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PECO Green Region Grant Fuels Accessible Family Fun in Lower Makefield
Lower Makefield Township in Bucks County, a two-time winner of PECO Green Region grants, used its most recent award to improve accessibility at Five Mile Woods Preserve, including the installation of more than 700 linear feet of accessible boardwalk and new ADA-compliant parking. These upgrades addressed long-standing barriers for individuals with mobility challenges, many of…
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Phoenixville Can’t Get Enough of Soko Bag’s Korean Fried Chicken Experience
From Dubai to Korea to Pennsylvania, owners Shea Roggio and Alice Chang finally found a home for a Korean fried chicken restaurant: Phoenixville. The pair spent 8 months in Korea, even preparing for their first child. For Shea, the experience was transformational. “I completely fell in love with Korean fried chicken. And not just the…
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Study Finds MontCo Summers Are Stretching Weeks Longer
Summer is sticking around in Montgomery County, according to Kasha Patel and Naema Ahmed from the Washington Post. A new analysis shared with WaPo shows that the hottest days of the year are expanding well beyond the calendar definition of summer. Climatologist Brian Brettschneider compared U.S. weather data from 1965-1994 to 1995-2024. He found that…
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WSJ: Comcast Expands and Reaches New Agreements With Amazon to Share Streaming Content Across Platforms
Philadelphia-based Comcast has reached new or expanded existing distribution agreements with Amazon to make their streaming content available on each other’s platforms, writes Dean Seal for The Wall Street Journal. Comcast customers will have Prime Video content available on NBCUniversal’s Xfinity X1 devices, while Amazon users will have access to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming app subscriptions…
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Gorgeous Quakertown Estate on 24 Beautiful Acres Hits Market
A private estate that combines rustic elegance and modern luxury, set on over 24 beautiful acres in Quakertown, is now available for $1,800,000, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. Blending timeless architectural style with refined updates, the home showcases a distinguished legacy reflected in its historic charm and classic stonework. Recent renovations include…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands
Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…
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2 Friends Take Nostalgic 16 Philly-Area Mall Tour in One Saturday
Two friends reminisced about better mall days as they toured 16 Philadelphia-area malls in a day, including stops at the MacDade Mall, Springfield Mall, and Booth’s Corner. Mike Fenn and Jon Slosser, both 45, grew up in pre-Internet Delaware County in the 1980s and 90s, the height of mall popularity. They posted their 15-hour journey…
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Newest Wawa Signature Hoagie a Saquon Barkley Favorite
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley now has his own signature hoagie at Wawa and for a limited time, you can give it a try, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The signature hoagie honor is just the latest in a series of accomplishments for Barkley. He rushed for 2,000 yards, performed stunts like…
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DCCC and Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Sign High School Dual Enrollment Agreement
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School recently signed a High School Dual Enrollment (HDSE) Structured Pathways program agreement that enables Bonner & Prendie students to attend DCCC and earn college credits while still in high school, at no cost to them and their families. It is the first Structured…
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Developer Warns of Montco Housing Strain Despite Soaring Costs
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Montgomery County who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in Pennsylvania is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop ground is…
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Five September Events to Kick Off Fall in Chester County
September events across Chester County offer residents the perfect way to wrap up the summer and head into fall, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are five events happening in and around the county to add to your fall bucket list. Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance—Malvern. This three-day event from Sept. 5-7 features automobile…
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Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in areas like Bucks County is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop…
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New Court Filing Reveals How Much Medical Jet Crash in Northeast Philadelphia Has Cost Taxpayers
The City of Philadelphia has filed a new court document that unveils just how much the January 2025 medical jet crash has cost taxpayers, write Ryan W. Briggs and Dylan Purcell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In response to an insurance provider’s complaint, Philadelphia attorneys said they are seeking to claim “no less than $2,555,897.58” for…
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A Human Rights Commission Is Being Looked at for Delaware County
Delaware County could have a Human Relations Commission that would hear alleged human rights violations county-wide in areas of housing, employment, medical care, and education. The 12-member volunteer commission would have the authority to evaluate complaints, mediate disputes, schedule public hearings, and levy fines of up to $500 for violators, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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Chester Artist Hayden Richards Creates Eagle Portrait in Time for Home Opener
Chester-based artist Hayden Richard saw in his mind the image of a massive bald eagle bringing the championship Lombardi Trophy home and began painting it, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. “This big bald eagle is coming home,” Richard said, spreading his arms like wings. “Before the Eagles won the Super Bowl, I started…
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East Lansdowne Elementary Teacher Lounge Gets Contest Makeover
East Lansdowne Elementary School teachers are starting the school year with a fresh outlook, thanks to a teachers’ lounge makeover, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. Back in January, Walmart and Crayola partnered on a contest, which East Lansdowne fourth-grade teacher Rachael Albert decided to enter. From 10,000 applicants nationwide, 24 schools were selected. …
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Herr’s Plans to Sell 123 Acres of East Nottingham Land for “Herr’s Farm” Project
Nottingham-based snack company Herr’s plans to sell over one hundred acres of Nottingham land for the new Herr’s Farm project, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has owned the 123-acre stretch of land since 1994. The sale is currently under agreement with E Kahn Development in Malvern. Referred to as the Herr’s…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the largest projects is the proposed 6 million-square-foot data center in Delaware, called Project Washington. Starwood Digital Ventures wants to construct 11 buildings on…
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