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Bucks County Plant Nursery Ranked in the Top Ten in the Country by USA Today
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve’s Native Plant Nursery in Solebury was recently ranked as one of the top nurseries in the country, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bucks County nursery was listed in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, placing at No. 10 in the ranking. According to a press release from the USA Today Network, the nurseries…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding
Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received $1.4 million in federal funding, which will be used to administer several infrastructure upgrades, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The funding was presented by Congressman Brendan Boyle during a recent press conference via two checks. “This is the third busiest airport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Boyle. “So, this…
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Launched in a Backyard on a Weber Grill, Lansdale-Based Coffee Roaster Celebrates Major Milestone
Backyard Beans Coffee Company, which Lansdale residents Matt and Laura Adams started after roasting coffee in their backyard on a Weber grill, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special blend. In 2013, when the Adamses noticed their local farmers markets didn’t offer any coffee, they decided to sell their own roasts to help bridge…
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Philadelphia School Principals Open Dream Restaurant Together in Elkins Park
After long dreaming about owning their own restaurant together, this past December Dr. Maya Johnstone and Dr. Kala Johnstone opened FoodChasers Kitchen in Elkins Park where they’re finally serving up the menu they’ve been dreaming of. “From the moment our doors opened, we’ve been hamsters on a wheel but it has truly been a blessing,”…
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Philly May ‘Own’ the Cheesesteak, but Montco Versions Hold Up, Gaining Top Spot in Recent Rating
Many Montgomery County spots made a 2020 list of 60 Philly cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list, ranked highest to lowest, resulted from a part of a seven-day tour in 2020 to find the ultimate Philly cheesesteak. The research covered the city itself, its surrounding counties, and parts of…
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Major Horsham Retail Portfolio Listed for $18.3M
A prominent Horsham retail development anchored by Wawa, CVS, and P.J. Whelihan’s has hit the market with a combined asking price of $18.3 million, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The five-parcel property on Easton Road sits on 7.68 acres at the corner of Route 611 and Blair Mill Road, about three miles…
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MCCC Mustangs Men’s Basketball Finishes Eighth Nationally
For the second time in three years, Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Mustangs Men’s Basketball Team capped a strong regular season performance with a trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III tournament. The Mustangs finished the season ranked eighth in the country with a 22-5 overall record, after capturing the North…
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Thinking About Buying a Business? Free Chester County Seminar Explains the Process
Interest in buying and growing an existing business increased during the past decade. Several forces drive this shift. First, many small business owners are nearing retirement. Across the United States, a massive ownership transition is underway. Over the next 10 to 15 years, hundreds of thousands, and likely millions, of profitable local companies will need…
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Eastern University’s Tia Argento Advances to Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship
With speed, precision, and mastery of spreadsheets, Tia Argento, a student in Eastern University’s School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, won first place in the Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) category at the state level of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship. The achievement qualifies her to compete at the MOS National Championship in Nashville…
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Popular Ice Cream Shop Coming to Former Al Pastor in Havertown
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is coming to Havertown this summer with a new shop at the former Al Pastor Mexican restaurant, writes June Bakan for Patch. Al Pastor, located at 13 W. Benedict Ave, closed in January. The Havertown Handel’s will have walk-up counter service only and outdoor patio seating, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy…
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QVC Group’s Debt Crisis Deepens, Bankruptcy Looms as Future of West Chester Giant Hangs in Balance
As West Chester-based QVC Group struggles under $6.6 billion in debt, bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly likely outcome despite creditor talks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group’s debt load surpasses standard measures of its total value, now at a $5.96 billion enterprise value, far exceeding its $25 million market capitalization. Over the…
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Bill Gates’ Nuclear Company TerraPower Chooses Philadelphia to Establish New Cancer Treatment Facility
TerraPower Isotopes, part of a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates, will invest $450 million in a Bellwether District plant that will produce radioactive molecules for cancer research and treatments, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the Bellwether District development, HRP Group will build a 250,000-square-foot facility on the former…
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Royalty Dispute Puts Future of Langhorne’s Sesame Place at Risk
Sesame Place in Langhorne faces an uncertain future after Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that owns the Sesame Street brand, has accused the park’s owner, SeaWorld, of not paying royalties as the exclusive licensee, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit claiming, among other things, that the theme park…
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Bryn Mawr Hospital Nurses Get Major Boost From Anonymous Donor
Nurses at Bryn Mawr Hospital got an unexpected show of support this week when they learned an anonymous donor had given $1 million to help ease their student loan debt, writes Sharifa Jackson for 6abc Action News The surprise gift will provide relief to 173 applicants, each eligible for grants of up to $3,600. Hospital…
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David’s Bridal Expands Beyond Retail With New Wholesale Push
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is launching a wholesale division with designer gowns and boutique-focused services, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for Retail Dive. David’s Bridal is adding a new business line, launching a wholesale division aimed at boutiques, small businesses, and larger retail partners. The new push will begin with capsule collections featuring more than 50…
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Wall Street Journal: MontCo Man Builds Dream Lego World in Basement
An increasing number of adult Lego fans are transforming parts of their homes into elaborate worlds full of giant sets and detailed dioramas, including one Montgomery County man, writes Te-Ping Chen for The Wall Street Journal. Evan Rubin, 41, wanted to have a break from the monotony of daily life, from shuttling kids to and…
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Montco’s Bakery Scene Is on the Rise
Montgomery County is home to more than just history and shopping destinations — it’s also a sweet spot for some of the region’s best bakeries. Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the best bakeries in the region including several right here in Montco. Industry experts say bakeries are booming nationwide thanks to small-box economics,…
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Bryn Athyn College Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation Following Last Year’s Warning
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church had its accreditation reaffirmed this month by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, following a warning issued last year, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the accreditor, the Montgomery County college has satisfied all of the requirements to align with standards for governance, leadership,…
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