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Three Chester County Companies Among Largest Family-Owned Businesses in Region
Three Chester County companies were included on the list of 56 largest family-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A. Duie Pyle ranked the highest at sixth place. The West Chester-based company has been in the same family for four generations. It was founded in 1924, and now operates…
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New Luxury Townhome Development Gets Approval from Doylestown Township Officials
After four years of development, Doylestown Township officials approved a luxury housing project that will consist of 23 new townhomes, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. County Builders, a Warminster-based company, is developing the neighborhood, which will feature homes selling for around $900,000. The units will each feature a two-car garage,…
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These Bucks County Festivals and Events Will Help Get You in the Fall Spirit
Fall has officially begun, and there are a variety of upcoming family-friendly events, spooky attractions and festive activities around Bucks County to explore, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. From now until Nov. 2, check out Sesame Place Philadelphia in Langhorne for The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular. Guests can enjoy some trick-or-treating with their favorite characters…
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Three Collar Counties Putting Local Protections on LGBTQ Residents
Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties are moving to shield their LGBTQ residents from discrimination at the local level, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the course of a month, the three counties have moved to enact policies that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. They have also established boards where…
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Freedom Village Celebrates World-Class Dining with Promotion of Gilles Moret
Freedom Village at Brandywine has become known throughout Chester County as a haven for seniors who seek comfort, security, and apex care in their retirement years. The community recently added yet another feather to its proverbial cap: a world-class dining program helmed by Gilles Moret, a classically trained French chef with years of experience in…
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Governor Shapiro Named 2025 “Champion for Aging” at the Annual Connected Health & Safety Conference
The Connected Health and Safety Association (CHS) has concluded its 2025 national conference in Philadelphia, bringing together national leaders in personal emergency response, remote patient monitoring, and home care innovation. The two-day event featured presentations centered around the industry’s innovation, policy leadership, and the shared commitment to advancing independence and safety for aging adults and…
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King of Prussia’s SEED Therapeutics Pioneers “Molecular Glue” Cancer Treatments
King of Prussia’s SEED Therapeutics is tackling one of medicine’s toughest challenges, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The biotech startup is treating diseases driven by proteins that current drugs can’t reach. The company is pioneering “molecular glues,” tiny drug molecules that fasten harmful proteins to a cell’s natural disposal system. Once tagged, the proteins are…
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Comcast’s Chief Product Officer Aims to Simplify TV Viewing Experience, Here’s How
Comcast Chief Product Officer Fraser Stirling acknowledged that the TV viewing experience has become increasingly complicated and is working to simplify it again, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Customers have never faced such an array of streaming services, numerous ways to watch sports, and ever-growing content libraries. Stirling plans to simplify this…
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Ali Barkley, Younger Brother to Saquon Barkley, Joins WCU Football for Victorious Season Opener
West Chester University football fans will recognize a familiar last name with the addition of Ali Barkley to the team, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News. Ali, younger brother to Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley, plays as running back for the 2025-2026 season. Barkley shared that the duo always played football throughout their childhood, and…
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‘Task’ Earns Glowing Reviews, Praise for Creator Brad Ingelsby
The new HBO crime series ‘Task,’ starring Mark Ruffalo with its Delco focus, is even better than the Emmy-winning “Mare of Easttown,” writes Greg MacArthur for Screen Rant. Both series were created by Brad Ingelsby, an Archbishop Carroll High School and Villanova University graduate. Ruffalo is FBI field agent Tom, stricken by a personal tragedy. …
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Bucks County Teen Affected by Alopecia Advocates for Breaking Its Stigma
Stephanie Milewski, a Bucks County teen diagnosed with alopecia areata at age 9, is now working to break the stigma surrounding the condition, writes Tom Sofield for North Penn Now. Milewski was present when Bucks County Commissioners recently proclaimed September as Alopecia Awareness Month, recognizing the efforts of a local chapter of the National Alopecia…
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New Hope Home of American Renowned Woodworker and Designer Requires Urgent Preservation Work
The New Hope home of renowned American woodworker and designer George Nakashima needs urgent preservation work to survive, according to its caretakers, writes JD Mullane for USA TODAY. The Nakashima Foundation for Peace launched an initiative to preserve and restore the three-acre homestead on Aquetong Road, where the woodworker created furniture admired for its simplicity.…
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Chester County Community Foundation Hosts Board of Directors Institute for Nonprofits
Attendees gained practical skills, networked, and left with actionable plans. Open networking and resource tables enabled attendees to connect and build relationships. Table discussions fostered collaboration, and everyone enjoyed food and refreshments. Zebulun Davenport, Ed.D., gave opening remarks about an ideal Board of Directors. Robbe Healey, MBA, NHA, ACFRE, FAFP, then delivered an inspiring keynote…
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Bucks County High Schools Reconsider Class Rankings Over Academic Stress
Amid rising concerns over academic competition and grade-related stress, several Bucks County high schools are reconsidering class rankings, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. Six years ago, Neshaminy School District administrators expressed their concerns to the school board, citing class rank as a source of social and emotional stress for students. They…
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Newtown’s Relic on State Closed. Owner Discusses Plans for New Restaurant
Relic on State, the New York City-style steakhouse and upscale bar, closed its doors unexpectedly in Newtown at the end of June, but building owner Scott Hendrickson is already working to bring a new restaurant into the historic space, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Veteran restaurateur Greg Conlon opened Relic in 2020 after investing…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Like Mind in an Odd Place
In one month, my parental caregiving enters its 10th year. Being uncomfortably sandwiched between kids and parents, I’ve been in a doctor’s office once or twice. A month. For a decade. I’ve also dealt with lawyers, Veterans Affairs, care home staff, banks, and likely more people I’m missing but who should not be sorry I’m…
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Charming Farmhouse on Three-Acres in Pipersville Is on the Market for $650,000
A stunning farmhouse in Pipersville, built in 1826, offers a perfect blend of modern and rustic elegance, writes Kimber Blum for The Amazing Mom Life. This two-story home, located at 7411 Tohickon Hill Road, boasts ample natural light thanks to the many windows providing views of the three-acre property. The first floor features a spacious…
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New Hope Resident Bradley Cooper Seen Supporting the Eagles in New York
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper was recently spotted in New York with his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, on their way to an event celebrating Kendall Jenner, writes Alessia Amorosini for Vanity Fair. What caught the public’s attention was Cooper’s phone in his left hand, playing the recent Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. It’s no…
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