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Inventor of ‘Steadicam’ Creates New Walker/Wheelchair Device
Haverford High School graduate Garrett Brown, known for inventing the Steadicam nearly half a century ago changing how movies were made, has now come up with the Zeen, a wheelchair and walker hybrid, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. He’s selling the product through his company’s office and assembly warehouse in West Chester. Brown’s first major…
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Eugene Kohn, Philadelphia Native Who Redrew Skylines Across Country with His Architecture Firm Remembered
Eugene Kohn, a Philadelphia native who redrew skylines across the nation with his architecture firm, Kohn Pedersen Fox, died on March 9 at 92, writes James R. Hagerty for The Wall Street Journal. Kohn, who inherited his artistic talent from his mother, Hannah, took art classes at Philadelphia Museum of Art. After considering studying law,…
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New York Times: Annual Philadelphia Variety Show Delivers Another Memorable Night Focused on British Singer Kate Bush
An annual variety show in Philadelphia, “Night of 1,000 Kates,” delivered another memorable night on April 1 inspired by the British art-pop singer Kate Bush, writes Maggie Lange for The New York Times. For the first time, this year’s rendition delivered on the numerical promise for the title with more than 1,000 people attending the…
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Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
Children’s author Cheryl Olsten and her husband in the Bucks County area are selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of the best homes in the region. Sarah Paynter wrote about the estate for The Wall Street Journal. Children’s book author Cheryl Olsten, along with her husband,…
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Dungeons & Dragons Fan Overjoyed to See Game Finally Get Star-Studded Treatment
Local fans of Dungeons & Dragons, a popular roleplaying game, are overjoyed to see their favorite pastime finally get star-studded, big-budget movie treatment, write Rosa Cartagena and Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The beloved 1974 game has been immortalized on the big screen in the newly released Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, a…
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Boeing Loses Appeal on Army Bid and a Big Defiant X Contract
A U.S, Army decision to award a lucrative contract to Texas-based Bell Texatron for its Valor aircraft over Boeing’s Defiant X will stand, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Boeing and Sikorsky protested the Texatron contract win over the Defiant X aircraft, designed by Boeing and Lockheed and Martin subsidiary Sikorsky. The two aircraft…
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106 Years Ago Today, 133 Eddystone Workers Died in Munitions Factory Explosion
Some consider America’s first World War I casualties to be the 133 workers who died 106 years ago today on April 10, 1917 in a munitions factory explosion at Eddystone. The explosion occurred only four days after America had declared war on Germany. Most of those who died were women, writes David Tristan for abc27.…
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TLC: Humor Me–The Surprising Link Between Laughter and Resilience
In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, resilience—the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties – is an invaluable human skill. Thankfully, healthy resilience is not just about building mental toughness and grit. Making room for more laughter in daily life may be one of the greatest untapped secrets to building resilience at any age.…
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Former Helicopter Plant in Coatesville Sells to Delco-based Company
A tale of two aircraft companies dates to the 1930s and 1940s, when two prominent innovators revolutionized the helicopter. Igor Sikorsky developed the first successful helicopter in the U.S. in 1939. A few years later, University of Pennsylvania alum Frank Piasecki designed the second successful one in 1943, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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Philadelphia Ranks High Among Business Districts with the Most Co-working Spaces
Philadelphia has ranked in fifth place based on the most co-working spaces in central business district locations, writes Balazs Szekely for CoworkingCafe. The majority of significant central business districts can be found on the East Coast, including New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia, according to a recent report by the nationwide employment-trend analysis blog. Its…
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Hall of Fame Has Special Spot for Donna Kelce’s Super Bowl Jersey
Jason and Travis’ mom, Donna, had a custom jersey commemorating the brothers making NFL history. It has now landed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a pretty good bet that brothers Jason and Travis Kelce will both one day be in the Pro Football Hall of…
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Travel Writer Highlights Glen Mills With List of 15 Places to Visit
Glen Mills has loads of small-town charm and feels welcoming, especially for a community named after two on-site paper mills, writes Joyce Abadejos for Travel Lens. For the visiting tourist, or for residents who don’t get out much, there’s plenty of Glenn Mills attractions to check out, from a beautiful farm, to a relaxing spa…
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April SCORE Events Will Get Your Business Ready for Spring
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free April SCORE events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. How to Start and Operate a Small Business Ready to be your own boss? Join this webinar on April 11, 6 to 7:30 PM to learn more about what you need to know…
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Philadelphia Is Incentivizing Developers to Add More High-Value Center City Development in Place of Parking Spaces
Philadelphia’s surplus of parking spaces is prompting the city to incentivize developers to add more high-value Center City projects instead, writes David Harrison for The Wall Street Journal. The city estimates that parking spots in downtown garages went down in number from 50,023 in 2010 to 45,898 in 2020, to be replaced with office and…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Tax Refunds in Pennsylvania
This tax season up to 70 percent of Americans expect a tax refund, according to IRS data. So how does Delaware County stack up compared to the other counties in the Philadelphia region as far as how many of us will receive refunds and what the average refund will be? Delaware County came in third…
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Wawa News: It’s the Schwarbomb and More Central PA Openings
Wawa continues its push into Central Pennsylvania and rival Sheetz territory, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The Delaware County chain is planning a convenience store in Chambersburg. The 5,330-square-foot store would be built at a former Sakura Japanese restaurant. Approval is pending from the Chambersburg town council. Last summer, Wawa announced it was doubling…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Haverford
A stunning contemporary home with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This sophisticated and sun-filled residence is majestically set on gorgeous 1.71 acres. It impresses from the start with breathtaking architectural designs, custom craftsmanship, and a wonderful open floor plan. Highlights include the dramatic 2-story foyer…
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Neumann Students Leave Classes to March Against Gun Violence
Neumann University students walked out of classes on Wednesday, April 5, in a gun violence march to express their concern about the epidemic of gun violence in the country. A crowd of approximately 110 students, faculty, staff, and Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia gathered on the front lawn of the Mirenda Center where a…
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