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Central Bucks School District Hiring for Over 100 Positions At August Job Fair
Central Bucks School District is preparing to host a hiring event on Aug. 25 to fill more than 100 open positions before the start of the upcoming school year, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The event will take place at Central Bucks South High School from 4 PM to 7 PM.…
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Former Craft Barbecue Co. Owner Opening Speakeasy-Style Tavern in Dublin
Craft Tavern, a new speakeasy-style restaurant, is set to opened last month at 101 S. Main Street in Dublin, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The restaurant was founded by Tom Peters, owner of the now-closed Craft Barbecue Co., formerly known as Holy Que in Lahaska. “Barbecue had an incredible run — and we’re…
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West Chester’s QVC Group Navigates Challenges as It Implements New Growth Strategy
Six months after launching its new growth strategy, WIN, focused on expanding its social media and streaming presence, QVC Group continues to face challenges, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company laid off 900 employees in the spring as part of the consolidation of HSN into QVC’s headquarters. It also implemented a…
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This Germantown Animal Care Center Was Founded By One of Pennsylvania’s First Black Veterinarians
Greene Street Animal Care was founded nearly a half-century ago and is still going strong, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The Germantown animal care was founded in 1976 by Orville R. Walls, one of the first Black veterinarians in Pennsylvania’s history. Today, Greene Street Animal Care is run by his daughter Kathleen Walls, who serves…
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Nine Bucks County Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Nine Bucks County companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Inc. list ranks firms based on their percentage growth from 2021 to 2024, providing a “snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies,” according to the…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Grid Magazine. Adam Forbes, founder of Discovery Pathways, wants to provide current and future generations of Philadelphians with opportunities to boat, fish, and perhaps one day even swim…
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Meet the Boomi Scientist Connecting the World from Conshohocken
In Conshohocken, Boomi is tackling one of the digital age’s toughest challenges, writes Jon Stojan for Digital Journal. The artificial intelligence company is connecting siloed systems so a business’s data can flow seamlessly. Principal Data Scientist Swagata Ashwani has led innovations that are reshaping industries worldwide. Her flagship creation, Boomi GPT, uses natural language processing…
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Claire’s May Close 1,300 Stores After Filing for Bankruptcy, Including One in Chester County
After filing for bankruptcy last week, Claire’s, the low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer, has identified over 1,300 stores that could be closed, including one in Chester County, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Increased competition, consumer spending trends, and the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail, in combination with our current debt obligations and…
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New Hope Makes List of 13 Foodie-Friendly Towns, For Big Flavors Without Big Crowds
New Hope has earned a spot on the list of 13 popular foodie-friendly towns across the nation that provide rich flavors without the inconvenience of overwhelming crowds, writes Michael Paraiso Duran for Avocadu. Nestled along the Delaware River, New Hope has become a top destination for food lovers who are looking for charming restaurants and…
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Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center to Put Lyricist’s Writing Desk on Public Display
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will put the famous lyricist’s writing desk on public display beginning August 23, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Hammerstein composed lyrics to some of his best-known works while working at the iconic desk, including songs for classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, including Oklahoma!, State Fair, Carousel,…
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Museum Design Work Starts for Historic SS United States, Destined to Become Florida’s Giant Artificial Reef
Design work is underway for a museum dedicated to the historic SS United States, which is headed to Florida after decades docked in South Philadelphia before more recently moving to Alabama, writes Tyler Thrasher for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The highly anticipated SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience in Florida will honor the legacy of…
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Main Line Health’s Four Hospitals Score Awards for Cardiac Care
Main Line Health earned national praise for its swift, high-quality heart attack care, receiving two honors from the American Heart Association, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. Main Line Health encompasses Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital. The health system received the 2025 Mission: Lifeline Systems of Care Regional Award…
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Twin Duo Continues Lacrosse Stardom at Downingtown West High School
Twins Ava and Brinn Findora are continuing their athletic career of lacrosse stardom beyond high school, writes Gabriella Galati for 6abc. The Findora twins have been named two of the best high school lacrosse players in the country. Both midfielders, Ava and Brinn have both received all-league honors, have trained with Team USA, and were…
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4th Street Realty, Coleman and Sons Family Limited Partnership, Receive New PIDA Loan to Purchase Quakertown Property
Rick Siger, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development, recently announced more than $6.3 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority to boost business growth and create, as well as to help retain, jobs in Bucks, Blair, and Franklin counties. “These approved PIDA loans are giving companies in three counties…
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Cheap Rents Disappearing Throughout Pennsylvania As Luxury Rentals Rise
Cheap rents are becoming increasingly scarce in Pennsylvania while the number of luxury rentals continues to rapidly rise, write Mike D’Onofrio and Sami Sparber for AXIOS. This is a growing affordability issue in a state where buying a home is impossible for many due to the high prices and rising mortgage rates. Pennsylvania has recorded…
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion to attract a third Avelo Airlines plane and expand its commercial services, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, the Houston-based Avelo, which counts the Delaware airport as…
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Alex Palumbo and MontComedy Bring Laughs to Skippack’s Dutch Tavern
Montgomery County’s stand-up scene is on the rise, and Alex Palumbo is helping lead the charge. The comedian hosts MontComedy, a monthly showcase at the Dutch Tavern in Skippack, bringing some of the best up-and-comers to an intimate basement venue many comics call perfect for live comedy. “The Dutch has a large local draw, and…
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, based on a project from his Psychology 101 class, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Acknowledging that people in their 20s are the unhappiest age group in the country — burdened by a…
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