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Popular, But Closed, Alabama Farm Market Torn Down for a Wawa
The Burris Farm Market, a green and white Alabama farmhouse popular with travelers leaving Interstate 10 for Alabama and Florida beaches, has been replaced with a Wawa, writes Lauren Walck for NOLA.com. The market, identified by its giant inflatable fruit, had been there since 1986. It had fresh produce for sale, while a bakery and…
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Penncrest Grad Coach Gregg Downer Continues to Steer Lower Merion Boys’ Basketball to Success
For over three decades, Coach Gregg Downer, a former player at Penncrest High School in Media, has steered Lower Merion High School boys’ basketball team to victory, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. During his 34 seasons with the team, Downer won 696 games and captured three state titles. The first came in…
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Here’s What Life Plan Communities Offer Active Retired Adults
Think about the places you like to visit or go, and chances are they all have a couple of things in common: You feel welcomed, and you’re inspired by the people you meet. Everyone likes places that have things they like to do and people they like to do things with. A blend of familiarity…
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Defunct West Chester Startup in Hot Water with Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are suing the failed West Chester startup LifeBrand, its former corporate sponsor, for allegedly failing to pay for the final year of its marketing deal with the team, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the lawsuit, filed at the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in West Chester on…
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Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department
Montgomery County successfully defended against over 1 million election cyberattack attempts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija reported that approximately 600,000 of these intrusion attempts originated from Russia and Bulgaria. The county’s IT department’s security measures prevented any breaches. “Thankfully, we have a firewall that is successful, and we have…
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This Pipersville Eatery Was Listed as One of the Best Restaurants in America
A Bucks County inn was recently ranked as one of the best restaurants in the entire country, a major milestone for local eateries. Staff writers at America’s Best Restaurants wrote about the popular spot. The Plumsteadville Inn, located at 5902 Easton Road in Pipersville, was voted as having one of the best eateries not just…
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Philadelphia’s Hot Chicken Scene Continues to Boom, Especially in This Part of the City
Philadelphia’s hot chicken scene, a recent addition to the city, continues to grow and thrive, with most new players flocking to Northeast Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s highest concentration of hot chicken shops per square mile can be found driving west on Cottman Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard. This chicken alley…
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Villanova’s Lucas Kopecky Makes Crossover From Lacrosse to Football
Villanova University’s Lucas Kopecky was a former standout on the Wildcats’ lacrosse team, but now he’s giving football a try, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He played four seasons as a defensive midfielder and faceoff specialist in men’s lacrosse and now returns as a wide receiver on the university’s football team. Kopecky was…
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Chow Down at the Top Seven Best Diners in Montgomery County
Ah, diners. Does anything else evoke a more nostalgic feel of good food and fun with family and friends? Montgomery County has an abundance of diners, all serving up that comfort food you love so much. The Collegeville Diner’s retro feel and abundant breakfast options, along with home-baked goodies and milkshakes, make this a perfect…
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Widener University Hosts Fall Widener Day Open House for Prospective Students
Fall is a great time to explore Widener University. An upcoming Widener Day open house event will provide prospective students and their families the opportunity to have an up-close look at the campus. On Saturday, Nov. 16, the university will host Widener Day from 10 AM to 2 PM on its Chester campus. The event is…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of ‘Alice Tierney’
Opera students in West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) are working overtime to bring a new opera to life. Composed by WCU Alumna and Emerging Composer Melissa Dunphy ’09, Alice Tierney will make its regional premiere at West Chester University on Nov. 15 and 16 in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall,…
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Toll Brothers’ Collegeville Homes to be Among Largest in Philadelphia Region
Toll Brothers, the Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder, is developing 55 high-end homes on 57 acres in Collegeville, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This upscale community is situated at 4037 MacCormack Way between Evansburg State Park and Ursinus College. It will feature single-family estate homes ranging from 3,500 to over 4,650 square feet.…
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Here Are Some Must-Try Foods for Football Fans in Philadelphia
Philadelphians are known for being passionate sports games and when it’s game day, there are number of specialty foods that could be considered must-try eats for football fans in Philadelphia, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. Cheesesteaks are essentially a city ordinance. Whether from Angelo’s, Jim’s, or Pat’s King of Steaks, expect long lines…
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Black Labrador Retriever Joins Bucks County Sheriff’s Office
After recovering from animal cruelty and malnourishment, a lively black labrador retriever named Zeke has lent his talented nose to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Together with his handler, Christina Brewerton, Zeke is among the first members of their K9 Unit. “I have a dream assignment,” said Brewerton. “I have…
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Mercy Fitzgerald in Darby Closes Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Delaware County’s access to behavioral health care services just became a bigger problem with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s closing its inpatient psychiatric unit, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 21-bed psychiatric care unit closed Oct. 26, affecting about 30 hospital staff. “After exhausting all available options, we made the difficult but necessary decision to…
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Philadelphia Union in Chester Fires Long-Time Manager Jim Curtin
The Philadelphia Union in Chester will no longer be led by 10-year manager Jim Curtin, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The team announced Thursday that Curtin had been fired after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Curtin was the longest-tenured manager in Union history and the…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Haverford Stone Tudor for Sale
A stunning stone and stucco Tudor home at 100 Tunbridge Circle on 2.9 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. Perfectly situated on lush grounds in the highly sought-after Merion Golf neighborhood, this gorgeous residence radiates timeless elegance. Highlights include a grand entrance foyer…
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On Political Sign Overload? Delaware County Has a Way to Get Rid of Them
Whether your candidate won or lost, the election is over. So those 50 political signs blanketing your lawn can go. But where? Delaware County officials can tell you just what to do with those signs, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The county is offering a campaign sign recycling program for two days this weekend.…
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