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Radnor Retail Center Home to Several Restaurants Sold for $14.2M
A fully-leased Radnor retail center across from Radnor High School that is home to restaurants Estia, Pietro’s, Honeygrow, and Buena Onda was sold by Brandywine Realty Trust for $14.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The center at 200 N. Radnor Chester Road was purchased by an undisclosed New York private investor. The…
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St. Hedwig’s Church in Chester Closing Its Doors after 125 years
Saint Hedwig’s Church in Chester has generated lifelong memories for its parishioners as they celebrate their Polish heritage over the church’s 125-year history, reports Alyana Gomez for 6abc. Now, finances have forced the church to make the tough decision to close. “This church is my family. It’s my home,” said David Chominski, of Chadds Ford.…
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There’s a Wawa Thanksgiving Feast Available—If You Want It
The Wawa Gobbler is already king during the Thanksgiving season, but if you plan accordingly, Wawa can supply your entire Thanksgiving meal, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She recently took Wawa’s Thanksgiving-themed offerings out for a taste test with her husband. She procured a pinot noir from a Wawa equipped with a liquor…
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SCORE Salutes Veteran Small Business Owners
Today, more than 1.7 million veteran-owned US businesses are contributing $1 trillion in annual revenue. National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov.1st to 5th, is a time to recognize and honor the contributions veterans have made to American small businesses. On Nov. 11th, we will celebrate Veterans Day and thank all those who have served in…
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The Murtaughs Have Roots in Ireland and Delaware County and a Strong Desire to Give Back
Their pursuit of the American Dream also motivated Theresa and Paul Murtaugh to keep the local Irish community “alive and kicking,” writes Fionnuala Boyle for The Irish Star. Theresa Murtagh is a lifelong Delaware County resident. She attended Cardinal O’Hara High School, Swarthmore College, and Villanova University School of Law and served for many years…
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Pining for a Pint? Broomall Irishman Will Rent You Park a Pub
John Chambers, a 59-year-old native of Ireland and a longtime Broomall carpenter, is bringing his love of pubs to a neighborhood near you, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chambers will rent you a mobile pub he designed and built. Park a Pub is Chamber’s nostalgic offering to Delaware County of his native Ireland.…
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Val Shively’s Upper Darby Treasure of Sound Numbers in the Millions
Val Shively of Upper Darby has four million records, mostly 45s, that he’s collected over his lifetime. Four million. “Or maybe it’s five million, I don’t know,” Shively remarked. A small portion of them can be found at his Upper Darby shop, R&B Records, along with Val Shively himself, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia…
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Interboro’s Andrea Bitner Urges Support for Students Learning English
By 2025, one in four students across the country will come from homes where multiple languages are spoken, writes Andrea Bitner, an English Learner (EL) teacher in the Interboro School District. Interboro alone has more than 300 EL students speaking at least 25 different languages. Bitner, with 23 years’ experience as an EL instructor, stresses…
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Post-9/11 Veterans Topic of Nov. 10 Valley Forge Military Academy and College Town Hall
After the attacks of 9/11, the ranks of the all-volunteer military grew as dedicated men and women signed up to fight the enemies that had attacked the United States. But what followed was not a single war, with a finite ending and a return home to cheering crowds. Instead, multiple generations ended up in military…
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Jackie Neary Is Cabrini’s First and Last Women’s Lacrosse Coach, and She’s Great at It
Jackie Neary has the unique distinction of finishing the spring season as Cabrini University’s first and only women’s lacrosse coach in its history after it was announced that Villanova University would acquire the small Division III school, writes Kenny DeJohn for USA Lacrosse Magazine. “Coaching at Cabrini is not what I do. It’s who I…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES has job openings for those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
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Unique Drinks, Sandwiches Make Marple Public House a Local Favorite
The Marple Public House has been a favorite local watering hole in Delaware County that offers its own specialty drinks and sandwiches, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. The Public House is in a 100-year-old building at West Chester Pike and Sproul Road and was one of the establishments granted a liquor license two years…
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Delaware County Teenagers May Be Running Your Local Polling Station
They’re not old enough to vote, but some Delaware County poll workers might be teenagers from your local school, writes Zane Irwin for WHYY. Those voting in person in Tuesday’s municipal election in Delaware County could be handed voting literature by a friendly 15-year-old. The average poll worker these days is a middle-income white woman…
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Get in the Holiday Spirit at Dunwoody Village’s Annual Bazaar
Dunwoody Village is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, November 16th, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit while perusing an enticing selection of handcrafted items, stunning holiday decorations, attic treasures, costume jewelry, delectable baked goods, and much more. The bazaar promises an unparalleled…
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Paint It Black Grew Out of a Post-Stroke Life Re-evaluation
The Philly band Paint It Black includes the squeaks and squeals of a SEPTA trolley on one of the tracks of their newest album, Famine, writes Cory Sharber for Billy Penn at WHYY. “Riding SEPTA’s a great place to pick up sound,” said Dan Yemin, vocalist and lyricist for the hardcore group. It’s the band’s…
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These Delaware County School Districts Are Among the Highest-Paying in Pennsylvania
Twenty-three of the 26 highest-paying school districts in Pennsylvania are in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Four of them are in Delaware County. Ridley School District pays its 477 professional personnel the most among Delaware County districts, coming in 12th best with an average salary of $99,298.93.…
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AI Helps Out at Delaware County 911 Center, One of the Busiest in Pennsylvania
Delaware County’s 911 Center takes a whopping 800,000 emergency calls each year, an average of 2,000 a day, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. That makes Delaware County’s 911 Center in Middletown Township one of the busiest in Pennsylvania. “We’re one of the leading centers in the commonwealth. We’re very proud of that,…
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SCORE Brings November Workshops to the Table for Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free November SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–IRS: Tip Reporting and Other Tax Resources On Nov. 8, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, take a deep dive into essential tax insights for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Equip yourself with the latest…
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