Tourism
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Annual Chadds Ford Days Festival Slated for Sept. 9, 10
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting the 52nd annual Chadds Ford Days festival. Don’t miss out on joining the community for this family and dog friendly event that commemorates the Battle of the Brandywine that took place on Sept. 11, 1777. Come relive history with your family and friends in Chadds Ford on Sept.…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company to Host Strongman-Sanctioned Competition
2SP Brewing Company and Power Plant Gym will co-host Beer Muscles, the only strongman competition of its kind, at 2SP in Aston on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 AM-4 PM. Thirty-eight strongmen and 34 strongwomen will be divided into four weight classes: Novice, Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight. Competitors will hail from all over the East…
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Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series to Focus on a Transitioning Society
Perhaps now more than ever, America is in a state of transition. The things we do, the way we do them, and the impact they have are changing. Rapidly. Whether it’s the economy, education, energy, or entertainment, the change is happening all around us. Transition is the theme of DELCO Today’s Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series,…
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Playground’s Opening Heralds New Era of Fun, Safety in Chester
The thrill of a safe new place to play pumped through the veins of both neighborhood kids and adults in Chester as they tried out the swings and other equipment for the first time. The city celebrated the grand opening of its newest family park and playground last week at Eighth and Lloyd streets, according…
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Crozer-Keystone at Broomall to Host Free Family Movie Night on Aug. 22
Crozer-Keystone at Broomall, located at 30 Lawrence Road near the intersection of the Blue Route and West Chester Pike, will host an outdoor screening of the Disney film Moana shortly after dusk on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Those in attendance will also enjoy free popcorn. Registration is not required, and the event is weather permitting. [uam_ad…
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Second Annual Food Truck Fest and Fun Fair Coming to Brookhaven
Once again, Family Promise of Delaware County is throwing a bash by serving food out of vans to help local families who are living out of vans. The second annual Food Truck Fest and Fun Fair is returning to Brookhaven on Saturday, Aug. 12, according to a Daily Times report by Peg DeGrassa. Inflatable rides,…
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Delco Chamber of Commerce to Host First-Ever Hometown Throw Down
Join local business and community members for a fun-filled afternoon at Delaware County’s first-ever Hometown Throw Down on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 12-4 PM at the Springfield Square shopping center on Baltimore Pike. Meet in the lot behind Charlie Brown’s, and be there while companies throw down at their vendor booth or during the THROW…
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Pair of Newtown Square Families Give Thumbs-Up to New Rollercoaster in Ocean City
The thrill of a brand new rollercoaster above the Ocean City boardwalk lured a pair of Newtown Square families, whose inaugural rides on the Gale Force at Playland’s Castaway Cove were featured in an OCNJ Daily report by Donald Wittkowski. “Scary, that’s all I have to say,” said 8-year-old Mia Plocinik. She and her dad, Chris,…
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Pennsylvania’s Premier Cider-Inspired Event Returns to Gettysburg on Saturday
There’s a hidden craft-beverage movement happening near Gettysburg — and it’s not beer. In fact, it’s not just apples: Blueberries, cherries, and other seasonal favorites join apples as today’s hottest craft beverage. Sometimes sweet, sometimes tart, always crisp and refreshing, hard cider is trending, and PA Cider Fest’s return for Year Two puts cider front…
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FROM MONTCO: TooManyGames Celebrates 10 Years at This Month’s Gaming Expo in Oaks
TooManyGames, the longest running and largest gaming convention in Pennsylvania, will take place June 23-25 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. With an expected attendance of more than 12,000 guests, the 2017 event marks the organization’s 13th expo over 10 years and is expected to be the largest to date. TooManyGames is the…
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Greater Philly Area Welcomes Record Number of Tourists
The Greater Philadelphia area enjoyed an outstanding tourist season last year with an unprecedented 42 million people visiting the region, according to a staff report from Philly Purge. This record number of visitors spent $6.8 billion on hotel rooms, meals, and drinks, helping to support more than 96,000 jobs in the area. The tourist boom…
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Delaware County’s Free Concert Series Kicks Off June 14 at Rose Tree Park
The 43rd annual Delaware County Summer Festival, featuring many local Delaware County performers and some of the best tribute bands on the East Coast, kicks off on Wednesday, June 14 at Rose Tree Park in Media. This year, Glenolden native Audra McLaughlin from NBC’s The Voice will headline the June 29 show. The free outdoor…
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FROM CHESCO: Check Out This Awesome Video on Longwood Gardens as Main Fountain Set to Reopen this Weekend
This weekend, Longwood Gardens will reopen the main fountain garden after a two-year, $90 million renovation. Four thousand pieces of carved limestone were removed and sent to conservators, while underground pipe was also removed so a new infrastructure of underground concrete tunnels could be built. The restored gardens will wow visitors with water streams that…
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World-Class Stunt Dog Experience Comes to West Chester on Friday
Want to watch some of the most talented dogs in the world perform air tricks, comedy antics, dance numbers, and athletic feats? The Stunt Dog Experience will bring all that and more to the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are now available. Stunt…
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Wawa Extends Sponsorship of Fourth of July Festival by Three More Years
Wawa has extended its sponsorship of the multi-day Wawa Welcome America! July 4th festival for another three years, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This will bring Wawa to a decade of sponsorship for this free Fourth of July celebration. The citywide festival features many popular events, including what many consider the nation’s…
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County, Destination Delco to Launch WWI Remembrance Project on Saturday
On Saturday morning, Delaware County will officially launch its celebration of the 100th Anniversary of America’s Entry into WWI. And it includes a plan to “paint the county red” by planting the iconic, red Flanders Fields Poppies from Delco’s riverside to its Main Line and its Brandywine borders. This program kicks off at 9 AM in…
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‘Summer of Spectacle’ Season Tickets to Longwood Gardens on Sale Monday
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has announced that timed admission tickets for its Summer of Spectacle season celebrating the return of the Main Fountain Garden will go on sale Monday, April 3 at 10 AM. In addition to being a great garden of the world, Longwood is also home to the most significant fountain collection…
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