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River House at Odette’s Among 15 Best Weekend Getaways in Pennsylvania
The River House at Odette’s in New Hope has made the list of 15 best getaways in Pennsylvania, writes Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel + Leisure. Perfectly nestled along the Delaware River, the luxury hotel offers cozy vibes throughout the entire year. The majority of guest rooms and suites have private balconies. They are outfitted…
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Competition, Rising Costs Making It Hard to Be Mister Softee
Competition and rising costs are making it harder than ever to be Mister Softee, writes Nathaniel Meyersohn for CNN. The nation’s oldest and largest franchisee of soft ice cream trucks, started by brothers James and William Conway in Philadelphia in 1954, once had more than 2,000 trucks in 38 states. Today, there are about 630…
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Delaware County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services
Karen Barsoum, Director of Chester County Voter Services, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in a tiny village in the Netherlands, where her dad owned the only grocery store. She was always eager to see more of the world, seeking out a high school, college, and a job in a larger city. Barsoum met…
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Twelve Delaware County Companies Make This Year’s Inc. 5000 List
Twelve Delaware County companies found their place on the Inc. 5000 list for 2024, the publication’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies that qualified for the list had to undergo revenue verification for the years 2020 to 2023 as well as being…
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Delaware County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water
Thom Chiomento, Vice President of Pennsylvania American Water, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up all over the world thanks to his father’s job in the Navy. He used sports, from baseball to soccer to wrestling, as a way to adapt and make friends. Chiomento discussed why he chose to go to West Chester University…
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Eagles’ Landon Dickerson Weds College Sweetheart; Bride Wears Dress Sold in Ardmore
Philadelphia Eagle guard Landon Dickerson married college sweetheart Brooke Kuhlman in a Mar. 25 ceremony in South Carolina. According to Emily Strohm in People, Kuhlman’s gown was a Lela Rose design purchased at Elizabeth Johns Bridal Boutique in Ardmore. The nuptial guest list included 150 family members and friends. Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Mailata was…
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Plans to Add Part-time Shoulder Use to Blue Route Moving Forward
Plans to alleviate rush-hour traffic jams on Interstate 476 by adding part-time shoulder use are slowly moving forward, writes Pete Bannan for The Times Herald. Traffic on the two-lane southbound Blue Route often backs up during the rush hour leaving drivers stuck. Todd Bennett of Glen Mills, a former traffic report producer, does not like…
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Crozer Health Ending All Operating Room Services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park
Crozer Health, the financially distressed four-hospital system in Delaware County, is planning to end all operating room services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park by next month, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito said that the move comes after the health system recorded a reduction “in the complement of general…
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Delaware County’s Veteran ID Discount Program Returns, Now Includes Active Duty Military Members
The Delaware County Commerce Center’s Veteran ID Discount Program is relaunching an expanded version that includes active duty military members, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The special program that helps veterans save money on day-to-day purchases has over 50 participating businesses throughout the county. As part of the program, vets and active duty military…
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Newtown Square’s SAP Makes Forbes List of Nation’s Best Employers for New Grads
Newtown Square-based SAP is among the best employers for new graduates in the nation, according to a new ranking by Forbes. Attracting recent graduates requires significantly more effort today as young professionals are not afraid to communicate their boundaries and needs. “Younger generations like Gen Z are skeptical of the structures around them and of…
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No, Immigrants Had Nothing to Do With Decision to Ban Swimming at Darby Creek in Rolling Green Park
For years, Darby Creek in Delaware County’s Rolling Green Park was the spot where residents went to swim or float on inner tubes during hot summer days, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the township officially banned swimming at the creek this summer for several practical reasons, including a lack of lifeguards, no…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic in the form of music and sports. During college at Penn State, she continued exploring her love of music by becoming a radio DJ for an R&B show. Winder decided…
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Delaware County Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Derek Dobin, Managing Director at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Phoenixville, spoke with DELCO Today about moving around the Midwest as a child due to his dad’s job, learning handyman work from his mom, and the moment in high school he realized he wanted to work harder so he could go to college. Dobin…
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Pluto TV Will Host “Free Movie Weekend” at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
On August 3 and 4, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville will be hosting a “Free Movie Weekend” for all residents, courtesy of Pluto TV. The “Free Movie Weekend” is a part of Pluto TV’s “Summer of Cinema” campaign, which provides complimentary movie tickets during select weekends to independent and family-owned theaters around the country all…
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Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. It was invented by a 23-year-old accountant who worked for the Fleer Corporation. The company was started by Frank Fleer, a German immigrant who arrived in Philadelphia in the 1880s. He established a…
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Complete Dining Guide to Longwood Gardens: Fine Dishes to Scenic Picnic Spots
Grabbing a freshly made sandwich, a quick drink of water, a cold glass of beer, or even a full meal while touring Longwood Gardens is part of the experience for several compelling reasons. With over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows to explore and a visit time of 3 to 4 hours, the convenience…
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Delaware County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships. Chesko…
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Beyond Membership, the Longwood Innovators Program Elevates and Enriches Your Longwood Gardens Experience
If you’ve visited Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square many times and feel a special connection to this iconic place of beauty, imagine taking it to the next level. The Longwood Innovators program lets you be part of a dedicated group of individuals who play a vital role in preserving Longwood’s beautiful gardens. As a Longwood…
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