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Preserving History: The Philadelphia Print Shop in Wayne to Shift to Online Business Model
The Philadelphia Print Shop, a leading purveyor of historic prints and antique maps, announced today it will close its brick-and-mortar gallery in Wayne late this summer and transition to an online business model. “It’s just not possible to continue to provide the high level of customer service we’re known for in a gallery this size,…
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Philadelphia’s Fishtown Seafood Finding Ways to Navigate On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs on Canada Imports
Bryan Szeliga, owner of Fishtown Seafood in Philadelphia, has been trying to find the best way to navigate the Trump administration’s on-again, off-again tariffs on imports from Canada, writes Mae Anderson for AP News. In their latest iteration, the 25 percent tariffs went into effect last week but were suspended on some items for a…
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Prime Retail Property Near King of Prussia Mall Hits Market with Top Tenants Secured
A brand-new retail hotspot is coming to the bustling King of Prussia area, and it’s up for grabs, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This 10,000-square-foot building at 129 S. Gulph Road is hitting the market for $13.29 million, offering an exciting opportunity for an investor looking to own prime real estate with…
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Feel as Good as You Look with West Chester Jeweler’s Designs – Worn Even by Megan Markle
Lia Valencia Key, a motivational speaker from West Chester, hopes the jewelry she designs will make you feel as good as you look, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Key, who only wears yellow as her happiest color, creates her “Valencia Key” line at her West Chester jewelry design studio. “It’s my prayer that…
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West Chester Book Store Changes Name and Location, but Still Benefits Community
A Chester County bookstore has undergone a significant business change, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The used book shop was previously known as Second Reading II and resided in the Parkway Shopping Center. Now, they operate under the name ‘More Than Books’ and have found a new home in Gay Street Plaza. …
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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among Pennsylvania’s top five for sales, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently released a report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, showing that…
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Nike’s Jordan Brand World of Flight Store One Step Closer to Opening Planned Center City Store
A major hurdle has been cleared in regards to Nike’s plan of opening a new World of Flight store in Center City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The city recently approved the changes the company had proposed to make to the Walnut Street storefront in which the business will operate. The planned Philadelphia store would…
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Four Small Chester County Businesses Perfect for Gift Shopping
There is no shortage of small businesses to help Chester County residents find the perfect gift for any occasion, writes Francesca Giangiulio for Main Line Today. Offering unique apparel and handmade home goods, here is a list of four shops to visit to find the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, weddings, housewarming, other special events. …
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Some Smaller Wawa’s Are Being Pushed Out by Super Wawa Option
The Collingswood Wawa store on Haddon Avenue in New Jersey is one of the latest victims of a trend at the Delaware County-based corporation to phase out its older, smaller stores with Super Wawas, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Customers thought the store would only close temporarily for “necessary repairs,” but Wawa announced…
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Worst Wawa Parking Lot Is Right Here in Montgomery County
While Wawa reigns as the go-to spot for quick bites and convenience, its parking lots often fall short of perfection, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Recently, the Philadelphia Magazine made a list of the top five worst Wawa parking lots in Greater Philadelphia, and while several turned out to actually be in New Jersey, the…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. Owner Shaykh Anwar Muhammad started in a small space about a quarter the size of his current one. As his business grew, he relocated to…
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World Market Opens Location in Downingtown with Rave Reviews
World Market opened in Downingtown, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Located at Brandywine Square at 1050 E. Lancaster Ave., the store sells furniture, home decor, jewelry, gift items, and houseware from across the world. The market also serves food and beverages, which are imported from 50 countries. The building is 21,500-square-feet, filled…
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We Know the Name But What Does Wawa Actually Mean?
Those of us who grew up in Delaware County certainly know about our Wawas, a local landscape fixture. We’re so familiar with Wawas that we don’t even question the source of the strange-sounding name. Not so for Michael Bartiromo with PA Homepage, who tracked down Wawa’s name origin. The convenience store chain’s headquarters is in…
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West Chester Jewelry Designer Gets Major Sales Boost Thanks to ‘Meghan Markle Effect’
West Chester’s Lia Valencia Key, founder and owner of the Valencia Key brand, saw a major boost in sales thanks to the Meghan Markle effect, writes Rachel Burchfield for Forbes. On Feb. 9, Key was at her Chester County home when her phone exploded with notifications after a fashion journalist identified a bracelet Markle wore…
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Discover Unique Vintage Home Decor at These Local Antique Stores
Antique stores are a great place to discover unique vintage decor, and Chester County offers plenty to explore, write Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Melangell Antiques House & Garden in West Chester is filled with beautifully presented antiques, art, and curiosities. Paintings, mirrors, dishes, and woodworking are among the thoughtfully curated…
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How This 104-Year-Old Philadelphia Bakery is Coping With the Rising Prices of Eggs
Termini Bros., the 104-year-old bakery and Philadelphia staple, uses eggs as a key ingredient in their many fresh pastries. Like many, however, the owners are feeling the effects of the rising cost of eggs, writes TaRonda Thomas for 6abc. According to Vincent Termini Jr., who runs the business with his brother, the bakery received eggs…
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Barnes & Noble Returns to Bryn Mawr After Nearly 20 Years
Barnes & Noble is making a surprising return to Bryn Mawr, nearly two decades after closing its store on Lancaster Ave., writes Jake Blumgart for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This reopening is part of the company’s national resurgence, expanding after years of downsizing in the face of Amazon’s dominance. The new Bryn Mawr location is a…
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Discover Unique Vintage Home Decor at These Local Antique Stores
Antique stores are a great place to discover unique vintage decor, and Chester County offers plenty to explore, write Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Melangell Antiques House & Garden in West Chester is filled with beautifully presented antiques, art, and curiosities. Paintings, mirrors, dishes, and woodworking are among the thoughtfully…
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