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David’s Bridal Introduces On-Demand Delivery with DoorDash
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has partnered with DoorDash to offer brides, bridesmaids, and special occasion shoppers on-demand delivery, according to a staff report from the Chain Store Age. Shoppers can now receive David’s Bridal’s selection of dresses, shoes, and accessories in under an hour after they place their order. “Whether you prefer the convenience of doorstep…
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Malvern’s TIME Kid of the Year Has Goal of Donating Hundreds of Bikes This Holiday Season
Malvern teenager Dom Pecora hopes to once again donate hundreds of bikes this holiday season, write Wakisha Bailey and Mike Spatocco for CBS News Philadelphia. Last year, Pecora donated over 100 bikes to children in the Chester County community through the bike repair shop he owns with his family, Dom Fixes Bikes, located in Malvern.…
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Amtrak Sets New All-Time Record for Number of Passengers
This year has been a record-breaking one for Amtrak as the national passenger railroad company saw its highest ridership numbers ever, writes Chris Morris for Fortune. Amtrak announced that it saw 32.8 million passengers taking trips on its trains in its 2024 fiscal year. That represents a 15 percent increase over its 2023 numbers, and…
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This Warminster-Area Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, a Warminster-area landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Geff Rapp, chairman of Ivyland’s 150th Anniversary Committee, noted that while the store’s owners and offerings have changed over time, it remains deeply rooted in the…
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Bonner-Prendie Friars Take State Championship for First Time
The Bonner-Prendergast High School Friars took their first state championship Thursday evening, winning the PIAA Class 4A championship 40-14 over Lampeter-Strasburg at Cumberland Valley High School, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. The District 12 champion Friars is the first Delaware County team since Strath Haven in 2000 to win a state title. They…
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For Holiday Travel, Here’s the Least, Most Delayed Airlines at PHL
A Philadelphia Inquirer analysis took a look at most reliable PHL airlines, as well as the least reliable Philadelphia International Airport for delays, based on data from the tracking platform FlightAware. Not everyone’s arriving at the same time, writes Henry Savage and Joe Yeradi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PHL is one of the nation’s and…
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This Delaware County Community Is an Attractive Option for Retirees
Swarthmore Borough has already made lists naming it one of the best places to live and to raise a family. Now Travel + Leisure says retiring in Swarthmore is a good choice if you want to retire in Pennsylvania. Swarthmore shared the limelight with other Pennsylvania locales like Pittsburgh, West Chester, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Scranton,…
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Explore Pennsylvania’s Top Winter Getaways: Skiing, Snow Tubing, and More
Ready to experience Pennsylvania’s magical winter? From exciting outdoor adventures like snow tubing and cross-country skiing to a number of holiday events and horse-drawn carriage rides, the Keystone State turns into a real-life winter wonderland. Let’s dive into the best outdoor winter adventures that make Pennsylvania unforgettable. What will you explore first this season? XXXX…
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Weekend Wanderer: Is it Christmastime?
At 5:18 on the morning of Nov. 14, PhillyBurbs.com proclaimed, “The holiday season is here.” On Thanksgiving Day, PhillyVoice laid down the gauntlet. “Once the Thanksgiving meal is done, it’s game over for the last holdouts; you’re in the yuletide whether you like it or not.” I love the sentiment. And the solid use of…
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WCU to Graduate More Than 1,000 Students at Four Winter Commencement Ceremonies
There are 1,017 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University (WCU) at four separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14. Three ceremonies organized by the college will accommodate the 769 undergraduate students eligible to graduate at the University’s undergraduate commencement…
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Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Officials have come from Lansdale and Upper Merion Township in recent weeks. Coyotes are present in every Pennsylvania county, and their population is growing. Game Warden Matthew Johnson of the Pennsylvania Game Commission explained that…
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Wall Street Journal: Longwood Gardens’ New Expansion Balances Elegance and Design with Historic Charm
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has recently completed a $250 million expansion that perfectly balances elegance and contemporary design with its historic charm, writes Michael J. Lewis for The Wall Street Journal. Originally opened by Pierre du Pont, the philanthropically minded industrialist, in 1954, Longwood Gardens has since evolved into one of the world’s great…
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North Face to Close Center City Store in January
North Face has announced that it will be closing its Center City store in January 2025, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a result of the closure, 17 layoffs will occur. The store has been there, as part of Philadelphia’s premiere retail corridor on Walnut Street, since 2009. According to a Worker…
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Drought Threatens Reenactments of Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River
The continuous drought could prevent volunteers from re-enacting George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the two scheduled reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park have not been canceled yet, the situation is dicey, according to Cory Shannon, the park’s new manager.…
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Upper Darby Parking Ticket Problem Triggers $800,000 Settlement
Upper Darby’s failure to give parking ticket violators between 2021 and 2022 a chance to contest their tickets has led to a proposed $800,000 settlement, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rule, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania described the settlement as a “fair, reasonable and adequate” resolution of…
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First Bank House of the Week: Custom Colonial in Media for Sale
A beautiful colonial home on 0.35 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This amazing residence boasts a custom-built design with an open floor plan and soaring vaulting ceilings. Highlights include a grand foyer with two-story ceiling, front sitting room, gourmet kitchen with large…
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David Markowitz Found His Childhood in His Haverford Home Sports Den
David Markowitz is a very nostalgic person, especially when it comes to sports, so when he and his wife Lecia Markowitz moved into their Haverford home in 2008, the basement became David’s sports den. The den would house memorabilia from Philadelphia-area minor and major leagues and defunct hockey teams, writes Zoe Rosenberg for The Philadelphia…
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Chamber’s EPIC Awards Luncheon Honors Top Businesses, Individuals in Delaware County
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to Delaware County’s best businesses, nonprofits, and institutions at its annual EPIC luncheon Nov. 19, at Drexelbrook Catering in Drexel Hill. Awards were given out in several categories at the well-attended luncheon. Deanna Doane, chairman of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, kicked off…
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