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No Sign. No Delivery. No Marketing. So Why Is This Elkins Park Pizzeria Always Busy?
Tucked along the busy stretch of Old York Road in Elkins Park, Apizzeria 888 by Sebastian is easy to miss, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There is no sign, no delivery service, and no marketing push. Yet owner Sebastian Besiso has cultivated a steady following by focusing on a tightly crafted, highly personal…
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Popular Ambler Wine Bar Dettera Serves Final Customers
A longtime fixture in Ambler’s dining scene has officially closed, marking the end of a notable chapter along Butler Avenue, writes Robby Chakler for Wiss Now. Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar served its final customers over the weekend after roughly 16 years in business. Known for its extensive wine list and upscale yet approachable atmosphere,…
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Montgomery County Tackles Homelessness with Hotel Stays
Montgomery County is seeing real results from an innovative effort to combat homelessness that’s giving residents more than just a roof over their heads, writes Kim Hudson for CBS Philadelphia. Montco’s Emergency Hotel Program in Pottstown provides temporary housing in local hotels for individuals and families in crisis. Backed by nearly $2 million in funding,…
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Arc of Chester County Hosts Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day May 17
The Arc of Chester County announces its 23rd Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day, happening this year on Sunday, May 17, from 11 AM to 2 PM at West Goshen Community Park. This is the Arc’s largest fundraiser for 2026. This beloved community event brings together families, friends, and supporters for a day of fun…
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Rotary Club of Blue Bell Continues to Invest in MCCC Student Success
A longtime community partner of Montgomery County Community College, the Rotary Club of Blue Bell recently demonstrated its commitment again to student success by awarding a scholarship to student Susie Delp of Hatboro through the Montgomery County Community College (PA) Legacy Fund. The Rotary Club of Blue Bell has supported MCCC and its mission since…
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Mobile Order Pickup Windows Replacing Wawa Drive-Thrus
Wawa is abandoning its drive-thru experiment, replacing it with mobile order pickup windows called Fly Thrus, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County convenience store chain is also planning larger travel centers to go with the ones already open in North Carolina, Indiana, and Ohio. The mobile pickup windows will be part…
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We Now Know Where Future Sixers, Flyers Arena Will Be Built
Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has announced the exact location of the new arena that will be shared by the Sixers, Flyers, and the city’s new WNBA expansion team, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The new arena will be constructed in the southeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue,…
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This Charming Conshohocken B&B Has Been Welcoming Guests Since 1882
Tucked into a quiet Conshohocken neighborhood just steps from Mary Wood Park, The Willough Bed + Breakfast feels less like a hotel and more like being welcomed into a beautifully kept historic home. Owner MJ Paschall reopened the five-room inn in November, bringing four decades of hospitality experience to a building that has anchored this…
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Why Montco’s Steakhouses Rival The Best in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to some of Pennsylvania’s most impressive steakhouses, writes Clara Easton for Decor Hint. Towns from King of Prussia to Ambler offer a range of dining experiences for every type of steak lover. At Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, the traditional churrascaria style brings a unique twist to steakhouse dining. Servers carve…
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Billionaire from Montco See Massive Growth Ahead for His Company
Michael Rubin says the future of Fanatics is global and much bigger than what the company has built so far, writes Joe Lemire for Sports Business Journal. Speaking at the CAA World Congress of Sports, Rubin outlined how the company is shifting its focus beyond its already massive U.S. business. While Fanatics generates about $3…
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Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Most convenience store chains follow a familiar path. Go public. Scale fast. Answer to shareholders. Wawa took a different route, and that choice still shapes every store, every shift, and every customer experience. Wawa is privately owned. The Wood family, descendants of the company’s founders, holds approximately 59 percent of the company’s shares. Employees own…
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Where Is Your Attention Taking You?
If you pay attention to your day for even a few hours, you’ll start to notice something. There’s a constant conversation happening in your mind. It shows up in how you interpret situations, how you respond to challenges, and how you talk to yourself when things don’t go as planned. Most of it happens automatically,…
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Central Penn Business Journal Honors RKL’s CEO and CEO-Elect for Their Leadership in Business, Finance
RKL CEO Ed Monborne and CEO-Elect Mike De Stefano have been named among Central Penn Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders in Business and Finance. Monborne was named an honoree in the Lifetime Achievement category, and De Stefano was recognized in the Independent CPA category. The awards honor financial professionals who have made outstanding contributions to their…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Steps Up for Parkinson’s Awareness
Freedom Village at Brandywine proudly participated in the nationwide Pump It for Parkinson’s event this month, joining senior living communities across the country to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and the benefits of physical activity. Hosted by the National Institute for Fitness and Sports (NIFS), the annual event – now in its fourth year – encourages…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Wins $3.6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Lead Service Line Replacements
In a move to improve water infrastructure, Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a $3.6 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority for lead service line replacements throughout Delaware County. Nearly 400 customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines will be replaced in the following communities: · Upper Darby · East Lansdowne · Lansdowne…
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20 Years Strong: Valley Forge Rev Run Hits Record $100K for National Park
More than 1,500 runners and walkers laced up this year — and made history doing it. The 20th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk raised a record-breaking $100,000 for Valley Forge National Historical Park, marking the largest donation in the event’s history. This milestone year also marked record-breaking participation and sponsorship support,…
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Upper Makefield Inn Seeks Spot Among Best Bed and Breakfasts Nationwide
Inn at Bowman’s Hill in Upper Makefield is among 20 charming getaways in the running to be named one of the top ten bed-and-breakfasts in a national readers’ choice poll, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The inn has been nominated by a panel of experts and USA Today. “Whether you’re seeking a cozy retreat,…
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Phoenixville Resident Goes Into Months-Long Isolation to Compete in Upcoming Game Show
Phoenixville resident Nancy Hornback recently underwent a unique preparation process for an upcoming game show appearance, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. As part of an upcoming Fox Nation game show, Hornback lived in total isolation in upstate New York for three months alongside four other strangers. All five contestants lived without their phones, internet, social…
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