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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten Tate for Billy Penn at WHYY. In 2020, when owner Matthew Addonizio lost his job as a woodworker, he decided to deepen his pursuit of a personal passion and started…
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See Where Delaware County Ranks in Pennsylvania for Oldest Homes
There’s a certain charm about owning and living in a pre-World War II home, with its high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors and ornate details, but that ownership comes with a cost. Older homes often have asbestos, lead piping, knob-and-tube wiring and outdated building styles. The ravages of time can ruin even the best mansion,…
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New Middletown playground honors the memory of Mark Dombroski
A new playground at the Roosevelt Community Center in Middletown Township has been named after Mark Dombroski, a Middletown resident and St. Joseph’s University freshman who died due to injuries from an accidental fall in Bermuda. The Mark Dombroski Memorial Playground was officially opened following a ribbon cutting Nov. 21, writes Pete Bannon for the…
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Montco Residents Turn to Professionals for Holiday Lighting
As the holiday season approaches, Montgomery County homeowners like Greg Bowden and Suzanne Taylor are turning to professional services to brighten their homes with festive lights, writes Erin Mcarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Schwenksville’s Greg Bowden hired Four Seasons Property Services to install 600 custom-cut holiday lights on his home for $5,000. Bowden shared that…
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$1 Million Grant to Boost Establishment of New Preserve in Willistown
A $1 million grant has been awarded to assist in the establishment of the Kestrel Hill Preserve, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The funds were awarded to the to the Willistown Conservation Trust, an organization based in Newtown Square, by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program. The grant will be…
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What Impact Has Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Had on Public Health? New Study Provides Some Answers
University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto did not expect to find much of a health impact when she set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s weight and keep that weight off, and it’s a really tall order…
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Delco Woods Park Regains Momentum After Litigation Ends
Creation of Delaware County’s newest park, Delco Woods, can move forward now that the county has dropped litigation against Marple for zoning actions at the property, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “After several months of working with Marple Township, we were able to come to an agreement regarding the zoning change of…
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2 Delaware County Tech Firms Among Fastest Growing in Nation
Seven Philadelphia-area companies made the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, including two from Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Deloitte’s 30th annual Fast 500 list ranks tech companies based on revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. The compilation is a mix of private and public companies. Radnor-based Marinus Pharmaceuticals fell into…
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For Jason and Kylie Kelce: Another Girl Is On the Way
Kylie Kelce announced recently on social media that she and Jason are expecting their fourth baby girl, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Kelce girls—Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett-– were included in the social media post, shown wearing matching sweaters with “big sister” embroidered on the front. “I feel like we captured a very…
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Widener’s Office of Student Success Gives Students a Helping Hand
At any point during the semester, Jordan Scales, Widener University Class of ’26, is balancing classwork, an on-campus job, and various memberships with organizations such as the Black Student Union and WU TV network. The junior communications studies major keeps a busy calendar, but he credits his weekly meetings with academic coach Erica Brunner for…
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One of the Best Christmas Towns is in Chester County
It’s time! With the Christmas season approaching, Chester County will soon be decked out with garlands, stringed lights, and maybe even some magical snow, writes staff for Only in Your State. Kennett Square was ranked as one of the best Christmas towns to visit in the state. One of the best Christmas displays is at…
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Some Vintage IKEA Furniture With Resale Stickers that will Shock
Typically, heirloom furniture refers to decades-old antiques, but some vintage IKEA furniture proves to be just as valuable, writes Dawn Allcot for MSN. For instance, the VILBERT Chair (1994), designed by Danish icon Verner Panton, was a limited release with only 4,000 units made. Today, this colorful and modern piece is highly collectible, selling for…
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Years of Work to Save Crebilly Farm South of West Chester Pay Off; Land to Become Public Park
After years of effort, a deal was reached earlier this month to preserve Chester County’s Crebilly Farm, a historic 308-acre site of a skirmish during the largest battle of the American Revolution, by converting it into a public park and protecting it from future development, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. Located in Westtown Township…
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Culinary Arts a Key Part of Drexel Hill Community College Campus
A culinary arts facility will be the biggest part of a multi-million dollar education and workforce development center being built by Delaware County Community College at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. The facility, set to open in 2026, will feature two state-of-the-art kitchens for students to develop the culinary skills that…
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This Springfield Garden Was Welded in Sandra Webberking’s Workshop
Sandra Webberking’s family is all about building things. Her grandfather built their house in Springfield. He and her father built their workshop. Sandra Webberking builds a garden. The sculptor, welder, and gardener, who grew up in Glen Mills, creates metal sculptors that take on the shape of colorful yellow marigolds, purple salvia, ruby cockscomb, and…
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Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order aims to fast-track the permit process in the state. Shapiro signed the order at the site of the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion. The site is now slated to…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Taxes Are Done
Thanksgiving is close. Close enough to taste creamy mashed potatoes. Thick gravy. That uncle’s dripping sarcasm. Please. Everybody has that uncle. I’m sharing what I’m grateful for. Willie’s taxes are done. And it only took 19 months. Nineteen months of looking for five years’ worth of tax documents. Nineteen months of calling government agencies. Nineteen…
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Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack Welcomes Dozens of Rescue Dogs from Bahamas
Dozens of dogs rescued from the Bahamas were flown to Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack, where they are being cared for as they await to find their forever homes, reports Lee Anne Kayati for 6abc. A total of 41 dogs were brought in from the Bahamas Humane Society. “The dogs down in the Bahamas don’t have a…
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