Commerce
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What Wawa’s 1 Billion Customers Really Want: 14 Improvement Wawa Fans Keep Asking For
For a company that serves roughly a billion customers a year, Wawa doesn’t have a demand problem. It has an expectation problem. In a MONTCO Today post last week, we looked at where Wawa stands in 2025 and what changes may be coming in 2026, exploring how the region’s hometown convenience store chain has evolved…
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With FDA Decision Looming, Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Cuts Workforce to Preserve Cash
Over the past year, Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has reduced its workforce by 16 percent to preserve cash as it waits for the Food and Drug Administration ruling on its new drug application, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The FDA will determine by October 30 whether INO-3107, an experimental therapy from Inovio…
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ANEU Kitchens Launches GLP-1 Meal Plan for Those on Weight-Loss Meds
ANEU Kitchens, with a Bryn Mawr location, has launched a new GLP-1 meal plan aimed at meeting the nutritional needs of people using the weight-loss medication, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Although the treatment has helped many improve both their appearance and overall health, users say they often struggle to reach…
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Growth Opportunity Center Launches New Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program
Southampton-based Growth Opportunity Center, a long‑trusted provider of mental health and developmental services, has a launched a new Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program for youth, teens, and adults. This program offers practical, skills‑based support for individuals who want better tools for managing focus, organization, planning, and follow‑through in their everyday lives. To ensure accessibility…
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Young Scientists Gather at Church Farm School to Compete in Chester County Science Research Competition
Young scientists from across Chester County showcased their knowledge and engaged in friendly rivalry at the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC), organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit and hosted by Church Farm School. CFS recently hosted 369 students (from 50 schools) who displayed their love of science across 15 different categories, including…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester). Presented by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation, the free regional summit is designed to inspire thoughtful philanthropy…
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Warrington’s Valley Gate Shopping Center Sells for $15.5M to CenterSquare Investment Management
The Valley Gate shopping center in Warrington has been sold to Conshohocken-based real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management for $15.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 32,200-square-foot shopping center at 201-281 Easton Road was Philadelphia-based Metro Development. At about $481 per square foot, the price is more than…
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Bradley Cooper’s Parents Bought His Childhood Home in Jenkintown in 1970; His Mother Still Lives There
Bradley Cooper, a frequent supporter of the Eagles at the Linc, developed his love for the Birds while growing up in his Jenkintown home, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The charming home was purchased by the 50-year-old A-lister’s parents, Gloria and Charles, in 1970 for just $38,000. Today, the house is estimated to be worth…
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Narberth Zoning Changes Target Affordable Housing, Downtown Revitalization
With Narberth now among the priciest housing markets in Montgomery County, the borough council is weighing a series of zoning changes designed to promote affordable housing development and support downtown revitalization, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Narberth used to be relatively affordable, and that’s no longer the case,” said Fred Bush, president of…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Tom Peterson, CEO, Blackbird Health
Tom Peterson, CEO of Blackbird Health, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in New England, balancing athletics and academics as a competitive swimmer at Harvard, and the personal experiences that ultimately led him to pediatric mental health leadership. After building and exiting successful businesses, Peterson returned to school mid-career to earn a counseling degree…
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‘As Good as It Gets’: Firstrust Bank Finances Development of Luxury Homes on Late Billionaire’s Radnor Estate
Nearly a decade after the passing of Campbell’s Soup heiress Dorrance Hill Hamilton, her estate in Radnor Township is about to enter a new phase, one shaped by a unique mix of personal connections, longstanding relationships, and a rare development opportunity on the Main Line. The estate, located a short walk from downtown Wayne, is…
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Holy Family’s New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis Aims to Meet Field’s Surging Demand
The demand for qualified behavioral health practitioners — professionals who help people address challenges related to mental health, emotional well-being, and behavior — is outpacing the supply. School districts have openings. Clinics are managing waitlists. Community agencies are searching for specialists trained in evidence-based intervention. A quick scan of job boards reveals hundreds of local…
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Create Your Own Luck This St. Patrick’s Day
Around St. Patrick’s Day, people talk a lot about luck. Someone lands a major opportunity. A new client appears at just the right time. A breakthrough idea seems to arrive out of nowhere. From the outside, it can look like fortune simply showed up. But if you study high performers long enough, you notice something…
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Episcopal Diocese Taps Michaels Organization to Redevelop 26 Church Properties in Philly Region
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is working with private developer Michaels Organization to repurpose 26 church properties throughout the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Many of the properties that are intended for conversion sit in prime locations, including Center City. The Diocese plans to make them into residential along with…
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Montco Remains Region’s Strongest Suburban Economy Amid Shift
Montgomery County continues to anchor the Philadelphia region’s suburban economy, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Montco has stronger office leasing activity than the city and a long record as the top base for office-sector jobs. But a new report from the Center City District shows that Philadelphia has just inched past Montco in…
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How Opposition from Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges Shaped the Blue Route
Every day, thousands of drivers cross Delaware County on Interstate 476, known locally as the Blue Route. The highway links Interstate 95 with the Pennsylvania Turnpike and serves as one of the region’s most important north-south corridors. Few drivers realize the long fight that shaped the highway they use today. During the 1960s and 1970s,…
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From Wings Field in Blue Bell, Angel Flight East Connects Patients to Essential Medical Appointments
Angel Flight East, which operates out of Blue Bell’s Wings Field, links patients with volunteer pilots who fly them to specialized medical appointments, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “A bunch of pilots like us love to fly, and we love to give back, and we’re gonna fly anyway, so we sure like to take somebody…
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Ardmore’s Burger Scene Is Sizzling With 16 Local Spots
Take a stroll through Ardmore and you might notice a familiar aroma: burgers sizzling on the grill, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lower Merion has quietly become what some are calling the burger capital of the Main Line, with about 16 local eateries serving their own take on the American classic. From pub…
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