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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 22h

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Chester will need $250M over next 10 years to overcome bankruptcy, city says

After four years of bankruptcy, the city of Chester finally has a number on what it’s going to take to get it financially back on track.

Chester, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Flower Business Run by Its Fifth Generation Opens a New Shop Nearly 100 Years After Its Founding

Nearly a century after its founding, a family flower business has opened a new storefront while remaining in the hands of its fifth generation. What began as a landscaping operation gradually became a floral institution known for elaborate arrangements, special events, and thoughtful gifts. The expansion brings fresh bouquets, plants,...

Pennsylvania · 14h

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Pennsylvania Sues Contractor After Homeowners Report Damaged Ceilings, Exposed Wires and Lost Money

Pennsylvania homeowners paid thousands of dollars to improve their properties, only to face unfinished projects and costly damage, according to a new state lawsuit. One bathroom renovation reportedly ended with a ceiling collapsing in another room. The complaints have now led to legal action against JC Home & Construction Management, LLC, and its owner, Julian...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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ELI FEDERMAN: A boycott backfired when Philadelphia showed up for Jewish businesses

Anti-Israel protesters targeted Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia with a boycott, but the community packed those businesses in a show of solidarity.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Chester Receiver Vijay Kapoor Says $45.7M Gap Is ‘Doable’

After four years in bankruptcy, Chester finally knows what it will take to get out. The answer is $45.7 million, and the man in charge of closing that gap said it can be done, reports Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “It’s challenging, but I also think it’s doable,” said Vijay Kapoor,...

Chester, PA · 19h

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Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses

Who needs delivery trucks when you have horses? While most bookstores are busy figuring out how to get books into customers’ hands, one Black-owned bookstore in Philadelphia has decided to bring back an old-school delivery method. And honestly, it might be the coolest thing happening in the book business right now. Harriett’s Bookshop, founded by Jeannine A. Cook in 2020, has found a unique way to deliver books to customers. Instead of relying entirely on cars, motorcycles, or delivery vans, the bookstore has teamed up with local horseback riders to occasionally bring books through the streets of Philadelphia. Yes, actual The post Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses first appeared on BlackSportsOnline .

Philadelphia, PA · 18h

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Borough Adds New Tax for Swarthmore Workers and Residents

In a six-to-one vote on Monday, Nov. 9, the Borough Council of Swarthmore passed a motion to implement an earned income tax (EIT) of 1% beginning early next year. Once the measure takes effect on Jan. 1, Swarthmore College will deduct revenue directly from the paychecks of the roughly three-quarters of employees who are subject to the tax.

Swarthmore, PA · 23h

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Delaware County property owners could catch a break from tax increases in 2027

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County’s proposed 2027 budget includes no property tax increases for the first time since 2023. The tentative $997.1 million total budget is 5.4%...

Delaware County, PA · 1d

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Chester faces possible bankruptcy with $45.7 million in funding needs for 2027

The City of Chester's Receiver identified $45.7 million in upfront funding needs in 2027 and said the city faces a growing budget deficit over the next 10 years. In a memo named "The Number," the state-appointed overseer of Chester's finances said that the city is facing $41.6 million in outstanding pension obligations, including accrued interest and penalties, as well as a $4.3 million operating deficit in 2028 and $1.1 million in necessary investments in the city.

Chester, PA · 1d

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Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Raises $86 Million to Launch First FDA-Approved DNA Medicine

Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has raised about $86 million to bring a medical first to market, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The FDA approved its Voceryq on Oct. 30. Inovio says it is the first DNA medicine the agency has ever approved. The stock offering closed Nov....

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 18h

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King of Prussia Dominates Suburban Life Sciences Market, New Report Finds

Nearly three million square feet of life sciences space, major pharmaceutical employers, and hundreds of millions of dollars in planned investment are helping King of Prussia stand out in Greater Philadelphia’s competitive life sciences industry. King of Prussia District recently released its 2026 Upper Merion Township/King of Prussia (UMT/KOP)...

King Of Prussia, PA · 23h

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$12.25M Deal Clears the Way for 363 New Apartments in Manayunk

A big new apartment complex near Manayunk’s Ivy Ridge train station is one step closer to shovels in the ground after GMH Communities bought the land for $12.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Newtown Square-based developer bought the 4.64-acre site at 4889 Umbria Street,...

Philadelphia, PA · 22h

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Zitner’s has opened a new chocolate factory in Hatfield

An iconic Philadelphia candy company’s chocolate eggs are back after they were missing from shelves last Easter. “We are back,” Zitner’s posted to Instagram last week. The century-old Philadelphia candy company, known for their peanut butter eggs, Coconut Cream, and best-seller Butter Krak, is back in production after it missed the 2026 holiday season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Zitner’s Fine Confections now has a new chocolate factory in Hatfield and its products are expected to return to Philadelphia-area grocery shelves in December.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Habitat for Humanity Turns Blighted Germantown Rentals Into 16 Affordable Homes

A stretch of East Collom Street in Germantown that sat empty for two decades, drawing squatters, illegal dumping and a steady stream of neighbor complaints, is being rebuilt into 16 affordable homeownership units. The $3 million project, called Lena Commons, marks the first phase of a much larger push to deal with blighted and neglected properties scattered across the neighborhood.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Carter’s Opens 2 New Concept Stores

Rochester Hills, Mich., and Cherry Hill, N.J. — Carter’s, Inc., the nation’s leader in baby and childrenswear, is opening a brand-new store for the first time in Rochester Hills, Mich., with a new retail environment designed to help families shop, discover and connect. Located at the Village...

Rochester Hills, MI · 1d

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What's new at Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Christmas Village

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in Dilworth Park opens Friday, while the Christmas Village begins Nov. 21.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Philadelphia Home Prices Slip as Sellers Cut More and Buyers Take Their Time

Philadelphia sellers cut prices more often and homes spent more time on the market, giving buyers more room to negotiate.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Anthropologie’s Maeve Brand Picks Ardmore for Its First Pennsylvania Storefront

Maeve by Anthropologie has opened its first Pennsylvania store at Suburban Square, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. The boutique debuted Nov. 5 at Coulter Place, 115 Coulter Avenue, Suite 100. It is the third standalone Maeve shop, after Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta. A Fuller Suburban Square. Maeve is...

Ardmore, PA · 2d