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Widener Law School Fraternity Offers Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at Widener University Delaware Law School has launched a large-scale Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to help brighten the holiday for those in need. The student organization has already secured more than 300 turkeys – with a goal of distributing 500 – through donations. It will host a giveaway event on…
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Emotions Run High Over East Lansdowne Fire Company Closing
East Lansdowne Borough Council voted Monday night to close its 114-year-old volunteer fire company, writes Brendan Brightman and Johnny Archer for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “It’s an emotional time,” said Deputy Chief Steve Castellano, who joined the company 21 years ago as a cadet at age 14. “It’s not really about me, but the history of…
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Despite the Cold, Crowds Line Up Media’s 66th Veterans Day Parade
A tradition honoring war veterans and first responders continued Tuesday in the heart of Media Borough at the 66th annual Veterans Day parade, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. The parade’s grand marshal was Ed Buffman, a 100-year-old Navy veteran of World War II. Vietnam veterans led the parade on motorcycles, receiving calls of “thank you”…
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A Chadds Ford Visit Immerses You in History, Nature, and Art
Nature and history meet in Chadds Ford, writes Arpita Adhya for Islands. This Brandywine Valley suburb‘s history dates back to the Revolutionary War. The township was the site of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. It became an industrial center in the 1800s with mills producing gunpowder and paper. Scenic railroads cropped up to transport goods…
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Exton Man, Gene Delaplane, Digs Up the Past at the Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County
Exton resident Gene Delaplane, a former history teacher and the president of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology’s local chapter, is among a group of volunteers who are working at the oldest house in Berks County to uncover remnants of everyday life in the 1700s, writes Susan Miers Smith for the Daily Local News. Sewing pins…
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Widener University Welcomes 5 New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has announced the newest members of its board of trustees, who include four alumni and one current student. Their appointments took effect in May, and the board held its first full meeting of the new academic year on Oct. 30. As the university’s governing body, Widener’s board of trustees is entrusted with the…
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Christian Sanderson’s Unique Collection Gives a Peek Into Chadds Ford History
The Christian C Sanderson Museum, a Chadds Ford museum collection is an eclectic mix built from one man’s curiosity, but it’s also a window into local history, especially unusual history, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. The Christian C Sanderson Museum contains items drawn from Christian Sanderson’s passion for music, history, and art. The museum has…
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PHL Flight Cancellations Increase, but Sunday TSA Lines Were OK
Flight cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport have been accelerating since the Federal Aviation Administration started ordering flight cuts on Friday in response to the federal government shutdown, writes Emma Dooling and Joshua Mann for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Friday saw 36 flights cut. Saturday had 59 cancellations. Sunday saw 81 cancellations, and Monday had 54…
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John Robert Cellars Brings a Wine Tasting Room to Media Borough
A new wine tasting room, John Robert Cellars, featuring Delaware County-made wines and tapas, has opened in Media Borough, reports Jalyn Green for 6abc. John Irving and Robert Goodwin have been friends for 50 years and were engineers before deciding to start a winery for their retirement. Wine making was a hobby that became a…
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Many Students, Professors Opt to Hang On Until Rosemont College Closes
Rosemont College’s enrollment has dropped by 45 percent, but those remaining behind have decided to stick it out until the school closes in 2028, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University is purchasing the financially-strapped Rosemont College in a merger agreement. Meanwhile, the campus’s remaining 428 students are keeping busy. “Classes are the…
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Swarthmore’s Heart & Soul’d Supports Foster and Adoption Families
Terry Crossan and Kristen Mancini are on a mission to support families involved with adoption through their nonprofit thrift store in Swarthmore, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The sisters are co-owners of “Heart and Soul’d. The store provides new and gently used high-quality items that have been donated to families in need. Part of the…
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The Washington Post: See How Delaware County Ranks in Child Raising
Where is the best place in the United States to raise a child? The Washington Post ranked counties on a scale of 0 to 100 based on how much it costs to raise a child, the quality of education in an area, the crime risk in an area, and state policies on personal liberties and…
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These Pizza Creations Are All the Rage in Delaware County
If you’re not already tied to a favorite pizza, you might want to check out these options in Delaware County, writes Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver, and Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Carla’s Pizzeria in Wayne has the Primavera pizza, with spinach, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, kalamata olives, and basil pesto. Alessandro’s Wood Fired…
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Free Electronics Recycling Nov. 12 in Upland Benefits Chester Panthers
Reworld is hosting a free electronics recycling event on Nov. 12 at Upland County Park from 9 AM to 1 PM, which will also support the Chester Panthers Youth Football and Cheerleading Program. The event does require advance registration, and only 550 registrants will be accepted. You can register here. The event is being held…
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Ridley Creek State Park Street Named for Revolutionary War Traitor
A street in Ridley Creek State Park is named for a controversial Revolutionary War figure who was later hanged as a traitor, reports Joseph A. Gambardello for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sandy Flash Drive in Ridley Creek State Park is named for James Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, from a farm in Marlborough Township, joined a Pennsylvania militia after…
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Wawa Demonstrates How It Runs a Successful Food Program
Retailers can make a difference in their communities by creating food programs like those implemented by Wawa, writes Jessica Loder for C-Store Dive. Food insecurity hits people from all backgrounds, including about 7.4 million seniors and 20 percent of U.S. children, according to a study by Feeding America. Yet only 12 percent of unused food…
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Delco 10-Miler Success Means a Bigger Race Happening in 2026
The Delco 10-Miler inaugural run was a big success, so now organizers want to double its size for 2026, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That means up to 2,500 runners could race, doubling the 1,200 runner cap in this year’s race that took place in September. The Delco 10-Miler took runners through Upper…
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For 33 Years, He’s Crossed the Delaware With George Washington
John B. Kelly of Drexel Hill likes to time travel back to Colonial America for Christmas. A 1776 Christmas, to be specific, writes Maria Pownall for the Daily Times. The 71-year-old has joined an annual tradition in the reenactment of George Washington’s Revolutionary War crossing of the Delaware River. Kelly is a historical actor who…
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