Nov 23, 2024 · Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.. The developer intends to demolish part of the mall and add residential units along with adding a variety of other uses for the retail center.

Philadelphia’s summer of 2024 was one for the record books. Thanks to a combination of major events, a thriving hospitality sector, and expanded international travel options, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) announced record-breaking tourism numbers that outpaced pre-pandemic levels. With more than 1.6 million hotel room nights sold in Center City between Memorial Day ...

Nov 18, 2024 · The holiday season is in full force, and for the second year in a row, the creators of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire are revving up to again bring merriment to all with upcoming Yuletide festivities — featuring themed weekends and special events that offer a unique experience for guests of all ages.

Dec 19, 2024 · 2024 has been a transformative year for the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, marked by significant achievements in workforce development, community engagement, and business advocacy.. As President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI), I am thrilled to share with you the incredible momentum we’ve built and the positive impact we are making across our ...

Nov 22, 2024 · After years of effort, a deal was reached earlier this month to preserve Chester County’s Crebilly Farm, a historic 308-acre site of a skirmish during the largest battle of the American Revolution, by converting it into a public park and protecting it from future development, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice.. Located in Westtown Township at the intersection of Routes 202 and 926 ...

Nov 25, 2024 · Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, reminds low-income households and other eligible Aqua Pennsylvania customers in need of financial assistance to apply for monthly discounts on their water and wastewater bills through its Customer Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is a year-round program administered …

Nov 12, 2024 · Malvern-based Vanguard Group has reached a $40 million settlement in a lawsuit claiming its decision to make some target-date retirement funds for smaller shareholders ended up in surprisingly large tax bills, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.. The complaint was filed two years ago. It challenged the decision to lower eligibility thresholds for accessing Vanguard ...

Nov 19, 2024 · Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, will rebrand as QVC Group as it shifts focus to social media and livestreaming, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.. The company plans on changing its name in the first quarter of 2025 to strengthen the equity of its flagship brand.

Jan 18, 2025 · Chester County’s already thriving restaurant scene is poised to grow even further in 2025, with several new restaurants set to join the vibrant culinary landscape, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.. 3 West Hospitality is getting closer to opening the doors on Jolene’s at the old Spence’s Oyster & Eating Saloon in West Chester.. This upscale but inviting bar-restaurant ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Recognizing that family involvement in addiction treatment can lead to better outcomes for people struggling with substance use disorders, ETHOS Treatment LLC is launching a six-week program for families seeking to best support their loved ones — and each other — during this delicate time of vulnerability, growth, and transition. “Family patterns and relationships are impacted severely ...