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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at the height of his career, there has always been something unusually grounded about him. The way he talks. The way he carries himself. The way he still seems emotionally tied…
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Longtime Fairmount Restaurant Owner Sells, New Restaurant Set to Come In Soon
Salvatore De Cristofaro, the longtime chef and owner of Figs in Fairmount, has sold his BYOB to veteran private chef and cooking instructor Landi Prendi, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prendi plans to reopen the space as Valentina Italian Ristorante by the end of May 2026. Cristofaro’s move to sell marks the end…
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Major Health Systems Eye Montgomery County for Billion-Dollar Expansion
Montco is emerging as a focal point in major expansion plans from regional healthcare giants like Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Both systems are looking to grow their presence with new facilities and upgraded care centers across the Philadelphia area. Jefferson Health has identified Montgomery County as…
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Developers Bet Big on Horsham With Major Luxury Apartment Community
After years of planning, a major luxury apartment project is finally moving forward in Horsham Township, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developers are breaking ground on AVE Horsham. The 274-unit apartment community is planned for the former Telerx call center site at 723 Dresher Road. The project is being developed through a…
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MedCoShare Brings Medical Office Sharing Model to Horsham
A growing healthcare coworking company is planting deeper roots in Montgomery County, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. MedCoShare has opened a new location and headquarters at Horsham Business Center, bringing its shared office model for medical professionals to Horsham. The new site spans 8,300 square feet at 300 Welsh Road, with roughly…
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Former Malvern Chick-Fil-A Employee is First Black Woman to Open Own Franchise Location in PA
Sereena Quick, a former federal probation officer and employee at Malvern Chick-Fil-A, has opened her own franchise location in North Philadelphia, writes Brian A. Saunders for Philly Voice. This makes Quick the first Black woman to own a Chick-fil-A in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Quick started her career as a juvenile probation officer in…
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Abington NICU Team Gets the Best Mother’s Day Gift: A Visit From Their Miracle Baby
A NICU team just got the best Mother’s Day gift imaginable: a visit from the miracle baby they helped save, writes CBS News Philadelphia. The neonatal intensive care unit at Jefferson Abington Hospital welcomed back the Krause family this week for an emotional reunion. Baby Alton Krause spent 142 days in the NICU after being…
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First Bank House of the Week: Ambler Mansion Features Saltwater Pool, Spa Level and Six Bedrooms
This sprawling Ambler estate in the highly sought-after Highgate community offers a rare combination of luxury design, resort-style amenities, and flexible multi-generational living. The property sits on a private 1.34-acre corner lot surrounded by mature landscaping, upgraded hardscaping, and extensive outdoor entertaining space. It is featured on Realtor.com, and is listed for $2,195,000. . .…
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Celebrate Mom Right: Founding Farmers in King of Prussia Has Every Mother’s Day Covered
Mother’s Day is almost here, and if you haven’t made a plan yet, Founding Farmers in King of Prussia has you covered. The beloved farm-to-table restaurant in King of Prussia Town Center is pulling out all the stops this year with four distinct ways to celebrate mom, from a show-stopping brunch buffet to artisan chocolates…
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Build Equity in Retirement: How Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Condo Deed Model Works
Freedom Village at Brandywine offers condo deeds to residents looking to enjoy the rights of ownership and the perk of building equity while still reaping the benefits of community living. With a condo deed, you hold legal ownership of your home as long as you live in it. That means potential real estate tax deductions…
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Gwynedd Gala Raises More Than $5,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Student Activities Committee (S@C) recently hosted its largest Gwynedd Gala yet with 170 guests at the Talamore Country Club in Ambler. Now in its third year, the gala serves as an end-of-the-year celebration and a fundraiser supporting a different charity each year as determined by the S@C. The gala raised more than…
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Brothers with Springfield Roots Behind America250PADelco Shirts
Three Springfield-raised brothers, Ryan, Pat, and Brett Cassidy, launched an apparel brand honoring their Delco roots, creatively named Phillygoat, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A few years ago, as the Phillies played the Mets in London, one fan was photographed wearing one of their shirts with the phrase “The British Blew a Thirteen…
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Doylestown Health Names New CEO as Penn Medicine Integration Continues
A major leadership move is reshaping Bucks County’s healthcare landscape. Dr. Craig Gronczewski has been named the next CEO of Doylestown Health, stepping into the role on June 1, as reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal. He succeeds Jim Brexler, who retired last week after steering Doylestown Health through one of the most consequential periods…
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West Conshohocken’s Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Eyes $1B Expansion Deal
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is making another major move in the rapidly growing liver disease treatment market, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The West Conshohocken company has a potential $1 billion licensing agreement aimed at expanding its pipeline of therapies for MASH. Madrigal announced it will pay California-based Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals $25 million upfront for…
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Narberth Coffee Shop Focused on Inclusion Plans Major Expansion
A beloved Narberth coffee shop known for its inclusive mission is getting ready to grow, writes Kerri Corrado for CBS News. Get Cafe has unveiled plans for a new, larger location just steps from its current home. It aims to expand job training and opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities. Founded by Brooke…
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Fort Washington’s Acts Retirement Teams Up With Arcadia University on Employee Career Training
A new workforce training partnership between Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities will give more than 8,600 employees access to career-focused education designed to meet growing demand in healthcare and related fields. Announced April 30, the agreement opens Arcadia’s catalog of more than 150 certificate programs to all Acts team members. The programs emphasize allied…
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Holy Family University to Establish New EMS Training & Education Institute
Holy Family University has announced plans to establish the EMS Training & Education Institute at its Northeast campus. The new program was designed in response to urgent requests from the university’s community partners, which helped to identify a critical public health and workforce need: the region is experiencing a growing shortage of trained emergency medical…
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The World’s Largest Bounce House Lands in Philadelphia This Summer
The Big Bounce America, home to the world’s largest bounce house, is bringing its high-energy experience to Philadelphia from June 27-July 5. Featuring more than 50,000 square feet of inflatable attractions, the event transforms the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Fairgrounds at Oaks into a fully immersive playground filled with live music, laughter, and unforgettable fun…
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