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Haverford’s Bunoa Sera Ristorante Opens Second Place in Springfield
The family-owned Italian restaurant Buona Sera Ristorante, which opened in Haverford Township in 2022, has opened a second location at 801 W. Sproul Road in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Unlike its Havertown sister, the Springfield location will offer lunch as well as dinner, featuring traditional old world made-from-scratch Italian dishes. Almost…
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Freedom Village Earns 2025 Best Nursing Home Designation From U.S. News & World Report
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025-2026 by U.S. News & World Report. The Continuing Care Community earned the 2025 Best Nursing Home recognition by achieving a High Performing rating, the highest possible rating from U.S. News. “This designation is a testament to our quality care and commitment…
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Weekend Wanderer: With Friends Like These …
As you might imagine, Willie’s friends — a cohort of fellow independent-living cronies — were aghast at Willie’s move to memory care. Even if it was just six days. The upgrade to assisted living did nothing to quell their alarm. In fact, a bevy of Willie-adjacent people had a few things to say on the…
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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 13-Feb. 14; Special Reception Jan. 22
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its ninth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide variety of media by art students from 15 high schools in Delaware and Chester Counties. The students’ work is on view from Jan. 13-Feb. 14 in the Art Gallery, located…
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Keeping Smiles Healthy: Harcum College to Host Free Oral Care Event
Harcum College is stepping up to promote oral health and wellness in the community with its upcoming Sealant Day, a day dedicated to providing free preventative dental care. The event, open to the public and the Harcum community, will take place on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic on Harcum’s campus at 750…
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Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with Bradley Cooper
Brooke Shields shared a surprising and humorous story about Bradley Cooper from her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, writes Jovita Trujillo for Hola!. During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, the 59-year-old actress and model recounted a health scare that led to an unforgettable encounter with the Jenkintown…
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An Interesting Look at the History of Taverns in Chester County
Taverns and inns have a long history in our country and Chester County, writes Jennifer Green and Sarah Wagner for County Lines Magazine. For centuries, travelers from near and far relied on the taverns across historic Chester County for a hot meal, warm bed, and roof over their head as they went about their journey. …
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Philadelphia Now Ranks Among Zillow’s Top Five Hottest Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia has climbed six spots from last year to rank as the nation’s fifth hottest housing market for 2025, according to Zillow, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local real estate experts believe that the current year could bring back some semblance of normality to the Philadelphia-area real estate market following a…
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Bucks County Police Pursuing New Leads in 50-Year-Old Teen Murder Cold Case
Police officials are following new leads in the 50-year-old cold case murder of 17-year-old Patricia Bartlett, a Bucks County teenager who was stabbed in the Oxford Valley Mall parking lot, writes Gina Cosenza for 102.9 MGK. On Jan. 13, 1975, Patricia Bartlett visited The Camera Shop at the mall to buy photo paper and toner…
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Crozer Health Could See a New Operator Or Closed Hospitals by Next Week
A Prospect Medical Holdings attorney is reporting that a new operator for Crozer Health chosen by the Pennsylvania attorney general could be found as soon as next week. However, a decision to close Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital could also be made at that time, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This all…
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Good News Pennsylvanians: Wawa is Expanding Westward
To kick off 2025, Wawa’s western expansion in Pennsylvania includes two new locations in central Pennsylvania, writes Sue Gleiter from PennLive Patriot-News. On Jan. 23, two new locations will open on 164 Maynard St. in Williamsport and 1071 Wayne Ave. in Chambersburg. The ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place at 8:30 AM shortly after doors…
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Ten Thousand Villages Shop Closing End of March in Media Borough
The fair trade gift shop Ten Thousand Villages is closing in Media Borough, one of 13 stores, to focus more on online sales and to channel its resources toward its work with underserved communities. The stores will close by the end of March, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The nonprofit chain, headquartered in Lancaster…
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Getting Into These Selective Delaware County Colleges Is Tough
In the Philadelphia region, the University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most difficult colleges to get into, with a 5.9 percent acceptance rate, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s ninth in the nation for selectivity. But there are also some selective Delaware County colleges and universities that rank…
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First Bank House of the Week: Attractive Tudor Colonial in Wallingford
An attractive Tudor-style colonial home at 108 Stratford Lane on 0.86 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. This beautifully renovated residence perfectly harmonizes timeless charm with modern comforts. Among many special details are original iron spindles, refinished hardwood flooring, and a butler’s pantry…
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In Bitter Cold, a Warm Greeting for Upper Darby’s Homeless
As the region battles winter’s cold, a team of outreach workers with Mental Health Partnerships is making sure the homeless in Upper Darby are kept warm and safe. Teresa Purdy, program manager with Mental Health Partnerships, does a daily drive around Upper Darby Township to check on people, a life-saving necessity, reports Madeline Wright for…
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Widener’s First International Internship Experience Expands Student Skills in Costa Rica
Widener University students recently completed the university’s first international internships, taking on environmental projects in Costa Rica, writes Nicole Carrera, assistant director of communications at Widener University. The hands-on activities offered valuable learning opportunities to the students, who were accompanied by Beatriz Urraca, Widener chair of modern languages; and Stephen Madigosky, professor of environmental science…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. These treatment facilities also mark an important milestone in Aqua Pennsylvania’s resolve…
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Deer Camp is a Proud PA Tradition
Over at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jason Nark is considering the tradition of deer camp. Let me guess. You’re at a loss as to what deer camp is. My friends, I once was too. But now I’m in the loop. So pay attention. I’m about to make you as cool and hip as me. Deer camp…
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