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40 Thanksgiving Meals for Safe Harbor Residents Prepared in WCU’s Food Lab
Although Thanksgiving has now passed, the impact of the holiday season was felt well before the celebrations began. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab was filled with the sounds and smells of cooking as the Department of Nutrition prepared 40 homemade Thanksgiving meals for residents of Safe Harbor, a local…
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Main Line Institution Mama’s Pizzeria To Close After More Than Sixty Years
Mama’s Pizzeria, a Main Line staple for 65 years known for its signature cheesesteak, will be closing its doors in Bala Cynwyd for good next week, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Depending on the inventory, Paul Castellucci Sr., its second-generation owner, will close Mama’s Pizzeria on November 28 or 29. He had intended…
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Chester County Spotlighted in These Movies and TV Shows
It is always exciting to spot familiar places on the big or small screen, and this decade brought even more movies and TV shows showcasing locations throughout Chester County, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Adam Sandler’s Hustle featured a gym in Coatesville onscreen, while offscreen, the actor often dined at DanDan in Wayne, where owners Catherina and Kevin Huang adjusted several recipes…
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Italian Restaurant in Newtown Seeks Approval to Expand Operations
Vecchia Osteria, a well-loved Italian spot in Newtown, is looking to grow its footprint pending approval from the local zoning board, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The restaurant, celebrated for its Old World atmosphere and classic Italian cuisine, intends to request zoning relief to take over the next-door space at the Newtown Depot Shopping…
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America’s Longest-Running Thanksgiving Day Parade Returned for 106th Year
The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved Philadelphia tradition and the nation’s longest-running event of its kind, returned to Center City for its 106th year on Thursday, November 27, according to Visit Philadelphia. The annual Thanksgiving procession showcased extravagant floats, charming balloons, musical performances, and a visit from Santa Claus and his wife to…
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Delco Crime Drama ‘Task’ Receives $49.8M Tax Credit to Film in Pennsylvania
The HBO crime drama Task has a strong incentive to return to Pennsylvania for a second season, even beyond a desire to tell a Delaware County-centered story, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The show has been awarded a $49.8 million tax credit from the Shapiro administration through the Film Production Tax Credit Program.…
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Flight on Ice Rink Returns Again for the Holidays to Newtown Square
Flight on Ice has returned to the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink in Newtown Square for another holiday season, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. The rink at 4901 West Chester Pike opened Nov. 28 and will stay open through Feb. 1. Energy Transfer continues its support of the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association with a…
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New Robbinsville Playground Built With General Recreation’s Help
Kids were able to enjoy a new, fully-inclusive playground at Community Park in Robbinsville, New Jersey, one of the latest projects worked on by General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The playground opened in mid-November with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as children eagerly tried out new equipment for climbing, gliding, swinging, and sliding, writes Steve Lenox…
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King of Prussia’s Clean Earth Sells in Massive Deal to French Company
French waste-management giant Veolia announced plans to purchase King of Prussia’s Clean Earth, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $3 billion acquisition of the waste recycler will expand Veolia’s U.S. operations, positioning the company as one of the largest players in the industry. Clean Earth employs roughly 1,800 people and handles contaminated…
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Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Finally Out, See Its Impact On Local Schools
After months of stalemate, the state budget has finally been released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local schools, writes David Mekeel for The Daily Local News. The budget increases school adequacy funding by $565 million, plus adds an extra $105 million for basic education, $40 million for special education,…
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Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown Closes Abruptly Due to Landlord Dispute
Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown was forced to close last weekend due to a landlord dispute that stemmed from a change to the restaurant’s liquor license, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the owner, the closure, which abruptly left around 50 employees out of work, was not the restaurant’s decision. The…
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Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds
A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie Gravalese for Food & Wine. The survey, commissioned by Visit Anaheim and conducted by Talker Research, found that Philadelphia is the most desired city for people to take a food…
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New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. “We see Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say everything between and around it,” said Wawa President Brian Schaller. Though Wawa has not given a specific…
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Bryn Mawr Mansion with Movie Theater, Indoor Pool, Heads to Auction
A Bryn Mawr mansion in Delaware County with an indoor pool and 18-seat movie theater is heading to auction after sitting on the market for two years, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was custom-built in 2005, designed by architect Gordon L. Todd Associates and built by A.L. Hellman Custom Builders. The…
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Black Friday Still the Busiest for Local Malls, but the Allure Has Faded
Black Friday mall traffic was one of those guaranteed days when local malls could count on being busy. But last Black Friday, foot traffic at nine area shopping destinations remained lower than in 2019, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Part of the decline comes from less promotional emphasis on a single day of…
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Devour Desserts in Aston Goes Way Beyond Pumpkin Pie
If pumpkin pie just isn’t going to cut it at this year’s Thanksgiving feast, there’s always Devour Desserts in Aston, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 News. The dessert company off Rt. 452 features handmade truffles, chocolate-dipped fruit, celebration cakes, cupcakes, and dessert sampler boxes. “All we do is delicious,” reads the company’s motto on…
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From Bethel to Chadds Ford, The William Peters House Remains an Historic Gem
An 18th-century Georgian-style manor, the William Peters House, rests these days on 22 acres just outside central Chadds Ford in Chester County, but it began in more humble surroundings, in Bethel Township, Delaware County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Built in 1750, the manor was a former farmhouse on a side road in…
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The Trains Are Back for Brandywine Museum’s Holiday Season
A holiday tradition returns again this year to the Brandywine Museum of Art with its model train display, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The holiday-themed model railroad has been entertaining museum crowds for decades. “It’s such a special feeling to be able to pass on that joy of seeing children’s eyes light up at the…
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