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New Campaign Highlights How IBX Is Tackling Rising Healthcare Costs
Independence Blue Cross recognizes that the cost of healthcare in the U.S. can be frustrating for many people — members, employers, doctors, and health systems. That’s why the company is tackling what drives rising healthcare costs and creating tools and programs to help manage them. This is IBX’s commitment to Getting Health Care Right. “Rising healthcare…
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When Outsourcing Doesn’t Feel Like a Partnership
You chose to outsource your accounting, HR, or financial management because you needed capacity, expertise, and steadier ground for decision-making. Instead, what you’re experiencing feels more like a vendor relationship that manages requests, rather than helping you plan ahead. If this scenario sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many organizations already use outsourced services, yet…
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WCU Business Student Organizations’ Food Drive Nets More than 2,500 Items
College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) student organizations hosted a competitive food drive in connection with the Super Bowl this year. The “Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive teams collected a grand total of 2,508 items, including ramen, soup, canned goods, and other shelf-stable food products, and delivered them to the WCU’s Resource Pantry. “We wanted…
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Local Entrepreneur is Betting Big on Pottstown’s Next Chapter
Pottstown’s revival isn’t happening by accident. It’s being fueled in part by entrepreneurs who see opportunity where others once saw decline. One of those believers is Aaron Jones, founder of Fenix Capital Group, who has spent the past few years renovating homes and investing in the Borough’s future. Jones, originally from Phoenixville, entered the real…
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Recession-Resistant Burpee, Warminster Staple Since 1876, Is Thriving at 150
Once teetering on the brink, Warminster-based Burpee Seeds, the company behind Big Boy tomatoes and Iceberg lettuce, is thriving again, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded by W. Atlee Burpee in 1876, the company is now owned by George Ball, who joined Burpee in the 1980s during a period of serious financial trouble.…
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Insomnia Cookies Now Open at Philadelphia International Airport
Whether you’re hanging at the airport waiting for a flight to come in or leave, need to nurse a sweet tooth on arrival, or if you just want to take a sweet part of Philadelphia back home with you, Insomnia Cookies is now open for business at the Philadelphia International Airport. Located in Terminal C,…
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David’s Bridal Expands Wedding Options With Karako Suits Partnership
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal continues to widen its wedding and formalwear reach, writes Karen Alberg Grossman for Mr. Magazine. The bridal giant teamed up with Karako Suits, a family-owned menswear chain with more than 40 years of experience. Soon, Karako’s suits and tuxedos will be available directly through David’s Bridal’s website, giving couples and…
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KOP’s Universal Health Serivces Expands Telehealth Reach With $835M Deal
King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services is making a major move to expand its behavioral health footprint, the company announced in a press release. UHS has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace for $5.25 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $835 million. The acquisition will be financed through UHS’s existing revolving credit…
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At Pepperoncini in Conshohocken, Great Food and Atmosphere Keep Guests Coming Back
Pepperoncini, an authentic Italian restaurant in Conshohocken, delights guests with outstanding food and a welcoming, family-like environment, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Affectionately called the “Cheers of Conshy” by locals, the eatery has been a neighborhood favorite for the last two decades. “We pride ourselves on our consistency, quality, our friendliness, the staff,”…
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PECO Reinforces Commitment to Fight Rising Energy Costs as Part of ‘The Exelon Promise’
As families and small businesses across Southeastern Pennsylvania continue to face higher energy bills, PECO is reinforcing its commitment as parent company, Exelon, launches The Exelon Promise — a comprehensive, customer-first strategy focused on delivering immediate customer relief, strong protections amid growing demand, and long-term solutions to address the root causes driving higher costs. PECO…
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Manor College Student Proving Strength Wasn’t Meant to Be Silent
Wearing a highlighter-pink Reebok shirt and stylish ripped jeans that match an ear-to-ear smile, Cheyann Velez stands in stark contrast to the grim, harsh journey she’s faced. Her jubilant personality hides the exhaustion of nights sleeping in a storage unit. The clothes come from a trash bag that holds all her belongings. A radiant smile…
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VFTCB Reports Record Registration Ahead of 20th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run
Registration for the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run opened on Veteran’s Day 2025 and has already reached record levels for both participants and sponsors this year. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, event options include an in-person five-mile run or two-mile walk at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Sunday, Apr. 19,…
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MCCC to Host 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites the community to experience and celebrate the talent and artistic ability of its Fine Arts students with an exhibition soon on display at the Pottstown Campus. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30 in the North Hall Gallery (16 E. High St., Pottstown). An opening reception…
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ChristianaCare’s Aston Micro-Hospital Set to Open This Summer
Construction crews are finishing up Delaware County’s first micro-hospital in Aston. The $50 million micro-hospital in Aston from ChristianaCare is set to open in June 2026 and will serve about 15,000 patients each year, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. It will be located on the first floor of the building. A health center…
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Bensalem’s Women’s Animal Center Marks 157 Years of Lifesaving Work
The Women’s Animal Center in Bensalem, the first animal shelter in the nation, is celebrating 157 years of lifesaving work, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The organization began when 30 Philadelphia women came together on April 14, 1869, to form the Women’s Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, motivated by concern…
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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost ridership, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal expands an existing law that allows developers to build more housing with less parking on many properties that are within 500 feet of SEPTA stations…
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The Kings of Ka-Ching: Pottstown’s Got One of the Most Expensive High Schools in the U.S.
The most expensive high schools in the U.S. can be pricier than some universities. That’s no exception for an independent Pottstown boarding school on 860 Beach Street. The Hill School’s annual tuition currently runs at a whopping $61,410 writes Jami Farkas for GoBankingRates.com. Founded in 1851 by Reverand Matthew Meigs, the elite school was just…
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A Gladwyne Mansion That Defies Today’s Lower Merion Zoning Codes Hits Market
A stately 18,000-square-foot mansion in Gladwyne’s coveted estate section has hit the market, listed for $7.875 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tucked behind gates on 1.5 manicured acres along Waverly Road, the home offers eight bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and luxury features across four sprawling levels — including a pool, a four-car…
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