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Boyds’ Andrew Gushner Talks Summer Style, Vacation Essentials
Summer is here, and Boyds is well prepared with plenty of seersucker, including sport jackets, shirts, and bottoms, said Andrew Gushner, the fourth generation at the family-owned Philadelphia store, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Vintage-style polos are currently trending, with top selections coming from Gallia, Daniele Fiesoli, Brunello Cucinelli, and ISAIA. But when it…
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State Legislation, Abby’s Law, Seeks to Regulate E-Scooters Following Aston Accident
State Sen. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is introducing e-scooter safety legislation known as Abby’s Law in response to the death of 12-year-old Abigail Gillon following an e-scooter accident on June 14 in Aston, according to a release from Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. Gillon and her close friend Isabella Jones, 11, were injured when they were thrown from…
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Delaware County Reporting Prison Population Down 40 Percent
In five years, Delaware County’s prison population has dropped by 40 percent, according to Chief Public Defender Chris Welsh. Welsh presented the statistics for the George W. Hill Correctional Facility to Delaware County Council at a July 16 meeting, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The prison population on January 1, 2020, was…
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Upper Darby Native Tina Fey Is Producing a New Movie
Upper Darby native Tina Fey is always on the move. Now she’s producing a film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway play “John Proctor is the Villain,” writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fey and Marc Platt will produce the film adaptation of the play that was inspired by Arthur…
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The Arc of Chester County Honors Diane Speroff with 2025 President’s Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that Diane Speroff, speech-language pathologist and dedicated advocate, has been awarded the 2025 President’s Award. This honor, presented by Lisa Albany, president of the Board of Directors, recognized Diane’s exceptional 40+year career of service to children and adults with disabilities. The President’s Award is reserved for those who have…
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GMercyU Shapes Next Generation of Healthcare Heroes, Launches Compassionate Care Collaborative
Deepening its commitment to meeting the next great need, Gwynedd Mercy University is forging a new path in healthcare education with its Compassionate Care Collaborative. This initiative will leverage GMercyU’s strength in healthcare education and the opening of the new Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC) to: “We are excited to launch a…
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Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality
In 1987, I got into Carnegie Mellon’s graduate program — but they suggested I join a summer bridge course first. My background was in Journalism and Political Science, so I hadn’t taken some of the classes needed for the graduate program. The summer program helped me catch up and start the fall semester on equal…
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Citadel Credit Union Joins Regional Effort to Fight Summer Hunger with Philabundance Donation
Citadel Credit Union recently teamed up with other regional credit unions to help combat food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia area through a major donation to Philabundance. Citadel team members — including Steve Miller, Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, and Kelbin Carolina, Community Outreach Specialist — joined representatives from other credit unions at…
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Two New Trader Joe’s Locations “Coming Soon” to Berwyn and Exton
Chester County residents can expect two new Trader Joe’s locations in both Berwyn and Exton in the coming months, writes Michael Bartiromo for PHL17. The new Berwyn location is planned for 550 Lancaster Avenue, and the Exton location for 125 West Lincoln Highway. Trader Joe’s currently has thirty new locations listed as “opening soon.” The…
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Superman Star David Corenswet Flies to Montco for Hometown Screening
David Corenswet may be the Man of Steel, but he’s still grounded in Montgomery County, writes Shamus Clancy for Philly Voice. The Bryn Mawr native and Shipley School grad returned to his roots to catch a hometown screening of Superman, the summer blockbuster in which he stars as Clark Kent. On The Tonight Show Starring…
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Central Bucks School District Hiring for Over 100 Positions At August Job Fair
Central Bucks School District is preparing to host a hiring event on Aug. 25 to fill more than 100 open positions before the start of the upcoming school year, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The event will take place at Central Bucks South High School from 4 PM to 7 PM.…
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Here’s Delaware County’s Emergency Response — Minus Crozer
Delaware County is operating without its highest-level trauma center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, writes Susan Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ambulance blood transfusions are now used by VMSC Emergency Medical Services to improve a patient’s chance of survival when a high-level trauma center is no longer minutes away. VMSC is also training residents on how…
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Community Rallies to Save Juliette Warren’s Drexel Hill BBQ
Juliette Warren is an independent woman, a government worker, and a marathon runner who has also been blind since age 23, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. On Saturday, she hosted a barbecue at her Drexel Hill home for 45 people with disabilities. Warren hired a cook so she could socialize. Then on Saturday morning,…
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Giant Warehouse Coming to Property Near Philadelphia Airport
A half-million square-foot industrial distribution RMR Group warehouse is set to replace a vacant office building on a 31.5-acre property on Tinicum Blvd. across from the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RMR Group, a Massachusetts firm, plans to demolish the existing building that was previously occupied by PNC Bank.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jane Tang, Dean and Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University
Jane Tang, Dean and Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU), spoke with DELCO Today about studying nursing from a young age, discovering her Christian faith, and moving from Taiwan to the U.S. to further her education. She’s dedicated to making sure Nursing is taught by people who have a passion for it, not those who…
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An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…
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What’s Fueling Your Fire? How to Rekindle Meaning in Your Work This Summer
Summer gives us space to breathe — and in that space, it’s not uncommon to realize something’s off. The busy pace slows just enough for you to notice that while you’re getting things done, the energy behind it isn’t the same. The excitement you once felt has faded. You’re showing up, doing the work, but…
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IONNA Teams Up With Wawa to Add Ultra-Fast EV Chargers
IONNA is teaming up with Wawa to provide ultra-fast EV chargers at various locations in the United States, writes Michelle Lewis for Electrek. IONNA is a joint venture backed by eight automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. An IONNA ultra-fast EV charger can add 248.5 miles of charge to an electric…
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