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Charles Barkley Teams Up with Valley Forge Casino Resort for New Steakhouse and Cigar Lounge
Valley Forge Casino Resort is upping its game with help from basketball legend Charles Barkley. The Boyd Gaming–owned property in King of Prussia announced a new partnership with Barkley. The Casino and Barkley will launch an upscale steakhouse and cigar lounge designed to reflect the former Sixer’s bold personality and love for the region. “The…
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Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go in Newtown is Closing Its Doors For Good
Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go, a gourmet to-go seafood store at the Village at Newtown shopping center, is closing, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “After serving our wonderful community for the past few years, we are very sad to announce that Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go will be closing its doors,” said the business.…
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Warehouse Planned for DrinkPak in Bellwether District Would Be Philadelphia’s Largest
A 1.4 million-square-foot warehouse planned at the Bellwether District for canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPak would be the largest in Philadelphia and third largest in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A city zoning permit issued last week to the Bellwether District states that the building would be for “limited industrial and…
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2 Homeless Shelters Closing in Delaware County as Funds Dry Up
Two homeless shelters in Delaware County and a rental assistance program are shutting down in four days because of the state budget impasse, writes Ximena Conde and Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The closures are considered temporary until a Pennsylvania budget is approved, but it will be a major hardship to homeless services, which…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Plans to Go Virtual During the Holidays
Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne will switch to virtual learning between Thanksgiving and the New Year, writes Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 80 cadets would be welcomed back in person starting in January to finish out the school year. However, school leaders did not definitely say the Academy…
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Parkside Elementary Wins Blue Ribbon Designation From Pennsylvania
Parkside Elementary School in the Penn-Delco School District is one of three local schools named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School this year, writes Kristen Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The other two schools are Lionville Elementary in the Downingtown Area School District and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs. The schools were among 13…
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Radnor Residents Asked to Help Plan Downtown Wayne’s Future
Radnor residents are being invited to give their input on “A Vision for Wayne,” an initiative to create a master plan for downtown Wayne’s neighborhood, writes Max Bennett for Patch. “A Vision for Wayne” will provide a roadmap that will help guide decisions on housing, historic preservation, open space, mobility, design, and land use. MJB…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Stone Manor in Newtown Square
An exceptional stone manor home at 659 Andover Road on 3.15 lovely acres with six bedrooms and four full-and-three-half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stunning residence immediately impresses with its striking facade and meticulous craftsmanship, offering both elegance and modern comfort. Distinctive details include floor-to-ceiling French doors, custom-built cabinetry, and quartz…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reaffirms His View That America Is Ready for a Jewish President
Governor Josh Shapiro has reaffirmed in a recent interview that he believes America is ready for a Jewish president, a view he first shared a year ago, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New York Times article cited a statement the Abington native made to the paper last year, when he was asked…
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Buckingham Developer Looks to Breathe New Life into General Greene Inn
Buckingham real estate investor and builder Bob Welch is hoping to breathe new life into the historic General Greene Inn, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Welch has signed agreements to buy the building located at the intersection of Durham and Old York roads, in the heart of Buckingham Township. The deal was announced by…
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William Penn Runs Out of Cash in January Without a State Budget
William Penn School District will run out of money to operate its schools by the end of January, said Superintendent Eric Becoats at a Monday night school board meeting. William Penn covers Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs, with about 4,500 students in 11 schools. The district depends on Pennsylvania for 55…
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West Chester University President Seeks Everyone’s Help to Move the University Forward
West Chester University President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky laid out the framework for the University to start developing an action plan that would begin launching in the summer of 2026; the action plan will be the university’s first step in its movement from “almost awesome” to “awesome.” Dr. Bernotsky enthusiastically talked about her last 14 months…
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This St. Pius X Music Teacher’s a Joy in the Daylight, But Don’t Cross Her on Halloween Nights
Christine Stief is an absolutely delightful music teacher at St. Pius X School in Broomall, but in the Halloween season, she becomes something more disturbing at night, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. The dedicated and joyful teacher has taught at St. Pius X School for 15 years. ”I get to sing and dance all day…
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PECO Warns Customers to Guard Against ‘Vampire Energy’ This Halloween Season
As Halloween approaches, PECO is warning customers about a real-life energy drain that could haunt their homes long after the candy’s gone — “vampire energy.” According to the utility, everyday electronics and appliances that remain plugged in while not in use quietly sap power and drive up electric bills. From idle game consoles to phone…
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Abrams Realty’s Plan for Exton Square Redevelopment Rejected
Abrams Realty & Development plans to file a lawsuit following the West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors’ rejection of its master plan to redevelop the Exton Square Mall, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. “For political reasons, it looks like these guys didn’t want to approve us,” said developer Peter Abrams. “My partners and I view this…
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North Penn High Students to Undergo Daily Weapons Screening After School Gun Incident
Following an incident where a student brought a gun to school, North Penn High will require all students to pass a daily weapons detection system, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. School officials said a 16-year-old student brought a handgun to campus last week. He was taken into police custody and charged. At a school…
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Lahaska’s Peddler’s Village Appoints Founders’ Daughter as New CEO
Donna Jamison Cave has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Peddler’s Village following the departure of Bob McGowan, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. For the past decade, Cave served as the chair of the board of directors at Peddler’s Village. In her new role, she will be in charge of long-term planning…
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New Family Village Program Launches at The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County is introducing a new program, ‘Family Village’— uniting health, housing, and hope for families. Family Village integrates vital programs that address the social and economic factors shaping family health and stability. The Foundation for Delaware County, a leading community foundation in the region, announced the launch of Family Village, a…
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