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St. Joe’s Prep Hawks Were Coached by a Man Who Drove a Hearse
Before St. Joe’s Prep became a football juggernaut, it was coached in the 1960s by Bob Vincent, a man who drove a hearse to practice, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was assumed Vincent was an undertaker who spent mornings dressing bodies before driving the 12-foot black hearse to practice in Fairmount Park.…
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Valley Forge Tourism Annual Luncheon Celebrates a Montco on the Rise
Montgomery County moved in perfect time at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon, a celebration of record momentum and resilience for local travel. This year’s theme was ‘rhythm.’ “When we work in rhythm, good things happen,” said VFTCB President & CEO Mike Bowman. Bowman and the VFTCB team set the tempo for…
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Weekend Wanderer: Money Is the Root of All … Friendship?
Willie explains to me — often — how she spends her day. See, Willie hates her apartment. The apartment I picked out for her after her little walk last December. The apartment with the newly installed plush rose carpet. The apartment with the view of the forest. The apartment with the cozy chair I nestled…
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How Secret Meetings at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia Helped Secure America’s Independence
A secret meeting between Benjamin Franklin and French spy Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir at Carpenters’ Hall in 1775 helped bolster America’s fight for independence, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. At the time, American colonists wanting to break away from Great Britain were gathering resources and preparing to fight for freedom. A pressing question was whether…
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Four Chester County Companies Make List of Top 50 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Region
Four Chester County companies have found their place on the list of the 50 largest women-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The highest-ranked Chester County company is Key Financial in West Chester at No. 16. The company, with 100 percent female ownership and one local office, reported revenue…
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Charles Barkley Teams Up with Valley Forge Casino Resort for New Steakhouse and Cigar Lounge
Valley Forge Casino Resort is upping its game with help from basketball legend Charles Barkley. The Boyd Gaming–owned property in King of Prussia announced a new partnership with Barkley. The Casino and Barkley will launch an upscale steakhouse and cigar lounge designed to reflect the former Sixer’s bold personality and love for the region. “The…
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Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go in Newtown is Closing Its Doors For Good
Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go, a gourmet to-go seafood store at the Village at Newtown shopping center, is closing, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “After serving our wonderful community for the past few years, we are very sad to announce that Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go will be closing its doors,” said the business.…
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Warehouse Planned for DrinkPak in Bellwether District Would Be Philadelphia’s Largest
A 1.4 million-square-foot warehouse planned at the Bellwether District for canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPak would be the largest in Philadelphia and third largest in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A city zoning permit issued last week to the Bellwether District states that the building would be for “limited industrial and…
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2 Homeless Shelters Closing in Delaware County as Funds Dry Up
Two homeless shelters in Delaware County and a rental assistance program are shutting down in four days because of the state budget impasse, writes Ximena Conde and Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The closures are considered temporary until a Pennsylvania budget is approved, but it will be a major hardship to homeless services, which…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Plans to Go Virtual During the Holidays
Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne will switch to virtual learning between Thanksgiving and the New Year, writes Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 80 cadets would be welcomed back in person starting in January to finish out the school year. However, school leaders did not definitely say the Academy…
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Parkside Elementary Wins Blue Ribbon Designation From Pennsylvania
Parkside Elementary School in the Penn-Delco School District is one of three local schools named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School this year, writes Kristen Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The other two schools are Lionville Elementary in the Downingtown Area School District and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs. The schools were among 13…
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Radnor Residents Asked to Help Plan Downtown Wayne’s Future
Radnor residents are being invited to give their input on “A Vision for Wayne,” an initiative to create a master plan for downtown Wayne’s neighborhood, writes Max Bennett for Patch. “A Vision for Wayne” will provide a roadmap that will help guide decisions on housing, historic preservation, open space, mobility, design, and land use. MJB…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Stone Manor in Newtown Square
An exceptional stone manor home at 659 Andover Road on 3.15 lovely acres with six bedrooms and four full-and-three-half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stunning residence immediately impresses with its striking facade and meticulous craftsmanship, offering both elegance and modern comfort. Distinctive details include floor-to-ceiling French doors, custom-built cabinetry, and quartz…
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Malvern’s Baker Industries Creates Meaningful Employment for Those Overlooked in Workforce
Baker Industries, based in Malvern, provides meaningful employment opportunities and a renewed sense of purpose for individuals who are often overlooked in the workforce, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Among the company’s 30 employees are people with disabilities, returning citizens, and individuals working to rebuild stability after homelessness or addiction recovery. One of…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reaffirms His View That America Is Ready for a Jewish President
Governor Josh Shapiro has reaffirmed in a recent interview that he believes America is ready for a Jewish president, a view he first shared a year ago, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New York Times article cited a statement the Abington native made to the paper last year, when he was asked…
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At Philadelphia-Based Honeygrow, AI is Proving to Be a Game-Changer
Back in 2012, honeygrow opened its first location at 16th and Sansom streets in Center City Philadelphia. Founder Justin Rosenberg wanted to create a new space that brings people together with high quality, wholesome, and simple foods. Since its opening, honeygrow has become known for its stir-fry, salads, and honeybars. Fast forward to more than…
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William Penn Runs Out of Cash in January Without a State Budget
William Penn School District will run out of money to operate its schools by the end of January, said Superintendent Eric Becoats at a Monday night school board meeting. William Penn covers Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs, with about 4,500 students in 11 schools. The district depends on Pennsylvania for 55…
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Allison Stoutland of Rose Valley Is a Children’s Author and ‘Mama Bear’ to the Eagles
Allison Stoutland is a popular children’s author in Rose Valley. She also happens to be the wife of Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, and is known as “Mama Bear” to the Eagles, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former teacher has been with her husband for 33 years throughout his coaching career.…
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