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Freedom Village Manager LCS Tops Senior Living Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power announced the results of its 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, and Freedom Village at Brandywine’s management company, LCS, has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as No. 1 in Resident Satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study recognized LCS for excellence in Independent Living,…
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Your Life Needs a Reboot. Start Today
Life today moves at a relentless pace, and distractions are everywhere. In order to succeed, you need clarity — knowing what truly matters and committing to it. Focus on the essentials, and learn to say no to the things that pull you off course. Each of us has the same 168 hours every week, yet…
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40 Thanksgiving Meals for Safe Harbor Residents Prepared in WCU’s Food Lab
Although Thanksgiving has now passed, the impact of the holiday season was felt well before the celebrations began. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab was filled with the sounds and smells of cooking as the Department of Nutrition prepared 40 homemade Thanksgiving meals for residents of Safe Harbor, a local…
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Main Line Institution Mama’s Pizzeria To Close After More Than Sixty Years
Mama’s Pizzeria, a Main Line staple for 65 years known for its signature cheesesteak, will be closing its doors in Bala Cynwyd for good next week, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Depending on the inventory, Paul Castellucci Sr., its second-generation owner, will close Mama’s Pizzeria on November 28 or 29. He had intended…
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Chester County Spotlighted in These Movies and TV Shows
It is always exciting to spot familiar places on the big or small screen, and this decade brought even more movies and TV shows showcasing locations throughout Chester County, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Adam Sandler’s Hustle featured a gym in Coatesville onscreen, while offscreen, the actor often dined at DanDan in Wayne, where owners Catherina and Kevin Huang adjusted several recipes…
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Italian Restaurant in Newtown Seeks Approval to Expand Operations
Vecchia Osteria, a well-loved Italian spot in Newtown, is looking to grow its footprint pending approval from the local zoning board, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The restaurant, celebrated for its Old World atmosphere and classic Italian cuisine, intends to request zoning relief to take over the next-door space at the Newtown Depot Shopping…
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Delco Crime Drama ‘Task’ Receives $49.8M Tax Credit to Film in Pennsylvania
The HBO crime drama Task has a strong incentive to return to Pennsylvania for a second season, even beyond a desire to tell a Delaware County-centered story, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The show has been awarded a $49.8 million tax credit from the Shapiro administration through the Film Production Tax Credit Program.…
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WilmU One-on-One: Dr. Esosa Iriowen Discusses the Future of Chemistry
Dr. Esosa Iriowen, Wilmington University’s (WilmU) Chair of Natural Sciences programs, goes by “Dr. E” for short — but that “E” could also stand for “earnest,” “enthusiastic,” and “engaging.” Growing up in Nigeria, he developed a love of science, one he’s happy to share with students in WilmU’s Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program. Q. Have you…
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Longtime GMercyU Benefactor Named Philanthropist of the Year by Association of Fundraising Professionals
Richard Target, a longtime friend and benefactor of Gwynedd Mercy University, was recently named the Individual Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at its National Philanthropy Day Breakfast. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration recognizing the impact of philanthropy and those who advance it, and the association’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter has honored this year’s award…
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Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Finally Out, See Its Impact On Local Schools
After months of stalemate, the state budget has finally been released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local schools, writes David Mekeel for The Daily Local News. The budget increases school adequacy funding by $565 million, plus adds an extra $105 million for basic education, $40 million for special education,…
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Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown Closes Abruptly Due to Landlord Dispute
Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown was forced to close last weekend due to a landlord dispute that stemmed from a change to the restaurant’s liquor license, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the owner, the closure, which abruptly left around 50 employees out of work, was not the restaurant’s decision. The…
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Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds
A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie Gravalese for Food & Wine. The survey, commissioned by Visit Anaheim and conducted by Talker Research, found that Philadelphia is the most desired city for people to take a food…
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New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. “We see Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say everything between and around it,” said Wawa President Brian Schaller. Though Wawa has not given a specific…
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Bryn Mawr Mansion with Movie Theater, Indoor Pool, Heads to Auction
A Bryn Mawr mansion in Delaware County with an indoor pool and 18-seat movie theater is heading to auction after sitting on the market for two years, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was custom-built in 2005, designed by architect Gordon L. Todd Associates and built by A.L. Hellman Custom Builders. The…
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Black Friday Still the Busiest for Local Malls, but the Allure Has Faded
Black Friday mall traffic was one of those guaranteed days when local malls could count on being busy. But last Black Friday, foot traffic at nine area shopping destinations remained lower than in 2019, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Part of the decline comes from less promotional emphasis on a single day of…
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Analysis Reveals Which Retailers Offer the Highest Discounts on Black Friday
Black Friday shopping – one of America’s most treasured holiday traditions – is changing, as sales are starting earlier, even weeks ahead of the actual day, writes Richie Bernardo for WalletHub. To stay ahead of the competition, many retailers slash prices and offer promotions, much to the delight of us, the shoppers. So which stores…
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Jabz Boxing in Ridley Park Offers a Different Kind of Workout
Jabz Boxing at 611 N. Swarthmore Ave. in Ridley Park offers a different kind of workout for women. This full-body, boxing-inspired gym with circuit training gives visitors a chance to punch, kick, lift, and row their way to fitness. The gym was established about five years ago and is part of a multi-state franchise. Two…
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Wayne CMO Veronica McKee Shares Her Fashionable Favorites
Veronica McKee has always been interested in pretty clothes, writes Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The chief marketing officer of Haverford Trust in Wayne said even before elementary school, she was drawn to clothes that made her feel special. One of her grandmothers taught her to sew and make custom…
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