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DCCC Student Chosen to Serve on PA State Board of Higher Education
Christa Heyward, Ph.D., a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been selected to be one of just two college student representatives to serve on the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). Currently completing a Certificate in Residential Carpentry at DCCC, Heyward will represent publicly funded colleges and universities in the state. After…
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40-Acre Historic Property Called Summer Duck Lane Restored in Chester County
In West Marlborough Township, a 40-acre property known as Summer Duck Lane blends historic charm with thoughtful restoration, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. First registered in 1638 through a William Penn land grant, the land has deep local roots and was once part of the Pomeroy & Newark Railroad line. Owners Jon and…
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Montco’s Bakery Scene Is on the Rise
Montgomery County is home to more than just history and shopping destinations — it’s also a sweet spot for some of the region’s best bakeries. Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the best bakeries in the region including several right here in Montco. Industry experts say bakeries are booming nationwide thanks to small-box economics,…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions Philadelphia right at the heart of this epic story, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns previously explored the Founding Father in his 2022 PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, which helped shape various elements of his latest…
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New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month
Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…
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West Chester University a Trusted Resource for Budding Engineers in FIRST LEGO League Competition
West Chester University (WCU) has opened its doors, and its Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, to a wave of middle school students this fall as more than 20 FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams prepare for this year’s international robotics competition. This year’s competition theme is “Unearthed” and focuses on Archaeology. Students in grades five through eight are…
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Academy Park Football Coach Refuses to Let Multiple Sclerosis Stop Him From Doing What He Loves
Jason Vosheski has been coaching the Academy Park High School’s football team for 21 years, and despite battling multiple sclerosis for the past five, he remains just as committed to his team, writes Dave Caldwell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While he needs a mobility scooter and walker to help him coach at the games and…
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Coffee Cart in Delaware County Courthouse Empowers Individuals with Disabilities
The Delaware County Courthouse has a special new coffee spot for employees that’s making strides in the world of inclusivity, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Common Grounds is a new coffee stand in the courthouse lobby that employs neurodiverse adults and individuals with disabilities. For many of them, this is their first…
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Everybody Eats Café Serves Food and Community in Chester
In Chester, a group of Black chefs has built more than a restaurant, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. They’ve built a movement. Everybody Eats, founded in 2020 by chefs Stephanie Willis, Malik Ali, Kurt Evans, Aziza Young, and Gregory Headen, began during a summer of upheaval with one clear mission: feed people. Early pop-ups…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Took the Keys, Part One
It’s time to tell you why I took Willie’s car keys. Let’s program the DeLorean to take us back a few years. OK. Flux capacitor fluxing … Our visit to the past finds Indy alive, and he and Willie living on the independent living side of the Temple of Doom. Indy stopped driving a year…
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
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Who Is Philadelphia Eagles Associate Performance Coach Autumn Lockwood?
Growing up, football and change has been the two constants that have guided Autumn Lockwood’s life, writes Abigail Cuffey for Women’s Health. A soccer player at the University of Arizona, Lockwood went on to graduate with a degree in criminal justice. Through she had the initial intention of becoming a special agent, she started to…
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Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor. The soups are one…
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Delaware County Trekkers and Trail Enthusiasts Gain New Resource with Interactive Online Trail Map
Delaware County trekkers and trail enthusiasts now have a new resource in an interactive, online database for maps and real-time status updates of the county’s evolving trail system, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub debuted earlier this month. “This new tool is just another fantastic tool that we…
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From Northley to Juilliard: Pianist and Composer Returns to Aston for Special Performance
Rhyuhn Green, a pianist and composer at The Juilliard School in New York, recently returned to Northley Middle School in Aston, where his musical journey first began, to give a special performance, according to a staff report from 6abc. Green’s career has led him to performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra and appearing on NPR’s Tiny…
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Irish Firm PM Group Invests $495K in Conshohocken Hub
Irish-based design and construction leader PM Group is making a bigger investment in Montco, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The company announced it will put $495,000 into its Conshohocken offices at 300 Barr Harbor Drive, creating 48 new jobs while retaining its current workforce. The expansion strengthens Conshohocken’s role in the region’s booming life…
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After Closing All Locations, Including West Chester and Exton, Iron Hill Officially Files for Bankruptcy
After closing all its locations last month, including West Chester and Exton, and after nearly three decades in business, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has officially filed for bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company filed under Chapter 7, allowing the chain to liquidate. This is different from Chapter 11, which permits…
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Wawa Travel Center Is Latest Example of a Mega-Convenience Store
Convenience stores are evolving rapidly with the rise of the mega C-store, a giant service, food, and “experience” center. Wawa’s new 8,000 square-foot travel center in North Carolina is the latest example, writes Nancy A. Shenker for StreetFight. The Wawa travel center caters to truckers, who expect more these days when they stop to rest…
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