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Here Are Some of the Most Delicious, Popular Dishes Reading Terminal Market Has to Offer
Reading Terminal Market is known for its onslaught of food options at its several dozen eateries, and some of the market’s most delicious dishes are Philly classics, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. If you’re up to try pupusas from El Merkury, you can get the cheesesteak pupusa or the classic bean and cheese as…
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Joseph Passaretti, 1 of Delaware County’s Oldest Veterans, Remembered
Joseph Passaretti of Collingdale served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 in Africa and Europe, receiving a Purple Heart and numerous other medals. Passaretti, considered one of Delaware County’s oldest World War II veterans, has died at the age of 106, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. He passed away on New…
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Frontier Airlines Cuts 5 Philadelphia Airport Routes for 2025
The low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, the second largest airline at Philadelphia International Airport, has cut four routes from the airport, and has cut another temporarily during the winter season. The cuts began in January, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Denver-based Frontier will halt service from PHL to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; Cincinnati…
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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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West Chester’s COCOON Helps Homeowners Renovate with Their Pets in Mind
West Chester-based remodeling firm COCOON helps homeowners renovate their homes, ensuring their pets are not only considered but prioritized throughout the process, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Recently, the company helped New Hope couple, Jeannine and Kevin Tait, create a special space for their cats, Coco and Cleo, as part of a broader…
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World-Renown New Hope Wood-Turning Master Mark Sfirri Enjoys First Solo Museum Exhibition
Bucks County artist Mark Sfirri is enjoying his first solo museum exhibition, La Famiglia, at the Museum for Art in Wood in Philadelphia’s Center City, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY. La Famiglia features sets of crafted objects with some shared characteristics that make them appear related. The show inspired a second exhibition, The Flower…
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This South Philadelphia Museum’s New Sauna Provides Immersive History Lesson on Swedish Culture
The American Swedish Historical Museum is offering a special new way to experience Swedish culture with a new sauna pop-up, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “The museum currently has an exhibit on view all about sauna culture, specifically in Finland,” said Kelley Garrard with Scout, the company hosting the pop-up. “So to celebrate that,…
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Here’s What Happened When Jimmy Carter Visited Lansdowne
A Lansdowne family of 11 hold a cherished memory of the day President Jimmy Carter visited their home, writes Jennifer Lynn for WHYY. In October 1980, Jimmy Carter, running for re-election, reached out to Joe and Bertha Phillips, two Catholic Democrats, to see if he could host a question-and-answer session from the backyard of their…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gave Back to Community in December
Freedom Village at Brandywine made December a month of giving back in a heartfelt way. Through a month-long initiative, the community collected and donated 500 pounds of food to the Chester County Food Bank and raised $2,000 through a resident-led flower sale to support local charities. The food drive encouraged donations of non-perishable items throughout…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Trek to Memory Care
So where were we? Oh yes. The Upper Moreland police found Willie standing on the corner of Byberry and Davisville Roads on a blustery night in early December. The police officer took Willie back to the Temple of Doom. That was when he called me. “Is she OK?” I asked. The officer said Willie was…
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Baldwin’s Book Barn is a True Treasure Trove of Books with Haunted Twist
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is a treasure trove of books with more than 300,000 rare and vintage books and perhaps even a ghost or two, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former dairy barn and milking house, run by 91-year-old Carol Rauch, may be the nation’s largest used bookstore. Spanning 25,000…
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New ‘Global Italian Marketplace’ Eataly Set to Open at King of Prussia Mall by Fall 2025
Eataly, the new “global Italian marketplace,” is set to open its doors at King of Prussia Mall by next fall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The work on the latest location of the multi-level Italian dining and shopping experience has been ongoing for over a year. Some of the more recently completed updates include…
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This Historic South Philadelphia Church Will Be Repurposed Into Apartments, Event Space
The Historical Commission recently approved a plan to preserve and redevelop the historic True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church in South Philadelphia, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Atlis Real Estate Partners has proposed 33 residential units with a rentable event space in the sanctuary of the former church. This proposal would preserve the complex,…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Scores Spot on USA Today’s Top 10 Songs of 2024
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter has had an amazing year, highlighted by eight Grammy nominations and most recently her inclusion on USA Today’s Top 10 Songs of 2024, writes Melissa Ruggieri for the Bucks County Courier Times. Surprisingly, the song that earned her a spot on the distinguished list is not one of her No. 1…
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State Funding Boost to 2 Delaware County School Districts Appreciated, but More Needed
Years of pleading from underfunded Pennsylvania school districts to level the playing field with wealthy school districts finally netted $500 million more in Pennsylvania school funds to those districts in 2024. It’s part of a nine-year state plan sending $4.5 billion to districts inadequately funded, or who are overburdened with excessive property taxes, writes Maddie…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant French Provincial in Glen Mills
An elegant French provincial home on two lovely acres at 25 Sweetbriar Lane with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This sophisticated residence is a true masterpiece perfectly nestled within the acclaimed Woods at Sweetwater community. Many stunning details include marble floors, soaring two-story ceilings,…
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Marinus Therapeutics in Radnor Acquired by Swedish Company
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, based in Radnor, is being acquired by Immedica Pharma, a Swedish drug company specializing in treatments for rare diseases, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The the acquisition deal is valued at $151 million. News of the planned acquisition of the struggling company drove Marinus stock up 43 percent to 53 cents…
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Nonprofit 2025 Impact Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted
The Foundation for Delaware County has opened its 2025 Impact Grants competitive grantmaking cycle.. This is in addition to its second annual Delco Gives nonprofit registration opening on Jan. 6. For the 2025 Impact Grants cycle, the Foundation will consider awarding grant funding to organizations that address several of the Social Determinants of Health, including…
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