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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s economy outpaced thriving Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. This economic momentum is reflected in several major development projects…
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Riverfront Home in New Hope with Five Terraces Hits Market for $10 Million
A home on the Delaware River in New Hope recently hit the market for $10 million, as waterfront real estate values soar in the borough, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The house, located on Main Street, was completed in 2021 and spans 6,000 square feet, featuring a car elevator, five terraces, a floating dock, and an interior elevator. Residents…
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Netflix House Becomes the Star Tenant in King of Prussia Mall Sale
One of the most talked-about new attractions at King of Prussia Mall is now doubling as a real-estate selling point, writes Linda Moss for CoStar. The former Lord & Taylor building that now houses the nation’s first Netflix House has been listed for sale. This comes just months after the experiential venue debuted. The 120,000-square-foot…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Mall leadership says 2025 delivered record-setting sales and foot traffic, driven largely by an expanding lineup of experiential tenants that turn the shopping center into a regional…
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Telford’s Rising Sun Inn Has Great Food and Stories of Liberty Bells and Prohibition
The Rising Sun Inn in Telford offers an eclectic American-inspired menu and creative drinks, but its real draw may be the centuries of stories that its walls hold, writes Nikki DeMentri and Bill Seiders for CBS News Philadelphia. “This building was built in 1739 by Peter Gerhart,” said Rising Sun Inn General Manager Theresa Paci.…
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MyOfficeOps Helps Fuel Growth of Local Dental Practice by Removing Daily Accounting Burden
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, private dental practices are being asked to do more than ever before. Clinical excellence is only one piece of the equation. Behind every thriving practice is a strong business foundation — and for one growing Bucks County dental office, that foundation has made all the difference. At their Yardley location,…
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Busy Is Easy; Focus Is Rare
We live in a culture that rewards responsiveness. Quick replies. Full calendars. Constant motion. And because of that, many high-performing professionals mistake busyness for productivity. But they are not the same. Time management teaches you how to organize hours. Attention management teaches you how to direct energy. That difference matters. When your attention is fragmented,…
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Ursinus Students Share What They Learned During Experiential Learning Week
If Ursinus College’s first Experiential Learning Week proved anything, it’s that real-world exposure hits differently when you’re the one in the room. For first-year student Lola MacRae, that room was Negotiation 101 — an on-campus intensive that challenged students to think strategically before speaking. Early exercises showed how easily assumptions can derail outcomes. In one…
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Snowstorms May Be Up, But Crashes on the PA Turnpike are Down
While it has been a more active winter this year for Pennsylvania Turnpike crews due to frequent snowstorms, it’s actually been safer than previous years, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Fewer car crashes have occurred on the turnpike this year, despite the region experiencing more snow. According to Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey, much of this has to do with the timing…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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Philadelphia Lands in Top 10 of Renters’ Most Wanted Cities List
Philadelphia ranked among the top ten most popular major cities for renters looking for apartments leading up to this year’s peak rental season, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To determine the ranking, the nationwide apartment search platform RentCafe analyzed millions of apartment searches across the 150 largest cities in the United States. The…
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Montco Vaccine Maker Bets Its Data May Be Worth as Much as Its Science
Ambler’s MBF Therapeutics believes the data behind its vaccines could become just as valuable as the vaccines themselves, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The company has spent more than a decade developing a non-viral vaccine platform for animal health. According to CEO and cofounder Tom Tillett, MBF is exploring whether its detailed immune-response data could…
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Barrack Hebrew Academy and Perelman Day School Merge to Form Unified Pre-K–12 School
Barrack Hebrew Academy and Perelman Day School are joining to create the region’s only independent Jewish pre-K through 12th-grade day school right in Montco, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The combined school, which has not yet been named, is set to begin operations in fall 2027, pending regulatory approval. Earlier this week,…
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Fort Washinton’s Toll Brothers Scores Seven Gold Awards in Industry’s Top Competition
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is once again earning national recognition for its luxury home designs, according to a press release. The company recently captured seven Gold Awards and 28 Silver Awards at The Nationals. The ceremony is the homebuilding industry’s top honors presented by the National Association of Home Builders’ Sales and Marketing Council. The…
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Conshohocken’s Proving Grounds Scores Major Brand Partnership with IKEA
Families spending their weekends at Conshohocken’s Proving Grounds will soon have a new place to recharge between games. BASE Sports Group announced a partnership between the youth sports complex and IKEA Conshohocken. The deal will bring the home furnishings retailer’s design expertise directly to one of Montco’s busiest athletic campuses. As part of the collaboration,…
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With Bala Cynwyd Saks Closing, Stylist Artur Kirsh Moves to Narberth
Following the announced closure of the Bala Cynwyd Saks, hair stylist Artur Kirsh is set to open a new Artur Kirsh Hair Studio in Narberth this April, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Kirsh, news of the Saks closure caught him off guard, but he also saw it as an opportunity to…
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MCCC Public Speaking Students Incorporate Science on a Sphere into Speeches
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Communication Studies students on the Pottstown Campus incorporated an out of this world visual aid to help them present their speeches recently. Communication Studies Assistant Professor Meredith Frank’s Communication Studies 110 and 120 classes gave informational speeches using the Science on the Sphere (SOS) in the College’s South Hall lobby. SOS is a…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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