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Bahama Breeze Closing in King of Prussia After 20-Year Run
Darden Restaurants announced that Bahama Breeze will close all 28 of its remaining locations nationwide, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The King of Prussia location will close by early April. Darden said the decision follows a review of “strategic alternatives” for the brand, concluding that Bahama Breeze no longer fits the company’s long-term…
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Elkins Park High Schooler Hits Triple Digits on Radar Gun
Elkins Park’s Cole Kuhn is already throwing as hard as many Major League veterans, and he’s only 16, writes Jason Dumas for Action News. Cole Kuhn, a junior at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, recently went viral after clocking a fastball over 100 miles per hour. That speed is a rare feat at any level of…
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Cheltenham Designer Rasheeda Gray Breaks the Open-Floor Rule in Her Own Home
When it came time to renovate her own mid-century home in Cheltenham Township, interior designer Rasheeda Gray chose a path that runs counter to one of today’s biggest design trends, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Rather than opening up the first floor, the owner of Gray Space Interiors leaned into separation. Her goal was…
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Two Montgomery County Restaurants on Philadelphia’s 50 Best List
Two Montgomery County restaurants have earned spots on the list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, and Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Ranked No. 24, La Baja in Ambler, run by chef Dionicio Jiménez, delivers bold Mexican cuisine. Jiménez and his team create unique dishes that merge unexpected…
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La Baja in Ambler Serves Border-Inspired Menu
La Baja in Ambler is a new eatery that blends the diverse flavors of the Mexican border into a delicious menu, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning of palates, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “La Baja is a region in Mexico, Baja California,” said Mariangeli Alecia Saez, co-owner of La Baja. “It…
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Lower Gwynedd Biotech Third Arc Bio Lands $52M to Expand Drug Pipeline
A fast-growing biotechnology company based in Lower Gwynedd has secured major new funding to accelerate the development of next-generation medicines, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Third Arc Bio announced it has closed a $52 million Series A extension that will help expand its pipeline of drug candidates targeting cancer, immunology, and inflammatory…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Brings Fanatics Super Bowl Spectacle to San Francisco
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is at it again, turning Super Bowl weekend into a full-blown celebrity spectacle, writes Michael Saponara for Billboard. The Montgomery County native and founder of Fanatics is hosting his annual Fanatics Super Bowl Party in San Francisco. Cardi B will headline the invite-only event. Set for Feb. 7, the party has…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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Montco’s Hajoca Expands National Footprint with Major Acquisition
A long-established Montco company is expanding its national footprint, as Hajoca has acquired American Refrigeration Supplies, writes The Philadelphia Business Journal. Lafayette Hill’s Hajoca is one of the country’s largest privately held wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies. The acquisition brings ARS’ roughly 200 employees and a national distribution footprint under the Hajoca…
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Former Willow Grove Naval Air Station Inches Closer Toward Mixed-Use Vision
The next transformation of the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station will start with next Wednesday’s hearing, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The hearing will start the process of rezoning the 862-acre Horsham site to match the federally approved redevelopment plan, which envisions a vibrant mix of town centers, office parks, recreation spaces, and…
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Blue Bell’s Unisys Takes a Step Toward Practical Quantum Computing
Unisys is gaining national attention for research that helps explain how quantum computing could be used in everyday business situations, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. The Blue Bell company announced that its latest research was published in AIP Advances, a respected scientific journal from the American Institute of Physics. While quantum computing is often seen…
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Shapiro’s Plan to Divert Energy Costs from Proposed Data Centers
As data center development accelerates across Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro is making clear that growth cannot come at the expense of residents, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During his budget address, Shapiro introduced his proposed Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development standards. GRID would require data center developers to supply their own energy or pay…
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Stay Off Ice: Ice Fishing Banned on Schuylkill River for Safety
For those drawn to the frozen Schuylkill River, the icy expanse might seem like the perfect place for ice fishing, but unfortunately, that activity is prohibited, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Ice fishing is illegal in Philly,” said Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Eric Gripp. While ice fishing is not explicitly banned, walking…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Frank Furness–Attributed Home Listed at $2.19M in Merion Station
Priced at $2,196,000, a grand historic estate in Merion Station is drawing attention as this week’s House of the Week, offering a rare blend of architectural legacy and modern comfort, according to Realtor.com. Located at 662 South Highland Avenue, the seven-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence dates to 1888 and is widely attributed to famed Philadelphia architect Frank…
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Two Popular Regional Restaurant Chains to Open Narberth Locations in February
Narberth is poised for a notable dining expansion this February, with two popular regional restaurant chains preparing to open locations in the borough, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lassan Indian Traditional, a well-regarded Indian BYOB in Lafayette Hill, is bringing a second location to Narberth at 232 Woodbine Avenue, taking over the space…
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Lansdale Author Writes Book to Keep Children Off Screens and On the Greens
After nearly four decades in the biopharmaceutical industry, Lansdale resident Janice Nissen never expected her next chapter to involve children’s books. But a lost ball, a quiet creek, and a new role as a grandmother sparked an idea that became Lizbeth, the Little Lost Golf Ball. Nissen began golfing more often after retirement and became…
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Learning Experience Franchise Coming to Collegeville
Florida-based daycare franchisor, The Learning Experience, is adding locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Collegeville, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Learning Experience will develop most of the new locations as build-to-suit projects from the ground up. The company has not revealed the investment costs for these planned sites. The…
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Shapiro Backs Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in Public School Classrooms
Governor Josh Shapiro has backed a proposal to ban cell phones from classrooms across Pennsylvania, aimed at reducing distractions and improving student focus, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s time for us to get distractions out of the classroom and create a healthier environment in our schools,” wrote Shapiro in a post on…
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