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WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships
West Chester University’s Swimming and Diving program capped another leading performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championships, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming conference titles inside the York YMCA Graham Pool. The Golden Rams men’s team won their fifth consecutive PSAC title and 27th straight championship in which they participated,…
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Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station
A proposed transformation of land near Ambler’s SEPTA station took a meaningful step forward this week, writes Linda Finarelli for The Reporter. The Borough Council voted 5-2 on February 17 to approve revisions to the town’s redevelopment overlay district. This allows Dresher’s BET Investments to move ahead with plans for a mixed-use project along West…
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Middletown Township Votes Down Proposed Lima Loop Road
After years of debate, the Middletown Township Council voted last week to reject a proposed loop road project in Lima, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The plan from 2018 moved forward five years later when Middletown Council gave the green light to construction behind the Chick-fil-A and CVS at Baltimore Pike and South…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark Ruffalo, followed an FBI task force investigating drug house robberies. “Task” was one of HBO’s “top three fastest-growing debut seasons,” according to the subscription television service. “We knew well in…
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American Airlines Route Connects Philadelphia to Porto, Portugal
Starting in summer 2027, American Airlines will launch daily seasonal flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Porto Airport in Portugal, pending government approval, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a representative of PHL’s largest carrier, the start date will be announced in the coming months. American plans to deploy its new…
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Marie Whitaker’s Media Fellowship House Strives to End Racial Divides
Marie Whitaker, cofounder of the Media Fellowship House, was an obvious choice to be spotlighted for Black History Month by the Media-area NAACP, writes Dana Munro for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marie Whitaker and her sister were denied service at the Tower Restaurant in Media back in 1943 because they were Black. When she and her…
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First Bank House of the Week: Traditional with Car Enthusiast’s Dream Garage in Media
A magnificent traditional at 365 Arbor Circle on a pristine lot with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This impressive residence is a custom-built estate showcasing refined design and thoughtfully crafted for elevated everyday living and entertaining. Distinctive details include tray and coffered ceilings, cherry built-ins,…
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Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood
You might think cholesterol and heart disease are only adult concerns, but research shows cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. Many teens have unhealthy cholesterol levels, meaning their good cholesterol is too low or their bad cholesterol is too high. And the risk increases dramatically with weight — with obese teens being affected at a rate…
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Montco Restaurateurs Expand to Jersey Shore With Second North Wildwood Spot
Three Montgomery County restaurateurs are taking their talents to the Jersey Shore once more, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have purchased the Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille in North Wildwood for $2.45 million. This marks their second Shore acquisition in just three months. The trio…
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Several Bucks County Towns Make Big Strides Up Wealth Rankings
Several Bucks County municipalities have climbed the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with some towns now staking a claim to the “Big Bucks County” label, writes Anthony R. Wood and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. New Hope and Solebury, towns linked to reality television personality Yolanda Hadid of Real Housewives of…
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Pair of Philadelphia Airport Hotels Put Up for Sale by New York Owner
Lightstone Group, a New York-based real estate investment company, has put Aloft Philadelphia Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Airport on the market after an 11-year hold, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lightstone Group purchased the 136-room Aloft and 177-key Four Points in December 2014 for $30 million from Starwood Hotels…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings Media Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Former Philadelphia Eagle Brent Celek has brought his real estate team based in Media to Keller Williams in what he calls the “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, which was previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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Jackson Street Steaks in Media Brings City Cheesesteaks to the Suburbs
A new cheesesteak restaurant and bar coming to Media Borough will feature a European-inspired design and serve beers from the Meyers Brewing Company in Fishtown, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of Pete’s Famous Pizza in Philadelphia are behind Jackson Street Steaks. It will open in September in the former New American…
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Philly Inquirer Includes 2 Delco Delis in List of Best Hoagie Spots
So, where’s the best spot to get a fresh, perfectly crafted hoagie? Reporters from the Inquirer looked for the best hoagie spots in the Greater Philadelphia area and two locations in Delaware County were highlighted by Craig LaBan in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first place mentioned is A Cut Above Deli located at 3523 West…
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6 Delaware County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and six are in Delaware County, writes Joane Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new ranking from the Business Journal looks at ZIP Codes with the highest concentration…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Raise $36,348 to Fight Childhood Cancer
For Penn State students across Pennsylvania, one year of fundraising to support children fighting pediatric cancer culminated Feb. 20-22 in a 46-hour, no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon at University Park in the Bryce Jordan Center, writes Christina Bilie for Penn State Brandywine. Penn State THON raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds, an organization at Penn State Health…
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