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Berwyn Native, Conestoga Grad Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Berwyn native Jahnavi Rao has been named a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Now 24, Rao’s Forbes profile highlights her nonprofit organization, New Voters, which she started as a junior at Conestoga High School. Each year, Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 List highlights 600 founders, entrepreneurs, artists,…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Executive Karin Risi Retires After 27 Years of Service
Karin Risi, head of strategy, product, marketing, and communications at Malvern-based Vanguard Group, will retire at the end of the year after 27 years with the investment management giant, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Vanguard said it does not plan to name a successor and is instead evolving the leadership structure for…
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CEO of Exton’s Bentley Systems Plans to Expand Company’s Philadelphia Presence
Nicholas Cumins became the first non-family CEO of Exton-based Bentley Systems in July and soon after decided to proceed with the acquisition of Philadelphia’s Cesium, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move was intended as a “signature acquisition,” said Cumins, that would signal expansion plans he has for the infrastructure engineering software…
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Central Bucks School District Moves Forward with Plans to Renovate, Replace Elementary Schools
At a recent committee meeting, Central Bucks School District advanced plans to renovate or replace up to eight elementary schools, splitting projects into two tracks, write Jess Rohan and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The district will proceed with renovations on five schools, including Barclay, Buckingham, Gayman, Titus, and Warwick. Discussions about…
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MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new eatery will occupy the former Manny Brown’s and Massage Envy spaces. MaGerk’s is best known for its extensive menu of hearty bar fare favorites. It features a…
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Wall Street Journal: Longwood Gardens’ New Expansion Balances Elegance and Design with Historic Charm
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has recently completed a $250 million expansion that perfectly balances elegance and contemporary design with its historic charm, writes Michael J. Lewis for The Wall Street Journal. Originally opened by Pierre du Pont, the philanthropically minded industrialist, in 1954, Longwood Gardens has since evolved into one of the world’s great…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar counties, write John Duchneskie, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump won 37,000 more votes in the Philadelphia suburbs than in 2020, which is around a third…
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Georgine’s Owners Cancel Sale After Months on Market, New Plans Arise Instead
Months after listing Georgine’s in Bristol Township for sale, the owners have decided to keep the popular restaurant and focus on expanding it, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “We got a couple of credible offers, but when push came to shove, we asked ourselves, ‘Are we really ready to walk out…
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Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County
Trader Joe’s is planning to open its second store in Chester County in Berwyn, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store will be located at 550 Lancaster Avenue, in a roughly 14,000-square-foot space that was previously occupied by a CVS Pharmacy in the Berwyn Shopping Center. The opening date is still…
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One of Bucks County’s Largest Family-Owned Companies Acquires Six Applebee’s Restaurants
Newtown franchisee The Rose Group, one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest family-owned companies, has acquired six Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Central Pennsylvania, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The six eateries in Carlisle, Ephrata, Harrisburg, Hummelstown, Lancaster, and York were purchased from fellow franchisee Keystone Apple on Nov. 19 for an…
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Shapiro Approves One-Time Funding to Avert SEPTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has approved $153 million in one-time federal funding for SEPTA, preventing a planned fare increase and service cuts set to take effect in 2025, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro has instructed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to start transferring the funds from seven highway projects throughout…
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Wayne’s Aclaris Therapeutics Signs Exclusive Licensing Deal with Chinese Biotech
Wayne-based Aclaris Therapeutics has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with a Chinese biotechnology company worth up to $960 million, causing a spike in the company’s shares earlier this week, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Biosion deal involves an experimental treatment for severe asthma and atopic dermatitis, a skin disorder. As…
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Coatesville Entrepreneur Wins Coveted Spot to Compete at Global Summit in India
A Coatesville tech innovation is headed for competition on a global stage. Susan Springsteen, CEO and Co-Founder of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, impressed the judges in this year’s TiE Women Pitch competition led by TiE Philadelphia & TiE Pittsburgh. Her pitch about the company’s innovative LeakAlertor won her an all-expense paid trip to Bangalore, India to…
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West Chester-based QVC to Lead Parent Company’s Push into Social Media Shopping
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, is planning a push into streaming and social media shopping, with QVC leading the charge, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Qurate is also planning on changing its name to QVC Group at the start of next year. Customers of QVC and its sister…
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‘We Weren’t Able to Continue’: Dockside Bensalem Closes Without Warning
Dockside Bensalem, owned by veteran restaurateur Matt Rossi, closed without warning over the weekend, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think the easiest answer is just … financially we weren’t able to continue,” said Rossi. “It’s as simple and cut and dried as that.” Rossi opened Dockside in April of last year at…
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Coatesville Train Station Construction Remains on Schedule, with Hopes for Starting Service Next Year
Construction of the $70 million Coatesville Train Station remains on schedule and set to start service in about a year, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Upon completion, SEPTA riders will soon be able to board trains at the station. “The region is eager to see the train station completed by the end…
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Pennsylvania’s Immigrant Population Helps Drive Economic Growth
Pennsylvania’s immigrant population is one of the driving forces behind the state’s economic growth, according to a report from the Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Pennsylvania is the fifth most populated state in the nation and its sixth largest economy with gross domestic product of $915 billion. With around 978,000 immigrant…
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The Nation’s Oldest Operating Inn, Since 1681, is in Bristol
The King George II Inn in Bristol boasts a rich history dating back to 1681, making it the nation’s oldest operating inn, writes Shaun Melady for the Food Republic. The inn was originally established as The Ferry House by Samuel Clift. It served as a communal hub for more than three centuries. The current structure,…
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