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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Celebrates the Season with Community Giving and Team Spirit
This holiday season, Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC embodied the spirit of giving by supporting their community and celebrating their team. The firm adopted a family from Drexel Neumann Academy and two families from Home of the Sparrow, providing gifts and essentials to make their holidays brighter. Drexel Neumann Academy is a Catholic elementary…
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Longtime QVC Host Takes Step Back After 13 Years with Shopping Network
West Chester-based QVC host Kerstin Lindquist, who has been with the shopping network for 13 years, has announced her departure, effective Dec. 28, writes Olivia Jakiel for Parade. Lindquist said that the choice to step back didn’t come lightly, but it is an important leap forward for her. In an Instagram post, she said it was…
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Temple University Grad Russell Bryant Sues Alma Mater For His Email Address
Worcester real estate attorney Russell Bryant is suing his alma mater, Temple University over its decision to deactivate alumni email accounts, reports Abraham Gutman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple recently announced they would deactivate all alumni email accounts more than a year after graduation and that all would be phased out by May 2025. Bryant…
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New Central Bucks School Superintendent Steven Yanni Shifts Focus from Culture Wars
Steven Yanni, the new Central Bucks School District superintendent, wants to leave behind culture-war battles, an issue that has attracted national attention over the last several years, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Instead, he wants to focus on education. “Conversations about teaching and learning and student achievement have been missing, not just in Central…
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Abi Young, 12, Helped Bring a Gymnastics Center to Haverford
Persuasive letters from a life-long gymnast to the CEO of YMCA Greater Philadelphia paved the way for a state-of-the-art gymnastics center in Haverford Township, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abi Young, 12, has been involved with gymnastics at the Haverford Area YMCA since she was 3. Yet somehow, the experience was always lacking.…
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This Downingtown Market Named Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace in Downingtown was recently named the Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic region, reports Drew Anderson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. “We have a lot of great partners, we have a big wholesale partner, a family-owned business from Connecticut, that we pull a lot of products from and that gives us the…
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For 40 Years, This Harleysville Family Has Had a Blazing Good Time Decorating Its Property
For the 40th Dec. in a row, the Drelick property in Harleysville is outfitted for the holidays. The family’s lawn set-up is unique for its interactive elements that beckon visitors from their cars. Mac Bullock plugged into the details for the Montgomery Daily Voice. Homeowner Joseph Drelick describes its origins. “I was 13,” he recalled.…
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‘Anastasia The Musical’ Hits Stage at Bucks County Playhouse Just in Time for Holiday Season
Anastasia The Musical has taken the stage at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, perfectly timed for the holiday season, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The timeless story, inspired by the beloved movies, follows Anya as she sets out to discover her past and reclaim her royal destiny. “I mean, Once Upon a December,…
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West Philly’s Calvary United Methodist Church Gains Historic Status Amid Owner’s Fight to Stop It
Calvary United Methodist Church in West Philadelphia recently received historic protections despite the protestations of the building’s owner, write Zoe Greenberg and Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Historic designation restricts an owner from demolishing or significantly altering a building’s exterior. Church leadership opposed the nomination, citing concerns that increased regulation would impose additional financial…
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Cancer Isn’t Stopping Fred Amatucci’s Upper Darby Santa Mission
Fred Amatucci isn’t letting something like breast cancer stop him from helping out Santa, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Amatucci has been a special Santa’s helper with the Upper Darby Fire Company since the early 1980s. “I love Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday and I just love the smiles I put on kids’ faces” he…
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Beyond Books, Havertown’s Janet Mount Has a Puzzle Exchange
Little Libraries have grown popular in recent years as a convenient way to share books. Now a Havertown woman is doing the same with puzzles, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Janet Mount has a puzzle exchange in her front yard. “We’ve been doing puzzles since we were kids. We always had a puzzle…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-use building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Romance for the Golden Years
We’ll get to Willie’s move next week. We have to discuss Willie’s boyfriend. Yep. Willie has a boyfriend. I was visiting Willie one day. She complained about a fellow widow. This widow, she said, was not moving on. This widow needed a life. “Look at me,” Willie said. “I miss Indy. But I…
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Five Small Towns of Chester County to Visit For Local History & Charm
Small towns of Chester County offer endless activities and local flare for both residents and visitors, writes staff for Main Line Today. Here is a detailed guide to five towns in the region. Kennett Square—The Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square is surrounded by mushroom farms and local agriculture. The town itself offers accessible…
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Teacher at Bensalem Elementary School Celebrates Holiday Season with Festive, Extravagant Outfits
Lauren Miller, a teacher at Belmont Hills Elementary in Bensalem, spreads holiday cheer in her class with a new festive outfit for every day of the season, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “Very early on in teaching, one of the things I loved about it was just being able to celebrate and have fun with…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to Open New Location on Temple University Campus
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is planning to open its newest Philadelphia location on Temple University’s campus, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new Iron Hill Brewery will be next to the Liacouras Center at the location that formerly housed one of the university’s bookstores. “The opening of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant…
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Amtrak Safety Fencing Installed in Chester After Deaths of 2 Children
Chester is installing up to $10 million in fencing along the Amtrak Northeast Corridor line where two children were killed last year, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neighborhood kids were climbing through a hole in the fence to cross the tracks as a shortcut to a playground in Chester’s West End. On…
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Elwyn Launches $100M Campus Plan With Developer Hire
The behavioral health nonprofit Elwyn, headquartered in Media Borough, is spending $100 million to redevelop its main campus, including a new $45 million school, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. It will take a decade to redevelop the 260-acre campus. Redevelopment planning began last year. A master plan is being created to include “state-of-the-art…
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