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With State Budget in Place, Delaware County Shelters Can Reopen
The Community Action Agency of Delaware County, which operates three homeless shelters and a rental assistance program, is starting to open some doors. A lack of a state budget had the organization reduce capacity at one of its shelters by 50 percent and close the other two on Nov. 1. With the state budget impasse…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named 2026 Best Nursing Home
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a critical resource, providing trusted, data-driven insights to families – in consultation with their health care providers – seeking…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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Wilmington University to Host Virtual Open House on Dec. 3
Wilmington University (WilmU) will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 3, offering prospective students the chance to explore programs, connect with staff, and learn how to jump-start — or accelerate — their education. The event runs 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, with live chat beginning at 11:00 AM. This flexible, all-day format makes it easy…
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New Lower Merion Ordinances Would Raise Parking Rates, Reduce Speeds on Lancaster Avenue
Lower Merion’s board of commissioners is set to approve several new ordinances in December, including the first increase in parking meter rates in 26 years, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new ordinances also cover reducing the speed limit on sections of Lancaster Avenue from 40 miles to 35 miles per hour and…
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Vanguard Introduces How America Retires, Analyzing America’s Retirement Revolution
Malvern-based Vanguard has introduced its inaugural How America Retires report, a companion to How America Saves, that analyzes Vanguard retirement plan data and industry trends, uncovering insights into the behaviors, decisions, and challenges faced by Americans in retirement. As defined contribution (DC) plans continue to dominate the retirement landscape, How America Retires explores income-generation strategies in retirement and the critical…
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Philadelphia Phillies to Play MLB Field of Dreams Game in 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies’ schedule for the 2026 MLB season has been unveiled, and we now know the team will be facing the Minnesota Twins in the revived Field of Dreams game, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. Set for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, this will be the first Field of Dreams game the MLB…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Hundreds of actors in Continental Army attire will be in attendance, bringing military drills, music and the river crossing itself to life. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park is hosting…
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Upper Darby Challenger League Coach Receives International Honor
For 34 years, Jack Malone of Brookhaven has brought everything he has to a little league team in Upper Darby, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Marine Corps veteran and Down Syndrome advocate coaches an adaptive Little League program that brings baseball to individuals with physical or intellectual challenges. Now the coach of…
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Most Illustrations of Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia Kite Experiment Filled with Historical Inaccuracies
Most of the illustrations of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment on the outskirts of Philadelphia are riddled with historical inaccuracies, writes Jennifer Ouellette for Ars Technica. According to a new report published in the Journal Science and Education, those images are heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley’s 1767 account of the event, which is likely not the…
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Local Supermarkets Are Being Gobbled Up by Big-Name Grocers
For the last 30 years, the traditional supermarket industry has shrunk to a handful of big-name grocers, writes Kevin Schaul and Jaclyn Peiser for The Washington Post. Walmart, Kroger, Aldi (Süd) and Albertsons own a third of all U.S. grocery store locations, according to a Washington Post analysis of OpenStreetMap location data. And a federal…
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Weekend Wanderer: Complications of Our Dog’s Illness
Humphrey is a bad, bad boy. And I never should have tempted fate with my jabs at the universe. Humphrey was scheduled for removal on a Thursday. By Monday, he was quite bloody. Humphrey bled everywhere. On the carpet and on the sofa. On Pete’s blankets and on Pete’s pillows. On my bed’s comforter and…
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Wilmington University Once Again Honored for Transfer Student Success
Ready to complete your degree? Wilmington University (WilmU) is one of America’s most transfer-friendly colleges, earning a spot on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll for the fifth year in a row. One of only 251 colleges and universities to qualify for the 2025 distinction, WilmU supports transfer students with our open admissions…
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TLC: Creating a More Connected Holiday Season for Your Family
The holidays can feel like a lot. There is joy, stress, excitement, and sometimes a little chaos all mixed together. For families who are blending traditions, sharing time between households, or simply trying to make it through a challenging year, the season can stir up even more emotions. Even so, it also creates natural openings…
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CSL to Invest $1.5B in U.S. Growth Amid Restructuring and Local Layoffs
CSL, which has major operations in King of Prussia, announced plans to expand in the U.S., reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Australian biopharmaceutical company plans to invest roughly $1.5 billion in its footprint over the next five years. Company leaders said the expansion will strengthen domestic manufacturing of plasma-derived therapies and…
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Herr’s Snacks Celebrates Nearly 80 Years of Local Production, Worldwide Reach
For nearly 80 years, Herr’s has been making chips, pretzels, and other snacks in Nottingham and distributing them to customers around the country and world, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The company produces over 300 million bags of snacks annually, and the process is simple, according to CEO Troy Gunden. “We use high-end branded salt,…
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Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony
Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 18. With many of the city’s finest culinary professionals in attendance, Philadelphia was one of five cities represented along with New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago. A number of Philadelphia chefs and restaurants…
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Bucks County Median Homebuyer Age Well Below National Average
According to a nationwide survey by the National Association of Realtors, the median homebuyer age in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, which includes Bucks County, is well below the national average, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The survey found that the median homebuyer overall in the United States is 59 years old,…
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