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Emotions Run High Over East Lansdowne Fire Company Closing
East Lansdowne Borough Council voted Monday night to close its 114-year-old volunteer fire company, writes Brendan Brightman and Johnny Archer for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “It’s an emotional time,” said Deputy Chief Steve Castellano, who joined the company 21 years ago as a cadet at age 14. “It’s not really about me, but the history of…
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Havertown Carpet Co. Scores Big as Winner of Firstrust Bank and Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles recently celebrated Havertown Carpet Co. as the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on uplifting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. As the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, Havertown Carpet Co. has been awarded up to $25,000 in promotional assets, including…
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Despite the Cold, Crowds Line Up Media’s 66th Veterans Day Parade
A tradition honoring war veterans and first responders continued Tuesday in the heart of Media Borough at the 66th annual Veterans Day parade, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. The parade’s grand marshal was Ed Buffman, a 100-year-old Navy veteran of World War II. Vietnam veterans led the parade on motorcycles, receiving calls of “thank you”…
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A Chadds Ford Visit Immerses You in History, Nature, and Art
Nature and history meet in Chadds Ford, writes Arpita Adhya for Islands. This Brandywine Valley suburb‘s history dates back to the Revolutionary War. The township was the site of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. It became an industrial center in the 1800s with mills producing gunpowder and paper. Scenic railroads cropped up to transport goods…
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Widener University Welcomes 5 New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has announced the newest members of its board of trustees, who include four alumni and one current student. Their appointments took effect in May, and the board held its first full meeting of the new academic year on Oct. 30. As the university’s governing body, Widener’s board of trustees is entrusted with the…
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Bucks County’s Growth Opportunity Center Earns Recognition as Top Mental Health Provider
Growth Opportunity Center, a longstanding pillar in Bucks County’s mental health landscape, has been named the Best Mental Health Practice of 2025 by the Bucks County Herald. The honor reflects a community-driven endorsement of GOC’s commitment to exemplary care across therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and support groups. “This recognition is not simply an award; it…
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GMercyU Unveils Humanoid Robot to Enhance Computer Information Science Learning
Of all the technology that Computer Information Science (CIS) majors at Gwynedd Mercy University get to use and learn from, the latest tool just might be the most impressive. This year, students are working with a new Elephant Robotics Mercury Humanoid. “Robots are already reshaping the workforce, and students graduating with these skills will have an advantage…
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Pottstown Hospital Faces Cutbacks as Tower Health Tightens Operations
Tower Health announced plans to eliminate about 350 positions, roughly 3% of its workforce, and close select programs in an effort to remain financially stable, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pottstown Hospital will lose 131 administrative and clinical jobs over the next two months as the facility prepares to close its intensive…
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Two Chester County Restaurants Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Two truly can’t-miss restaurants across Pennsylvania are local to Chester County, writes Nikelle Murphy for The Takeout. Andiario in West Chester and East Earl’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord were named two must-try restaurants across the state by The Takeout. Both spots bring truly unique dining experiences that neither locals nor tourists should miss out on. Shady…
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Mayor Parker Launches New Task Force to Revitalize, Renew Struggling Market East Corridor
Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration have announced the formation of the Market East Advisory Group, tasked with renewing Market East, write Joe Brandt and Natasha Brown for CBS News Philadelphia. The new task force is a partnership between Comcast, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Fashion District’s owner Macerich, Brandywine Realty Trust, Thomas Jefferson University, Visit…
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Lancaster Art Vault: A Vibrant Creative Hub Breathing More Life Into Downtown
Just steps from Lancaster’s Gallery Row and the convention center, a once-quiet corner at Orange and Queen Streets now pulses with creativity. The Lancaster Art Vault, a 15,000-square-foot gallery and artist studio collective located at 100 North Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, has rapidly become one of the city’s standout arts destinations…
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DCCC Theatre Presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Nov. 19-22
Winner of five Tony Awards on Broadway, including Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is coming to Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Based on a bestselling book, it is the poignant and funny story about Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with an extraordinary neurodivergent mind who sets out to solve…
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PHL Flight Cancellations Increase, but Sunday TSA Lines Were OK
Flight cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport have been accelerating since the Federal Aviation Administration started ordering flight cuts on Friday in response to the federal government shutdown, writes Emma Dooling and Joshua Mann for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Friday saw 36 flights cut. Saturday had 59 cancellations. Sunday saw 81 cancellations, and Monday had 54…
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John Robert Cellars Brings a Wine Tasting Room to Media Borough
A new wine tasting room, John Robert Cellars, featuring Delaware County-made wines and tapas, has opened in Media Borough, reports Jalyn Green for 6abc. John Irving and Robert Goodwin have been friends for 50 years and were engineers before deciding to start a winery for their retirement. Wine making was a hobby that became a…
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Many Students, Professors Opt to Hang On Until Rosemont College Closes
Rosemont College’s enrollment has dropped by 45 percent, but those remaining behind have decided to stick it out until the school closes in 2028, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University is purchasing the financially-strapped Rosemont College in a merger agreement. Meanwhile, the campus’s remaining 428 students are keeping busy. “Classes are the…
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Swarthmore’s Heart & Soul’d Supports Foster and Adoption Families
Terry Crossan and Kristen Mancini are on a mission to support families involved with adoption through their nonprofit thrift store in Swarthmore, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The sisters are co-owners of “Heart and Soul’d. The store provides new and gently used high-quality items that have been donated to families in need. Part of the…
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DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens 2025-2026 Season
With a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels his 2025-2026 squad is “ready to compete from day one.” The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team will be led by two returning sophomore guards, Jabree Martin of Chester and Stephen Rosemin of Jamison. Named an All-Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference…
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Immaculata University Continues to Grow Stronger in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape
Across the country, many colleges and universities are grappling with enrollment declines, rising costs, and changing perceptions about the value of a degree. Yet, Immaculata University is defying those national trends and charting a path of steady growth, innovation, and renewed vitality. In fall 2025, Immaculata welcomed its largest incoming class in school history, with…
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