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Coronavirus Screenings Now at Philadelphia Airport, Free Library Cancels Chinese New Year Events
Screening travelers for the coronavirus has now expanded to Philadelphia International Airport, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The enhanced screening will allow the Centers for Disease Control to detect the coronovirus and quickly respond to people entering the country with symptoms. It will also educate travelers about what to do if symptoms develop.…
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Airbnb Hosts in Delaware County Raked in More Than $1M in Income Last Year
Airbnb hosts in Delaware County had a really good last year with $1.2 million generated from host income from 9,300 guest arrivals, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The entire Greater Philadelphia also saw significant improvements over 2018. Last year, the five-county region made $75.6 million from 583,100 guests, a 20 percent increase…
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Media Borough Gets Its First Bed and Breakfast–the Gifford-Risley House
Media Borough has its first-ever Bed and Breakfast at 430 N. Monroe Street, writes Susan Serbin for the Daily Times. Monika and Z Rehoric bought the Gifford-Risley House nearly four years ago and have been renovating it for two years after convincing Media Borough Council that the “B&B” was a suitable use and a benefit…
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One Ridley Family Keeps Mummers Tradition Going for Generations
The Mummers are part of the Moran family bloodline, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Joe Moran marked his 36th year playing baritone sax with the South Philadelphia String Band on New Year’s Day. His father, Joe Moran Sr., has been marching with the band for 59 years. Also joining them Jan. 1 was…
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United Soccer League Club Bethlehem Steel FC Gets New Name But Stays Put at Talen Stadium
The Philadelphia Union’s United Soccer League club known as Bethehem Steel FC, will still play at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester next year, but it’ll have a new name, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The club, which competes in the USL Championship division, is becoming the Philadelphia Union II. The Union had…
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Brandywine Conservancy Receives $80,000 Grant for Brandywine Creek Greenway
Chadds Ford will be one of 25 communities in the Brandywine Creek Greenway to receive park, open space and community trail work through a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant. The $80,000 grant was received by The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art for outreach and technical assistance to communities within the Brandywine…
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Residents Get an Eyeful of Hollywood as HBO Series Films in Delco
Delco residents are spotting some celebrities in town, reports Alex George for Fox29.com. Kate Winslet and Evan Peters are starring in the HBO series “Mare of Easttown” and a film crew has been filming around Delaware County and Philadelphia. One of their locations was Boothwyn and Don’s Deli was able to get in on the…
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Delco Kicks Off Holiday Season with Theater Shows, Concerts, Parades, Disney Fun, and More
Throughout November, Delaware County will be bursting at the seams with seasonal and holiday parades, festivals, magical Nutcrackers, and even deliciously “cheesy” winery events – and that’s just the beginning. While Santa may be making a list and checking it twice, Visit Delco, PA has its own November Top 10 List of Things to See…
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Edgmont Store Glides Through 90 Years, Guided by One Family
Gradyville is home to a store that has stood at the crossroads of Gradyville and Middletown roads for more than 90 years, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The former 1920s tobacco shop turned general store is now The Den of Antiquity, an antiques shop. The store originally served truckers with items like tobacco,…
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Chester Starts to Reap Economic Benefits of Soccer Stadium
The Major League Soccer franchise is celebrating its 10th season at Talen Stadium in Chester. Since its 2010 debut, it’s attracted a consistent following, as well as bringing thousands of fans to Chester. Now it’s bringing in business, writes P. Kenneth Burns for WHYY. Both the Philadelphia Union and the City of Chester say they…
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For the Record, William Penn Landed in Chester First
William Penn stopped by William Penn Park in Chester Oct. 30 to mark the 337th anniversary of his landing in the Province of Pennsylvania, and to celebrate his 375th birthday, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. Re-enactor Tom Roy Smith of Drexel Hill portrayed Penn, joined by Chester historical preservationist Carol Fireng dressed as…
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New Indie Thriller Is Full of Delaware County Personality, Like Its Creators
Joshua Coates of Upper Darby has brought the flavor of Delaware County to the big screen with his new indie thriller, “Hollywould,” writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The film’s idea was conceived and shot in Delco. Several residents and business owners appear and executive producers Mitchell Bass, Marcia Bass and Steven Bass are…
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DELCO Careers – Apple Vacations
For more than 40 years, Apple Vacations, headquartered in Newtown Square, has provided great service, convenience, and value to millions of customers. The family behind Apple Vacations recently acquired a luxury golf resort outside of Dublin, Ireland on property dating back to the 12th century. Outsourcing Manager Partner This position oversees relationship management and vendor governance;…
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Bates Motel in Glen Mills Makes List of 10 Best Haunted House Attractions in the U.S. for 2019 (see video)
The Bates Motel in Glen Mills made a list of top haunted attractions in the nation this Halloween, reports detroit.cbslocal.com. The report also touted the haunted hayride at the Glen Mills farm with its “revenge-minded scarecrows.” The attractions at Arasapha Farm have been declared the “best haunted house in America” by CNN Travel, according to…
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Architect Named to Develop Chester Waterfront
The Boston architect firm NBBJ has been hired to create a master plan to develop the area surrounding Talen Energy Stadium and the Wharf Building along the Chester waterfront. NBBJ is a nationally-recognized architecture and urban planning firm with expertise in waterfront planning. They will work with the Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County (RADC) in…
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Local Universities Are Getting Into the Hotel Business in a Big Way
Schools like Swarthmore and Villanova have opened new hotels or renovated old ones to create a new hotel experience in line with their individual college brand, writes Andrew Sessa for bloomburg.com. “Everyone is looking to do hotels right now,” said Matthew Arrants, an executive vice president at hospitality consultancy Pinnacle Advisory Group. “You had properties…
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By Age 30, He Was Director of Bel-Air Golf Club, But He Started as an Intern at Newtown Square’s Aronimink
Justin DePippo went from working at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square to director of the Bel-Air Country Club, a suave Southern California club, all before the age of 30, writes Guy Cipriano for golfcourseindustry.com. DePippo interned at Aronimink,, than went back as an assistant. But he always wanted to try the West Coast. “I…
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A $200 Million Theme Park May Be Coming to Delaware County
Sun Center Studios is hoping to bring a Universal Studios-style theme park estimated at $200 million to Aston, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sun Center Studios, which has hosted the filming of Creed and a number of other movies, opened eight years ago as Pennsylvania’s first dedicated film and television production studio.…
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