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Chester County Home to Four of Region’s 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to four towns that are ranked among the 15 most expensive places to buy a home in Greater Philadelphia, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow, which compared a total of 235 cities and towns. Devon tops the list as the…
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South Philadelphia Tradition John’s Water Ice Now Features Freeze-Dried Version, Enjoyable Even in Winter
John’s Water Ice, a popular South Philadelphia tradition, now offers a freeze-dried version, developed in partnership with the founders of Sugar Crunch Candy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The process of creating the new offering begins with John’s Water Ice formula, which is freeze-dried and transformed into a crunchy candy. Eating the cherry…
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The Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair Is Returning for its 59th Year
The Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair is returning for its 59th year to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event is taking place from 12 PM to 8 PM from Friday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1 and again on Sept. 6 and 7.…
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Matt Shultz Reflects on 40-Year Mission to Reopen Lansdowne Theater
Surreal. That’s how Matt Schultz described seeing the Lansdowne Theater open to the public Friday, Aug. 22, after 40 years. “Public response has been overwhelming,” he said. “I think it’s something all of Lansdowne can be proud of.” Schultz has been a driving force behind decades of effort to bring the Lansdowne Theater back to…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Garnet Valley
A gorgeous colonial home at 882 Shavertown Road, situated on 0.52 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Garnet Valley. This stunning and meticulously maintained residence offers timeless appeal and modern luxury in a sought-after location. Highlights include a cozy living room, elegant formal dining room, chef’s…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make Philly Area List of Most Expensive Homes
The average home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2 percent higher than the year before. Location, size, age, and condition all contribute to a home’s value, and here in Delaware County, three communities are leading the way in the Philadelphia metro area for home prices, according to Stacker. Stacker compiled the…
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Widener Hosts Sept. 3 Open House for OLLI Noncredit Classes
It’s back-to-school season for students of all ages, including the members of Widener University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI. OLLI will host an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Widener’s Chester campus for the public to learn more about membership and all the exciting benefits that come with…
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Germantown Academy Welcomes Familiar Face Back as Head of Upper School
Dave Samson, who was previously a counselor and held other roles at Germantown Academy, recently returned to the Fort Washington school as the head of Upper School, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Samson worked at the school from 2004 to 2015 on the administrative team implementing the House System in 2007, offering…
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QVC Group Plans to Hire 250 New Employees in West Chester Following HSN Move
QVC Group plans on adding 250 new jobs in West Chester following HSN’s relocation from St. Petersburg, Florida, earlier this summer, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. By early 2026, the company will add a total of 300 roles to its Studio Park headquarters campus, including the 50 HSN team members who opted…
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West Philadelphia Neighborhood Transforms After Years of Crime, Thanks to Community Partnership
The West Philadelphia community at 52nd and Arch streets have seen a reduction in crime after it has spent years plagued by it, write Hayden Mitman and Siobhan McGirl for NBC10 Philadelphia. Geraldine Brown, who has lived in the neighborhood for years, noted that her community has been a crime hotspot. However, a recent partnership…
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Residents Say No to Affordable Housing Shortage Solution in Bucks County
Affordable housing shortage in Bucks County could be addressed by denser housing, but town residents oppose it, and town officials have not been approving such projects, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The county spans around 400,000 acres, with over 40 percent already developed. By 2023, roughly 23 percent, or over 92,000…
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1 Delaware County College Gains in 2026 Rankings. Others Are Down
The University of Pennsylvania no longer holds a top-10 honored spot in Niche’s Best Colleges in America rankings. For 2026, the university moved from sixth in 2025 to No. 12 in the 2026 rankings, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the region, Swarthmore College is the only other local school besides Penn to even…
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At PHL: New Safety System Prevents Planes From Overrunning Runway
Philadelphia International Airport has added a runway safety feature as part of upgrades there, writes Josh Sanders and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. An Engineered Material Arrest System (EMAS) on runway 826 was celebrated recently by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the city’s Department of Aviation. The…
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Swifties Ecstatic Over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement
Not sure if you’ve heard, but Jason Kelce’s brother just got engaged. Not sure who the woman is. Think she’s some kind of an entertainer. Yep. It’s happened. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. Swift announced the engagement on Tuesday afternoon on an Instagram post, accompanied by her song…
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Brandywine Reflects on Five Years of Equity by Design Commissions
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Penn State Brandywine’s Chancellor’s Commissions on Equity by Design, a milestone that highlights the campus’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering environment for all. Launched in 2020 under the leadership of Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells, the commissions were established to provide intentional, actionable guidance…
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Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact
The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national evaluator of program effectiveness, the clinic achieved a 100 percent effectiveness rate — the highest possible score. The clinic’s impact is stronger than 99 percent of similar programs nationwide in…
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Jim Murray, Former Eagles General Manager Who Helped Lead Franchise Back to Prominence, Dies at 87
Jim Murray, the former Eagles general manager who helped the team return to prominence and opened the first Ronald McDonald House, died on August 25 at the age of 87 at his home in Bryn Mawr, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Growing up in West Philadelphia, Murray watched the Eagles at Franklin Field.…
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Get Your Quarters Ready: Construction Begins on New Aldi Store in Phoenixville Area
Construction has begun on a new Aldi store in the Phoenixville area, with excavation and building crews breaking ground in East Pikeland and making significant progress in recent weeks, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The new location for the popular discount grocer will be at 297 Schuylkill Road, directly across from O’Grady’s. “The Aldi…
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