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Wayne-Based Berger Development Breaks Ground on $40 Million Trolley Square Apartments
Berger Development, based in Wayne and part of Berger Communities, recently broke ground on Trolley Square Apartments in Wilmington, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located in Wilmington’s bustling entertainment and dining district, the 130-unit project will cost $40 million to complete. The company now has four ongoing projects, following the completion of…
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Doylestown’s Hepatitis B Foundation Awards French Researcher with Highest Honor
The Hepatitis B Foundation in Doylestown recently announced their winner of the prestigious 2026 Baruch S. Blumberg Prize, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The global nonprofit focuses its efforts on eliminating hepatitis B, liver cancer and hepatitis D. To celebrate his efforts to determine new treatments for hepatitis B and D, the organization awarded…
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DCCC to Train 45 Entry-Level Industrial Machinery Mechanics Tuition-Free
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will train up to 45 students to become entry-level industrial machinery mechanics at no cost through the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, which has been awarded $190,236 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration in support of the Philadelphia Works’ Good Jobs Challenge in southeastern Pennsylvania.…
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Emotions Run High Over East Lansdowne Fire Company Closing
East Lansdowne Borough Council voted Monday night to close its 114-year-old volunteer fire company, writes Brendan Brightman and Johnny Archer for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “It’s an emotional time,” said Deputy Chief Steve Castellano, who joined the company 21 years ago as a cadet at age 14. “It’s not really about me, but the history of…
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Despite the Cold, Crowds Line Up Media’s 66th Veterans Day Parade
A tradition honoring war veterans and first responders continued Tuesday in the heart of Media Borough at the 66th annual Veterans Day parade, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. The parade’s grand marshal was Ed Buffman, a 100-year-old Navy veteran of World War II. Vietnam veterans led the parade on motorcycles, receiving calls of “thank you”…
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A Chadds Ford Visit Immerses You in History, Nature, and Art
Nature and history meet in Chadds Ford, writes Arpita Adhya for Islands. This Brandywine Valley suburb‘s history dates back to the Revolutionary War. The township was the site of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. It became an industrial center in the 1800s with mills producing gunpowder and paper. Scenic railroads cropped up to transport goods…
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Exton Man, Gene Delaplane, Digs Up the Past at the Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County
Exton resident Gene Delaplane, a former history teacher and the president of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology’s local chapter, is among a group of volunteers who are working at the oldest house in Berks County to uncover remnants of everyday life in the 1700s, writes Susan Miers Smith for the Daily Local News. Sewing pins…
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Widener University Welcomes 5 New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has announced the newest members of its board of trustees, who include four alumni and one current student. Their appointments took effect in May, and the board held its first full meeting of the new academic year on Oct. 30. As the university’s governing body, Widener’s board of trustees is entrusted with the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Maria Santangelo, CEO, Barclay Friends
Maria Santangelo, CEO of Barclay Friends, spoke with Delco Today about her journey from growing up in Norristown to leading one of the most respected senior living communities in Chester County. From her early days working alongside her sister at a tobacco company to her experiences in the Peace Corps and Healthcare Leadership, Santangelo’s story…
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Pottstown Hospital Faces Cutbacks as Tower Health Tightens Operations
Tower Health announced plans to eliminate about 350 positions, roughly 3% of its workforce, and close select programs in an effort to remain financially stable, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pottstown Hospital will lose 131 administrative and clinical jobs over the next two months as the facility prepares to close its intensive…
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Two Chester County Restaurants Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Two truly can’t-miss restaurants across Pennsylvania are local to Chester County, writes Nikelle Murphy for The Takeout. Andiario in West Chester and East Earl’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord were named two must-try restaurants across the state by The Takeout. Both spots bring truly unique dining experiences that neither locals nor tourists should miss out on. Shady…
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TD Bank Announces 51 Branch Closures, Including a Bucks County Location
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one in Bucks County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These closures are part of the bank’s broader plan to eliminate or relocate ten percent of its branches. All of the Pennsylvania…
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Mayor Parker Launches New Task Force to Revitalize, Renew Struggling Market East Corridor
Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration have announced the formation of the Market East Advisory Group, tasked with renewing Market East, write Joe Brandt and Natasha Brown for CBS News Philadelphia. The new task force is a partnership between Comcast, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Fashion District’s owner Macerich, Brandywine Realty Trust, Thomas Jefferson University, Visit…
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Lancaster Art Vault: A Vibrant Creative Hub Breathing More Life Into Downtown
Just steps from Lancaster’s Gallery Row and the convention center, a once-quiet corner at Orange and Queen Streets now pulses with creativity. The Lancaster Art Vault, a 15,000-square-foot gallery and artist studio collective located at 100 North Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, has rapidly become one of the city’s standout arts destinations…
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DCCC Theatre Presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Nov. 19-22
Winner of five Tony Awards on Broadway, including Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is coming to Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Based on a bestselling book, it is the poignant and funny story about Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with an extraordinary neurodivergent mind who sets out to solve…
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Christian Sanderson’s Unique Collection Gives a Peek Into Chadds Ford History
The Christian C Sanderson Museum, a Chadds Ford museum collection is an eclectic mix built from one man’s curiosity, but it’s also a window into local history, especially unusual history, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. The Christian C Sanderson Museum contains items drawn from Christian Sanderson’s passion for music, history, and art. The museum has…
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PHL Flight Cancellations Increase, but Sunday TSA Lines Were OK
Flight cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport have been accelerating since the Federal Aviation Administration started ordering flight cuts on Friday in response to the federal government shutdown, writes Emma Dooling and Joshua Mann for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Friday saw 36 flights cut. Saturday had 59 cancellations. Sunday saw 81 cancellations, and Monday had 54…
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John Robert Cellars Brings a Wine Tasting Room to Media Borough
A new wine tasting room, John Robert Cellars, featuring Delaware County-made wines and tapas, has opened in Media Borough, reports Jalyn Green for 6abc. John Irving and Robert Goodwin have been friends for 50 years and were engineers before deciding to start a winery for their retirement. Wine making was a hobby that became a…
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