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Pennsylvania American Water Releases 2023 Water Quality Reports
Pennsylvania American Water has released its 2023 Water Quality Reports, which are now available to customers online. Pennsylvania American Water has released its 2023 Water Quality Reports, which are now available to customers. Pennsylvania American Water is committed to providing high-quality, reliable water service. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence...
Firstrust Bank Helps to Send Local Children with Disabilities to Summer Camp
Firstrust Bank has launched a summer-long promotion to help send local children with disabilities to summer camp. The experience of going to summer camp is one that all children should have access to. This summer, your savings can be the key to unlocking this formative experience for children and young adults with disabilities.
The Mystery of the Shrinking Pay Gap: Strategies to Combat Wage Compression
Wage compression occurs when there is only a slight difference in pay between employees regardless of their skills, experience, or seniority. In most cases, a shrinking pay gap is a cause for celebration, except in the context of wage compression. Much like a magician’s subtle sleight of hand, wage compression baffles the audience with a mysteriously vanishing pay gap between new hires and seasoned staff, leaving businesses and HR professionals grappling with the trick of restoring the balance.
New York Post: Local Entrepreneur Hopes to Bring Back Horn & Hardart Automats to Philadelphia
A Philadelphia entrepreneur is hoping to bring back the once popular Horn & Hardart Automats to the City of Brotherly Love. The self-service restaurant chain served lunches of pot pie and baked beans at affordable prices. David Arena, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Philadelphia, is planning to bring back the once...
Montgomery County Considers Norristown Dam to Power County Operations
Montgomery County is exploring a plan to use the Norristown Dam on the Schuylkill River to generate hydropower. Montgomery County officials recently hosted a public meeting on potentially using the Norristown Dam to power all county operations with renewable energy, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The county has initiated...
Ardmore Home Loaded With Colonial Charm Needed a Modern Kitchen, Bath
An improved butler's pantry at a 1915 Colonial home in Ardmore, now with shimmering black lacquer cbinets, mosaic floors and ceilings, snakeskin wallpaper and brass fixtures. had plenty of long-ago charm, but it also had a small kitchen and utilitarian bathroom, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The...
This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella in Bryn Mawr is a new Italian bistro that has also built a strong backing from customers. Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is...
Find Out Why Philadelphia Was Ranked Third Most ‘Sinful’ City in the U.S.
Philadelphia was ranked as among the most sinful cities in the United States, for a number of different factors, including the level of crime and number of adult establishments within the region's borders. WalletHub recently conducted a study and ranked 180 U.S. cities for their level of sin, and Philadelphia...
The Definitive Guide to Visiting the King of Prussia Mall in 2024
Nestled at the crossroads of major highways and enveloped in the historic allure of the Delaware Valley, the King of Prussia Mall is not just a shopping destination—it’s a vibrant hub where luxury meets convenience. Originally opened in 1963, the King of Prussia mall began as a modest...
Wilmington University Environmental Science Graduate Earns PhD Fellowship
WilmU spotlights Amaja’ Mack, who completed her master’s degree in Environmental Science and hopes to help others with her research. Amaja’ Mack has been busy these last few years. She’s been making plays on the basketball court with the WilmU Wildcats and working to save coral reefs in the biology lab and managing a full-time job as a quality-control technician — all while completing a master’s degree in Environmental Science.
Weekend Wanderer: Becoming a Guardian in Montco
You might think Willie’s recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis could lead to not a lot of funny in this space. But to quote every cartoon ever, au contraire mon frère. It is the funny that will save us. Just look at, for example, the guardianship. My siblings and I...
Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board shares ways to observe and celebrate Juneteenth in Montgomery County this June. As Montgomery County honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the southern United States, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invites all to participate in the surrounding observation and celebrations.
Legal Matters: Pool Safety and Liability Protection
As summer approaches, families will flock to pools. Dischell Bartle Dooley's Jonathan Young gives advice on pool liability. As summer approaches, families will flock to pools for relaxation and recreation. However, amidst the splashes and laughter lies a very serious legal challenge for property owners and local public pools alike.
One of World’s Best Master Chocolatiers Is In West Chester
Éclat Chocolate in West Chester, run by renowned master chocolatier Christopher Curtin, makes some of the best chocolate in the world. Éclat Chocolate in West Chester, run by renowned master chocolatier Christopher Curtin, makes some of the best chocolate in the world, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Temple University Explores Potential Merger To Save University of the Arts From Closure
The University of the Arts announced it would be closing on June 7, so Temple University is exploring a potential merger as a way to save UArts' students. With students, staff, and faculty still reeling from the announcement that the University of the Arts will close on June 7, Temple University is looking into potentially merging with the school to help save it, write Susan Snyder and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Five Montco Towns Among Best Philadelphia Suburbs To Live In
Among the many attractive Philadelphia suburbs in the region, some still offer something extra that puts them among the best places to live in, and five Montgomery County towns are among them, writes Patrick McNichol for Suburban Solutions. These Philadelphia suburbs in Montgomery County rate the best for the commute...
Two Montco Routes Among 20 Best Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Two Montgomery County bike routes are among the twenty best scenic trails in the Philadelphia region that will satisfy your biking needs. Two Montgomery County bike routes are among the twenty best scenic trails in the Philadelphia region that are guaranteed to meet all of your biking needs, writes Bailey King for the Philadelphia Magazine.
Norristown Reviewing Proposal for Mixed-Use Development On 68-Acre Site Next to State Hospital
Norristown is currently reviewing a proposal to build Preserve at Stony Creek on a 68-acre site adjacent to Norristown State Hospital. Norristown is currently reviewing a proposal to build a mixed-use complex on a 68-acre site near the Norristown State Hospital that promises to be the borough’s largest-ever development of its type, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Stone-front Colonial in Bryn Mawr
An exceptional stone-front colonial on 1.8 acres with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This stunning residence is perfectly situated in the prestigious Main Line area of Radnor Township and offers luxurious living in a private setting surrounded by open space.
Marvey Books: A Sweet Little Indie Bookstore in Ardmore
Marvey Books owner Nadia Alawa has been running her bookstore on Cricket Ave. in since April 27, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAAVY Main Line. It has a little bit of everything—mainstream bestsellers, mysteries and book club reads, empowerment/wellness/parenting titles, books signed by local authors, children’s classics and more.
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