Commerce
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Lower Merion Parents Push Back on Classroom Technology Use
A growing debate over classroom technology is taking shape in Lower Merion School District, as parents voice concerns about how screens are shaping student learning, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a recent community meeting in the district, dozens of parents and students raised questions about the widespread use of Chromebooks and other…
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New Anytime Fitness Location in Warrington Celebrates Grand Opening Next Month
A new fitness facility focused on coaching, community, and long-term health is officially opening its doors in Warrington. Anytime Fitness Warrington, located in The Shops at Valley Square, will host its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on April 9 from 5–7 PM in partnership with the Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce. The event will bring together local residents, business leaders,…
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King of Prussia Launches Monthlong Fundraiser to Support CHOP
King of Prussia is turning April into a monthlong effort to give back, with the launch of KOP Cares Month. This expanded community-wide fundraiser will support the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Campus. Organized by the King of Prussia District, the initiative builds on the success of its longtime Restaurant Week, which has…
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MONTCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in AI Business Strategy
Eastern University has launched a new online Master of Science in AI Business Strategy, an innovative program designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the skills to harness artificial intelligence for strategic growth, operational efficiency, and ethical innovation. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program is built for working professionals and can be completed…
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Investments in Local Infrastructure Improve Reliability for PECO Customers in Montgomery County in 2025
PECO’s significant infrastructure investments, use of innovative technologies, and its dedicated team of employees all helped the company keep the lights on for customers and reduce power outages in 2025. Despite the impacts of several severe storms, including the 13th-most-impactful storm in company history, PECO customers experienced the fourth-lowest power outage rate in company history,…
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Harcum College Welcomes Paul Tomczak as IT Planning Executive Director
Paul Tomczak recently joined Harcum College as Enterprise Resource Planning Executive Director, effective Mar. 23. Tomczak brings more than two decades of leadership experience in enterprise software development and project management, most recently serving with Ellucian, where he directed large-scale software initiatives supporting colleges and universities worldwide. During his tenure, he led global development teams,…
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Lansdowne Borough Hosts First Restaurant Week Through March 29
Lansdowne Borough is launching its first Lansdowne Eats Restaurant Week, March 23 through March 29, according to a borough press release. The inaugural event is a major milestone for the borough community that will bring together residents, visitors, and food lovers to enjoy a vibrant and diverse restaurant scene. Lansdowne Borough has become a destination…
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New Perkasie Thrift Store Opens, Supporting Community Members in Need
Revivals Thrift is a new secondhand store opened by a local church, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Perkasie at the former Freed Glass building, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new thrift spot will help support the community, with 100 percent of its proceeds given to the Revivals Outreach Center to assist with its programming. The center offers free services…
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‘60 Minutes’ Highlights Philadelphia’s Central Role in America’s Shipbuilding Revival
America has been struggling in the shipbuilding department for decades now, but Philadelphia could play a critical role in the potential of the nation’s industrial revival, according to a recent segment on 60 Minutes. The Philly Shipyard is one of only two remaining the nation building large commercial cargo ships. However, it now reflects decline…
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Lease for Vacant Iron Hill Brewery in Huntingdon Valley Acquired by New Owner
Four months after Iron Hill Brewery shut down nearly 20 locations and entered bankruptcy, its former Huntingdon Valley location has welcomed a new tenant, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A federal judge has cleared the acquisition of Iron Hill’s trademark and intellectual property and authorized the transfer of five restaurant leases, one of…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora Strikes Big with $1.1B Acquisition
Conshohocken’s Cencora is continuing its push into specialty health care with a $1.1 billion deal to acquire the retina business of EyeSouth Partners, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The transaction will fold EyeSouth’s retina specialists into Cencora’s subsidiary, Retina Consultants of America. Cencora acquired RCA in 2025 as part of its broader…
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As Data Centers Expand, Montco Communities Face Big Decisions
A growing wave of data center proposals is forcing Montco communities to confront a new and complex type of development, according to Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. These facilities, which house thousands of servers powering everything from websites to artificial intelligence, are expanding rapidly across the country. Pennsylvania is emerging as a key hotspot.…
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Turnaround in Audubon: Regulatory Compliance Delivers Safer Water
On a recent overseas trip, half our group got a stomach bug from poorly treated water. It was a blunt reminder of something we usually take for granted: safe tap water! For residents of the Audubon section of Lower Providence Township, where I live, the local water system had become a growing concern for both…
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A Montgomery County Success Story Comes Full Circle
For Joseph DeSimone, Ph.D., the path to an extraordinary career began close to home. Raised in Norristown, DeSimone grew up in a blue-collar family where college wasn’t often discussed – even if it was quietly expected. His father worked as a tailor at JCPenney, and his mother worked in accounting, but DeSimone would become the…
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Attend an Upcoming Conference at GMercyU
April is unofficial Conference Month at Gwynedd Mercy University, with multiple conferences and networking opportunities open to the community. Join GMercyU to meet industry leaders and explore topics that span autism, education, the sports industry, and more. Most are free; some offer Act 48 credits for educators. 19th Annual Autism Institute ConferenceSaturday, April 11 from 8:30 AM-3 PM Cost: Free Format: In-person …
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Newtown Authority Moves to Sell Land After Canceling Wastewater Treatment Project
The Newtown-Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority plans to seek court permission to sell the 17-acre parcel once slated for a now-canceled wastewater treatment plant, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Situated on the border with Middletown Township, the site drew nearly a year of complaints from Middletown residents in the densely populated…
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New Hope Compound, Once Home to George Washington’s Army, Hits Market for $4.95M
Two properties in New Hope that were inhabited by George Washington’s army during the American Revolutionary War have hit the market for $4.95 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The properties are currently home to two bed and breakfasts: the Wedgwood Inn and the Umpleby House. Being sold separately, the first property…
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