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Yeadon Woman Trapped in Mexico, Separated From Family
It was supposed to be a routine four-day trip to Mexico so Karen Serrano Roberts of Yeadon, a Mexican national, could have legal resident status in the United States. She’s now been stranded for 18 months, and could be away 10 years, separated from her U.S.-born husband and five children, writes Valerie Russ for The…
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Local Parks Get a Boost With Latest County Green Ways Grants
Lots of parks and trails in Delaware County will benefit from $5 million that has been rewarded in the latest round of Delco Green Ways grants. This is the third time grants have been distributed for projects and programs that advance the county’s 2035 Open Space, Recreation and Greenway plan goals. Those goals are to…
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Fairville Inn in Chadds Ford Recommended for Maryland Travelers
The Fairville Inn, located in the Brandywine Valley in Chadds Ford, was celebrated as a winter weekend destination for folks in Maryland but it’s a treat anyone can enjoy, even those local to the Philadelphia region. The Fairville is a few miles from Longwood Gardens and Winterthur, both “botanical wonderlands that are all the more…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Helps Local Family With Philanthropic Work
The Foundation for Delaware County channels much-needed funds from private and public sources to nonprofits and community groups that are helping meet the needs of Delaware County residents facing challenges and difficult times. Its recent annual report is loaded with facts and figures demonstrating how money is being used to build a better community here…
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Check Out These Upcoming SCORE Webinars for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following upcoming free SCORE small business webinars. Customers and Competitors: Getting the Inside Data Wondering how to get the data needed to drive your business decisions toward success? Are you an aspiring or current small business owner wondering how to get the data needed to drive your…
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Couple Donate $6 Million to Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova
To support the underserved communities in need, Barb and Brian Riley of Chester County have donated $6 million to the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, writes Holly Herman for Patch. The donation will establish the Barb and Brian Riley Fund for Mission and Ministry that will support friars and their ministries. “We are…
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Concordville Inn to be Converted to a Health Care Facility
The 245-year-old Concordville Inn in Glen Mills is set to become an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The inn is contracted to be acquired by Encompass Health Corp. in Alabama. The company has received approval from the Concord Township Zoning Hearing Board to for a 50-bed facility. The Concordville Inn…
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Former Chester Bus Driver Kept Vigil for ‘America’s Unknown Child’
Rita O’Vary stood Thursday morning looking at the two granite markers at Ivy Hill Cemetery in East Mount Airy, the gravesite of Joseph Augustus Zarelli, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was the only one at the grave when Philadelphia police announced the boy’s name, 65 years after his body was discovered in…
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Jay Wright Debuts as a Sportscaster; the Reviews Are Good
Jay Wright was all set to make his debut calling his first game with the CBS Sports Network team at Wednesday’s Villanova-Penn game at the Finneran Pavillion, but he was having trouble getting to them, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He’s not going to make those last 20 feet,” a photographer said…
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Penn State Brandywine Launches Mobile App for Students
A new mobile Penn State id+ card is expected to launch in January 2023, at Penn State Brandywine. The mobile app allows students to use their mobile devices to conveniently, safely, and securely access campus housing facilities, purchase meals, and more. “Mobile devices are playing a more significant role in the higher education landscape,” said…
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This Mouth-Watering List Includes 7 Spots in Delco
Fifteen of the best hoagie places in the Philadelphia suburbs include seven from Delaware County, writes Danielle Fusaro for Main Line Today. A Cut Above at 3523 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square is the perfect place to find an authentic Italian hoagie. Order the namesake hoagie. Hoagie names at Bria & Latella’s, 37 S.…
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Media’s Desert Rose Owner Saves Toddler After 14-Month-Old Falls into Pool
Well known borough chef/owner Jason McHugh decided to close his Desert Rose restaurant on Sundays to have more time with his family. So what did he do on Father’s Day? McHugh saved a life, writes Susan Serbin for the Daily Times. McHugh, his wife and their boys joined friends at his sister’s home in Middletown.…
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Eagles Teammates Tackled Their Charity Holiday Vocal Challenge in a Conshy Recording Studio
By now, news of the release of A Philly Special Christmas — a holiday recording from Phila. Eagles with vocal chops that range from legit (Jordan Mailata) to that more enthusiasm-based (Jason Kelce) — have almost eclipsed the team’s present 11–1 record. What’s lesser known may be the charity project’s Montgomery County connection, as reported…
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‘Boy in the Box’ ID’d by Police as Joseph Augustus Zarelli
One of the longest unsolved homicides in Philadelphia history took a major step forward Wednesday, Dec. 8, when Philadelphia police identified the child known as the “boy in the box” as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, believed to be from West Philadelphia, reports the 6abc digital staff. Joseph Zarelli was born on Jan. 13, 1953. His body…
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Rt. 420 Bridge in Prospect Park Closed Indefinitely and Abruptly
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation suddenly announced Wednesday night it was closing the Rt 420 bridge southbound in Prospect Park indefinitely after major structural issues were found, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An average of 19,270 vehicles cross the Wanamaker Avenue bridge each day and it’s a key connector to I-95 for…
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Foundation’s HOPE Program Named a Finalist for Social Innovation Award
The Foundation for Delaware County’s HOPE program, which provides financial assistance, direct services, and advocacy to help individuals and families overcome barriers to healthy housing, has been nominated as a finalist for a Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Award. The public is invited to show its support by voting for the HOPE program here. Voting will…
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Villanova Law School Divorce Attorney Brings Real-Life Stories to First Novel
Nancy Perpall, who used to be a critical care nurse, then a divorce lawyer, is now an author with her first novel, “Around Which All Things Bend,” writes Jay Heater for the Observer. She recalls her time transitioning from nurse to attorney when she would commute for three years driving between Allentown and Villanova to…
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TLC: Meditative Moments: Taking Time for Yourself This December
The holiday season can be a magical time of year, full of festivities and traditions that bring loved ones together. However, it can also be an incredibly stressful time as we juggle commitments and try to fit everything into the last few weeks of the year. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle, it’s important…
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