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Double Whammy: Cheesesteak and Lobster Roll Combo Restaurant Opens in Paoli
A new cheesesteak and lobster roll restaurant has opened in Paoli, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Steak Bros recently opened on Oct. 22 at 111 E. Lancaster Avenue, in partnership with Quincy’s Original Lobster Roll, originally from Stone Harbor, New Jersey. “At Steak Bros, we believe in keeping things simple and letting the quality of…
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Philadelphia Zoo Embarks on $20M Renovation, Expansion of One of Its Exhibits
The Philadelphia Zoo is preparing to start a $20 million overhaul of its bear exhibit later this year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The renovation is the 150-year-old West Philadelphia institution’s largest project in more than a decade. The exhibit, which has the working name “Bear Country,” is expected to be finalized…
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Doylestown Rescue Pup Wins Title of Happiest Pet on Earth
Supai, a cheerful 11-year-old dog who lives in Doylestown with her owner, Torey Mill, has been named the “Happiest Pet on Earth” in an international competition, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The pup competed against thousands of pets from around the world, but her heartwarming story of survival and…
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DCCC Hosts Juried Art Exhibition Nov. 4-Dec. 13 with Special Juror’s Talk on Nov. 14
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will present the annual 215|610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, featuring the work of 46 emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region, in the Gallery on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media) from Nov. 4-Dec. 13. Photographer and educator Byron Wolfe is the Jurist for…
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ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley
While data informs most of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options. In response, Innovative Technology Action Group, (ITAG), founded in 1998 as an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), will present the 2024 TECH360 innovative business technology conference…
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See Where in Delaware County Are the Best Places to Live in 2024
The best Delaware County suburbs have once again made it into a top 30 list of the best places in Pennsylvania to live in 2024, according to Stacker, which compiled the rankings. One Delco community, Swarthmore, made it into the top 10, settling in at No. 4. Swarthmore’s 6,507 residents enjoy a median household income…
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Soccer Community Mourns Death of Philadelphia Union Goalkeeper Holden Trent
The soccer community is reacting to news that Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, writes Nick Tributes for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Philadelphia Union reported in an announcement being devastated by Holden Trent’s “heartbreaking passing”. “While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly…
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See What’s New This Season at Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride has been terrifying people now at the Arasapha Farm in Glen Mills for 34 years, writes Rachel Moore for PHL17 News. And people love it. The attraction continues to draw in fans from around the country searching for a thrilling experience. This year, Arasapha Farm has added new frightening…
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Ghost Story of General Anthony Wayne Bound to Give Chills in Time for Halloween
General Anthony Wayne — after whom Wayne in Chester County is named — might have been notorious during his life, but it is his post-mortem adventures that are even more intriguing than his exploits on the battlefield, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Ten years after he died in 1809 on Lake Erie, his…
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in the local rabbit…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail in Its Final Week of Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra’s (RVCO) fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, enters its final week with shows Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite offers family fun…
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VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report, Guest Speaker Mick Ebeling
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County with 650 attendees at the organization’s Annual Luncheon event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. With a “Possible” theme, the VFTCB released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting the positive economic impact of the hospitality industry in Montco. Tourism continues…
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Penn State Great Valley Grad Student Works with Research Team To Strengthen Nonprofits’ Cybersecurity
Anivesh Sinha, a student in Penn State Great Valley’s master of Science in Information Science program, is working with a team of faculty and students to conduct a Presidential Public Impact Research Project to help bolster Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations’ cybersecurity efforts. This project aims to benefit the community while also providing valuable research experience and learning opportunities for…
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The Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closed, Leaves Local Sandwich Shops Reeling
After 51 years, Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed its doors for good on Sunday, leaving a significant hole in the Philadelphia area’s sandwich scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For generations, the popular bakery supplied rolls to hundreds of shops in the region that make everything from cheesesteaks and roast porks to chicken Parms…
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Fall Brings Four New Restaurants to Chester County
The dining scene in Philadelphia suburbs continues to thrive, with many new restaurants opening this fall throughout the region, including four in Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The old 1906 Restaurant at Longwood Gardens has been replaced with a new iteration in a separate building as part of its $250 million…
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SEPTA CEO, General Manager Leslie Richards to Step Down
Leslie Richards, the CEO and general manager of SEPTA, announced that she will be stepping down from her post, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Richards officially began her role on January 1, 2020. Soon thereafter, she faced the very difficult task of navigating SEPTA through the COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly impacted its ridership…
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Wall Street Journal: Doylestown Pastor Uses ‘Purple’ Gospel Readings to Keep Sermons Non-Political
Pastor Thomas Rusert, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doylestown, uses gospel readings to make relevant points that are not directly political or partisan, writes Clare Ansberry for The Wall Street Journal. The church’s “purple” congregation is made up of individuals with differing political views who still come together each Sunday, sit in the same…
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Decades-Old Fan-Held Candy Bar Gets Signed by Randall Cunningham
Bob Virga of Delaware County stored away his “Randall Bar”” for 30 years until he could get his idol, Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham, to sign it., writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. “It’s a legacy of our refrigerator,” said Barbara, Virga’s beloved wife of 51 years. The “Randall Bar” in question has Cunningham’s picture on…
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