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Chester County Crime Family Inspiration for 1986 Movie ‘At Close Range’
At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama based on a true story of a Chester County crime family described as “one of the most cunning and sly groups of criminals” by a former defense attorney for one of its members, writes Raghvendra Singh Rana for The Cinemaholic. Written by Nicholas Kazan, the film focuses…
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Taylor Hospital Owners Talking to Nonprofits to Run Hospital
The new local owners of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park are talking with nonprofit healthcare providers about running its day-to-day operations, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We want to be, basically, a landlord,” said Todd Strine, who leads the group of private investors who bought the 100-bed hospital for $1 million. “We want…
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Delco Steaks Has Opened a New Location in Springfield
Delco Steaks is holding a Sept. 28 grand opening celebration for its new shop that opened earlier this month at the former Phastbreak Cheesesteaks at 158 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The event will include food specials and a visit from Dan “Killer” Kennedy, five-time champion of the annual…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges from U.S. News & World Report. Nationally, Villanova University in Radnor is the only school located in Delaware County that cracked the top 100 overall. It came in at No. 57. It also ranked 60th…
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Delco Proud: 2 Suburbs Make Top 100 List of Best Places to Live in US
Two Delaware County suburban communities placed in the top 100 ranking of 2023 Best Suburbs to Live in America, as compiled by Niche.com Swarthmore Borough, which has made other best-of lists, came in at No. 13. Niche has already ranked Swarthmore, with a population of 6,318, as the No. 1 best place to live in…
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Upland Youth Football Team Recovering From Deadly Sideline Shooting
The Upland Hurricanes, a youth football team, recently returned to the field for after witnessing a deadly shooting Sunday during a game in New Castle County, writes Steve Keeley for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Lamar Massas, a 36-year-old Delaware father who was watching his son play against the Upland team, was killed in the shooting incident.…
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Chester Residents Excited by Philadelphia Trash Resolution
A resolution by Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier would prevent the city’s trash from being burned at the Reworld incinerator in Chester, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The Chester incinerator is the largest in the country and burns 3,500 tons of trash a day, most of it from Philadelphia. Environmental advocates say the incinerator releases…
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First Bank House of the Week: Home and Studio for Sale in Media
A one-bedroom, two-bathroom home and a matching studio at 157 Bortondale Road in a serene, rural Media setting recently hit the market. Artist Greg Reitze built the home and studio in 2007 on a wooded lot overlooking a quiet valley. Each property spans 1,568 square feet. “I wanted to build something that would last,” he…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts October Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Coffee Connection event on Oct. 1, from 8 to 10 AM, at Sharon Bank, 153 Saxer Ave. in Springfield. This event is free to members and $25 for prospective members. Register now. For over 150 years, Sharon Bank has been more than just a bank–it’s been a…
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“Voices of Philly” is the Theme for October’s Mural Arts Month Celebration
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), in partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced the Mural Arts Month 2025 celebration this October, honoring the theme Voices of Philly. For more than four decades, Mural Arts has worked in partnership with communities throughout Philadelphia to create murals that tell the story of our citizens and neighbors, creating a visual biography of…
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Washington Post: Homes Are Getting Older and Crumbling, Especially in Northeast Cities Like Philadelphia
In various cities across the nation, especially those like Philadelphia, homeowners are struggling to maintain and repair their aging homes, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. With many of these aging houses crumbling and withering, many homeowners are being forced to live in nearly unlivable conditions. To make matters more challenging, repair costs are…
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Jeffrey Lurie’s $50M Gift Aims to ‘Advance the Ball’ in Autism Research
Jeffrey Lurie’s $50 million donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine is expected to do more than fund new labs, writes Ron Southwick for Chief Healthcare Executive. The donation could “advance the ball” in autism research. That’s how Daniel Rader, MD, interim director of the new Lurie Autism Institute, describes the potential of…
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Abrams Realty Announces Timeline for Redevelopment of Exton Square Mall
Abrams Realty & Development has set the timeline for Exton Square Mall redevelopment, with work set to begin in late spring 2026, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The first phase of the project includes construction of a freestanding Main Line Health building spanning 50,400 square feet. Once the existing Main Line Health…
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Trolley Barn Public Market Welcomes New Faces Amid Vendor Changes
The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown is celebrating its fifth anniversary while undergoing several changes, including the addition of new vendors, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. One original tenant recently left the market, as Black River Farms Vineyard & Winery closed its Black River Wine Bar on Sept. 21. The space the…
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Main Line Health Nurses Inventing Devices to Improve Work
An innovation program is helping nurses and frontline workers at Main Line Health improve their work and bring new medical inventions to market, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The invented devices help with catheter insertions, prevent injuries from falls, and support limbs for rehab patients. Main Line Health is partnering with the Lankenau Institute for…
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ChristianaCare Expands Presence on Delaware County’s Medical Landscape
ChristianaCare has completed its bankruptcy deal for five Delaware County Crozer locations and will be bringing primary care, imaging, surgery and behavioral health treatment services to the county. The nonprofit estimated it preserved more than 200 jobs in the $50 million bankruptcy deal by acquiring five Crozer leases in Broomall, Glen Mills, Havertown and Media,…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want…
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Immaculata University to Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Info Sessions
Immaculata University is hosting information sessions for undergraduate nursing programs and accelerated, second-degree nursing programs on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Loyola Hall. The two-hour undergraduate nursing information session begins at 9:00 AM and is for high school and college transfer students interested in studying nursing. The information session will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing…
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