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Following Complaint from Local Family, Feds Open Title IX Investigation in Phoenixville Area School District
In November, the U.S. Department of Education launched an official investigation into potential Title IX violations in Phoenixville Area School District’s athletic programs, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. Title IX ensures equal treatment by prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any activities receiving federal funds. The investigation comes after 11 months of review, following the…
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Nearly Century-Old Church Camp Preserved Forever Along French Creek
Camp Innabah, a nearly century-old church camp in northern Chester County, has been preserved from development and will partially open to the public following a $1.6 million deal closed earlier this week, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The conservation agreement for the heavily wooded, 130-acre site along French Creek was agreed between the…
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Malvern’s Vanguard Hit with $106M Fine for Allegedly Misleading Retail Investors
Malvern-based Vanguard Group is currently facing a $106 million fine for allegedly misleading retail investors in targeted retirement funds, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the alleged violations started on Dec. 11, 2020, when the investment giant reduced the minimum initial investment for the Vanguard Institutional…
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Coatesville Chef Puts Personal Spin on Pennsylvania Dutch Stew
The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a point of regional pride, writes Kara Elder for The Washington Post. Chef Chris Scott, a Coatesville native and author of Homage: Recipes and Stories From an Amish Soul Food Kitchen, first tried the famous stew made…
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Spend a Day in Kennett Square Exploring Beloved Tourist Attractions and Hidden Gems
Kennett Square is the perfect spot for a fun and memorable day, with a delightful mix of beloved tourist attractions and hidden gems to explore, write Samantha Geiger, Olivia Stefano, and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Start your visit with breakfast at Mary Pat’s Provisions. Options include freshly blended smoothies and mushroom, egg,…
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Big Inch Oil Pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville Helped Allies Win World War II
The so-called Big Inch pipeline, the 1,400-mile oil pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville built in early World War II helped allies win the war, writes Mark E. Dixon for the Main Line Today. Built with U.S. taxpayer money, the pipeline went from Phoenixville to oil refineries in Delaware County and New York, protecting the…
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Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores, Including One in Montgomery County
In an effort to prevent bankruptcy, Kohl’s is planning on closing 27 underperforming stores by April 2025, including one in Montgomery County, writes Kelly Tyko for Axios. “As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy, it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of…
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After ‘Bachelor’ and ‘DWTS,’ WCU Grad Joey Graziadei Eyes New Competitions
West Chester University graduate Joey Graziadei, who starred on The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars, is eyeing several competitions he is open to participating in, writes Melanie Rooten for We Got This Covered. Graziadei joined The Bachelorette season 20, where he quickly became a fan favorite and secured a stint as the lead of…
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Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art Highlights Modernist Wood Furniture by Paoli Artist
A new exhibition at Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art – The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick – showcases modernist wood furniture crafted by the Paoli artist, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the late 1930s, Esherick was a struggling artist who barely sold any paintings. At the time, he was living with…
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Washington Post: Morgantown Casino Excursion Sparks Romance for Local Couple After 50 Years
Bob Wenrich and Fay Gable, a Lancaster County couple who divorced fifty years ago, have rekindled their romance and tied the knot again, writes Cathy Free for The Washington Post. The pair got married in 1951 when Gable was 16 and Wenrich was 21. The couple settled into a busy life in Lancaster County having…
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Former Lansdale Catholic High School Football Star Injured in New Orleans Attack
Former Lansdale Catholic High School football star Ryan Quigley is among the injured in the Jan. 1 New Orleans attack that left at least ten people dead, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. “The Lansdale Catholic Community is praying for the full healing and complete recovery of Ryan Quigley, Lansdale Catholic Class of 2016 and…
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West Chester’s COCOON Helps Homeowners Renovate with Their Pets in Mind
West Chester-based remodeling firm COCOON helps homeowners renovate their homes, ensuring their pets are not only considered but prioritized throughout the process, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Recently, the company helped New Hope couple, Jeannine and Kevin Tait, create a special space for their cats, Coco and Cleo, as part of a broader…
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Baldwin’s Book Barn is a True Treasure Trove of Books with Haunted Twist
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is a treasure trove of books with more than 300,000 rare and vintage books and perhaps even a ghost or two, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former dairy barn and milking house, run by 91-year-old Carol Rauch, may be the nation’s largest used bookstore. Spanning 25,000…
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Longtime QVC Host Takes Step Back After 13 Years with Shopping Network
West Chester-based QVC host Kerstin Lindquist, who has been with the shopping network for 13 years, has announced her departure, effective Dec. 28, writes Olivia Jakiel for Parade. Lindquist said that the choice to step back didn’t come lightly, but it is an important leap forward for her. In an Instagram post, she said it was…
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After Crebilly Farm Purchase, Westtown Township Draws Attention to Remaining Residential Parcels
Westtown Township’s $20 million purchase of 206 acres of Crebilly Farm has sparked renewed interest in the four residential parcels that remain, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Crebilly Farm spans 308 acres, with 102 acres unsold. These have been divided into four parcels, zoned for single-family homes, and valued at $11.2 million. …
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White Dog Cafe Brings Fresh Flavor to Chester Springs’ Iconic Old Vickers Tavern
Fearless Restaurants recently opened the latest White Dog Cafe in the old Vickers Tavern, a former stop on the Underground Railroad, in Chester Springs, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Philadelphia’s Stokes Architecture + Design has transformed the seven rooms of the new eatery, giving each its own unique identity honoring the original…
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People’s Light Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Delightful ‘Peter Panto’
Malvern-based People’s Light is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Peter Panto, a delightful original panto musical adaptation of Peter Pan, writes Frank Schierloh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panto, a beloved British holiday tradition, transforms familiar fairy tales or children’s stories with pop songs, humor, and lively audience participation. Peter Panto reimagines the classic tale of…
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Elusive Pig in Bucks County Finally Caught After Month-Long Chase
After a month on the run, an elusive pig in Bucks County was finally captured by Bensalem police earlier this week, according to a staff report from 6abc. The wandering swine fell for a special trap near Newport Mews Drive in Bensalem Township on Tuesday. It was affectionately dubbed “Porky,” “Oscar” and “Buddy” throughout the…
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