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Wawa Celebrates 1,000th Fuel Store; Elsewhere a Wawa Takes Over a Car Dealership
Wawa celebrated the grand opening on Dec. 11 of its 1,000th fuel store at Baltimore Pike and Leamy Avenue in Springfield, reports 6abc. Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop, the Eagles Cheerleaders, and the team’s drumline were on hand for the celebration. There was also a check presentation to the Eagles Autism Foundation and Philabundance. The first…
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Warminster Manufacturer Creates Iconic Big Bows in Car Commercials
The big, iconic bows we see adorning cars in commercials and decorating homeowners’ front doors during the holidays are actually made locally in Warminster, reports staff for 6abc. At the Car Bow Store, the manufacturer receives large plastic rolls that are cut into strips, glued together, assembled into bows, and then shipped out across the…
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Why Delaware County Was Chosen as the Home of the New Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
A major new chapter in our region’s tourism economy is taking shape along the Delaware River, where construction has begun on the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township. Beginning in April 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will officially make Tinicum in Delaware County its homeport, launching 41 sailings every year through at least 2033. It’s…
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Details for New Pennsbury High School Unveiled at Recent Meeting
At a recent Pennsbury School Board meeting, details were discussed for the new high school building spanning 495,000 square feet that will cost $269.5 million, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new building, designed by KCBA Architects, will replace the district’s Pennsbury East and West campuses, grouping the high schoolers together. Mike Strohecker,…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Saves Eight Residents from House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is being celebrated as a hero after saving eight people from a house fire on Woodland Avenue in Penndel this past Thursday, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Officer Peck witnessed the fire around 4:40 AM and quickly moved to assist the residents. “Recognizing the imminent danger to the…
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Affording Typical Rent Requires Double Income For Retail Workers in Philly Region
In the Philadelphia region, retail employees will need to earn more than double their current annual income to afford the median-priced apartment in the area, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia metropolitan area retail workers earned a median annual salary of $35,006 in 2024. In order to comfortably afford the rent for an…
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Apartments, Swimming Pool, and Redeveloped Retail Space Planned for Historic Wanamaker Building
TF Cornerstone, the owner of the Wanamaker building, is seeking to transform the historic property into residential space while redesigning the first three floors that previously housed Macy’s to accommodate multiple retail tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plans for the 114-year-old building, which spans an entire block just east of…
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Expands As Breakthrough Drug Fuels Growth
West Conshohocken’s Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is relocating its headquarters to accommodate rapid expansion, reports John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The creator of the first FDA-approved oral treatment for MASH has begun transitioning into three floors of Keystone’s 1K1 building on Conshohocken State Road. The new 54,000-square-foot space is an 86% increase from its Four…
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Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford Hosts First Solo Museum Exhibition by Baltimore Artist
Jerrell Gibbs, who once dreamed of playing in the NFL, shifted to art and has seen a swift ascent in his career, culminating in his first solo museum exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. A photograph of his wife and daughter inspired the direction of his career. “I looked at it and I…
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Nature Science Journal: Baby KJ in Clifton Heights Helped Shaped Medicine in 2025
A Clifton Heights infant named KJ Muldoon has made Nature Science Journal’s top 10 list of people who helped shape medicine in 2025, thanks to a frontline gene-editing treatment he received, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. CHOP and Penn are researching how to make his treatment available to more patients. KJ received international…
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King of Prussia Restaurant Rated in the Top 100 in the Nation
Five restaurants in Pennsylvania have been ranked as the best places to eat in the United States, and one of them is right here in Montgomery County, writes Joe Mertens for orginal.newsbreak.com, based on a national list from Yelp. Montco is full of restaurants that cater to just about every taste, so it’s exciting when…
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Lack of Philadelphia Snow Creating Financial Windfall for State
The absence of snow in Philadelphia has benefited Pennsylvania’s budget, allowing the “snowy day” funds to be redirected to other regional projects, including repairing potholes on state-maintained roads and highways, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. Philadelphia’s snowfall in recent years has been far below the average of 23.1 inches annually, resulting in nearly $2 million…
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Phoenixville’s Firebird Festival Draws Thousands to Town Every Year
For more than twenty years, the Phoenixville Firebird Festival, which ends in the burning of a 20-foot wooden bird effigy, has drawn thousands to the town during the holiday season, writes Claudia Dimuro for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Local artists and volunteers build the bird over approximately three months, after which it is set aflame before crowds that can exceed 10,000 people. A…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m a Terrible Patient
I was in the doctor’s office, struggling to process the orthopedic surgeon’s declaration. “I need surgery?” I said. “Well, yes,” he said. “Without surgery, that fracture will give you problems for the rest of your life.” I mean, if you’re going to be dramatic about it. “I need surgery!” I texted my husband. “You’re shocked?”…
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Two Major King of Prussia Hotels Hit the Market Ahead of Colossal Year for Tourists
Two well-known King of Prussia hotels are officially on the market, creating a rare investment opportunity in one of Montgomery County’s busiest commercial districts, Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia and the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia King of Prussia were recently listed for sale after their previous…
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Bellwether District Announces West Coast-Based Canned Beverage Company As First Tenant
The Bellwether District is set to host the first Northeastern United States factory of West Coast-based canned beverage company DrinkPAK, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 1,300-acre Bellwether District occupies the former site of the South Philadelphia oil refinery. The HRP Group has remediated the property into a warehouse, manufacturing, and life sciences…
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Following Abrupt Closure, Rocco’s at The Brick Releases Statement with Update
After its abrupt closure, Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown issued a statement earlier this week to thank customers and address concerns regarding gift cards, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Your support has made this transition easier, and we are incredibly grateful for each of you,” wrote the eatery. Rocco’s also noted, in response…
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Calling All Hoagie Lovers! PrimoHoagies Opening New Quakertown Location
PrimoHoagies, the popular fast-casual chain known for its hoagies packed with premium meats, cheeses, and a distinctive spice blend, is launching a new location in Quakertown, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The new PrimoHoagies will take over the space formerly occupied by SuperCuts in the Quakertown Plaza shopping center. Renovations will begin in…
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