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Riddle Hospital Is Quieter These Days at Night, New Survey Shows
Riddle Hospital in Media once had the dubious honor of being the loudest acute-care hospital in the region at night, according to a federal survey. Not anymore, writes Lizzie Mulvey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It has significantly reduced its night-time noise levels, according to newly released federal data. The most recent survey of Riddle Hospital…
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TLC: Nutrition and Mental Health, Eating for a Healthier Mind
Student life is full of unpredictable events and circumstances. Some are challenging, and others are delightful; many of both varieties are beyond our control. Students may experience unexpected criticism and plans that fall through, or surprising compliments and happy hangouts with special friends. These moments, both positive and negative, impact students’ mental well-being. Amidst all…
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Understanding the New IRS Electronic Payment and Refund Mandate for Trusts and Estates
On March 25, 2025, Executive Order 14247 was issued, requiring that all federal payments, including tax payments to the IRS, be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). This mandate is part of a broader government initiative to modernize payment systems and reduce reliance on paper checks. The IRS is required to cease issuing paper checks…
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Popular Local Burger Chain Sets Sights on the Main Line
A fast-growing regional burger chain is setting its sights on the Main Line, with Gouldsburger’s officially headed to Ardmore, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The locally founded concept is known for its signature burgers cooked in olive oil, and Montco diners won’t have to wait long to try them. Gouldsburger’s will open…
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New Cafe Offering Breakfast and Lunch Opens Doors near Peddler’s Village
Haddie Mae’s is a new breakfast and lunch spot that recently opened at 5788 Lower York Road in Lahaska by the entrance to Peddler’s Village, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Customers can pop by the cafe, located in the former Craft Barbecue building, to enjoy food and coffee. “From hearty breakfast favorites to delicious lunch and great coffee,…
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New Resolution Would Give Philadelphia’s Vacant School Buildings New Life
Philadelphia has about 20 vacant school properties across the city, causing increased pressure from the community to do something with them. There is now a new resolution that the Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on that would bring new life to these vacant school buildings, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. If passed,…
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Main Line Health CEO Ed Jimenez Talks About Healthcare Priorities
Employees, safety, and improved care delivery are the priorities for Main Line Health President and CEO Ed Jimenez six months into the job. He took over in June with 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Jimenez most recently served as president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark,…
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Valley Forge Charter School Proposal Gets First Hearing Before Radnor School Board
The first public hearing on Dec. 16 seeking approval on a proposed Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School on the campus of Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne took place Dec. 16 at a special meeting of the Radnor School Board. The school would replace the Academy, slated to close at the…
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Laughter Is Medicine at Unique Yoga Classes in Media Borough
Alexa Fong Drubay leads a different kind of yoga class in Media Borough, utilizing the power of laughter, reports 6abc. The master trainer offers Laughter Yoga with Alexa classes. “It’s so wonderful, and yet so few people know about it,” she said. “People come up to me and say, ‘What is this stuff?’” The movement…
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Brandywine Students Make Campus History at National Cyber League Competition
For the first time in campus history, four Penn State Brandywine students competed in the National Cyber League Competition from Nov. 7-9 and placed in the top 10 percent of teams in the competition, writes Natalie DiMario for Penn State Brandywine in Media. Christopher Kenny, Kylie Reiner, Ben Schwartz, and Sebastian Ulloa — known as…
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Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Ban Cellphones in Schools
Pennsylvania may be the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, joining half the country, if the Senate Bill 1014 passes through the General Assembly, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the bill, school districts would be required to prohibit students’ cellphone usage during school hours. Exceptions would be…
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Cold Weather Tips: PECO Shares Seven Ways to Save Energy and Money
With the current cold snap and several inches of snow in the Philadelphia area, we’re all likely to see the impact of colder weather and increased usage on our upcoming bills. PECO recognizes concerns about increasing costs and the economic challenges many are facing right now, and we want to make certain customers not only…
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Ursinus Student Goes Behind the Scenes at NBC’s National Dog Show
Across the country, before the football games kicked off and the turkey was on the table for Thanksgiving, many families tuned into the National Dog Show on NBC. This year, Ursinus student Lily Nagy, of Etters, Pennsylvania, played a role in the production of the National Dog Show, which was recorded at the Greater Philadelphia…
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48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15, during a ceremony held at Sun Valley High School in Aston. The graduation class included nine newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), five Upper Darby Police Department officers, and 10 Chester County…
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Toll Brothers Launches $1M+ Luxury Community in Royersford
Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has officially launched sales at Canterbury Meadows, a new 30-home community in Royersford, according to Paul Schwedelson of The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based builder says homes in the Royersford development will start at $1.02 million. The sales center and model home are located at 183 Kline Road. Residences offer…
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Coatesville Area School District Reveals 2026-2027 Reorganization Plans
Coatesville Area School District has revealed a significant reorganization plan for the 2026-2027 school year, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new plan, which the school board approved last week, includes two elementary school closures and new middle school feeder patterns. As for closures, Caln Elementary School and East Fallowfield Elementary School will…
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Remembering Rob Reiner and His Beginnings at the Bucks County Playhouse
Director Rob Reiner, who tragically lost his life alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, this past weekend, began his career at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School in California at 17, Reiner traveled to the East Coast to apprentice at the Playhouse in 1964. …
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Donations Make the Holiday Special for Grands Stepping Up Recipients
The nonprofit “Grands Stepping Up” is making the holiday brighter for 1,000 children in Delaware County, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “This is the culmination at the end of the year of all the goodwill that we put together all year round,” said Grands Stepping Up Founder and President Karen Barnes of Drexel Hill. The…
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