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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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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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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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Nonprofit to Distribute Free Clothing to Formerly Incarcerated at Event in Trevose
The Wardrobe, a nonprofit with the tagline “everyone – and everything – deserves a second chance,” will distribute free clothing to formerly incarcerated individuals during an Open Wardrobe event in Trevose on June 26, writes Molly McVety for the Philly Voice. The monthly event will be held in conjunction with the store’s Returning Wardrobe program.…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer, Independence Blue Cross
Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer of Independence Blue Cross (IBX), spoke with BUCKSCO Today about his childhood in Montgomery County, learning the value of hard work in his parents’ restaurant, playing football, and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After studying English literature, Vennera realized…
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A New Tasty Smoothie Shop is Coming to Richland Marketplace This July
A new Playa Bowls location is coming to Richland Marketplace at 676 N. West End Blvd. this July, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. The new location will open between Sally Beauty and Great Clips in the shopping center. The fast-casual shop offers a selection of tasty and refreshing treats, including smoothies, juices and fruit…
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Cool Down This Summer with a Treat from Recently-Opened Warwick Ice Cream Shop
Those looking to cool off this summer can check out Jamison Ice Cream, a recently opened shop in Warwick, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The ice cream shop, located at 2140 York Road, serves ice cream flavors provided by Nina’s Waffles and Ice Cream. The shop is owned and run by the Talati family. …
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes Andre DeBonis for EnergyPortal.eu. Chester was the earliest settlement in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682 by William Penn, who…
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Philadelphia Landmark Buildings Gaining New Life, Thanks to Developers
Local developers gathered at the recent “Conversion City” event to discuss the opportunities and challenges involved in repurposing Philadelphia’s landmark buildings, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leo Addimando, managing partner of Alterra Property Group, emphasized that the key to redeveloping older buildings is to expect the unexpected. “You have to assume that…
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Lower Merion’s Growth Outpaces Region Amid Affordability Crunch
Lower Merion is experiencing yet another population upswing, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest census estimates, the township added 455 residents between July 2023 and July 2024. This .71 percent increase brings the population to 64,702. The slow but steady growth marks a continued rebound from decades of stagnation. Since…
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Brandywine Polo Club Organizes Pennsylvania’s First Ever Yearling Horse Show
A Toughkenamon polo club will host Pennsylvania’s first ever yearling horse show, writes Linda Stein for Delaware Valley Journal. The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA), who manages thoroughbred racing across the state, will organize the show. The event will take place on Saturday, June 21 at Brandywine Polo Club. “Yearling” refers to horses between the…
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Former Upper Darby Summer Stager David Corenswet Talks Superman and Philly
Upper Darby Summer Stager David Corenswet, the star of the new ‘Superman‘ movie due out July 11, has made the cover of People Magazine, which hit newsstands Friday. In the cover interview, the Philadelphia-born actor who grew up in Upper Merion Township shared why he prefers the Eagles over the Phillies, and hoagies over cheesesteaks,…
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Reform Bill to Address $10M Commuter Tax Loss in Bucks County Moves Forward
State Sen. Frank Farry is working to reform the commuter tax responsible for a $10 million annual loss in Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. His bill to return local tax dollars from Philadelphia to suburban communities recently gained approval from the Senate Finance Committee and is now moving to the full Senate…
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Shapiro Administration Working to Protect Bucks County Farms
The Shapiro Administration is investing nearly $10 million to preserve 2,672 acres across 35 farms in 18 counties, including Bucks County, by purchasing their development rights and protecting them from future commercial or residential use. Bucks County received $1.485 million in total, with $1.114 million from the state and $370,000 from the county. The funding will preserve…
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Everything You Need to Know About Bucks County’s Fourth of July Celebrations
This year, Bucks County is hosting a variety of fun Fourth of July celebrations for locals to celebrate the country’s birthday, writes staff for the Patch. Those looking to celebrate early can check out the Thompson Performing Arts Patriotic Concert on July 2. The concert will take place in the C&N Amphitheater and begins…
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Willow Grove’s At Home Store Remains Open Amid National Bankruptcy
Willow Grove’s At Home location remains open amidst 26 locations set to close as the Texas-based home decor chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reports Alexa Reed for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located adjacent to the Willow Grove Mall, the store is a go-to destination for affordable home furnishings, seasonal decor, and organizational goods. At…
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Former Saks COO Targets $100M in Sales at Philadelphia-Based Voomi Supply Next Year
R.J. Cilley, former COO of Saks Fifth Avenue, has joined Philadelphia-based Voomi Supply as its new CEO and aims to build the company into a billion-dollar business, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While a jump from selling Prada, Cartier, and Gucci may not seem to have much in common with an industrial…
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