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Quarterback Connor Watkins’ Seizing Every Moment of His Villanova Final Year
Quarterback Connor Watkins expects his sixth and final season at Villanova to fly by so he’s seizing every moment, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Watkins has been named the Coastal Athletic Association’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Last year, he led the Wildcats to share the conference title and the quarterfinals of…
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2 Local Spots Make Philadelphia Magazine’s List of 19 Area Wineries Worth a Day Trip
The Philadelphia region is home to many stellar wineries where you can spend a relaxing day sipping a refreshing glass of wine, including two Bucks County wineries, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. That’s a bit of luck for local oenophiles, with the two wineries making a list of the 19 best that are…
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Gun Incidents Trigger $1M Weapons Detection System Vote in UDSD
Upper Darby School District is considering installing a million-dollar weapons detection system at its high school and two middle schools after 2 gun scares, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS 3 Philadelphia. The school board will discuss and vote on the proposal at a special session Tuesday evening, Sept. 24. The detection system, which relies on…
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Ryan Ogle Heads 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink in Newtown Square
Ryan Ogle will head the 2026 PGA Championship taking place at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. This will be the third time Ogle is championship director. He served that role at the 2024 tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club and again at the 2021 event at The…
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Linvilla’s Orchards in Media Have 3 Dozen Different Apple Types
If you make it past the pumpkins in Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards in Media you can access over three dozen different types of apples in the orchards. Linvilla has 300 acres and 48 different varieties of crops, writes meteorologist Adam Joseph for 6abc. Norm Schultz, the farm manager for Linvilla, said this year’s weather has…
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Upper Darby High Grad Jayden Alston Has 20 College Offers, $1.4M in Grants
When Jayden Alston graduates Upper Darby High School June 10, he will have acceptance letters from at least 20 colleges and access to $1.4 million in merit scholarships, reports KYW via CNN Newsource. The high school track star has pushed himself to turn his life around after once struggling academically. Track gave the Upper Darby…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want…
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TLC: Navigating Back-to-School Stress: A Guide for Teachers
No matter how much teachers may rest and prepare for the beginning of a new school year, it still can feel like a polar bear plunging into icy waters; jolting, exciting, numbing, and perhaps a little crazy. Amidst the chaos and noise, class norms and life rhythms develop quickly while teachers navigate student crises, parent…
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The Arc of Chester County Dedicates New Inclusive Playground
A new era of play, inclusion, and joy has officially begun at The Arc of Chester County. On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the organization dedicated a new, fully inclusive playground, a space designed for children of all abilities to play, grow, and connect. This joyful event served as a highlight of The Arc’s 70th Anniversary…
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Chester’s Retirees Believe Water Assets Should Go to Highest Bidder
The sale of Chester’s water assets should go to whoever bids the highest, whether they’re a private or public entity, say the city’s retirees. State-appointed receiver Michael Doweary, working to get Chester out of bankruptcy, has a plan to sell the city’s water assets to an outside vendor but limits them to public entities only,…
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Delaware County Historical Society Celebrates New Home, Birthday
The Delaware County Historical Society has sold its home in Chester and moved to a new location at 9 W. Front Street in Media Borough, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. It’s also celebrating its 129th birthday with an open house and evening gala Sept. 26 at the new location. The move to…
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Radnor Teen Alex Flowers Gives Sick dogs Their ‘Best Day Ever’
Alex Flowers of Radnor decided to make it his mission to give older dogs who may be sick or dying the best day of their life, writes Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The 16-year-old was inspired by his dog, Chance, a black labrador. Chance doesn’t get around as much as he did in his…
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Widener University named a “2024 Great College to Work For”
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2024 “Great College to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based on survey feedback submitted by the university and its employees. The survey went to 216 colleges and universities. The higher education trade publication released the survey results this week in its 17h-annual report,…
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Pennsylvania Sanctions Girls’ Flag Football as High School Sport
Girls’ flag football is now a PIAA-sanctioned high school sport, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sport recorded a meteoric rise from an emerging activity to being sanctioned as an official high school sport in Pennsylvania following several years of advocacy by the Philadelphia Eagles and community organizations, as well as local girls’…
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Wawa Fans Give a Warm Welcome to First Central PA Store
Hundreds of Wawa fans screamed and danced as the first Central PA Wawa store in Middletown opened in Sheetz territory Thursday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa fans were there before dawn, lining up at 4:30 AM to witness the store opening, within eyeshot of a Sheetz store a mere .3 miles away.…
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Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. Where Brisket Is King
“We only smoke the good stuff in Delco.” That’s what it says on a sign for Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby, a BBQ restaurant known for its brisket. “The sign says it all. I’m looking for the secret sauce,” reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. A mechanic for 30 years, Steve Wilson was just…
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Enjoy These Immersive Fall Experiences Here in Delaware County
This time of year there are immersive fall experiences in Delaware County for families to be out in nature and to experience the arts, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The annual Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills takes place today, Sept. 21, 10 AM to 4 PM. The festival features…
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Survey Still Ranks PHL Worst Large Airport, Despite Investments
Despite investments in infrastructure and customer service, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) continues to poll badly in satisfaction among large airports in the U.S., writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the fourth year, PHL has ranked last in its size category for airport satisfaction, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.…
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