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Philadelphia Poverty Rate Drops Below 20 Percent for First Time Since 1979
Philadelphia is no longer the poorest big city in the United States, as the city’s poverty rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first time since at least 1979. However, that is not all cause for celebration, write Nate File and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data,…
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Eagleview Resident Expands Her Listening Revolution with New School Program and Children’s Book
Exton resident Christine Miles, M.S. Ed., a leader in listening intelligence and founder of EQuipt, is on a mission to transform the way we connect, writes Felysha Walker for Village Voice. Miles’ mission is to teach people how to truly listen. Her innovative system, The Listening Path, turns listening into a teachable and repeatable skill,…
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Dave Franchini Trades Publisher’s Chair for Weird Brain’s Wild New Comics Universe
Dave Franchini cut his teeth at Horsham comic book publisher Zenescope Entertainment. He rose from intern to sales lead, then editor, and eventually publisher over a 16-year run. Along the way, he helped shape fan-favorite titles (including Philly-set monster hunter stories) and learned every step of taking an idea from script to shelf. In February,…
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Sojo Industries Signs Largest Lease of 2025 for Langhorne Building
Sojo Industries, the fast-growing packaging and robotics firm, has tripled its Bucks County footprint by signing a 215,000-square-foot lease in Langhorne, marking one of the largest leases in the Philadelphia region this year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’re seeing tremendous growth in this region,” said Sojo Industries CEO Barak Bar-Cohen. “There’s…
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Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office
Innovate Real Estate expands in Pennsylvania with a new Doylestown office, led by The Cleland Team, a local real estate group that has extensive experience and strong community ties, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to Jeff Casterline, founder and CEO of Innovate Real Estate, The Cleland Team, recently recognized by RealTrends as one…
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New Hope Ice Cream Shop Offers Tasty, Unique Flavors That You’ve Got to Try
Moo Hope Ice Cream is a shop in New Hope that serves up scoops of delicious, high-quality ice cream to help cool you down, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. The parlor makes each batch of ice cream itself, using homemade recipes and the best ingredients. Each spoonful is creamy and dense, leaving you…
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Newtown Township Fire Chief Recognized for 50 Years of Public Service
Newtown Township’s board of supervisors recently honored local Fire Chief Glenn Forsyth for his 50 years of public service, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Forsyth joined the Newtown Fire Association as a junior firefighter, eventually becoming an active member in 1975. After joining, he rose through the ranks and became the first paid fire…
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New Visit Philadelphia Campaign Aims to Attract Visitors, Residents for America’s 250th Anniversary
Visit Philadelphia has launched a new $9 million national campaign to attract visitors and residents ahead of America’s 250th anniversary next year. “Whether it’s your first visit to Philadelphia or your fiftieth, 2026 is the year to experience our city,” Angela Val, president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia, said in a press release. “We’re inviting…
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David’s Bridal Expands Wedding Options With Karako Suits Partnership
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal continues to widen its wedding and formalwear reach, writes Karen Alberg Grossman for Mr. Magazine. The bridal giant teamed up with Karako Suits, a family-owned menswear chain with more than 40 years of experience. Soon, Karako’s suits and tuxedos will be available directly through David’s Bridal’s website, giving couples and…
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Adaptive Reuse Gives Older Chadds Ford Buildings New Life
Older structures that may be neglected are getting a second life through something called adaptive reuse, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. That process is utilized by some architects and builders in the Brandywine Valley. The region has more older buildings so adaptive reuse is an approach more often seen here. “Some people think no…
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Wealthiest ZIP Codes Cluster in Chester County, Philadelphia Region
Wealth in the Philadelphia region is still concentrated around Center City, though several Chester County ZIP codes earning top ten spots in specific categories, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings, poverty rates, and…
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Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…
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Which Bucks County Towns Pay the Highest and Lowest Property Taxes?
Bucks County homeowners generally pay about $6,817 in municipal, school and county taxes, with some paying almost twice as much based on where they live, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to a recently published review of Bucks County tax parcel data and millage rates, Upper Makefield in the Council Rock…
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Check Out These Fun Festivals Happening in Bucks County This Month
There are a variety of fun fall festivals and events coming to Bucks County this month that you won’t want to miss, writes a reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times. Falls Township is hosting the Food Truck Festival on Sept. 19 from 6 PM to 10 PM, featuring seven food trucks, live music and…
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Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters
One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…
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Weekend Wanderer: Not-So-Fond Memories
I have one more story from summer. One more story before I flood you with demands to decorate for Halloween, like, two weeks ago. My family regularly vacations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. I’ve visited one particular island since I was born. More recently, I’ve spent time in Wilmington for my daughter’s camp. One thing…
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Penn Medicine Opens New $376 Million Research Center in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine officially recently opened a new research center, a $376 million project that has added eight floors to a seven-story office building housing the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new levels at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard house teams from the Colton Center for Autoimmunity…
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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the hospital a community medical asset once again, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Todd Strine, along with local investors Jason Kilpatrick, Danny Platt, Justin Misner, Sumeer Toteja and…
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