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Aston Businessman Helps With St. Francis of Assisi School Rebuild
It’s been nearly a year since fire destroyed the 100-year-old St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Springfield, and efforts have been underway ever since the Oct. 7 fire to rebuild. The multi-million construction project has been getting help from the community, including from Vince Sculli, owner of Choice Sports Cards in Aston, reports Madeleine…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inviting Traditional in Glen Mills
An inviting traditional home at 32 Lenfant Court on a beautiful lot with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This stunning residence exudes both sophistication and comfort, providing an ideal balance of elegance, functionality, and location. Refined details include real hardwood floors and arched windows that…
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Delaware County Chamber Hosts 2025 ATHENA Award Luncheon
Join the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for a prestigious afternoon recognizing its 2025 ATHENA Award recipient—a leader who exemplifies the eight guiding principles of the ATHENA model: living authentically, learning constantly, building relationships, fostering collaboration, acting courageously, advocating fiercely, giving back, and celebrating others. This distinguished luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 9, 11:30 AM to…
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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the hospital a community medical asset once again, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Todd Strine, along with local investors Jason Kilpatrick, Danny Platt, Justin Misner, Sumeer Toteja and…
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Adaptive Reuse Gives Older Chadds Ford Buildings New Life
Older structures that may be neglected are getting a second life through something called adaptive reuse, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. That process is utilized by some architects and builders in the Brandywine Valley. The region has more older buildings so adaptive reuse is an approach more often seen here. “Some people think no…
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Patrick McGovern of Media, Biomolecular Archaeologist, Remembered
Patrick E. McGovern of Media, a pioneering biomolecular archaeologist who was especially interested in the history of wine, beer, and ale, died Aug. 24. He was 80, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. McGovern, formerly of Upper Darby, was the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania Museum…
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Brad Ingelsby Thinks a ‘Task,’ ‘Mare’ Crossover Could Work
Brad Ingelsby, the man behind the hit HBO series “Mare of Easttown” who has now debuted his latest crime thriller “Task” with Mark Ruffalo thinks the two stories could mingle pretty well, writes Lexi Carson for Hollywood Reporter. Ingelsby said both series explore similar themes of grief, generational trauma, and both are based in Delaware…
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New Wawa Hoagies Bring a 15-Hoagie Ranking From Worst to Best
Variety, apparently, is the spice of Wawa. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is constantly coming up with new combinations of Wawa hoagies. This ranking looks at the worst to best in some of Wawa’s 15 hoagie choices, based on taste and nutrition, writes Chelsea Falin for The Daily Meal. 15. Wawa Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak…
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Penn State Brandywine Resident Assistants Offer Home Away From Home
Orchard Hall, Penn State Brandywine’s on-campus residence, is more than just a building for students to rest between classes – it’s where they gain independence, build community, and support one another academically. At the very center of it are the resident assistants (RAs) who help make it feel like a true home away from home,…
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Protestors Arrested After Sit-In at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center sit-in protest on Monday morning led to the arrest of eight people, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rally was staged at the Upland Center by Put People First PA!, an organization advocating for Medicaid and hospital access. The group was protesting the closure of Crozer Health, hoping to…
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Haverford Passes Law Requiring E-Scooter, E-Bike Helmets
Haverford Township now has an ordinance requiring children under 16 to wear helmets on e-bikes or electric scooters, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. A final unanimous vote authorizing the new ordinance was taken Sept. 8 after a second reading. Townships in Delaware County have been experiencing a series of crashes that involve e-bikes…
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Tiger Woods Helps Dedicate Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Course
Tiger Woods was at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday for his Learning Lab at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, which straddles West Philadelphia and Upper Darby. Woods’ TGR Foundation was primarily responsible for the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab, which opened in April at the Cobbs Creek Course. The golf course is undergoing extensive renovations…
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Here Are 5 Recommended Top Restaurants in Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford is known best for its history, scenery, and art, but there’s also plenty of vibrant and sophisticated restaurants to visit, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Brandywine Prime is a modern American steakhouse that offers upscale and elegant dining, set in a restored 1703 stone building. The menu often features organic ingredients sourced…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want…
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Pica’s Last Upper Darby Dine-in Day Is Now Only Weeks Away
The shutdown of Pica’s Restaurant at 7803 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is continuing in early fall, with the last day for dine-in Oct. 26, according to an update posted on the restaurant website. The restaurant has been part of the Delaware County community for almost 70 years, reports CBS News Philadelphia. The website…
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Hall of Fame Coach George Raveling Started with St. Denis CYO
Hall of Fame basketball coach George Raveling, who died Sept. 1 at age 88, got his start coaching a CYO team of seventh and eighth graders at St. Denis School in Havertown. Raveling went on to coach in college for more than 30 years and won Olympic gold as an assistant for Team USA. He…
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Delaware County Divided Over Proposed Human Relations Commission
A proposal ordinance to create a volunteer human relations commission in Delaware County is receiving some public pushback, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The public flooded a Delaware County Council meeting last Wednesday with supporters and detractors. “By adopting this ordinance, Delaware County sends a powerful message that some of our community stands for fairness,…
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Philadelphia Airport Gearing Up for 2026 Influx of Passengers
When crowds fly into Philadelphia in 2026, their first impression of the region will be at Philadelphia International Airport, and the airport is getting ready, reports Nikki Dementri for CBS News Philadelphia. People from around the nation and the world are coming here for March Madness at the end of March, for the FIFA World…
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