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Tarot Reader Sues to End Pennsylvania’s Ban on Fortune Telling
Beck Lawrence, owner of The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary in Hanover, is hoping to end Pennsylvania’s 163-year ban on fortune telling on cards, writes Sara Stewart for Spotlight PA. A state law from 1861 qualifies such activities as misdemeanors punishable by up to two years in prison. The law was updated in 1939 and…
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Presidential Election Poll Conducted by WCU Indicates Students Have Enthusiastic Voting Intentions
Pennsylvania college voter turnout for the 2024 U.S. presidential election is predicted to be historic in one of the most highly contested battleground states, and students’ votes could help define the outcome of one of the most contentious elections ever. West Chester University Assistant Professor of Statistics Laura Pyott and the statistics students in her…
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DCCC’s Live Music Series Presents the Jason Wolbach Group Nov. 13
Delaware County Community College will close its fall Live Music Series with a performance by the Jason Wolbach Group on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). A dedicated music educator and faculty member at DCCC, Jason Wolbach will present a collection of his favorite…
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After 34 Years at QVC, Former Host Takes On Scrub Daddy
Longtime QVC host Dan Hughes has stayed busy since his layoff from the West Chester-based television shopping network, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hughes was dismissed after 34 years with the home shopping channel. While the entire experience has been unexpected and unpleasant for him, Hughes was surprised by the reaction from…
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Bassetts Ice Cream Expansion to Asia Increases Iconic Shop’s Popularity
The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market, the oldest ice cream shop in America, has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that makes international trade less risky, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Bassetts Ice Cream was the first business to sign a lease at Reading Terminal Market…
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See Delaware County’s Lengthy List of New Restaurants This Fall
There are no less than 12 new Delaware County restaurants that have opened this fall, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Village at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square is hosting a new Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Turning Point, Toastique, and Napa Kitchen & Wine. They join a new Spread Bagelry and the independent restaurant,…
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Breyers, the Ice Cream Company Founded in Philadelphia More Than Century Ago, Could Be Sold or Spun Off By Unilever
Nearly 160 years ago, William Breyer started hand-churning ice cream in Philadelphia. His creation, which he sold to his neighbors, was made in a huge bucket equipped using a paddle that was operated by an outside handle. Today, Breyers is part of an $18.4 billion ice cream unit within Unilever, which is looking to sell…
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Villanova President Looking to Provide Campus Access With Upgrades
Villanova University is financially poised to make planned upgrades to its main campus, with a promise from its president, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, that those upgrades will be for everyone. “We need to provide ways to give people access to this institution, people that really want to be a part of Villanova and be a…
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First Bank House of the Week: Majestic Wayne Colonial Home for Sale
A majestic colonial home at 221 S Aberdeen Avenue set on 3.9 beautiful acres has six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms. It is is available for sale in Wayne. This home is encased entirely in authentically matched stone. The gorgeous residence is a testament to architectural beauty. Inside there are many stunning…
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Aston Mills Art Exhibit Features Skulls, Bone and Skeleton Art
Just in time for Halloween comes “Skulls 2024,” a free exhibit at Aston Mills Arts, where visitors can find artwork devoted to skulls, bones and skeletons. The exhibit, a collection of sculptures, paintings, drawings, and “assemblage,” runs now through Nov. 3, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The displays are a throwback to a…
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Pennsylvania Couple Win Pumpkin ‘Grower of the Year’ Title
Dave and Carol Stelts, giant pumpkin growers from Western Pennsylvania, have been awarded the highly-coveted “Grower of the Year” title at this year’s Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple’s three pumpkins weighed in at a whopping 7,729 pounds. Their largest pumpkin weighed in at 2731.5 pounds,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in West Chester, Across Commonwealth
Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca joined leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and federal and local officials to highlight the importance of identifying and replacing lead and galvanized service lines in Pennsylvania. Officials gathered in West Chester to celebrate over $4 million being invested by Aqua throughout parts of Chester County. The loan,…
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Melting Pot Finalizes Remodel with Massive Budget in King of Prussia
Fondue restaurant chain Melting Pot has completed a $1.475 million renovation and expansion of its King of Prussia location with the aim of improving the customer experience, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restaurant, which is located across from King of Prussia Mall, finalized a three-year remodel. The project expanded the seating,…
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Series of Short Films Aims to Preserve New Hope’s LGBTQ+ History
A series of five short documentaries produced by New York-based studio TRAVERSE32 aims to preserve New Hope’s rich LGBTQ+ history, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the films, Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens, focuses on “Mother,” or Joseph (Josie) Cavallucci, a Philadelphia native who moved to New Hope in…
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Citizen George Looks at Life of Quaker Activist George Lakey
The new documentary Citizen George looks at the life of Quaker activist and life-long peacekeeper George Lakey, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The film traces his early days in the Civil Rights Movement when he was arrested in 1963 at a sit-in segregation protest in Chester, to his recent demands for climate justice.…
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Penn State Brandywine Garden Promotes Sustainability
At seven of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, campus gardens and farms help students learn and connect with nature, advance sustainable food practices and promote mental well-being. The plots at campuses range in size from a few dozen square feet to multiple acres, but each of them shows students new ways to engage with nature and…
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Chandan Shivalingaiah’s Inspiring Journey in Software Engineering at Penn State Great Valley
When you meet Chandan Shivalingaiah, you can’t help but notice his drive to improve his skills in software engineering and to use them to improve the world. “The thing about software engineering that excites me is that, using just one simple software, you can reach millions of people,” he said. “By exchanging information with a…
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Conshohocken Italian Bakery Calls Fire Department, Closes Earlier Than Planned
The Conshohocken Italian Bakery suffered an oven malfunction, causing the location to close, reports Emily Rose Grassi for NBC Philadelphia. The oven malfunctioned while staff was baking. Fire crews arrived at the scene shortly after. No staff was injured, the bakery reported on Facebook. ” Everyone is okay, and we thank everyone for checking up…
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