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CHOP Opens Pediatric Care Office in Drexeline Town Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has opened a pediatric primary care office in a new medical building in the Drexeline Town Center in Drexel Hill, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 60,000 square-foot three-story medical building is 100 percent occupied, with CHOP’s 15,000 square-foot facility taking up the first floor. Delaware County Department of Human…
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Springfield Hospital Legal Action Over Repairs to Be Dismissed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan is pleased with the progress made between various parties to fix the closed Springfield Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Springfield Township filed a September Common Pleas Court injunction against Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Veritas Inc., which leases the…
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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Looking at a $2.6M Deficit
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District needs a “cultural shift” around spending, or it will face major fiscal problems in the 2027-28 school year, predicts Superintendent Russell Johnston. Johnston and business administrator DeJuana Mosely gave the finance committee a dire look at the district’s finances on Nov. 18, highlighting increased staffing costs, subpar inventory management, and costly…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The trend is also seen in the Philadelphia area and nationwide as luxury home prices rise faster than the rest of the market. “The people buying at the top end are…
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Chef Antonio Garcia Brings the Flavors of Mexico to Media Borough
Chef Antonio Garcia, with the Italian restaurant Ariano in Media, is opening his own BYOB eatery in the borough, featuring the flavors of Mexico, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Taquero focuses on Chef Garcia’s roots and was dreamed up about three years ago. The restaurant opens Nov. 24 at 111 Veterans Square in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Craftsman in Havertown
A remarkable craftsman home at 204 E. Manoa Road on 0.76 lovely acres, with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms, is available for sale in Havertown. This exquisite residence artfully combines timeless charm with modern sophistication. Attractive details include hardwood floors with intricate inlays, stained glass windows, and elegant fireplaces that enhance…
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Delaware County Rapid Response Fund Announces $131K+ in Grant Awards
The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation announced the first round of grants from the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund, established earlier this month to help address urgent needs created by federal and state budget delays, disruptions in SNAP benefits, and ongoing economic hardships. A total of $131,500 has been awarded to 23…
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Champion of Kindness and Inclusion Wins ‘We Are Worth It’ Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that Ben Hartranft, founder and CEO of Benergy1, has been awarded the “We Are Worth It” Self-Advocate Employee of the Year Award for his extraordinary leadership, advocacy, and compassion in promoting inclusion and kindness for all. Diagnosed with Autism at age two and once knowing only twenty words, Ben…
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Wilmington University Prevention Science Alum to Launch Nonprofit
Dr. Foday Kamara will never forget the day he landed in New York City from Liberia: Feb. 4, 1999. Then 15 years old, he went from second grade back home to ninth grade in the United States — and passed every class. “For me, it’s all about discipline,” said Dr. Kamara, who owns a Commercial Cleaning…
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New Zoning Clears Path for The Former Willow Grove Navy Base’s Transformation
Horsham Township is taking a decisive step toward the long-awaited redevelopment of the former Willow Grove Navy base, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. Town Council unanimously approved a comprehensive zoning amendment that aligns the 862-acre property with the 862 Rise master plan first endorsed in 2012. The update replaces the site’s outdated…
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Abrams Realty Goes After Municipal Challenges Alongside Suing for Exton Mall Plans
An affiliate of Abrams Realty & Development is suing the officials who rejected its plan to redevelop Exton Square Mall with over 700 residences and 280,000 square feet of retail, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. The developer filed a complaint earlier this month against the West Whiteland Board of Supervisors after the board rejected its…
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400 Food Bank Families Receive Unexpected $100 Gifts from Local Philanthropist
At the regular Friday fresh produce giveaway at Bristol Township’s pavilion, the first 400 attendees each received a $100 gift from local philanthropist Gene Epstein, reports JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The gift came at a critical time after SNAP benefits were reduced, with more people turning to food networks, pantries and fresh connect…
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Haverford Woman With Cerebral Palsy Inspires With First Book
A Haverford woman born with cerebral palsy has written about her experience in her first book, “Wheeling Through a Life of Possibilities.“ Author Lauren Shipman, 36, has moved past every limitation she’s encountered, and now she shares a story of determination, purpose, and hope, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Shipman uses a motorized…
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Area Man Almost Invented the 1st Automobile–in the Late 1700s
A Warminster man is being remembered for “just missing” his chance to be the inventor of the first working automobile. Carl LaVO wrote about the Bucks County inventor for the Bucks County Courier Times. John Fitch was a fieldworker-turned-silversmith from Connecticut. During the time of the Revolutionary War in 1776, circumstances brought him to live…
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Tenants of Unsafe Turner Apartments in Glenolden Now in Limbo
It’s been a week since tenants were forced to leave their apartments in Glenolden after their building was condemned, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News. Borough officials declared the Turner Apartments on Chester Pike unsafe last week. More than a dozen people have been living in hotels or staying with relatives since the evacuation. “It’s…
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Explore Ken Burns’s ‘The American Revolution’ at a Special Valley Forge Park Alliance Event
If Ken Burns’s storytelling gives you goosebumps, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Just weeks after the debut of his monumental PBS series The American Revolution, the Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) is bringing the conversation home with an exclusive expert panel that unpacks the drama, ideals, and human stories behind the…
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Dr. Tori Nuccio Honored with PASSHE’s Keepers of the Flame Award
Dr. Tori Nuccio, WCU Deputy Director of Financial Aid, has been honored with the Keepers of the Flame Award by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The award, established in 2022, recognizes an individual from each of the 14 State System university campuses for their contributions to creating and promoting diverse, equitable, and…
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Josh Shapiro Welcomes Gretchen Whitmer to the Linc, Adding Fuel to 2028 Talk
Sunday night’s Eagles–Lions matchup brought more than football star power to Lincoln Financial Field, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, two prominent Democrats widely viewed as potential 2028 presidential contenders, met on the sidelines, adding political intrigue to the primetime spotlight. Shapiro, an Abington…
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