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Starbucks Baristas in Exton Call for Union Election
Starbucks baristas at the store located at 300 E. Lincoln Highway in Exton are the first in Chester County to file a petition for a union election since the workers at the coffee giant started organizing three years ago, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The petition was filed with the National Labor Relations Board…
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Valley Forge’s Tory Burch Turned Her Dream of Owning and Leading a Recognized Brand Into Reality
Valley Forge native Tory Burch turned her lifelong dream of owning and leading a recognized brand into a reality becoming an inspiration to aspiring fashion entrepreneurs, writes Kara Silk for Swatch by AMDA. The 58-year-old Burch was raised by Reva and Ira Robinson, who introduced her to high fashion at a young age and instilled…
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First Bank House of the Week: Charming French Country Cottage in Penn Valley
A charming French country cottage home on 0.52 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Penn Valley. . . This lovely residence is perfectly positioned on a corner lot within walking distance of Narberth. The property is surrounded by mature trees and plantings, which create a cozy,…
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Malvern’s Tague Davis, Son of Phillies Broadcaster Ben Davis, One of Area’s Top Baseball Prospects
Malvern Prep senior Tague Davis, the son of Phillies broadcaster Ben Davis, who spent seven seasons as a catcher in the big leagues, is one of the area’s top baseball prospects, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first baseman has already committed to the University of Louisville. He is hitting .375 with a…
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All-Natural Haircare Startup in Oaks Poised for Expansion with Huge Funding
Naturaz, a haircare line for women with curly hair, has secured funding from local investors, writes Ryan Mulligan of the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Oaks-based startup has raised $1 million so far, half in the month of July. The majority of the funding comes from the Philadelphia Community Impact Fund and the Bucks County Industrial…
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Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Aims to Clean Up Turnpike Running Through Montco
The PA Turnpike Commission is teaming up with Keep America Beautiful to rid the tollways of cigarette butts through a new program, as reported by Hayden Thompson of WTAJ. The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) received a $20,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to target cigarette waste at highway plazas and buildings across the state. …
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East Norriton Medical Center Gifted with Millions from Philanthropic Foundation
Fort Washington’s Karabots Foundation has made another large donation to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $4 million donation will be used to purchase topography scanners for the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Diagnostic Center. “Philanthropic support for these capital purchases makes an incredible impact in…
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From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County
All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential running mate. Many who have followed the Abington native’s political career are not surprised, write Julia Terruso, Jeremy Roebuck, Gillian McGoldrick, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro caught…
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First Bank House of the Week: Retro Contemporary in Rydal
A retro contemporary home on 1.9 acres with five bedrooms and four-full-and-two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Rydal. The Green House was designed in 1964 by Malcolm Wells, the father of modern earth-sheltered architecture. . . Approaching the home, you get welcomed by the forecourt surrounded by low stucco and stone walls. Stone piers…
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Montco’s Madeleine Dean Joins Taskforce Investigating Assassination Attempt Against Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appoint Montco’s Madeleine Dean to the probe into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, writes Katie Bernard and Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Democratic Congresswoman and Glenside native Dean has joined the task force along with 13 other lawmakers, including two more from…
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Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates Centennial with a Wine Safari
This Friday, Aug. 2, the Elmwood Park Zoo hosts their annual Wine Safari, but this year it’s a big deal, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. The benefit will mark the 100th anniversary of when the zoo opened in 1924 with only a collection of white-tailed deer. It has since expanded to host a variety of…
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Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes
Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes it is adding to its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The low-cost carrier based in Houston will start flying biweekly to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport outside Charlotte, North Carolina, and Lakeland Linder International…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the pair are planning for an April opening of Main Line Tavern in Paoli. All three eateries are part of…
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Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration
Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Madanat has been in the pizza business for nearly three decades. He and his brother Joseph…
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First Bank House of the Week: Custom Old-World Tudor in Lafayette Hill
A charming custom-built Tudor-style home on 0.79 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lafayette Hill. . . This gorgeous residence showcases old-world elegance combined with modern amenities. It features a myriad of unique architectural characteristics, including an attractive turret. Highlights include a grand foyer with curved…
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Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Martin, who emigrated from Australia in 2007, turns 45 in August and has plenty of scars to show for his decades of…
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Horsham-Based Penn Mutual Life Sells Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Securities Brokerage
Horsham-based Penn Mutual Life Insurance has sold Philadelphia’s largest and oldest securities brokerage Janney Montgomery Scott to the private equity investment firm KKR, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Janney was founded in 1832 and has been owned by Penn Mutual Life since 1982. After the deal closes, Janney “will continue to operate…
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Upper Dublin’s Gov. Josh Shapiro Not Confirming Whether He Is in Running for VP Nomination
Gov. Josh Shapiro, who lives in Upper Dublin and is being touted as the best candidate for the Vice President nomination by top Pennsylvania Democrats, would neither confirm nor deny he is in the running for the position in his first comments regarding the issue, write Gillian McGoldrick and Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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