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New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month
Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…
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Inn at Swarthmore Offers Craft Cocktails, Inventive Dining, and Dog-Friendly Atmosphere
Nestled in the heart of town, the Inn at Swarthmore welcomes visitors with craft cocktails and inventive dining in a dog-friendly environment, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. The boutique hotel’s Broad Table Tavern, which opened in 2016, introduced the town’s first venue serving alcohol and ended a long-standing dry period. In…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media
After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The Wall Street Journal. One story talked about a haunted house in Media. Linda Rooney wrote they had bought a house dating back to the 1700s that had an addition added…
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Will You End the Year on Autopilot — or with Intention?
It’s hard to believe we’re already in October and heading into the final quarter of the year. The days feel full, the deadlines seem closer, and the pressure to finish strong is real. But strength at year’s end doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from stepping back, simplifying, and focusing on what matters most.…
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DELCO Careers – Immaculata University
Immaculata University, a distinguished private Catholic institution founded in 1920 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, invites applications for the position of Chair, Division of Nursing. Located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County — just 30 miles west of Philadelphia — Immaculata has built a legacy of academic excellence, faith-based values,…
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$6M+ in Funding Awarded to Philadelphia Scientists from RFK Jr.’s Plan for New Autism Research
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University are set to receive more than $6 million from RFK Jr.’s plan for new autism research, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A total of 13 projects nationwide have received funding from the $50 million allocated for autism research. To secure the…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Expands Urban Footprint with New SoHo Store
Conshohocken-based IKEA U.S. is making another bold move into Manhattan as part of its ongoing urban expansion strategy, reports its parent company, Ingka. The company has acquired a prime property at 529 Broadway in Manhattan’s SoHo district to house IKEA’s second store in the city. The five-and-a-half-story building was constructed in 2016 to complement SoHo’s…
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St. Luke’s Upper Bucks County Campus Opens Expanded ER in Quakertown
St. Luke’s Hospital recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its significantly expanded ER at its Upper Bucks County campus, writes Josh Popichak for Saucon Source. The campus has grown substantially since it was first opened six years ago. In 2024, ground was broken on the project to expand the emergency department to better serve the…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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Medcaid Insurer AmeriHealth Caritas has New Interim President
Gregg MacDonald has been named interim president of Medicaid insurer AmeriHealth Caritas, headquartered in Newtown Square, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. MacDonald, previously executive vice president, was promoted to his new position as CEO Kelly Munson took over as president and CEO of parent company Independence Health Group. AmeriHealth is one of the…
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Celia Bookshop Is a New Independent Bookstore in Swarthmore
Celia Bookshop is looking to be a third space—a social spot for the community to gather and connect. The new Swarthmore bookstore opened Oct. 4 at 102 Park Ave., adjacent to the Swarthmore Library, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The roughly 1,200-square-foot store took over the former Gallery on Park and Harvey Oak…
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Students Are Suffering Because of William Penn’s Funding Crisis
The William Penn School District is having a funding crisis that is directly impacting students, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The homecoming dance is cancelled, along with extracurricular activities. Plus, there aren’t enough seats or laptops in classrooms that have been way too hot. “We don’t have enough seats in most of our classes, like…
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Widener University, Philadelphia Union Partner on ‘Work-in-Sports’ Experience for High School Students
Widener University and the Philadelphia Union are partnering again for a series of unique “Work in Sports” field trips that expose area high school students to the career opportunities available within professional sports. Four high schools will visit Subaru Park and the adjacent newly opened WSFS Bank Sportsplex, which houses practice, training, and meeting space,…
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DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Ursinus College
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has signed a new transfer articulation agreement with Ursinus College, which will create a smooth and affordable path for DCCC students who have earned their associate degrees to complete a four-year degree at Ursinus. The new agreement helps students save time and money in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree. Under…
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Streamline Your Advanced Nursing Education With WilmU’s BSN to DNP Tracks
Nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing and dream of earning a doctorate can take advantage of two new streamlined tracks at Wilmington University (WilmU) that can help them reach that goal faster and more affordably — BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and BSN to DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). “Having a DNP…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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Beloved Halloween House Becomes Town-Wide Trail of Magic in Lambertville
From now until Oct. 31, a special Halloween event is taking place just across the Delaware River in Lambertville. Memory Maker’s Trail of Magic is decorating the town’s streets and local businesses’ window displays with spooky sculptures created by local legend Dolores Dragan. For the last 20 years, Dragan has been best known for her…
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At Penn State Brandywine, AI Used to Look at Drumming Style
What makes drumming better—exact timing or imprecise emotion? That’s a question being asked and answered at Penn State Brandywine University in Media using AI, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Michael Yatauro, an associate professor of mathematics at Penn State Brandywine, and Arnav Pandey, a second-year mathematics major who has transitioned to University Park…
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