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Peirce College Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively to serving adults, held its 2025 Commencement on Friday,…
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Lancaster Celebrates Lafayette 200 with Dinner, History, and Music
This summer, Lancaster County and Western Chester County will come alive with revolutionary spirit as the region celebrates its part in the nationwide Lafayette 200 Bicentennial Commemoration. From Jul. 27-29, a series of engaging and family-friendly events will mark the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Organized by the Lancaster…
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PAED Spotlight: Anthony Giordano and The Alley on High Street
Seven years ago, Anthony Giordano stood in front of a rundown parking lot on High Street in Pottstown and saw more than weeds and old cars. He saw potential. Giordano, a longtime restaurant industry veteran, had already opened a small vodka bar in town and was getting to know the community. What he really wanted,…
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Here’s Why the Healthcare Nonprofits Couldn’t Save Crozer Health
A coalition of six area health care systems rallied together for months in an effort to save Crozer Health, but two major roadblocks kept it from happening, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. What the coalition needed, and couldn’t find, was “backstop” funding to protect the contributing health care systems from taking on…
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New High-End, Affordable Apartments Set to Transform the Navy Yard
Ensemble Investments and Mosaic Development Partners have broken ground on two residential buildings at the Navy Yard that will transform the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new project will deliver 614 apartments and 25,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The two developments will be a big deal for the…
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Can Abington’s Josh Shapiro Turn Grit into Presidential Gold?
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native, Josh Shapiro, is now being talked about as a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, writes Tom McGrath for Philadelphia Magazine. After two years marked by both high-profile wins and public tragedy, Shapiro has emerged as one of the party’s most visible and calculated figures. Shapiro’s pragmatic, policy-first…
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This Chesco Town is Known for Balancing Indie Charm and Industrial Legacy
With its eclectic mix of local boutiques, farm-to-table dining, a historic theater, and more, the borough of Phoenixville strikes a perfect balance between indie charm and its industrial legacy, writes Mary McCarthy for the Islands. It also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, including Firebird Festival, Dogwood Festival, and Blobfest. The town has…
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Newtown’s Brandon Aversano Offers a Better Way to Sell Secondhand Jewelry
After a difficult experience selling his inherited jewelry, Brandon Aversano wanted to create a more dignified alternative with Newtown-based Alloy Market, writes Rebecca Logan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022, Aversano tried selling his grandmother’s jewelry to cover some medical costs at a pawn shop, but was offered just 20…
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Check Out the List of the Top 10 Wealthiest Towns in Bucks County
One Bucks County town is among the top ten wealthiest in Pennsylvania, where over half of the households make more than $200,000 annually, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to 2023 five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, the most recent available, just over 53 percent of households in Upper Makefield…
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Get the Best Sandwiches in the State at This Special Doylestown Market
When customers walk into Altomonte’s Italian Market in Doylestown, they step into an authentic, mouth-watering Italian experience, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. The market offers something for everyone, with an assortment of marvelous Italian delicacies and menu items made with care. Among their most popular items are sandwiches and hoagies made with premium…
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Richboro Family Shares Their Daughter’s Story and a Powerful Message of Hope
Michael Pulaski of Richboro shared the story of his children and the message of hope that his family wants to promote, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News. Their story begins with his daughter Sarah, a nine-year-old who was undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia in 2010. Sarah found joy in making art, creating impressive paintings that…
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Vietnam Veteran from Newtown Honored with Local Bridge Dedication
A bridge on Wrights Road in Newtown has been named after a 19-year-old veteran who was killed in Vietnam, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The dedication is part of an effort by the Lower Bucks County Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Bucks County Government to name bridges throughout the area after local heroes who served…
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Callowhill Development Site, Approved for 162 Apartment Units, Listed Off-Market for $8M
A Center City development site that was previously approved for 162 apartment units is currently being listed for $8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2021, permits were approved to build a 12-story multifamily structure on the 11,500-square-foot parking lot on Callowhill Street. However, the permits have since expired and would…
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Lankenau Medical Center Receives Anonymous Donation to Relieve Nurses’ Student Loan Debt
After years of balancing patient care with the weight of student loan debt, registered nurse Emmy McManus from Wynnewood, finally caught a break, writes Aubrey Whelan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thanks to an anonymous $1 million donation made to Lankenau Medical Center, where McManus has worked for 30 years, she’s one of 179 nurses receiving…
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Coatesville Billionaire Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, Campbell Soup Heiress, Dies at 75
Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Coatesville resident and the billionaire lead shareholder of Campbell Soup, died on June 16 at the age of 75, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malone, who also maintained a residence in Florida, was Campbell Soup’s longest-serving board member, with a tenure of 35 years. She regularly appeared…
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Hot Enough for You? Here’s How Philadelphia Summer Temperatures Have Changed in 60 Years
A Philadelphia heat wave, the region’s first for 2025, hits this week. An Environmental Protection Agency report found that heat waves nationwide are occurring more frequently, lasting longer, and are more intense, writes Garland Fordice for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The article invites readers to choose a year to compare past temperatures with present temperatures. Here’s…
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McKissack & McKissack, Nation’s Oldest Black-Owned Construction Firm, Is All About Legacy and Excellence
McKissack & McKissack, the nation’s oldest Black-owned construction and design firm, has had a presence in Philadelphia since 1994, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Originally founded in New York City in 1905, the local office was founded during a time of stark contrast. While then NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani was retreating from public contracts with…
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Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families
The Central Bucks school board has approved a 5.95 percent tax increase, resulting in average households paying $329 more annually, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. This is in addition to last year’s 5.3 percent increase. Several factors contributed to rising expenses, including staffing costs and maintenance for aging buildings. Staff expenses are the largest…
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