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House of the Week: Mediterranean Retreat in Penn Valley Offers Balance Between Ancient, Modern
This stunning, luxurious home being offered for sale in Penn Valley is nothing short of a private Mediterranean retreat, writes Esther Yoon for Philadelphia Magazine. Set on more than two acres of irrigated and beautifully landscaped grounds, this five-bedroom home with an in-ground pool is full of architectural details that range from large-arched doorways and…
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Fort Washington’s Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Completes Merger with Synta, Creates Leader in Field
Fort Washington’s Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic candidates for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, and liver diseases, has announced the completion of its merger with Synta Pharmaceuticals. The combined company has more than $40 million in cash to advance its research and development efforts, including…
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True Food Kitchen Bringing More Healthy Eating Options to King of Prussia Mall
True Food Kitchen, the health-conscious restaurant chain by Fox Restaurant Concepts, will be setting up a new restaurant just outside the King of Prussia Mall, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is the latest addition to the recent dining boom at the mall, as several new places will soon be settling into…
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Willow Grove Mall Welcomes Primark, Leading European Fashion Retailer, to Its Roster
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust has announced the grand opening of Primark, a leading European fashion retailer, at its Willow Grove Park Mall. Primark is one of the largest clothing retailers in Europe, offering up-to-the-minute styles at value-for-money prices. This new location will occupy 58,300 square feet of space previously inhabited by Sears on…
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Five Saints Distilling Holds Grand Opening for Firehouse-Themed Micro-Distillery in Norristown
Five Saints Distilling, a firehouse-themed micro-distillery and bar, has made its arrival in Norristown official with a recent grand opening, writes Oscar Gamble for The Times Herald. Owners John and Amy George have been working hard with their dedicated team to breathe new life into the historic Humane Fire Engine Co. building on East Main…
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McCaffrey’s Prepares Fresh New Store for Blue Bell
McCaffrey’s Food Market is serving up a fresh new storefront for its Pennsylvania customers. The new McCaffrey’s in Blue Bell is the state’s fourth expansion of the Yardley original. The 50,000-square-foot space where Super Fresh once stood on Skippack Pike will showcase McCaffrey’s signature fresh “produce, meat, seafood, cheese, deli, bakery and floral, along with…
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Bradford White Takes Top Philly Trade Honors
The pursuit of a global empire is heating up for Ambler water heater manufacturer Bradford White, which was just named 2016 Pennsylvania Company of the Year by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia. “The Bradford White message of American made and more American jobs is in perfect step with the WTCGP’s mission to increase…
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Bala Cynwyd Residents Will Now Benefit from goPuff’s On-Demand Delivery Services
Bala Cynwyd residents will now be able to benefit from the on-demand delivery services of Philadelphia-based goPuff, which has not only been aggressively expanding nationwide but also close to home, writes Kenneth Hilario of the Philadelphia Business Journal. GoPuff delivers thousands of items, ranging from college essentials, party supplies, and smoking accessories to snacks, frozen…
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Abington-Jefferson Health Adds Physical Therapy Services in Blue Bell
A new Abington-Jefferson Health outpatient physical therapy center is now open in Blue Bell. The new 864-square-foot facility is located at the Abington Health Center – Blue Bell, adjacent to several Abington Health Physicians practice locations, including Ambler Medical Associates, Blue Bell Family Practice, The Neurology Group, and Women’s Healthcare Group. A multi-specialty suite is…
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Norristown Resident and Nursing Home Honored by Business and Professional Women of Pennsylvania
Norristown’s Noreen Morello and Regina Nursing Home were recently honored at the 96th Business and Professional Women’s Organization of Pennsylvania Convention in Cranberry Township, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. The highlight of the convention was the presentation of the awards for Woman of the Year to Noreen Morello and Employer of…
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National Weather Service Extends Contract with Blue Bell’s Unisys to Deliver Real-Time Data to Boost Forecasting
Unisys, the global information technology company based in Blue Bell, has announced that the National Weather Service has extended its agreement to deliver real-time radar data to boost its weather forecasting capabilities. Under the new contract, Unisys will continue to provide patented service offerings that bring together multiple sources of radar information into one, easy-to-use…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Pottstown Forest Retreat
A strikingly beautiful urban contemporary home nestled in the center of a 10-acre, wooded plot overlooking French Creek is being offered for sale in Pottstown, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. With modern amenities and added rustic charm, this property is perfect for nature lovers who also enjoy the advantages of a modern home. The…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Tests ‘Pay What You Decide’ Ticket Pricing
In an attempt to appeal to a wider audience, Theatre Horizon in Norristown will debut a new “Pay What You Decide” ticket-pricing system for its upcoming musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson on Aug. 4, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The theater hopes this will break down financial barriers and sell more seats for…
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Officials Hope Road Construction Sparks Economic Renaissance in Norristown
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will provide $66 million over the next eight years to help expand highway access through an interchange that could benefit Norristown, writes Joseph Jaafari for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Jaafari, the interchange will give drivers access to the cashless tolls on and off both the Valley Forge and Norristown exits,…
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Pottstown Moves Forward with Proposal to Limit Convenience Stores, as Too Many Become ‘Eyesores’
In a unanimous vote, the Pottstown borough council recently voted to move forward with proposed rules to limit and regulate convenience stores, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. This allowed borough staff to formally advertise the proposed changes as a final vote could come as early as next month. The amendments to the zoning…
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Bala Cynwyd Café Jumps on ‘Pokemon Go’ Bandwagon to Compensate for SEPTA Service Disruptions
Trail’s End Café at SEPTA’s Regional Rail station in Bala Cynwyd is attempting to take advantage of the enormous popularity of “Pokemon Go” to generate business during the current service disruptions, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The café’s business has been significantly affected while shuttles replace SEPTA’s regional trains, which are undergoing…
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New Restaurants in King of Prussia Town Center to Generate 700 Jobs
The first of several new restaurants planned in the King of Prussia Town Center will be opening its doors to customers next week, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eight restaurants have leased space in the 400,000-square-foot King of Prussia Town Center to create a unique dining destination. The JBG Companies, the Town…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Preps 3,000 Gift Bags for DNC Delegates
The 25-person staff of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board took turns rotating past its massive conference room table, plucking brochures from 20 stacks and placing the bundles into welcome bags for delegates to the Democratic National Convention. By the time they were finished, they had logged 150 person-hours and handled 60,000 collateral pieces,…
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