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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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DCCC Student Awarded $5K Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) student Ayisha Barrie of Secane, a dual major in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, has received a $5,000 Lockheed Martin Scholarship and a full-time job offer through Lockheed Martin Space’s Software Associate Degree Program. Additionally, Barrie has been accepted into the company’s Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP), a three-year development…
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Chester County Town Listed Among Most UFO Sightings in Pennsylvania
West Chester has been reported as one of the “cities” with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania, according to a report by Stacker. The first official UFO sighting was in 1947, an event that set off a cultural craze across the United States; an obsession that is just as prevalent today. Pilot Kenneth Arnold had…
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Urban Outfitters Defying Retail Woes with Anthropologie Sales Growth
Urban Outfitters has reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in Q3 and that growth has been led by its Anthropologie brand, writes Julia Fanzeres for Bloomberg. Urban Outfitters’ shares rose 12 percent as of Nov. 26, representing its biggest intraday jump since May 2023. On the other hand, the stock had gained 12 percent this year to…
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Bucks is One of the Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania, Data Shows
Many counties throughout the nation are experiencing growth due to job opportunities, education, relatively affordable housing costs, historic or well-designed downtowns, or access to cultural opportunities, reports Stacker. Using rankings from Niche, Stacker has compiled a list of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania, and Bucks County was ranked No. 7. Niche ranked the…
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40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania
Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40 more stores planned there by 2029, is part of a strategy to extend Wawa’s footprint further into the state, even as it expands nationally, writes Gianna for 94.5PST. The first…
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2025 Delaware County Budget May Come With 23 Percent Tax Hike
County Council is looking at a proposed $397 million 2025 Delaware County budget and it’s trying to figure out how to pass it without a 23 percent tax increase, writes Greg Payne for Fox 29. “I think, if like minds come together, we can work together, we can get through this crisis and I hope…
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Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
A wealthy couple in the Bucks County area is selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of the best homes in the region. Sarah Paynter wrote about the estate for The Wall Street Journal. Children’s book author Cheryl Olsten, along with her husband, financial adviser Steven Grabowski,…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar counties, write John Duchneskie, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump won 37,000 more votes in the Philadelphia suburbs than in 2020, which is around a third…
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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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WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the 103rd Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 7
West Chester University’s (WCU) Annual Holiday Concert has become a beloved winter tradition. Campus and community members are invited to jump-start the season and join in this joyous celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3:00 PM in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Professor and…
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Pennridge High School’s Gifted Program Assists NASA in Drop Tower Challenge
Two teams from Perkasie’s Pennridge High School’s gifted program will assist NASA with zero-gravity research, writes The Reporter. The teams will participate in the 2025 Drop Tower Challenge with just 18 other groups nationwide. The challenge tasks participants with designing and building paddle wheels that turn in water due to the wetting properties of their…
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Chester County’s Del Vacchio Landscapes Offers Professional Christmas Light Decorating
Del Vacchio Landscapes, located in Chester County, is one of many landscaping companies offering residents professional holiday light installation this year, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In recent years, an increasing number of residents in the Philadelphia region have opted to outsource outdoor Christmas decorations to professional landscapers. Company owner Vince Del Vacchio…
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New ‘Crossing Cabin Run’ Holiday Card Features Iconic Bucks County Bridge
A new holiday greeting card released by artist Jerry Cable titled Crossing Cabin Run features the iconic Loux Covered Bridge in Pipersville, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Bucks County bridge, located close to the artist’s studio, was constructed in 1874 by David Sutton. It was named after John A. Loux, the county’s longest-tenured…
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Shoppers Turn Out in Media Borough for Small Business Saturday
It was busy in Media Borough the Saturday after Thanksgiving as shoppers rushed out to support local businesses. Small Business Saturday was started by American Express in 2010 to drive consumers to small and local businesses after Black Friday, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Drew Arata, owner of Earth and State in Media Borough, couldn’t…
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Yeadon’s Black Saturday Extravaganza Focuses on Black Businesses, Library
Yeadon Borough has a unique version of Small Business Saturday that puts the emphasis on Black entrepreneurs while raising money for the library, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. This year’s Black Saturday Extravaganza brought 20 business vendors to the Yeadon Public Library fundraiser. The event is an annual tradition dating back to…
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Idorsia Therapeutics Poised to Cut Hundreds of Jobs in Restructuring
Idorsia Therapeutics is negotiating to sell global rights to its high blood pressure drug amid a restructuring that could eliminate up to 270 positions, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Idorsia in Allschwil, Switzerland, has 1,100 workers globally, but has its US operations—Idorsia Pharmaceuticals USA–in Radnor, where there are about 125 workers. The eliminated…
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Kelces Team Up for a Holiday Duet and for Philadelphia’s Children
There’s a new holiday song, “Loud Little Town,” that features a husband and wife duet, sung by none other than Jason Kelce and wife Kylie. The couple recorded the song and music video, “Loud Little Town” for the latest “A Philly Christmas Party” holiday album, writes Kayleigh Roberts for Marie Claire. The song’s music video…
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