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WCU’s Seventh Annual Global Hispanic Film Festival, Latino/a/x Communities Conference Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, West Chester University (WCU) honors the contributions and cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans with programs and activities. One annual activity is the Global Hispanic Film Festival 2025 – Virtual Edition, which is free and open to the public (register here to receive links…
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Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord Returns with Fresh Flavors and Amish Country Charm
After more than a year of rebuilding and resilience, the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord has reopened its doors, welcoming back locals and visitors eager for a taste of Lancaster County’s traditions. “We are open, but not everything is back just yet,” said Terry Moser, Director of Sales and Marketing at Bird-in-Hand. “The menu dining…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Buys Former Golf Course Site in Florida for $19.5M
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers recently paid $19.5 million for a development site on a former golf course in Florida to build a luxury home community, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 20.9-acre site was the city of Parkland. According to the deed included in the sales agreement, the luxury…
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Annual Chester County Day Tour Promises Stunning Views of Historic Homes
Chester County residents can explore the county’s most stunning estates through the upcoming Chester County Day Tour, writes staff for County Lines Magazine. Set for Oct. 4, eighty-fourth annual house tour will showcase local architecture and interior design. From 10 AM to 5 PM, participants can get a glimpse inside historic and renovated homes in…
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Eleven Bucks County ZIP Codes Rank Among Wealthiest in Philadelphia Region
Eleven Bucks County ZIP codes made the list of the wealthiest ZIP codes in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Richboro (18954) ranks highest in Bucks County at No. 60, with a per capita income of $80,067 and typical home values of $697,943. Next is Levittown (19056) at No. 65, with…
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Philadelphia is Prime Destination This Fall for Arts
Philadelphia has emerged as the prime destination in the United States this fall for everything new, historic, and vibrant happening across the arts, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. Calder Gardens will open September 21 at 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Named after Philadelphia native and acclaimed sculptor Alexander Calder, the site blends art, culture, environmental awareness,…
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Delaware County Woman Uses AI to Appeal Health Insurance Denial
When Delaware County resident Joani Reisen lost her health insurance coverage for a critical medication she needed, she appealed using a new AI platform that made the appeal work much easier, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS News Philadelphia. Reisen had been using Concerta, which treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, for more than a decade to help her…
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Suburbs and City Come Together Under the Cobbs Creek Golf Club
Suburban investment and urban need have come together in the revitalization of the Cobbs Creek Golf Club, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The historic Cobbs Creek Golf Club reaches into both Upper Darby and West Philadelphia. A restored course will open there officially in 2027. Meanwhile, an all-inclusive, state-of-the-art golf and education campus…
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Educators Brew Up Coffee at House Cup Coffee Roasters in Havetown
A group of partners with a background in education came together on Darby Road to open a coffee house, reports Bob Kelly for Kelly Drives at Fox 29. “Most of us who are part of the partnership program here came out of education or work in education. I worked at the university level at an…
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Three Charming Chester County Restaurants You Need to Try
Three Chester County restaurants are known to be especially charming eateries, complimented by a cozy atmosphere and unforgettable flavors, writes Dorian Briggs for Ever After in the Woods. Talula’s Table is a true gem in Kennett Square, where securing a reservation can take months of planning. During the day, the space acts as a gourmet…
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King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for the Reporter. Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year lease for a 49,112-square-foot property at 1201 W. 8th Avenue, marking the first concrete move toward establishing a facility dedicated to around-the-clock behavioral health care. “This is a…
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Philadelphia Ranked Most Popular City in Northeast for Apartment Renter Interest
Philadelphia topped the list of cities in the Northeast for interest from apartment renters during the first half of the year, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. RentcCafe’s mid-year renter engagement report reviews current and historic apartment search volume on its platform, as well as changes in overall apartment availability.…
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Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office
Innovate Real Estate expands in Pennsylvania with a new Doylestown office, led by The Cleland Team, a local real estate group that has extensive experience and strong community ties, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to Jeff Casterline, founder and CEO of Innovate Real Estate, The Cleland Team, recently recognized by RealTrends as one…
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General Mills Executive Doug Martin to be Wawa’s ‘Brand Architect’
Doug Martin, a General Mills marketer, has been appointed Wawa’s new chief marketing and brand officer, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Notice of Martin’s hire was announced in an internal letter sent to Wawa employees from CEO Chris Gheysens. Martin will oversee Wawa’s brand, advertising, marketing, loyalty, and consumer insights. He will also…
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Parkside Firefighter, Hospitalized With West Nile, Sends Out a Warning
Take mosquito bites seriously, warns Sarah Haynes, a volunteer firefighter in Parkside who contracted West Nile Virus from an infected mosquito that bit her while she was landscaping in her garden. Haynes, who is also a borough councilwoman, ended up spending a week in the hospital, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Following the…
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Belmont Behavioral Health Opening a 24/7 Crisis Center in Delaware County
For individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health emergency, help is on the way from Belmont Behavioral Health, which is opening a crisis response center in Delaware County, according to Sarah Gantz’s report for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Belmont Behavioral Health is one of the largest mental health providers in the Philadelphia area. The center will…
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On a Senior Living Waitlist? Follow This Checklist to Get Ready
Being on a senior living waitlist for your new residence at a community is a sign of exciting things to come – but what should you do while you wait? Freedom Village at Brandywine wants you to feel confident and prepared when the time comes to move in. This checklist describes simple, manageable steps that…
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Kennett Square Couple Marries at Stunning Garden-Inspired Wedding
A Kennett Square couple recently held their picturesque wedding at nearby Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. Local residents Rachel Perry and Cody Eichenlaub married on June 28 after more than a decade of dating. For their special day, the newlyweds hoped for a minimalistic garden-inspired theme, a dream that…
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