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Chance Meeting Brings Together West Chester Woman and Downingtown Man Who Only Had Eyes for Each Other
For Chester County natives Kelly Welch and Michael Regan, their love story was the right person, wrong time, but they managed to find their way back to each other to wed on May 14, 2022, at SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Welch, who is from…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Few Kids and a Sick Dog, Part 1
I’m going to tell you — warn you? — right now. This story is a two-parter. So much happened in October. I mean, yes, you’re right. Not as much as happened in December of that awful, awful year. And certainly nothing as bad. But it was still quite the October. Since we’re doing a two-parter…
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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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Multiple Shipping Services in the Region Are on a Hiring Blitz
With shipping demand on the rise as the holiday season approaches, several shipping services nationwide, including those in the Philadelphia region, are on a hiring blitz, writes James Powel for the Bucks County Courier Times. The National Retail Foundation has found that 57 percent of people plan to do their shopping online during the holiday…
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These Projects Are Transforming the Look of Local College Campuses
West Chester University and Wilmington University are among the local institutions undertaking landmark projects that are reshaping the look of college campuses across Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. West Chester, the largest school in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has recorded a strong demand for on-campus living in…
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Bryn Mawr Native Kat Dennings is a Voice for Those Who Suffer from Migraines
Actress and Bryn Mawr native Kat Dennings uses her platform to advocate for those who suffer from migraines, reports Cathy Cassata for Heathline. Known for her roles in Marvel films and “2 Broke Girls,” Dennings has battled with the chronic illness since she was 12. She recalls times of debilitating pain so intense that she…
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New 255-Unit Luxury Tower Opens in Center City
Southern Land Co. recently opened a new 255-unit, 27-story luxury tower in Center City, writes Claudiu Tiganescu for Multi Housing News. RBC Bank issued a $112 million construction loan in 2022, according to Yardi Matrix data. That same year, the developer broke ground on the tower and topped out in 2023. The new luxury tower,…
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Magical Holiday Tours Coming to Fonthill Castle in Doylestown
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of special events and tours, running from November 16 to December 31, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The castle, the former home of Henry Chapman Mercer, is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. Each…
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After Arriving to United States Three Years Ago, Immigrant Teen Earns Full Villanova Scholarship
Sylvain Farrel arrived in the United States three years ago from Indonesia at the age of 14. Today, he’s got a full scholarship to Villanova University pursuing nursing, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s crucial to be successful ASAP since I believe it’s my duty to pave the way for…
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Haverford ‘Miracle Woman’ Survives Brain Injuries
Swimming may have provided the miracle that allowed Nan Long of Haverford to survive a near-fatal brain injury and return to a normal life, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “I fell down the basement steps reaching for a darn box of dog bones,” the now 67-year-old said of the incident on Oct.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Tom DiBello, Commissioner, Montgomery County
Tom DiBello, Montgomery County Commissioner, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Hazleton, where he enjoyed playing youth sports and inherited an impressive work ethic from his parents. DiBello worked as a software engineer and started several businesses before getting involved in local politics. He was first elected Limerick township supervisor, then followed it…
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Here Are the Unofficial 2024 Election Results in Delaware County
Pennsylvania is at the center of what is being called one of the most tumultuous elections, making it an important piece in the voting puzzle. Below is how Delaware County, with 424,173 registered voters, has voted in the races that have taken on such outsized importance this election cycle. Presidential Electors – total votes cast:…
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Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th
Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years old on Halloween. As she marks her centennial, Freedom Village is proud to share highlights from Blanche’s life journey, from her humble beginnings on an Iowa farm to her impactful career in nursing, and finally,…
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Record Drought Poses Significant Threat to Philadelphia Region’s Trees
The record drought in the Philadelphia region is posing a significant threat to the health of local trees already off schedule with their leaf drop, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “The way things have been going, trees have been holding their leaves a lot longer into the season, so seeing them drop in October…
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Four of Philadelphia’s Most Influential People Have Ties to Chester County
Four people with Chester County ties are among this year’s 150 most influential Philadelphians, according to the recently released list by Philadelphia Magazine. Ken Lawrence ranked highest at No. 56. Born in Chester County, Lawrence became the first Democrat and the first Black person to chair the SEPTA board after being selected for it earlier…
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Two Montgomery County Executives Join Phillies Ownership Group as Limited Partners
Phillies CEO and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton recently announced that two Montgomery County executives would join the team’s ownership group. The Phillies welcome Mitchell L. Morgan and Guntram J. Weissenberger Jr. Morgan is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Morgan Properties, a leading real estate investment management firm based in Conshohocken. Morgan…
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Bucks County Receives Rare November Wildfire Warning
The National Weather Service issued a rare November wildfire warning for Bucks County on Friday morning, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The red flag warning started at noon and lasted until 7 PM. During the alert, it is recommended that residents avoid burning things outdoors. Friday’s weather recorded relatively high winds,…
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2 Acclaimed Philadelphia Restaurants Announce Expansion Plans Throughout City
Two of Philadelphia’s hottest restaurants — Honeysuckle Provisions and Friday Saturday Sunday — have announced plans to expand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate, owners of Honeysuckle Provisions, recently shuttered their West Philadelphia Afrocentric cafe and grocery store after exactly two years in operation to open a…
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