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General Recreation in Newtown Square Helps With Camden Park Playground
A playground for special needs children is being planned as part of a $2 million rebuild of Camden Park in Camden, New Jersey, writes Neill Borowski for TAPinto Camden. Called in to help create the Jake’s Place All-Inclusive Play Area is General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. This Jake’s Place will be the third installed…
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Exploring Pittsburgh: Where to Stay, Eat, and Play for an Unforgettable Weekend Getaway
Planning a weekend getaway to Pittsburgh? You’re in for a vibrant mix of culture, food, and unforgettable experiences. From breathtaking city views to delicious dining and lively nightlife, this Steel City itinerary ensures you’ll make the most of your trip. Let’s dive in! Where to Stay: Finding Your Perfect Base Downtown (Golden Triangle) For proximity…
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PREIT’s New CEO Considered Redeveloping Exton Square Mall Before Deciding to Sell
PREIT considered redeveloping Exton Square Mall before ultimately deciding to sell the property to generate funds for paying down debt, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In April, Glenn Rufrano, the new executive chairman of PREIT’s board, said that selling the mall would be “a question of value.” PREIT carefully evaluated the estimated…
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Wynnewood’s Rosemary Connors Leaves Big Shoes to Fill at NBC10
NBC10 is searching for a replacement for Rosemary Connors, its longtime weekend evening news anchor, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wynnewood native departed in September after 15 years at the station. In that time, she earned six Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards for her reporting on topics such as a deadly prison standoff…
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New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to grow, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the report, the retail occupancy rate for the area spanning from Girard Avenue to the north to Tasker Avenue…
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New Luxury Apartments Have Opened at 333 N. Broad St. in Doylestown
New luxury apartments, 333 N Broad St. (named after its address), have opened in Doylestown and are available to lease, the culmination of a 30-year vision to transform the area, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times There are currently 136 apartments to rent in the main building of the $77 million complex.…
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DCIU Hosts 3rd Annual Adaptive ArT Showcase Featuring Special Art Created by Special Children
An event highlighting the artistic talents of students with special needs took place Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the DCIU Education Center in Morton. The third annual ArT Showcase, hosted by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, had more than 500 pieces of artwork on display from students across Delaware County. The work included paintings, drawings, sculptures,…
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See What’s Happening With Delaware County’s Population
Pennsylvania is among a handful of states that is seeing its population shrink, writes Jess Thomason for Newsweek. It joins New York, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon and West Virginia in showing population declines. Delaware County’s population showed virtually no change between 2020 and 2023, adding only 364 people, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.…
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Delco: The Movie Gets Opening Premiere Jan. 17 at Media Theatre
It’s a wrap on “Delco: The Movie” and preparations are underway for a Jan. 17 red-carpet premiere at the Media Theatre, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The film was directed and produced by Sun Valley High School graduate and Delco native Chris Pierdomenico. The coming-of-age comedy/drama stars Steve Harding, Jenna Kuerzi and Jeff…
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Large Sky Drones, 1st Seen in New Jersey, Now in Delaware County
The FBI continues to investigate mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey even as new reports come in about Delaware County drones showing up in towns, reports staff for 6abc. Viewers of Action News have been sending in videos of drone sightings. Numerous reports to Action News reported flying objects in Media and Broomall, as well…
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Former Villanovan Lucy Olsen Still Has Basketball Fun in Iowa
“Basketball is fun”– Lucy Olsen. That was the catchphrase turned trademark for former Wildcat point guard Lucy Olsen during her three seasons at Villanova University, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Olsen led the Wildcats after Maddy Siegrist was drafted third overall by the Dallas Wings. Then, at the end of her junior year,…
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Aqua PA Installs 5th PFAS Treatment System in Montco
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system at its Hatboro well station in Montgomery County. This is the fifth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has completed and placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. This new system removes PFAS from drinking water from two…
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Philadelphia Filmmaker to Screen Documentary ‘Pardon Me’ at DCCC Dec. 10 for Human Rights Day
Pennsylvanians with criminal records continue to experience prejudice and lose employment opportunities long after they have completed their sentences. Documentary Filmmaker Shuja Moore, a fourth-generation West Philadelphian and Community Advocate who himself served 12 years in prison, will screen his short documentary, Pardon Me, at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media)…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Executive Karin Risi Retires After 27 Years of Service
Karin Risi, head of strategy, product, marketing, and communications at Malvern-based Vanguard Group, will retire at the end of the year after 27 years with the investment management giant, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Vanguard said it does not plan to name a successor and is instead evolving the leadership structure for…
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These Three Bakeries Are Some of Bucks County’s Best
The Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County included, is filled with bakeries selling delectable bakes like freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fritz Bakery, which has locations in Langhorne and Bensalem, is known for its sticky buns topped with cream cheese icing. The family-run bakery first opened in Croydon…
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These Philadelphia Eateries Make Inquirer Food Critic’s Top Restaurants of 2024
Philadelphia’s dining scene is thriving with many exceptional options, but these restaurants stand out the most in 2024 for their innovation, quality, and unique offerings, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mawn, a freewheeling “noodle shop with no rules,” is one of the toughest reservations in Bella Vista, and wider. Pietramala in Northern Liberties…
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Service Cuts or More Taxes? A Tough Decision in Delaware County
Residents are facing a tough Delaware County decision between paying more taxes to cover a proposed 23.8 percent tax increase many can’t afford, or a reduction in government services. A debate over those choices in Delaware County’s proposed $321 million budget for 2025 generated a packed council meeting room Dec. 4, most opposing a tax…
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Delaware County Schools Up Digital Defense Against Cyberattacks
There has been an increase in cyberattacks on Delaware County schools so efforts are underway to keep districts protected, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “Not only are they increasing in quantity, they’ve also become more sophisticated,” said Khalid Ayyubov, chief information and technology office of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. “Some attacks make it…
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