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Peter R. Barsz Appointed to the Board of Directors at Drexel Neumann Academy
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F) is proud to announce that Partner Peter R. Barsz, CPA, CGMA has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Drexel Neumann Academy. Barsz’s vast experience in finance, public service, and education will bring significant value to the academy and the community it serves. As a partner at…
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Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs. While rumors swirled that Taylor Swift purchased the property, the superstar singer confirmed she did not. While it’s currently unknown who the buyer and new…
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Delaware County and Philadelphia Saw Greatest Increase in Income Required to Buy House
According to a new Redfin analysis, the income needed to purchase a typical home in Philadelphia and Delaware counties went up by nearly six percent, the highest increase recorded among the 50 most populous metro areas in the United States, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To be able to afford the $300,000 cost…
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Chaddsford Winery Sold to Family with Commitment to Continue Its Legacy
After a highly strategic and thoughtful process, Chaddsford Winery has been sold to the Vinton family, owners of the New Jersey-based White Horse Winery. The Vinton family is the perfect fit with their deep ties to the Brandywine community and a commitment to elevating Mid-Atlantic wines. As such, Chaddsford’s four decades-long legacy will continue while benefiting from…
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Embracing the Empty Nest: A Parent’s Guide to Thriving in Transition
The countdown has begun as you and your child have entered the final days that you’ll be living under the same roof. For some, that clock has been ticking at the back of their mind for months already, years even. Ahead, visions of your child’s journey to adulthood and all of the wonderful dreams you’ve…
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Abandoned Hollywood Mansion Owned By Phillies Owner’s Son Covered in Graffiti
An abandoned Los Angeles mansion owned by the Philadelphia Phillies owner and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton’s son has been blanketed in graffiti, writes Allie Griffin for the New York Post. Previously, another neglected mansion belonging to John Powers Middleton, the son of businessman and Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton, was taken over by squatters and…
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Film Producer Acquires Rights to NBA Scandal Story With Delaware County Ties
Producer Jonathan Saba has acquired the film rights to the NBA betting expose that involved former Cardinal O’Hara students James Battista and Tim Donaghy. The expose was reported in Sean Patrick Griffin’s novel, “Gaming the Game: The Story of the NBA Betting Scandal and the Gambler Who Made It Happen,’ writes Jack Dunn for Variety…
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Swarthmore College Makes Top 5 List for Best Liberal Arts College in US
Swarthmore College has achieved a third-place ranking among liberal arts colleges in the U.S., according to a U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges list. The college, founded by Quakers in 1864, earned high marks from U.S. News for offering courses at nearby college and for its extensive student activities, writes Damon D. Williams for…
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Woodlyn Entrepreneur Patrycja Hosback Organizes Cancer-Fighting Craft Fair
A Woodlyn entrepreneur with a passion to give back has created a fundraising craft fair with more than 60 vendors supporting five area nonprofits. The Craft Out Cancer Fundraising fair will take place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Oct 4-6, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Patrycja Hosbach created her…
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Scrub Daddy, Rejected by a Fortune 500 Company, Now Worth $220 Million
Scrub Daddy rejected? How can that be? It’s a familiar kitchen product found in millions of American homes. Once made at a Folcroft factory, it was initially rejected and tossed in a closet, writes Kevin Sanchez Farez for Fortune, as reported in Aol. When Scrub Daddy inventor Aaron Krause, 45, sold his first company to…
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Free Delaware County Flu Vaccinations Offered Ahead of Flu Season
The Delaware County Health Department is offering a free drive-thru flu vaccination clinic Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10 AM to 2 PM, at Tinicum Fire Department in the hopes of getting a jump on the flu season, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “We know that currently, we’re in the time of the flu season when…
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With OLLI, Widener Opens a Door to Knowledge and Friendship
“Curiosity is the compass that guides us to our passions.” The quote from American author Elizabeth Gilbert, best known for her 2006 memoir Eat, Pray, Love, could easily be the slogan for Widener University’s OLLI program. OLLI, (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) exists so that adults ages 50 and above can learn, explore, and socialize. The…
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After January 2023 Fire, Hershey Farm Resort Debuts Renovated Resort with Optimal Guest, Diner Experience
Following a January 2023 fire that necessitated a full renovation of Hershey Farm Resort’s restaurant, the Resort is back up and running — and arguably, is doing better than ever. After 18 months, the Resort, located at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Lancaster’s Strasburg Township, re-opened in late July with a fabulous new restaurant and…
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Center City Restaurants, Retailers Are Booming Thanks to Rise of Downtown Residential Population
The rise of Center City shoppers shifting from office workers to downtown residents has led to a boom in restaurant and retail businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is being shown by new research from commercial real estate services firm, CBRE. The study showed that Walnut and Chestnut Streets used to draw…
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Who Knew? America’s Coolest Suburb Is in Bucks County
More of Pennsylvania’s 43 million visitors are including a small town in Bucks County as part of their itinerary, visiting America’s coolest suburb, writes Mona Bassil for The Travel. Considered one of the best art towns in America, New Hope, established in the 18th century, is attracting people of all ages and types, drawn to…
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Popular French-Asian Bakery Cafe Expands Further into Montgomery County
TOUS les JOURS, a popular French-Asian bakery café chain, is adding two new locations in Montgomery County, writes the Restaurant Magazine. The eatery that offers over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily opened its newest shops in Wayne and Elkins Park last year. The Wayne location, owned by franchisees John Lin…
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New Hope’s Logan Inn Makes List of Top 13 Haunted Hotels in America
The Logan Inn in New Hope has made the list of the top 13 haunted hotels in America, recently published on the travel blog of the AirportParkingReservations team at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The hotel landed at No. 12 among scary accommodations “guaranteed to leave you on the edge” this…
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The Hoagie: Made in Philadelphia, or Was It Chester?
Though the hoagie is a unique Philadelphia region creation, hoagie origins are still a mystery, writes Sam Greszes for Yardbarker. The Delco-centric story is that the first hoagie came in 1925 from a shop in Chester, when a picky customer wanted a sandwich filled with whatever was available, so the staff loaded the sandwich up…
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