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Step Into Revolutionary History at Pottsgrove Manor in Pottstown
Rooted where General George Washington and the Continental Army encamped during the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge carries forward a powerful legacy of sharing history. As Montgomery County’s official destination marketing organization, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) strives to promote the county as a premier destination, while proudly imparting the stories, landmarks, and experiences…
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Radnor Nixes Eminent Domain for Valley Forge Military College Land
Radnor Township has reached a deal with the Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation over 17 acres of land in Wayne and is ending its eminent domain plan, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The land is currently used by Valley Forge Military College. The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners had started eminent domain…
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With Leasing Momentum, Rubenstein Partners Nabs $127M Refinancing for Chesterbrook Campus
Rubenstein Partners has obtained $127 million in refinancing from Waterfall Asset Management for its 1.1 million-square-foot office campus in Chesterbrook, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-building property off Duportail Road, near the Chesterbrook Road and Route 202 intersection, is currently 50 percent occupied, according to Rubenstein Vice President Brian Simel, but occupancy is expected to climb to 66 percent…
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Two Little Guys, Creator of Joe Tea, Opens Bensalem Headquarters With Eyes Toward Growth
Two Little Guys, the company behind the food and beverage brand Joe Tea, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Bensalem, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move to the 22,245-square-foot building in Bucks County, which will expand the company’s headquarters by roughly 71 percent, is expected to be completed in…
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IKEA Is Coming to Granite Run, But It Won’t Look Like the One in Conshohocken
IKEA is officially coming to Delaware County, but if you’re picturing the familiar blue-and-yellow warehouse with the winding showroom, flat-pack aisles, and Swedish meatballs, it’s time for a reset. The new IKEA location planned for The Promenade at Granite Run in Media will be a very different kind of store, one that reflects how the…
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Tim Rybnik is Lower Merion’s Weather Wizard
Tim Rybnik, a gifted students’ teacher at Bala Cynwyd Middle School, has become the go-to weather forecaster for Lower Merion Township residents, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. As winter wreaks havoc with record lows and snowstorms, his predictions help families plan for closures and delays. A former U.S. Air Force weather forecaster (1987–1993), Rybnik…
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Villanova Students Step Up as Volunteer Firefighters in Bryn Mawr
A group of Villanova University students is proving that academic success and community service can go hand in hand, writes Leslie Small for Main Line Now. Four students from Villanova University’s College of Engineering are volunteering with the Bryn Mawr Fire Company while pursuing demanding academic programs. Colton Musselman, Anne Earp, John Burns, and Dominic…
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Conshohocken’s CenterSquare Expands Retail Portfolio with $15.5M Purchase
CenterSquare Investment Management is pushing into neighborhood retail with the purchase of a Warrington shopping center, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Conshohocken company acquired the Valley Gate shopping center for $15.5 million, according to industry sources. The 32,200-square-foot property sits along Easton Road near Route 611, about four miles north of…
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Edge of Cinema Promotes Engaging Storytelling for Businesses Through Video Production
By the time 2009 rolled around, friends Matt Scura and Jeremy Schmidt had long noticed that there was a severe lack of strategy in both corporate and commercial production. That year, the two of them did something about it — launching Edge of Cinema. The digital marketing agency aims to help businesses produce websites, video…
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Freedom Village Players Present Shows at Their Own Pace and Audiences Love It
The lure of the stage. “You know, once you start, it’s in your blood,” says Maggie Doyle with the Freedom Village Players. That lure lasts even into old age. Fran and Maggie Doyle produce and direct shows at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior lifecare community in Chester County. They founded the Players eight…
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Immaculata University Hosts Annual Fashion Show Mar. 21
Immaculata University’s Fashion Merchandising program housed within the Major-Payton School of Business, is hosting the annual IU Fashion Show on Saturday, Mar. 21, from 6-8:00 PM in Immaculata’s Great Hall. This event highlights the creativity and talent of IU fashion merchandising students and showcases the professional work of local designers. “The IU Fashion Show is a celebration of our…
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Local Investors Complete Purchase of Closed Springfield Hospital
KQT Aikens Partners 2, a Delaware County investor group, has completed the purchase of the former Springfield Hospital for $1 million, according to KQT leader Todd Strine. The deal was secured on Tuesday. The hospital is the last of Crozer Health’s four hospitals to be sold in bankruptcy liquidation proceedings of Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.,…
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Three Chester County Brothers Join Forbes Billionaires List
Three Chester County residents affiliated with Exton-based Bentley Systems have made their debut on Forbes’ most recent annual billionaire listing, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bentley Systems is the publicly traded infrastructure software company that most recently reported revenue of $1.5 billion for fiscal 2025. Keith Bentley, the company’s co-founder and an Elverson resident, placed…
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Popular NJ Gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap to Open in Bensalem
The popular New Jersey gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap is expanding to Bensalem, where it will take over the former Andalusia Bar & Grill spot in the Grandview Plaza shopping center off of Bristol Pike, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. After suffering significant fire, smoke, and water damage in an…
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New Restaurant ‘Cecilia’ Planned for Former Taphouse 23 in Bridgeport
A new restaurant is taking shape in Bridgeport, bringing fresh life to a location that once housed a longtime local favorite, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. A restaurant called Cecilia is being developed at the former home of Taphouse 23. Planning and construction for the new establishment are now underway, with owners aiming to open…
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Could Abington’s Josh Shapiro Accept a Presidential Nomination in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is fueling speculation about a possible presidential moment for Abington’s Josh Shapiro, according to Axios. If Philadelphia ultimately wins the bid, it could set the stage for Abington native Josh Shapiro to accept the Democratic nomination in his home state. Philadelphia is currently among the finalists…
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Toll Brothers Launches Sales for Regency at Rockhill Ridge in Sellersville
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers has launched sales of 72 carriage-style townhomes at Regency at Rockhill Ridge, a 55-and-over community in Sellersville, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starting in the mid-$500,000s, the homes offer around 1,920 square feet of space and feature first-floor primary suites. Some will be ready for move-in as early…
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David’s Bridal CEO on the Tech Powering the Future of Weddings
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is investing heavily in technology to modernize how couples plan weddings and shop for dresses, writes Dan Berthiaume for Chain Store Age. In a recent interview, CEO Kelly Cook outlined how artificial intelligence, video content, and digital tools are reshaping the bridal retailer’s strategy. Cook said planning a wedding can…
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