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Radnor Wedding Shifts to Lankenau ER After Bride Collapses
An April 11 wedding ceremony at Pomme in Radnor for a Downingtown couple was sidetracked to the Lankenau emergency room when the bride suddenly collapsed, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I just started convulsing. … It was really scary,” bride Melissa Kellogg recalled. “I went down , hard.” Kellogg, set to marry Derek…
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Two Delaware County Restaurants Named Among the 76 Most Vital in the Philadelphia Region
Two Delaware County restaurants made it to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s new annual list of the 76 most vital restaurants in the Philadelphia region. The list defines what it means to be part of the Philly food culture in 2024. A restaurant’s food, service, and vibe were all taken into account. Like the vibe at the…
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6abc’s Cecily Tynan Gets a New Look From Her Springfield Stylist and Claps Back at the Critics
6abc Action News meteorologist Cecily Tynan debuted a brand-new hairstyle last week that caught viewers by surprise, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. For years, Tynan has worn a bob, keeping her hair short throughout most of her on-air career. She recently decided to switch it up, getting some extensions during her latest trip to…
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Kobe Bryant Once Revealed That His Grandmother Rejected Another Basketball Great for Prom
In one of basketball’s greatest coincidences, Lower Merion High School and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once revealed that his grandmother rejected Wilt Chamberlain, another basketball great, for prom, writes Samir Mehdi for The Sports Rush. Bryant lived in Wynnewood with his parents after they returned from Italy, where his father played basketball. The…
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes Andre DeBonis for EnergyPortal.eu. Chester was the earliest settlement in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682 by William Penn, who…
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Brandywine Conservancy, Art Museum Undergoing $100M Expansion
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art will be undergoing a $100 million expansion on its Chadds Ford campus, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new 40,000-square-foot museum will be created on its 325 acres, along with a preserve and garden with 10 miles of trails. Construction will begin in spring 2027, with the new museum scheduled…
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Encompass Health Opens New Rehabilitation Facility in Concordville
The country’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health, has announced the opening of its new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville. The 66,000-square-foot, 50-bed facility in Concord Township is accepting patients now. Treatments are available for those recovering from spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, amputations, brain injuries, and strokes to help them regain independence, quality of life, and functional ability. During their stay,…
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First Bank House of the Week: $2.3M French Colonial for Sale in Wayne
A French Colonial with five bedrooms and four full and one-half bathrooms is available for sale in the South Wayne Historic District. Designed by architect Peter Batchelor, the residence reflects a thoughtful approach to scale and flow, with high ceilings, expansive windows, and well-proportioned living spaces throughout. . . A welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining areas, a private office with French doors, and…
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Beloved Havertown BBQ Spot Expanding to Chef’s Old Neighborhood
One of Greater Philadelphia’s top BBQ spots, Sophie’s BBQ in Havertown, will be opening a second location in Manayunk, bringing delicious food to the area, writes June Bakan for Patch. For executive chef Greg Herman, the new location is especially meaningful. Herman lived in Manayunk from 2015 to 2019, where his career began, and he met…
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DELCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Pair of DCCC History Professors to Discuss ‘The American Revolution’ at Henrietta Hankin Library on Monday
History will come alive in Chester Springs on Monday, May 11, when a pair of professors from Delaware County Community College join a University of Pennsylvania scholar for a public discussion inspired by the new PBS documentary series, The American Revolution. The event, taking place from 5 to 7 PM at the Henrietta Hankin Library,…
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Build Equity in Retirement: How Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Condo Deed Model Works
Freedom Village at Brandywine offers condo deeds to residents looking to enjoy the rights of ownership and the perk of building equity while still reaping the benefits of community living. With a condo deed, you hold legal ownership of your home as long as you live in it. That means potential real estate tax deductions…
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Widener University Hosting 2026 Commencement on Chester Campus
The Widener University Commencement takes place next week on its Chester campus for 2026 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as one of its two law schools. A series of six ceremonies will run from Tuesday, May 12, to Thursday, May 14. The full ceremony schedule is: President Stacey Robertson will speak at the ceremonies,…
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Malvern Gene Company to Raise $115M from Convertible Notes While Dealing with Stock Decline
Malvern-based Ocugen saw its stock fall almost 20 percent after an announcement to use convertible notes to pay down existing debt and fund ongoing drug development, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gene therapy company plans to raise $115 million through these notes, which is debt that be turned into stock. The…
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Major Health Systems Eye Montgomery County for Billion-Dollar Expansion
Montco is emerging as a focal point in major expansion plans from regional healthcare giants like Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Both systems are looking to grow their presence with new facilities and upgraded care centers across the Philadelphia area. Jefferson Health has identified Montgomery County as…
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Newtown is Quietly Becoming Bucks County’s Most In-demand Town
On any given evening, State Street in Newtown earns its reputation. Restaurants packed. Sidewalks busy. Shops with steady foot traffic. Not just on weekends, but on Tuesday nights too, and on random Wednesday afternoons as well. The kind of consistent, unremarkable activity that tells you a place has crossed a threshold. People are not visiting…
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Inside A Philly Architect’s Mission to Revive Market East Through A Rethinking of Retail
Market East, like many commercial corridors in Philadelphia and throughout the nation, has seen an increasing amount of empty storefront. With e-commerce becoming a more prevalent entity, it’s forcing those in the retail industry to find new ways of thinking about retail. This summer, six pop-up storefronts will be opening up at Market East as…
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Ben Affleck Visits Swarthmore College, Stops at Local Mexican Restaurant During Campus Tour
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by getting a bite to eat at Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Restaurant owner Cristina Luna Ramirez was able to sneak in a selfie with Affleck during his visit,…
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