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Local Supermarkets Are Being Gobbled Up by Big-Name Grocers
For the last 30 years, the traditional supermarket industry has shrunk to a handful of big-name grocers, writes Kevin Schaul and Jaclyn Peiser for The Washington Post. Walmart, Kroger, Aldi (Süd) and Albertsons own a third of all U.S. grocery store locations, according to a Washington Post analysis of OpenStreetMap location data. And a federal…
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TLC: Creating a More Connected Holiday Season for Your Family
The holidays can feel like a lot. There is joy, stress, excitement, and sometimes a little chaos all mixed together. For families who are blending traditions, sharing time between households, or simply trying to make it through a challenging year, the season can stir up even more emotions. Even so, it also creates natural openings…
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CHOP Opens Pediatric Care Office in Drexeline Town Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has opened a pediatric primary care office in a new medical building in the Drexeline Town Center in Drexel Hill, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 60,000 square-foot three-story medical building is 100 percent occupied, with CHOP’s 15,000 square-foot facility taking up the first floor. Delaware County Department of Human…
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Springfield Hospital Legal Action Over Repairs to Be Dismissed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan is pleased with the progress made between various parties to fix the closed Springfield Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Springfield Township filed a September Common Pleas Court injunction against Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Veritas Inc., which leases the…
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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Looking at a $2.6M Deficit
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District needs a “cultural shift” around spending, or it will face major fiscal problems in the 2027-28 school year, predicts Superintendent Russell Johnston. Johnston and business administrator DeJuana Mosely gave the finance committee a dire look at the district’s finances on Nov. 18, highlighting increased staffing costs, subpar inventory management, and costly…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The trend is also seen in the Philadelphia area and nationwide as luxury home prices rise faster than the rest of the market. “The people buying at the top end are…
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Chef Antonio Garcia Brings the Flavors of Mexico to Media Borough
Chef Antonio Garcia, with the Italian restaurant Ariano in Media, is opening his own BYOB eatery in the borough, featuring the flavors of Mexico, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Taquero focuses on Chef Garcia’s roots and was dreamed up about three years ago. The restaurant opens Nov. 24 at 111 Veterans Square in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Craftsman in Havertown
A remarkable craftsman home at 204 E. Manoa Road on 0.76 lovely acres, with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms, is available for sale in Havertown. This exquisite residence artfully combines timeless charm with modern sophistication. Attractive details include hardwood floors with intricate inlays, stained glass windows, and elegant fireplaces that enhance…
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Delaware County Rapid Response Fund Announces $131K+ in Grant Awards
The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation announced the first round of grants from the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund, established earlier this month to help address urgent needs created by federal and state budget delays, disruptions in SNAP benefits, and ongoing economic hardships. A total of $131,500 has been awarded to 23…
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Champion of Kindness and Inclusion Wins ‘We Are Worth It’ Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that Ben Hartranft, founder and CEO of Benergy1, has been awarded the “We Are Worth It” Self-Advocate Employee of the Year Award for his extraordinary leadership, advocacy, and compassion in promoting inclusion and kindness for all. Diagnosed with Autism at age two and once knowing only twenty words, Ben…
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Haverford Woman With Cerebral Palsy Inspires With First Book
A Haverford woman born with cerebral palsy has written about her experience in her first book, “Wheeling Through a Life of Possibilities.“ Author Lauren Shipman, 36, has moved past every limitation she’s encountered, and now she shares a story of determination, purpose, and hope, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Shipman uses a motorized…
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Area Man Almost Invented the 1st Automobile–in the Late 1700s
A Warminster man is being remembered for “just missing” his chance to be the inventor of the first working automobile. Carl LaVO wrote about the Bucks County inventor for the Bucks County Courier Times. John Fitch was a fieldworker-turned-silversmith from Connecticut. During the time of the Revolutionary War in 1776, circumstances brought him to live…
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Tenants of Unsafe Turner Apartments in Glenolden Now in Limbo
It’s been a week since tenants were forced to leave their apartments in Glenolden after their building was condemned, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News. Borough officials declared the Turner Apartments on Chester Pike unsafe last week. More than a dozen people have been living in hotels or staying with relatives since the evacuation. “It’s…
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Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone
Small business optimism is running above average nationally, while uncertainty has dropped, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Here in Delaware County, the business mood depends on what business you are in, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, small businesses in the Philadelphia region saw a 2.4 percent bump in consumer…
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PHL Holiday Flight Schedules Return to Normal as FAA Lifts Restrictions
Things should be running normally again at Philadelphia International Airport just in time for the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All flight restrictions on airlines have been lifted by the FAA with the end of the government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration order eliminating 10 percent of airline…
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Multifamily Housing a Possibilty for Former St. Hedwig Properties in Chester
With St. Hedwig in Chester no longer a church, there is a proposal to turn some of the former parish buildings in the vicinity of the church building into multifamily housing, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The parish had served Chester’s Polish Catholic community for 121 years, but more recently ran into…
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These 4 Delaware County Spots Can Cure Your Milkshake Cravings
There are four locations in Delaware County that have your perfect milkshake, whether you’re a traditionalist or someone with a taste for adventure, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. 1. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Broomall is known for its creamy frozen custard but has become a popular milkshake destination, with its vanilla milkshake…
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When Is a Good Time to Move Into a Life Care Community?
Have you ever walked into the middle of an interesting story or lively party and wondered what you missed? Even if someone tries to fill you in, it’s never the same as seeing it for yourself. As they say, “Timing is everything.” If you’re considering moving to a Life Plan Community, like Freedom Village at…
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