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Widener University Plans March 1 Open House for Prospective Students
Widener University will welcome prospective undergraduate students to campus for its Widener Day open house on Sunday, March 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The event invites families to explore the campus in Chester and get an inside look at what it’s like to be part of the Widener community. “A college degree opens…
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Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love
February tends to spotlight romantic gestures — flowers, dinners, cards, and curated moments of affection. The deeper truth is that love isn’t measured in a single day. It’s measured in the daily work of showing up for yourself and the people you care about. And one of the most powerful, often overlooked expressions of love…
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Warm Up This Winter with WCU’s Science on Tap Talks
West Chester University’s (WCU) free Science on Tap talks by WCU experts will continue this semester at Barnaby’s Restaurant (15 South High Street, second floor). Programs take place once a month at 6:00 PM. Each session features a different WCU expert sharing interesting ideas and research, new information, and discoveries. The program invites audience participation with…
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Philadelphia Region’s ‘Eds and Meds’ Identity Could Soon Expand with Growing Defense Sector
Philadelphia already has a reputation as an “eds and meds” region due to its many colleges and hospitals, but its economic identity could soon include the defense industrial base, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With President Donald Trump planning to increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027, local universities could take advantage…
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Toll Brothers’ Birch Run at New Britain Luxury Community Opens in Chalfont
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened Birch Run at New Britain, a luxury townhome community in Chalfont, with the first homes expected to be ready for spring move-in. Three-story, three-bedroom townhomes at the community will offer open-concept floor plans of more than 2,000 square feet, including flex rooms and two-car garages. Homebuyers can select quick…
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Shoppers Reminisce About Amazon Fresh After Store Closings
Amazon’s announcement last month that it was closing all of its physical Amazon Fresh stores has stirred the emotions in some shoppers as they search for an alternative, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Philadelphia area, six Amazon Fresh locations closed, with nearly 1,000 workers laid off. That includes an Amazon Fresh…
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Eddie Bauer Retail Operator Liquidating Stores in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The store operator of Eddie Bauer, an entity under Catalyst Brands Group, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in the process of liquidating its stores, including one in Concordville, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delaware County store is in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake, 961 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills. The…
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Upper Darby Daycare Looking to Rebuild After Fire Hits Building
A 26-year-old daycare facility in Upper Darby destroyed by fire is moving forward, confident they can rebuild, writes Mattieo Iadonisi for 6abc. Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids first opened in 1990 in a multi-purpose building at 6800 Market Street in Upper Darby. On the evening of Jan. 8, a fire broke out on the building’s…
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For Romantic Dining, Delaware County’s Got Some Tasty Options
Looking for a great date spot for this Valentine’s Day? There are plenty of romantic dining options in the Delaware County area to try, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Departure is a delicious, tapas-style restaurant at 2 S. Orange St. in Media. Co-owned by Rory and Krystal Hirst, this spot serves an array of…
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Register Now for DelVal’s KidsU! and InspireU! Summer Camps
Delaware Valley University’s KidsU! camps and InspireU! pre-college summer programs are back for 2026. With more than 90 camps to choose from, kids can spend their summer at DelVal exploring, building, and experimenting with the topics that most inspire them. Registration is now open and the university recommends registering now as some camps are already…
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Yum Grills, a Fast Store/Convenience Store Concept, Slated for Darby Borough
Yum Grills is looking to set up shop at 934 Main Street in Darby Borough, writes Emma Dooling in the Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s one of 120 new fast food concept locations in Greater Philadelphia set for expansion by a Cherry Hill real estate developer and former convenience store franchisee. Yum Grills serves smash…
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Cruisers Weigh In on New Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum Port
Norwegian Cruise Line’s arrival in April at the newly built PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township is generating conversations among cruisers, writes Nusreta Beranac for Cruise Critic. Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl will operate seven-to-nine-day itineraries departing from the Terminal. Destinations include Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard and Charleston, South Carolina. About 41 calls per year…
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With 17 Recipients, Villanova Named Top Fulbright Producer
For the 18th straight year, Villanova University has earned Top Producer status for Fulbright Scholars, with 17 students receiving the prestigious award, writes Margaret Miller for the Villanova Newsroom. The university joined Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, as well as local colleges including Swarthmore, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, as top producers. “Our students…
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WilmU One-on-One: Dr. Shiloh Andrus Discusses Her Love of Learning and Desire To Help People Around the World
Dr. Shiloh Andrus, Chair of the Applied Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, and M.S. in Professional Studies programs, joined Wilmington University in 2012. An active member of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology and the International Society for Emotional Intelligence, she earned an Ed.D. from the University, focusing her research on resilience. Q. Earlier in your career, you taught at the elementary and high school levels. What led you to WilmU? …
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Philadelphia International Airport CEO Atif Saeed Leaving Post
Atif Saeed, the CEO of Philadelphia International Airport and the city’s Department of Aviation, is leaving to take a new job in San Diego, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Saeed will step down Feb. 27 after three years in the position. Atif will become the president and CEO of the San Diego…
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February Is When Good Intentions Go Quiet
January starts with clarity. Goals feel exciting. Motivation is high. The year feels open. Then February arrives. Not dramatically. Not all at once. Just quietly. Calendars refill. Old routines sneak back in. The urgency that fueled early momentum softens. Nothing is “wrong,” but something feels … different. Progress slows. Focus scatters. The good intentions you…
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WCU Professors Co-Executive Produce Documentary Exploring the Impact of Guaranteed Income for Educators
West Chester University (WCU) will release The Hands That Shape Tomorrow, a new documentary co-executive produced by two WCU faculty members: Professor of English Laquana Cooke and Associate Professor of Digital/Global Media Jeremy C. McCool. The Hands That Shape Tomorrow offers a powerful, intimate look at how guaranteed income initiatives can transform the lives of early childhood educators.…
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New Vintage Shop Opens in Phoenixville for ‘Oddballs’
Described as a shop “for oddballs, by oddballs,” Great Scott Vintage specializes in vintage clothing, eclectic home decor, and gifts. A Phoenixville native and graduate of Phoenixville High School, owner Molly Ferguson is returning to her roots to launch her new venture, located at 26 S. Main Street. Ferguson brings over nine years of high-level…
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