QNB Corp. Pays $41M for Montgomery County Bank
Quakertown-based QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB Bank, has agreed to pay nearly $41 million to complete the acquisition of Limerick’s The Victory Bank, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The all-stock transaction will expand QNB’s presence in Montgomery County and extend it into Berks County, creating a bank that will have…
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Newtown Bank Partners with Comcast to Deliver Reliable Connectivity Across its Branches
The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown has expanded its partnership with Comcast Business to deliver reliable connectivity across all of its branches. Comcast Business technology, featuring Ethernet Network Services and Dedicated Internet, connects all eleven branches to the main office. It facilitates real-time communication, encrypted transactions, and rapid data transfers supporting modern…
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Bucks County Peace Center to Remain Open, Saved by Community Support
The Bucks County Peace Center, an organization that promotes nonviolent solutions to conflict, will remain open thanks to support from the community, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last month, the Langhorne-based center announced that it would be shutting down after 40 years of serving the community. After the announcement, Executive…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.2M Magnificent Colonial in Newtown
A colonial home set on 23.77 acres with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This exquisite residence exudes timeless charm while offering modern comfort throughout. Refined details include original pumpkin pine floors, expansive long-distance views and a meticulously maintained interior that perfectly blends colonial character with contemporary…
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Stage United to Host Concerts in Doylestown and Newtown, Including Two This Weekend
Stage United, the nonprofit dedicated to offering live music experiences, is presenting four concerts in Doylestown and Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. On Friday, Sept. 26, SPEAKeasy will be taking place at ArtWRKD on South State Street in Newtown. Beginning at 7:30 PM, guests will have the chance to hear music, poetry and…
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