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1,000 Athletes Turn Out for Special Olympics Fall Fest at Villanova
It was the 36tth annual Pennsylvania Special Olympics Fall Fest this past weekend at Villanova University and more than 1,000 athletes competed, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Athletes could compete in events that included flag football, long-distance walking and running, and soccer. “Everybody learns what inclusion is all about,” said Matt Aaron, the president of…
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Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square Looks Back on 100 Years of History
2024 is the 100th anniversary of the Dunwoody Home, and the 50th anniversary for Dunwoody Village, writes Phil Gianficato for Suburban Life Magazine. Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square is built on the foundation of William Hood Dunwoody’s legacy. The humble man had a deep respect for life and appreciation for all humankind, ideals that remained…
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New Tenants and Planned Condos Come to Wayne’s Downtown
Downtown Wayne is bustling as Lancaster Avenue storefronts fill up with new tenants, and luxury condos get built, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. Burton’s Grill & Bar is moving into a long-empty Chili’s building at 312 W. Lancaster Ave. and should open in early 2025. Ballard Designs, a home décor and furniture store,…
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Precautions Taken for Safe and Secure Voting in Delaware County
People should feel secure when they cast their ballot on Delaware County’s Election Day and officials are working to make that happen, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “Your law enforcement in Delaware County has been working continuously and they have been working collectively to make sure we’re going to have a safe Election Day…
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Radnor-Based Fintech BM Technologies Agrees to $67M Sale
Radnor-based fintech BM Technologies is being acquired by First Carolina Bank for $67 million in cash, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement sent BM Technology stock prices skyrocketing 47 percent Oct 25 to $4.73 a share after the deal was announced. BM Technologies will be a subsidiary of First Carolina and its…
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Trader Joe’s to Open New King of Prussia Location By Year’s End
Trader Joe’s is planning to open the doors on its new King of Prussia location by the end of the year, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The store will be located at 224 W. DeKalb Pike, in the old Bed Bath and Beyond building. The exact opening date is yet to be determined. This will…
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Widener Statue Honors Winningest Football Coach Bill Manlove
Coach Bill Manlove led Widener University’s football team for 22 years between 1969 and 1991. What kept him going through those two decades? “Winning,” Manlove, now 92, said. Manlove had a record of 182 wins, 53 losses, and one tie during his coaching reign, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. During his run, there…
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Eddystone Family Saved by Dog Rescued From Hurricane Helene
Gabby Bannon fell in love with a dog named Rusty they rescued from Hurricane Helene, but she never imagined that Rusty would end up saving their lives, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29 News. Gabby and her husband had dropped off pet food and other necessities to the LaMancha Animal Rescue in North Carolina and…
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Delaware County Historical Markers Highlight Uniqueness, Accomplishments
Delaware County is home to several historical markers, part of a network of 2,500 plaques and markers in place around Pennsylvania placed there by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Here’s some of the markers you’ll find around the county, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The original 1724 Chester County Court House in Chester…
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Washington Post: See Where Presidential Campaign Contributions Are Going
A Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the Trump/Harris campaigns shows that in most U.S. states, more people donated to Vice President Kamala Harris than to former president Donald Trump, writes Clara Ence Morse, Kevin Schaul and Azi Paybarah for The Washington Post. Here in Delaware County, the 19082 ZIP Code covering Upper Darby, with 42,847 residents,…
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Crozer Health Collapse in Delaware County Would Be Grim, Attorney General Notes
The collapse of Crozer Health would leave a significant healthcare gap in Delaware County, warns Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry. The burn center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland is the only one accredited for Delaware County, she said. The next closest is 30 minutes away, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Crozer-Chester also…
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Woman Literally Got in on the Ground Floor in Springfield Home Buy
Dee Bhattachara really planned ahead when she went shopping for her Springfield home, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She spotted a Springfield location where construction of a house was just starting. “I grabbed it as they were starting to build.” Unlike most home buyers, that allowed her to give significant in put on…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning West Chester Traditional
A stunning West Chester traditional home at 103 Bellefair Lane on 2.21 lovely acres with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale. Perfectly nestled on a cul-de-sac neighborhood adjacent to protected land, this amazing residence offers a perfect blend of luxury and tranquility. The home first welcomes you with its…
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks State Control of Crozer Health
Citing years of financial turmoil at Crozer Health, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has petitioned Delaware County Common Pleas Court asking that the health system be placed under state receivership, writes Harold Brubaker and Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The unprecedented move came after Crozer Health’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings Inc, notified state officials…
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Collingdale Police Shortages Covered by Pennsylvania Troopers
Collingdale Borough does not have the resources to fully staff its police department overnight, so Pennsylvania State Troopers will be responding to overnight calls starting Oct. 31, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The troopers from the Media station will be on duty at the borough between 12 AM and 8 AM. The borough’s police department…
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Check Out These Happy Hour Deals in Delaware County
Longer happy hours sanctioned by the state mean more happy hour deals available to the tavern or restaurant guest. Here are eight Delaware County happy hours worth checking out, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Streetlight Kitchen & Bar happy hour in Drexel Hill has, $6 draft beers from local breweries, $7 wines, and…
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Life Plan Community Seniors Are More Active and Live Life With a Purpose
How do you know what will actually work and is there an easy way to live a healthier, more active lifestyle? In 2023, Mather Institute completed the Age Well Study, a five-year analysis of the impact of living in a Life Plan Community like Freedom Village at Brandywine. Designed in collaboration with Northwestern University, the…
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Doylestown Rescue Pup Wins Title of Happiest Pet on Earth
Supai, a cheerful 11-year-old dog who lives in Doylestown with her owner, Torey Mill, has been named the “Happiest Pet on Earth” in an international competition, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The pup competed against thousands of pets from around the world, but her heartwarming story of survival and…
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