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Remains of Folcroft Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor at Last Come Home to Delaware County
The remains of a Folcroft sailor, Charles Montgomery, killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941, have been identified and have been returned to Drexel Hill for burial, writes Deb Kiner for pennlive.com. Navy Radioman 3rd Class Charles A. Montgomery, 21, was accounted for on March 3, 2021, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said Aug. 30. Montgomery…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Charming New Construction Townhouse in Garnet Valley
A charming new construction townhouse with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. The home is part of Garnet Reserve, an enclave of 38 Paired Homes nestled on more than 23 acres in the acclaimed Garnet Valley School District. Once completed, this community will be home to…
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Swarthmore Professors Talk Pros and Cons of Remote Teaching
There was a steep learning curve switching to remote learning, but each week it got easier, says Swarthmore College History Department Chairman Bob Weinberg. “I hope to never do it again because that’s not what you’re paying $70,000 a year for at Swarthmore.” Swarthmore’s campus is open for Fall 2021, with restrictions like face coverings…
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It’s a Big Dill: Pickle Business Started by Norristown Man Continues to Grow
Brine Street Picklery, a pickle business started by PJ Hopkins, a Norristown resident, is starting to gain steam, writes Lisa Dukart for The Business Journals. Hopkins got the idea for the business during a 2011 trip to New Orleans, where he was impressed by the pickled green beans served with Bloody Mary’s. So when he…
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Ben the Turkey, Social Media Star from Bensalem, Turns Out to Be Something of a Ham
If 1969 was the Summer of Woodstock, 2021 in Bucks County might be the Summer of Livestock. Marcus Espinoza explains the area’s latest barnyard bigwig, Ben the Turkey, for FOX29 Philadelphia. The local news cycle over the past handful of months has included mentions of celebrity pygmy goats and a wayward bull. Joining them now…
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Former Curtis Publishing Building in Sharon Hill Sells for $20 Million
A New York real estate company has purchased the 515,000 square-foot Curtis building in Sharon Hill for $20 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 18-acre building was once owned by Curtis Publishing, which published the Saturday Evening Post. The property at 2000-2009 Elmwood Avenue was sold by Auroch Partners III, controlled by…
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Mail Carrier Al Campanile Gets Beautiful Send-Off From Appreciative Residents
Al Campanile is retiring as a mail carrier after 37 years and the Lansdowne community he serves wants to know how much it appreciates him, writes Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a time of post office upheaval, Campanile is described by people on his 10-year route as “professional,” “consistent” and “kind.” The neighbors…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Breaks Ground on New Football/Track Complex
Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VMFAC) officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new athletic complex this week. The complex includes a new synthetic turf field and accompanying track and field resources. Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, President of Valley Forge, led the effort. “The goal is always to innovate and lead by example, and that…
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Foundation for Delaware County Once Again a Sponsor for Delco Arts Week
The arts are reawakening in Delaware County. The third annual Delco Arts Week is approaching, virtually and in-person. The week of Saturday, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 9 has a full roster of activities, events, concerts, exhibits and more to experience. Delaware County will host more than 60 events—many that are free to the public—from…
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Springfield Police Officers Save Life of 11-Year-Old Whose Heart Stopped Beating
Two Springfield policemen saved an 11-year-old Delaware County boy’s life after his heart stopped beating, writes Joe Holden for CBS3 Philly. Des Carter and his family thanked Officer Kyle Cutcliff and Sgt. Dave Welsh Tuesday. They responded to the call in late August of a boy with no heartbeat, not breathing. “Des,” as he’s known,…
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This Delco Veteran Has Made Junk His Business. Now There’s a Reality Show
Delaware County native and U.S. Army veteran Jerry Flanagan started JDog Junk Removal in 2011. Ten years later, the Berwyn company is nationally recognized and ready for its own reality TV series, “Operation Hidden Treasure,” writes Michael Tanenbum for Philly Voice. The new reality show will run on the Discovery Channel. Flanagan served as an…
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Ending Ban on European Travel Will Help Philly’s Airport and Airlines
Philadelphia Airport and airline officials are welcoming plans by the Biden Administration to ease restrictions on European travel in early November, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We still are down about 30% when you look at what our numbers were in 2019,” PHL CEO Chellie Cameron said, “and the biggest reason for that…
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Get Started on QuickBooks Online With This Free SCORE Webinar Sept. 30
On Thursday, Sept. 30, small business owners will learn about “Getting Started With QuickBooks Online.” The webinar, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., is an overview of the setup and basic transaction entry in the QucikBooks Online software. Millions of businesses and non-profits use QuickBooks® Online software to manage their bookkeeping. Understanding how to set…
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Neumann University Took Methodical Approach to Its Campus in the Pandemic
Trying to navigate the complexities of COVID-19 led Neumann University to create a Campus Reopening Team in the spring of 2021 to help faculty and students live and learn at the school during a pandemic, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. The 17-member team of experts was chosen by Neumann president Chris Domes. The…
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White House Says: Philadelphia Airport Now Main Hub for Afghan Refugees
Philadelphia International Airport is now the main hub for Afghan refugees coming into the United States, according to White House officials. The region is planning for more arrivals in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, more volunteers are needed to help, reports Howard Monroe for CBSPhilly3. Most of the 12,000 refugees that arrive at the airport are…
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Couple Creates Urban Farm in Drexel Hill as Response to Pandemic
Nick Antonik and Stephanie Sheehan have an urban farm in Drexel Hill, their answer to food shortages and cost-cutting in the pandemic writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The couple has raised 30 ducks, geese, chicken, and a turkey at their Drexel Hill home. Antonik’s family had a similar setup where he grew up…
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Child Guidance Superhero 5K Set for Oct. 3 Will Now Be All Virtual
The Child Guidance Resource Centers has decided to make its annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk and Festival once again a virtual event in light of Delaware County being in the CDC’s high category for the community spread of COVID-19. For months, the Child Guidance Resource Center has been planning and working to host a safe and…
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The Lure of the Pumpkin and Other Fall Delaware County Adventures
Once again, fall has snuck up on us and there’s a promise of orange and yellow ahead. Fortunately, farms and retailers are happy to put pumpkins at the center of all things. Here in Delaware County, two locations are offering an immersive fall experience, writes Michelle Reese for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arasapha Farms Located in…
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