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Marcus Hook: Riverfront Canal Views and Small-Town Charm
Marcus Hook, “the mural capital of the world,” is a borough that identifies as “the Cornerstone of Pennsylvania’ because it is the most southeastern point of Pennsylvania. The community has a relaxed, small-town, walkable vibe that encourages families and “neighborliness,” writes Shaun Melady for Islands. You can also enjoy canal views of cargo ships and…
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Insomnia Cookies Comes to PHL to Satisfy Late Night Traveler Cravings
Insomnia Cookies will be there for the late-night traveler when food cravings hit. Insomnia is coming to Terminal C at the Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2026, and it will stay open past 10 PM, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. This will be its first airport opening. The cookie counter will be open until 1…
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Subtract to Multiply: The Surprising Power of Doing Less
Most of us don’t need a calendar to tell us when a season is ending. We can feel it in the weight we’re carrying — the half-finished projects, the overflowing inboxes, the promises made but not yet kept. Life and business pile up quickly, and before long, clutter steals more energy than the work itself.…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Makes Generous Donation to Beaver Falls Fire Department, Library
Aqua Pennsylvania recently revelaed its donation of a combined $1.25 million to the Beaver Falls Fire Department and the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. The donation is made possible through the company’s Essential Foundation. Aqua Pennsylvania provides wastewater service to approximately 3,200 customers in the City of Beaver Falls. The wastewater system also provides…
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Montco Boy Triumphs Over Rare Hip Disorder
After years of treatment for a rare hip disorder, 9-year-old Landon Gallo of Montco is back on his feet and back in the game, write Stephanie Stahl and Ed Specht for CBS News. What started as a limp mistaken for growing pains turned out to be Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, a condition that restricts blood flow to…
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Lawmakers Challenge Abrams Realty’s Exton Square Mall Vision
The West Whiteland Board of Supervisors has pushed back against Abrams Realty and Development’s Exton Square Mall mixed-use redevelopment plans, with one member calling for the revival of plans for a hotel on the site, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the project’s density, the township’s sewer capacity, and the future of…
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Newly Retired Adm. Tom Anderson Takes New Role to Restore Navy Shipbuilding in Philadelphia
Newly retired Rear Adm. Tom Anderson has assumed a role aimed at restoring Philadelphia as a Navy shipbuilding hub, decades after the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard closed during post-Cold War military reductions, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anderson joined Hanwha Defense USA on October 6 as president of shipbuilding. In this position, he…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Partners with Airbnb for a Special Event
Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter is partnering with Airbnb to welcome 20 fans into the world of the petite pop star with a special event, writes Natalia Senanayake for People. The “Star in Short n’ Sweet TV with Sabrina Carpenter” experience will take place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 18. “It’s so surreal to invite you…
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Swarthmore Borough Halts Earned Income Tax for Now After Help From Swarthmore College
Swarthmore Borough will not implement a proposed earned income tax that would have filled a funding gap caused by the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and the loss of Crozer’s ambulance service. Swarthmore College has agreed to contribute $638,000 for rising emergency service costs, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Preliminary estimates show the…
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Delaware County Praised by Federal Bureau for Election Security
Delaware County exceeds testing requirements under state and federal law when it comes to authenticating its voting software before and after each election, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. The praise comes as a morale booster for election officials, said Delaware County Director of Elections Jim Allen, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “It’s…
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Full-Day Kindergarten Would Come to Rose Tree Media With New School
Rose Tree Media School District plans to build a K-1 Early Learning Center in Middletown, giving the district full-day kindergarten for the first time, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before that can happen, though, the district must get approval to build the school from the Middletown Township Council, which has concerns over traffic…
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Widener University Named a 2025 Best School for Men in Nursing
Widener University’s Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing was named a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing, or AAMN. This is the first time Widener’s nursing program has earned the one-year designation. Widener was one of only 16 schools recognized. The prestigious award recognizes the Dwyer…
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Villanova TV Star Reflects on Career from ‘Buffy’ to ‘SEAL Team’ in Exclusive Interview
Actor David Boreanaz, son of veteran Action News weather forecaster Dave Roberts, has made his own mark in television and film, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The Malvern Prep grad who grew up in Villanova and Buffalo, New York, is recognizable from his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones, and Angel, and now…
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Arc of Chester County’s Chat n Chew Hosts Free Virtual Training
The Arc of Chester County has free virtual Chat n Chew trainings covering a variety of topics, which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy. Click this link, then check the workshops for which you would like to register. Indicate the name of the individuals planning to attend. The following sessions are being…
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IBX, American Heart Association Unveil New Location for CPR Kiosk at Spectrum Health Services
Dr. Richard Snyder, IBX’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, joined American Heart Association (AHA) and Spectrum Health Services leadership to unveil the new location for the Mobile Hands-Only CPR Kiosk at Spectrum Health Services in Philadelphia. The kiosk recently moved from Maria de los Santos Health Center, where it educated nearly 1,000 people since last…
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Discover Your Future at WilmU’s Open House on Oct. 22
Wilmington University (WilmU) invites you to explore what’s next for your education and career at the WilmU Open House, happening Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 — in person and online. Whether you’re starting fresh, transferring credits, or advancing your career, this is your opportunity to experience all that WilmU has to offer. From 7:00 AM-7:00 PM,…
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Two Equine Farms in Chester County Permanently Preserved from Development
The Shapiro Administration recently invested more than $5.7 million to purchase development rights for 2,079 acres on 24 farms in 14 counties, including Chester County. The joint investment between state and local government protects the farms forever from residential or commercial development, ensuring that Pennsylvania farmers will have the high-quality land they need to continue feeding our…
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Mann Center Breaks Ground On New $70 Million Renovation Project, Undergoes Name Change
For 49 years, the Mann Center for the Perfoming Arts has been among the city’s premier outdoor music destinations. As it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the organization has announced a $70 million campaign and subsequent groundbreaking to a new project to renovate and reimagine its entry plaza and the entire visitor…
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