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Delco Chamber’s Trish McFarland Lists a Few of Her Favorite Things
Trish McFarland, the president of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, was recently asked about some of her favorite things around Delaware County. Here are five worth checking out, writes the staff of Main Line Today. 1. D3LCO EFFECT CANDLES. This is McFarland’s shop for go-to gifts, with a selection of hand-poured, locally-made candles, beautifully…
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Widener Partners on Winter Salting Water Pollution Study
Winter in Pennsylvania is quickly approaching, bringing cold weather and icy roads that require plowing and salting. At Widener University, the impending winter has created a learning opportunity. Area scientists are looking at the effect winter road treatments have on local waterways through a project called the “Fall Salt Snapshot.” Widener is partnering on the…
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DCCC Is First Community College in PA to Offer Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. East Coast is home to two-thirds of Artificial Intelligence job postings nationwide and over 90 percent of AI startup activity. In the last year alone, the number of job postings mentioning AI has increased by over 100 percent, according to a July 2025 Brookings Institution report. In an increasingly competitive job market, AI…
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Harcum College Welcomes Zakarias Thornton as Chief Financial Officer
Harcum College has appointed Zakarias “Zak” Thornton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and key President’s Cabinet member accountable for Business Services, Controller’s office, and other related functions, effective Nov. 17, 2025. Thornton is a highly accomplished and strategic finance leader, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in higher education financial management, planning, and operational…
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New Bakery Causes Chaos in Downingtown with Lines Out the Door
Chaos, a good kind, has erupted in Downingtown with the arrival of PanDoughMonium Bakery. Owner Robert Weinrich first thought of running his own bakery back in 2007. As a creative person whose process can sometimes be a little chaotic, hence the bakery’s name, Weinrich knew he had to pursue this dream one day. That dream…
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King of Prussia Trail Project Moves Forward with Major William Penn Foundation Grant
Plans to strengthen Montgomery County’s extensive trail network are moving forward, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. This comes thanks to a $326,900 environmental and public space grant from the William Penn Foundation. The funding will support planning and outreach for the Gulph Road Connector, a new 2.8-mile trail designed to link the Schuylkill River Trail…
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Newtown’s Steeple View Project Enters New Phase With Fresh Leadership
The Steeple View redevelopment in Newtown is entering a new phase with a new owner, fresh vision, and a new name: Liberty Centre, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Jim Worthington, a Newtown businessman, presented sketch plans with a team of professionals for a 125-unit residential development on eight acres in the center of the…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax was implemented on Nov. 10 by the Swarthmore Borough Council as the borough faces budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The tax will impose…
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Recommendations Made to Reduce Delaware County 2026 Spending
Consolidate contracts. Reform benefits for county employees. Decommission unused phone and fax lines and phase out old technology. Those are some of the ways Delaware County can reduce spending next year, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A Cost Containment Subcommittee of the Delaware County Budget Task Force, which included 60 members of the public, has…
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Villanova Sophomore Running Back Ja’briel Mace Made History Nov. 8
Villanova University sophomore running back Ja’briel Mace had his moments Nov. 8 against Towson University when he rushed for 291 yards on 28 carries and four touchdowns. It was the best game of his college career. More than that, it was one for the Villanova history books. He broke Villanova legend Brian Westbrook’s record for…
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Time to Talk Turkey in Delaware County as Thanksgiving Approaches
If you’re looking to up your game this year at the Thanksgiving feast with a fresh turkey, there are two Delaware County locations that have what you need, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Martindale’s Natural Market at 1172 Baltimore Pike in Springfield is accepting pre-orders for fresh turkeys through Nov. 24, with the…
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Couple Flips, Maintains Authenticity of Squire Cheyney’s Estate in Thornbury
In 2013, John Murphy, a history buff with a keen interest in the Revolutionary War, and his wife Vicki purchased Squire Thomas Cheyney’s estate – a house and 11.9 acres – in Thornbury for $80,000. Now, after three years of restoration aimed at preserving its authenticity, it’s on the market for $2.199 million, writes Alan…
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Rescuers Save Dog After Frigid Creek Fall in Exton
A dog is safe and recovering after being rescued from a freezing creek in Chester County this week, writes Brian Sheehan for NBC10 Philadelphia. The rescue unfolded near Route 30 and Route 100 in Exton, after the dog was seen darting through busy traffic and into nearby woods. According to witnesses, police and firefighters from…
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Leapfrog Awards Top Honors to Riddle, Bryn Mawr and Lankenau Hospitals
Main Line Health’s hospitals are earning national praise once again, according to Main Line Times & Suburban. Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, and Riddle Hospital all received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, the patient safety nonprofit. The rating focuses on preventable errors, injuries, infections, and other key safety indicators that matter to…
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Former Famous Dave’s CEO Targets Multiple Iron Hill Brewery Sites, Including Newtown Location
Jeff Crivello, the former CEO of Famous Dave’s, plans to buy ten Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations, including the one in Newtown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During this week’s U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing in New Jersey, Judge Jerrold N. Poslusny Jr. approved the sale of the regional chain’s assets and…
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Family of Cobbs Creek Hit-and-Run Victim Pushes for Law Changes to Keep Drivers Accountable
Nearly four months after Philadelphia mother Angela McDonald lost her 32-year old son, Mark McDonald, in a hit-and-run in Cobbs Creek, the McDonald is still hoping for an arrest in the case. As efforts continue to find the person responsible, the family is looking to make a change in Philadelphia’s laws regarding vehicular accidents, write…
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A Mermaid Holiday Market Comes to Newtown Square on Sunday
The first annual Mermaid Holiday Market comes to Newtown Square on Sunday, Nov. 16, bringing the best of Jersey Shore and local retailers together for a unique holiday shopping experience, reports AroundMainLine. The free event, 11 AM to 3 PM, at the Newtown Business Center 4, 4695 West Chester Pike, comes from Kristin Manchin, a…
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Penn State Brandywine, Widener and DCCC Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
Penn State Brandywine held a joint leadership meeting with Widener University and Delaware County Community College on Oct. 31, reaffirming their shared commitment to collaboration, student success and strengthening higher education partnerships across Delaware County. The meeting focused on the higher education landscape in the region and ways the institutions can collaborate in the future,…
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