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Balancing Books and Competition, 21 Manor Student-Athletes Earn Dean’s List Honors
Success in college athletics requires dedication, discipline, and perseverance. At Manor College, student-athletes are proving that those same qualities extend far beyond competition. Twenty-one Manor College student-athletes earned Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2026 semester, demonstrating their commitment to academic achievement while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics. To qualify for the Dean’s List,…
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New Hope Riverfront Home With Glass Facade Listed for Nearly $10 Million
Where a 1930s cottage once stood on the banks of the Delaware River, a glass architectural statement has taken its place. Now, it’s on the market for just under $10 million, writes Ben Shapiro for Bucks County Courier Times. The property at 2710 River Road sits on eight acres in New Hope with sweeping views…
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McGillin’s: New Documentary Tells the Story of Philly’s Oldest Bar
Philadelphia’s oldest operating tavern just became the star of its own streaming documentary, and the result is less a film about a bar than a film about the city itself. McGillin’s: Philadelphia’s Oldest Bar, a 42-minute documentary from South Philadelphia filmmaker Eric Carosella, debuted on WHYY and is now streaming on PBS Passport, writes Mike…
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian O’Neill and his King of Prussia firm MLP Ventures are now formally on the table, targeting sites near Renaissance Park, Swedeland Road, Horizon Drive, and River Road. Together, they represent…
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Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has steadily become something larger: one of suburban Philadelphia’s most powerful employment centers. Location and Tax Advantages The reason is not hard to see. King of Prussia gives companies a rare…
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From West Chester to the Tower Theater and The Spectrum: How the Delaware Valley Helped Make Bruce Springsteen Famous
In October 1972, a little-known 23-years old musician from New Jersey took the stage at what was then known as West Chester State College and got four words from a stranger that summed up exactly where his career stood. “That’s enough. That was it.” Six songs in, Bruce Springsteen was tapped on the shoulder and…
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How Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Is Changing Childhood Cancer Care
Alex Scott’s childhood wish began with a simple idea: sell lemonade so doctors could help kids with cancer, writes CBS News. More than two decades later, that wish is still shaping pediatric cancer research, and this week it has a fresh moment in the spotlight. A Wish Rooted in Wynnewood Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma…
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How Art and Music Improve Mental Health, Emotional Well-Being and Community Connection
“We read to know we are not alone.” ~ C.S. Lewis. Reading may look like an isolating activity with one’s eyes riveted on the page and reality fading behind the words painted in the reader’s head, but reading is entirely communal. This is true for literature and many other arts. The arts balance individuality and…
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40 Years of Swing, 100 Years of Jazz: Criterions Alumni Return to WCU for a Milestone Reunion Concert
Four decades of tradition. One hundred years of jazz history. On Thursday, July 16, West Chester University will bring both milestones together as alumni from its legendary Criterions Jazz Ensemble return to campus for the 40th Annual Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert. The free public performance begins at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall…
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JBS to Shut Down Souderton Beef Plant by August
JBS, one of the world’s largest meat producers and a major Montgomery County employer, plans to close its beef processing facility in Souderton by Aug. 14, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Modernization Push Amid a Tightening Cattle Market The company said the decision is part of a broader effort to modernize its…
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Montgomery County Leadership: William Surkis, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
Dr. William Surkis, Chief Medical Officer of Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in a small Manhattan apartment as the only child of a Holocaust survivor, working as tech support for his older neighbors, and volunteering in an ER at the peak of the AIDS epidemic. Although Surkis’s interest…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Rolls Out a New VIP Shopping Experience
David’s Bridal is adding a new, paid tier to its wedding shopping experience as the King of Prussia-based retailer continues its post-bankruptcy reinvention, writes Morning Star. The company has introduced VIP Appointments, a $50 option for brides and other formalwear shoppers who want a more private, event-style visit. The fee buys two full hours with…
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IKEA’s AI Bet Paid Off, and Nobody Lost Their Job
As companies race to adopt artificial intelligence, much of the conversation has centered on job cuts, automation, and doing more with fewer workers. IKEA, whose US headquarters sits in Conshohocken, is testing a different model, writes Alberto Bellé for CIO. Its parent company, Ingka Group, is using AI to find new work for people rather…
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IBX Registered Nurse Health Coaches Give Members Support That Helps Them Get Healthy, Manage Costs
Registered Nurse Health Coaches at Independence Blue Cross are helping members recover faster, avoid complications, and lower healthcare costs by providing early, personalized support. By connecting with members soon after a procedure, they help simplify recovery, coordinate care, and guide the next steps. This all makes the process easier for members and improves outcomes. “Healthcare can…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Expands Lead Service Line Inventory in West Chester to Help Build a Lead-Free Future
Safe drinking water starts long before it reaches the tap. That’s why Aqua Pennsylvania is continuing its work in West Chester Borough to identify and replace lead and galvanized service lines as part of a statewide effort to modernize infrastructure and protect public health. The utility is currently conducting a customer-owned service line inventory study…
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West Chester University Joins $1.3M NSF-Funded Initiative to Expand AI and Research Infrastructure Across Pennsylvania
West Chester University is helping expand the future of research, artificial intelligence, and advanced computing across Pennsylvania through a new two-year, $1.3 million National Science Foundation Campus Cyberinfrastructure (NSF CC*) grant awarded to the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) and its statewide partners. The initiative will strengthen the Pennsylvania Science DMZ,…
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Hotel and Airbnb Bookings Fall Short of Expectations for FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia
Philadelphia raised $140 million to host the FIFA World Cup. So why are hotel rooms still available? With six matches scheduled between June 14 and July 4, city officials have been aggressively marketing the tournament and its surrounding fan events to draw visitors from across the country and around the world. Yet days with the…
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Whole Foods Eyes New Store in Fishtown, and the Small-Format Concept Could Change the Neighborhood
A Whole Foods Market could soon open along Frankford Avenue, marking the first time a major national grocery chain has planted a flag in one of Philadelphia’s most rapidly evolving neighborhoods, write Emma Dooling and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The format of the store may be as telling as the location itself.…
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