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Boeing Announces $115 Million Contract for Two More Helicopters to be Built in Ridley
Boeing has another Army contract valued at $115 million to build two more Chinook Helicopters at its Ridley facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. With the new order, that means the Army has contracted with Boeing to build 46 MH-47G Block IIs. “Whether it’s operating in the dead of night or in difficult…
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Newtown Square’s Dr. Mary Powell Lewis Was a Pioneering Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Mary Powell Lewis of Newtown Square, a pioneering orthopedic surgeon who inspired other women and doctors, died July 15. She was 98, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She conducted her orthopedic practice in Bryn Mawr and Abington for decades, and was affiliated with Bryn Mawr, Presbyterian, Abington Memorial, and Haverford Community Hospitals.…
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Liverpool Coaches Bring Soccer Knowledge to Chester Kids
Chester youth soccer players got a chance to learn from professional English Premiere League coaches who were in town last week, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The coaches were here for a friendly game at Subaru Park between two English soccer leagues, the Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC. Before the match, the Liverpool coaches…
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Chadds Ford Native Erin Matson Aims for Olympics but Was Declared Ineligible
Chadds Ford native Erin Matson hasn’t given up her plans to get to the Olympics in field hockey. She just got a little sidetracked, taking on a head field hockey coach position at the University of North Carolina at the age of 23. She’s one of the youngest Division I coaches in history. Now 24,…
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Freedom Village: Financial Benefits of Life Care Senior Living
As you research different senior living options, you might want to familiarize yourself with the financial benefits of choosing a Life Plan Community with Life Care. Life Plan Communities, like ones provided at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County, offer an all-inclusive, maintenance-free, wellness-focused lifestyle with a variety of services and amenities, and plenty…
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Swarthmore College Working to Make Campus Fossil-Fuel Free
Swarthmore College has been on the front lines in green technology as it looks for ways to heat, cool and power its campus without fossil fuel, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, it installed an underground geo-exchange loop system that can heat and cool eight buildings without fossil fuels. It replaces a…
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Havertown ‘Bat Brothers’ Bring Neighborhood Outside With Bat Designs
Two Havertown brothers have brought custom-decorated whiffle ball bats to their neighborhood, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Ryan and Shane have created bats that look like pencils, ice cream cones, watermelon and more. “I had bats that had tape on them, but I didn’t really like the designs,” said Ryan. Ryan and Shane were inspired…
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Kylie Kelce’s Net Worth Is Growing and She’s Putting It to Good Use
Despite a modest approach to her celebrity, Kylie Kelce is reaping the financial benefits as part of a popular two-some. As her Instagram followers grow, so does Kylie’s net worth, thanks to a large number of celebrity endorsements. She’s been able to use that to help several philanthropic causes, writes Mehera Bonner for Cosmopolitan. According…
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Modern Playgrounds Go Beyond ADA to Include Neurodiversity
Within hours of cutting the ribbon for the new playground at Warminster Community Park in Bucks County last May, the community’s Facebook page lit up with posts by parents grateful for the communication board, reports EIN Presswire. It’s part of the playground design that came from General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The board is…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th state where its setting down roots. A groundbreaking for the new store in Inwood, West Virginia, is planned for Aug.…
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Discounter Big Lots Closes Stores, Including 1 in Delaware County
Discount retailer Big Lots will close about 149 stores in 28 states, according to multiple reports, including its store in Clifton Heights, writes Katherine Rodriguez for NJ.com. The chain announced the closures about one month after it notified the Securities and Exchange Commission it would close 35-40 stores this year. Company leaders cited “inflation” and…
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Kyj’s Bakery Closing in Chester, Brookhaven After a 70-Year Run
You have until Aug. 3 and 4 to visit Kyj’s Bakery before its doors close forever, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The 70-year-old Ukrainian bakery will close Aug. 3 in Chester and Aug. 4 in Brookhaven. Kyj’s Bakery was founded in 1954 by Ukrainian immigrants Vasyl and Lydia Kyj. The family business…
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Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Has 4 Alumni in Olympic Games
Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square has four alumni are in Paris, participating in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Ashley Sessa, Class of 2022, is the youngest player to be named to the Olympic roster as a member of Team USA field hockey. Sessa is a high-performing member of the reigning NCAA championship UNC field hockey…
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Collingdale’s Bulk Foods Delco Latches on to Dubai Chocolate Bar Craze
A new chocolate bar from Dubai is all the rage on TikTok and it’s putting pressure on one Delaware County company to keep up with demand, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The creamy, pistachio butter-filled bar has a crunch effect delivered by a toasted, shredded phyllo. It comes from an Emirates-based chocolatier. Justin…
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Chester Fills Key Leadership Roles to Guide Its Economic Revitalization
Chester is hiring key professional staff with experience in finance, engineering, planning and development to help the city fulfill its mission of economic revitalization. Richard Troutman was recently hired as the city’s new chief financial officer. Troutman assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the city’s budget. He is a multifaceted financial leader…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Springfield
A stunning colonial home on 6.66 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four-full-and-two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Springfield. This stunning residence is perfectly nestled at the end of a scenic lane. It welcomes you with its breathtaking two-story foyer bathed in natural light. The heart of the front-to-back colonial layout is a large,…
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Jason and Travis Kelce Pitching $100M Deal for New Heights Podcast
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Kelce brothers are seeking a $100 million deal for New Heights and have been in discussion with the podcasting network Wondery, writes Ingrid Vasquez for People Magazine. “They will absolutely get that much. These aren’t vanity deals, these shows are cash machines,” said a podcast industry executive.…
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IKEA’s Immersive Sleepeasy Exhibit Highlights Sleep Products
For two weekends in August, IKEA customers can visit an immersive exhibit in New York City showcasing the furniture company’s new products and solutions to enable better sleep. The free, family-friendly IKEA Sleepeasy takes place Aug. 8-11 and Aug. 15-18 in SoHo at 51 Crosby St. in New York. No reservation are required. The exhibit…
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