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Sheetz Encroachment Into Wawa Territory Could Mean Cheaper Gas
Sheetz and Wawa are moving into each other’s territories. That could be good for consumers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. As each competes in the same space, they could try to lure customers with cheaper gas prices, predicts a Temple economist. The Altoona-based Sheetz, strongest in western and central Pennsylvania, is opening a gas…
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Michael’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn Closes After 49-Year Run
Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring, bidding farewell to grateful customers who enjoyed their cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other sandwiches for decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Upper Chichester couple are owners of Michael’s sandwich shop at Jefferson and Fairview roads in Woodlyn. The shop permanently closed on Dec. 31. That final week…
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Tea Rooms in Delaware County Can Chase Away the Winter Cold
Fancy a cozy afternoon tea in Delaware County, maybe a high tea with a china teapot, fancy sandwiches, and dainty pastries? There are actually four tea rooms that can make it happen, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. The Painted Tea Cup in Upper Darby hosts high teas on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with reservations…
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No Real ID? Prepare for New $45 Airport Fee in February
Travelers without a Real ID will face a $45 surcharge to board flights starting next month, which is double the fee that was originally projected by the Transportation Security Administration, writes Jason Lalljee for AXIOS. The $45 fee provides coverage for ten days, after which travelers must pay it again. The TSA “will refer all…
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Navigating Social Media with Kids and Teens
As the world changes and technology develops, kids have more and more access to the internet and social media. In fact, 50 percent of 11-year-olds have a cell phone and upwards of 90 percent of 14-year-olds have one. It can be incredibly challenging to figure out how to navigate tech, especially when many parents of…
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If This Is Going to Be Your Best Year Yet, It Starts with How You Lead Yourself
January creates a rare window of clarity. Goals feel possible. Motivation is still present. There’s a quiet sense that this year could be different — if we don’t fall back into old patterns too quickly. The challenge isn’t a lack of ambition. It’s whether we lead ourselves intentionally once the pace of daily life resumes.…
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WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students
West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, launching a transformative seven-year initiative to support 1,833 sixth- and seventh-grade students through their journeys to college completion. The grant is the largest secured…
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Get to Know Coatesville’s Johnny Weir’s Figure Skating Legacy Ahead of TV Show Debut
Johnny Weir, the American figure skater turned television personality, is drawing attention again with his inclusion on Peacock’s The Traitors Season 4, writes Russell Steinberg for Us Magazine. A native of Coatesville, Weir became one of America’s most recognizable figure skaters, winning three consecutive U.S. National Championships from 2004 to 2006 and going on to earn medals at…
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Yolanda Hadid Withdraws Her “Sanctuary” Farm in New Hope from Market
Three months after listing her “sanctuary” for sale, Yolanda Hadid decided to withdraw the $10.88 million New Hope farm from the market, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. In September, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said that she was prepared to move on from her New Hope home, where she had lived for…
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Valley Forge Charter School Puts Application on Hold Amid Radnor Moves
The proposed Valley Forge Public Service Academy in Wayne has temporarily withdrawn its application to open up a school this fall at the former Valley Forge Military Academy in response to Radnor Township’s proposal to acquire 14 acres of the campus. Valley Forge Military Academy is closing at the end of the 2025-26 academic year,…
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2 Delaware County Brothers Will be Competing in the 2026 Puppy Bowl
OK, so your favorite Philadelphia football team won’t be playing in the Super Bowl. But there will still be puppies, courtesy of Puppy Bowl 22 running on the Discovery Channel, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. It’s a record number of contenders, with 150 puppy players representing 72 shelters and rescue organizations. This year’s Puppy Bowl…
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These Delaware County Towns Have Some of Pennsylvania’s Most Expensive Homes
Stacker has compiled a list of 30 towns with the most high value homes in Pennsylvania using data from Zillow. Some towns feature higher home prices tags than other. Location, home size, age, and condition of the property all contribute to a home’s value. Here in Delaware County, three communities stood out for homes with…
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Nonprofit Registration for Third Annual Delco Gives Now Open
The Foundation for Delaware County announced that Delco Gives will return for a third year on May 6-7, 2026, with Power Home Remodeling (POWER) serving as the presenting sponsor. The Foundation also announced that nonprofit registration for the countywide giving initiative is now open. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, Delco Gives is a…
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Saks Bankruptcy Leaves King of Prussia Store Intact — for Now
Luxury retailer Saks Global, which operates Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company says the move is aimed at restructuring its finances while remaining in business. For Montgomery County shoppers, the impact appears mixed but relatively limited for now. In Montco,…
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Ex-Eagle Brent Celek, Who Lives in West Chester, Turns Platform Into Men’s Health Advocacy
The former Eagles tight end and Super Bowl champion Brent Celek, who lives in West Chester, is using his platform to raise awareness over men’s health issues, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s important for men to talk more about their health,” said Celek. “I think it’s actually happening more. Like, I see it with athletes. I think…
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Philadelphia Midwife Collective to Open New Birth Center, Community Health Practice in Germantown
The Philadelphia Midwife Collective plans on converting a historic 100-year-old house in Germantown into Philadelphia’s newest birth center and community health practice, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The goal is to provide an alternative labor and delivery option in an area where hospital maternity units and birthing centers have been shrinking or closing, further widening…
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Brookline Fire Company Chief John Viola Retiring After 43 Years
John Viola has kept busy during his time in Haverford Township. He’s the township’s police chief, but you’ll also have found him serving for the past 43 years as the Brookline Fire Company’s fire chief. Now he’s retiring as fire chief, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “It was time for the younger guys to step…
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DelVal Featured in The College Tour’s New Episode, “Coffee with College Presidents”
Delaware Valley University is once again featured in The College Tour streaming series in a new episode titled “Coffee with College Presidents.” In the episode, President Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski sits down with Alex Boylan to share what makes DelVal such a unique university. The pair discuss the Experience360 (E360) program that is integrated into every…
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