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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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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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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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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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How Animal, Art, and Music Therapy Support Healing for Children
At just 18 months old, Carli was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, beginning a journey filled with uncertainty. Despite normal MRIs and no birth trauma, her mobility challenges grew more severe over time. By age nine, walking had become exhausting. After years of searching for answers, Carli’s family found hope at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington,…
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The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28
America’s premier Doo Wop group, The Doo Wop Project, will bring their brand-new 90-minute show, Echoes of the Street, to West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $26-$36.50 and are…
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Haverford’s Illumination 250 Will Feature 200 Drones in August
Haverford Township is promising a spectacular drone show free to the public in August, similar to those seen at large sporting events, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Illumination 250 Festival and Drone Show is a noon to 9 PM family-friendly event on Aug. 29 at the Haverford High School football stadium,…
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Two Chesco Companies Among Philadelphia Region’s Top Early-Stage Ventures
Two Chester County companies were named on the RealLIST Startups 2026 ranking of 20 early-stage Philadelphia ventures to watch this year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Each year, the list spotlights fast-growing early-stage companies across the region that are developing technology in major innovation sectors. The honorees include companies founded in the past three years that have not yet reached the point of having a significant exit…
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Mental Health Diversion Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Doylestown
Last week, the Bucks County Commissioners celebrated the grand opening of the new Diversion, Assessment, Restoration, and Treatment (DART) Center in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The single-story facility was constructed at the former Bucks County Women’s Community Corrections Center. It will serve adults suffering from mental illness in the criminal justice system to promote recovery through community support and treatment and…
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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in 1932, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The initial Girl Scout cookies were baked in the ovens of Philadelphia Gas and Electric, today’s PECO, as part of a bake-sale fundraiser conceived…
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Montco Restaurateurs Expand to Jersey Shore With Second North Wildwood Spot
Three Montgomery County restaurateurs are taking their talents to the Jersey Shore once more, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have purchased the Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille in North Wildwood for $2.45 million. This marks their second Shore acquisition in just three months. The trio…
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Ridge Hall Opens as Ambler’s New Piazza-Inspired Community Hub
Ridge Hall opened its doors as Ambler’s newest community hub, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The $4.5 million project was designed to give the borough its own piazza. Developer Dan DeCastro transformed a 150-year-old former factory on South Ridge Avenue into a 14,000-square-foot space for food, events, and connection. The first floor houses…
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MCCC to Host 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30
Beautiful works of art that fully capture the level of creativity and talent among Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Fine Arts students will soon be on display for the community to experience. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30 in the Fine Arts Center Gallery on the Blue Bell Campus (340…
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West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) invites jazz lovers to experience four days of inspired performances at the 36th Annual WCU Jazz Festival, Mar. 18-21. All concerts take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. Most concerts are…
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Manor College Junior Breaks Men’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record
Manor College junior Immanuel Roach became Manor College’s all-time leading points scorer. He broke the record of 1,202 set by Aaron Brown ‘08. Roach ends his junior year with 1,225 total points for his career. “It feels amazing to break the record because it’s a testament to my faith and the work I’ve put in,”…
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How a Real-Life Chester County Crime Family Inspired Famed 1980s Film
The Johnston Gang, a real-life crime family with roots in Chester County, served as the inspiration for a classic 1980s film, writes Lauren Piestner for A&E. The Johnston Gang, made up of family members of the Johnston family, engaged in theft and break-ins throughout the 1960s and 70s. While they were not known for violent…
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Wilson’s Secret Sauce Closing a Year After Gordon Ramsay Visit
A year after Wilson’s Secret Sauce got a retooling visit from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, the Upper Darby barbecue restaurant is closing, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Ramsay’s interventions appeared on an episode of a new Fox show, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. Now, husband-and-wife owners Steve and Kelly Wilson have decided to replace their…
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After Pandemic Delay, Capital Health Moves Forward With Langhorne Micro-Hospital
After being delayed and nearly derailed by the pandemic, Capital Health’s plan to build a micro-hospital next to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne is back on track, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hospital is slated for the site of a former specialty medical center specializing in bariatric surgery, purchased by…
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