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Many Students, Professors Opt to Hang On Until Rosemont College Closes
Rosemont College’s enrollment has dropped by 45 percent, but those remaining behind have decided to stick it out until the school closes in 2028, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University is purchasing the financially-strapped Rosemont College in a merger agreement. Meanwhile, the campus’s remaining 428 students are keeping busy. “Classes are the…
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Swarthmore’s Heart & Soul’d Supports Foster and Adoption Families
Terry Crossan and Kristen Mancini are on a mission to support families involved with adoption through their nonprofit thrift store in Swarthmore, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The sisters are co-owners of “Heart and Soul’d. The store provides new and gently used high-quality items that have been donated to families in need. Part of the…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it caught a lot of people off-guard. The phrase stopped Rogan cold, and it’s been bouncing around ever since. Was Burns exaggerating for dramatic effect, or was he pointing out something we’ve missed all along about…
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Philadelphia’s Favorite Winter Waterfront Tradition, the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Returns
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites all to embrace the magic of the season as the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns for its 2025-2026 season, opening Friday, Nov. 28. In addition to the beloved skating tradition, the DRWC will spread festive cheer along the waterfront with holiday offerings at Cherry Street Pier, including a Holiday…
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DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens 2025-2026 Season
With a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels his 2025-2026 squad is “ready to compete from day one.” The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team will be led by two returning sophomore guards, Jabree Martin of Chester and Stephen Rosemin of Jamison. Named an All-Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference…
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Barclay Friends’ Culinary Team Brings Home First Place in Non-Profit Category at West Chester Chili Cook-Off
At this year’s West Chester Chili Cook-Off, the Barclay Friends culinary team didn’t just show up. They made a statement. Serving more than 1,300 people in just the first ninety minutes, their tent bustled with conversation, smiles, and the warm, savory aroma of all-beef chili garnished with micro cilantro and a bright lime crema. It…
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Immaculata University Continues to Grow Stronger in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape
Across the country, many colleges and universities are grappling with enrollment declines, rising costs, and changing perceptions about the value of a degree. Yet, Immaculata University is defying those national trends and charting a path of steady growth, innovation, and renewed vitality. In fall 2025, Immaculata welcomed its largest incoming class in school history, with…
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West Chester-Based QVC’s Third Quarter Report Prompts Debt Load Concerns
West Chester-based QVC Group reported an $80 million loss in the third quarter, triggering a drop in its share price of almost 40 percent, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home shopping giant continues to battle falling television viewership and mounting debt. Its latest loss far exceeds the $23 million reported a…
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King of Prussia Mall To Welcome Dick’s House of Sport in 2027
King of Prussia Mall is set to welcome a Dick’s House of Sport in 2027, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new attraction will be part of the space that previously housed JCPenney. Dick’s House of Sport locations typically include a range of sports facilities, including a climbing wall, turf field, and ice…
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CHOP Doctors Save Toddler’s Life With First-Of-Its-Kind Surgical Intervention
A group of doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently pioneered a new surgical intervention that helped save a toddler’s life, write Stephanie Stahl and Casey Kuhn for CBS News Philadelphia. Their medical intervention allowed the child whose heart was failing fast live 9 months without a heart. Dr. Katsuhide Maeda of CHOP said…
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The Washington Post: See How Delaware County Ranks in Child Raising
Where is the best place in the United States to raise a child? The Washington Post ranked counties on a scale of 0 to 100 based on how much it costs to raise a child, the quality of education in an area, the crime risk in an area, and state policies on personal liberties and…
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These Pizza Creations Are All the Rage in Delaware County
If you’re not already tied to a favorite pizza, you might want to check out these options in Delaware County, writes Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver, and Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Carla’s Pizzeria in Wayne has the Primavera pizza, with spinach, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, kalamata olives, and basil pesto. Alessandro’s Wood Fired…
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Free Electronics Recycling Nov. 12 in Upland Benefits Chester Panthers
Reworld is hosting a free electronics recycling event on Nov. 12 at Upland County Park from 9 AM to 1 PM, which will also support the Chester Panthers Youth Football and Cheerleading Program. The event does require advance registration, and only 550 registrants will be accepted. You can register here. The event is being held…
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Ridley Creek State Park Street Named for Revolutionary War Traitor
A street in Ridley Creek State Park is named for a controversial Revolutionary War figure who was later hanged as a traitor, reports Joseph A. Gambardello for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sandy Flash Drive in Ridley Creek State Park is named for James Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, from a farm in Marlborough Township, joined a Pennsylvania militia after…
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Valley Forge Explained So a Fifth-Grader Could Understand: Cold, Courage, and a Comeback
Most of us have heard of Valley Forge, but not many people really understand what happened there, or why it mattered so much. It wasn’t a battle, and no famous victory was won in the snow. But the winter encampment at Valley Forge was one of the most important turning points of the American Revolution.…
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Cutest Cat Cafes in Chester County and Beyond
Combining some of the world’s favorite things, cats and coffee, is a surefire way to bring in the best people from around the region. Cat cafes are great for numerous reasons, namely because you get to enjoy the company of furry felines while sipping on a tasty drink. What most might know is that cat…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates $100 Million to University Dedicated to Free Speech
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, is once again making headlines, this time in higher education, writes Jessica Priest for The Texas Tribune. The Bala Cynwyd billionaire donated $100 million to the University of Austin. The fledgling private institution was founded by critics of mainstream academia who argue that universities have stifled free speech…
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Store in Holland Brings Authentic New York Bagels to Bucks County
If you’re looking for an authentic New York bagel, Holland’s Liam’s Market and Bagels in the Pheasant Valley Center is the perfect place to check out, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Liam’s owner, Alex Trier, travels to Manhattan to get fresh dough once or twice a week. “You’re eating the same bagel that you…
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