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Latest Data Shows Delaware County Still Struggling With Crozer Loss
It’s been two months since Crozer Health closed, and Delaware County communities and residents are definitely experiencing longer waits, longer transport times, and higher costs for their healthcare, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. Most communities are facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in upfront costs as they scramble to find ambulance coverage for…
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Hundreds Line Up in Delaware County for The Peach Truck Tour
A fresh fruit tradition continued on Baltimore Pike Tuesday afternoon when more than 100 people lined up at the bright orange tractor-trailer in the Springfield Mall parking lot to pick up their order of fresh peaches. The Peach Truck Tour has been traversing the country since 2012, dropping off orders of fresh Georgia peaches, writes…
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New Board Members Join The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County announces the election of Dia R. Williams Adams, Tom Belmont, and Dottie Schindlinger to the Foundation’s board of directors. The following community leaders have also been appointed to the board’s leadership and will help lead the largest philanthropy in Delaware County: Michael B. Magnavita, Chair Kelly Thornton, Vice Chair Mia…
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PECO Opens 2025 Powering the Arts Grant Program to Advance Equal Access to the Arts Across Region
Equal access to the arts is more than a value for PECO; it’s a cornerstone of the company’s corporate giving. That commitment is once again on full display with the recent launch of its 2025 Powering the Arts Grant Program, aimed at expanding arts access and audience diversity throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Team…
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Essential Utilities Named 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honoree
Essential Utilities Inc. has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Point of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia measures and…
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Unlocking the Potential of Skills-Based Hiring
Struggling with filling certain positions? Feel limited by the current pool of candidates you’re attracting? Are the candidates you’re hiring taking longer to reach full productivity? The answer to these challenges may lie in adopting a “skills-based” hiring approach. This approach to talent acquisition prioritizes a candidate’s practical skills and abilities over their formal education…
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Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved
The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These joint investments by state and local government ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the prime-quality land they need to continue feeding our families and supporting jobs and…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast Selling Sky Deutschland to Germany Media Group in $617M Deal
Comcast has announced it is selling Sky Deutschland to RTL Group, which is part of German media group Bertelsmann, write Najat Kantouar and Adrià Catatayud for The Wall Street Journal. This $617 million deal, to which RTL will pay up to 527 million euros, comes amidst the growth of streaming platforms in media company throughout…
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State Legislators Respond to Hospital Fund Proposal for Crozer-Chester
State legislators responded to a budget amendment from State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160) of Chadds Ford to create a $200 million Hospital Acquisition Assistance Fund to entice potential buyers of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center property to reopen it as a hospital. Rep. Williams said the fund would not require a tax increase or revenues…
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Gullifty’s Restaurant Plans Special Events for Its 50th Anniversary
Gullifty’s restaurant, serving the Bryn Mawr community since 1975, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. There will be three special events to mark the occasion as the restaurant, located in the Rosemont Square Shopping Center, debuts a new look, a new menu, and an upstairs lounge with specialty cocktails and a record player for nostalgic guests…
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Diane Gibbons Dodds, Radnor Archivist, Teacher, Library Aide, Remembered
Diane Gibbons Dodds, formerly of Radnor and a 1956 graduate of Haverford High School, is being remembered for her work as the Radnor School District’s longtime archivist, as well as her roles as a high school library aide, French and elementary school teacher, mentor, and volunteer. Mrs. Dodds died on April 20 at Naaman’s Creek…
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New Pickleball Facility To Open This Fall In Delaware County
The Picklr is opening a 42,073-square-foot pickleball center in Broomall in the fall, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The 16-court facility will be at Broomall Commons, 2940 Springfield Road, and will offer professional-grade outdoor surfacing, onsite snacks and drinks, a private event space, and free leagues, tournaments, and clinics. The Picklr will also have apparel,…
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Finding Your Freedom: Signs You’re Ready for a Smaller Home
Throughout your life, you move to fit your lifestyle. When you graduate, a one-bedroom or studio apartment fits best. As your family grows, so does your home. Even after the kids have grown and your interests change, it’s still important for your location to align with your goals and aspirations. But how do you know…
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Leadership Blind Spots: What You Don’t See Is Holding You Back
Everyone has blind spots — subconscious patterns of thinking and behavior that shape decisions without us even realizing it. They’re not flaws; they’re part of being human. But if left unexamined, they become invisible barriers to growth. Most blind spots begin with a story. Something we tell ourselves based on past experiences, assumptions, or fears.…
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Many Aqua Pennsylvania Customers Are Eligible for Monthly Discounts and Don’t Know It
The rising cost of living is a top-of-mind issue for many right now, and at Aqua Pennsylvania, we want to ensure that our customers are aware of our generous discount program. Most of us commonly look for ways to save on necessities like our groceries and our gasoline. What many of our income-eligible customers do…
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Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho have partnered together on new technology to develop new personalized bracing technology, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through the partnership, Dimension Ortho will make its platform available for personalized bracing and fracture care across all of Rothman Orthopaedic’s clinical sites. Dimension Ortho president and co-founder Dr.…
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Redevelopment of Former Levittown School Could Bring 89 Residential Units
The ten-acre former site of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Levittown could soon be developed into 89 age-qualified residential units, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township’s planning commission has already recommended approval of the developer’s plan for a combination of senior apartments and senior flats. Three months on, the project…
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William Penn Borrows Money to Pass Budget, State Funding Delayed
The William Penn School District is borrowing money with a $10 million tax revenue anticipation note so it can pass its budget while state funding talks drag on, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. William Penn must have a balanced budget in place by the start of the new fiscal year, which began on…
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