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Craving Apple Cider This Fall? Here’s Some Delaware County Options
Pumpkin spice isn’t the only fall delicacy out there. Autumn connoisseurs will also be tracking down another favorite—apple cider. Whether it’s cooled in the fridge, steaming hot, or fermented, there are places in Delaware County that can meet your apple cider needs, writes Ben Silver and Regan Bradley for Main Line Today. Linvilla Orchards…
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Transfer goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson brings Villanova Optimism
A goalkeeper transfer from Southern California is bringing optimism to Villanova University’s women’s soccer team, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hannah Dickinson currently leads the Big East in saves with 31. “We knew when we recruited her that she was a very smart goalkeeper,” said her coach Samar Azem. The Wildcats struggled last…
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Peg DeGrassa Named 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient
A woman who has been the eyes and ears of Delaware County for decades has been named winner of the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Peg DeGrassa will be formally recognized at the ATHENA Leadership Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11:30 AM To 1:30 PM, at the Llanerch Country Club…
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Tailoring Your Content Marketing Message to Philadelphia’s Diverse Audience
In the age of personalization, marketers are constantly on the lookout for ways to connect with their local audience. Whether it’s the small business owner in Old City or the tech startup in University City, there’s a shared goal – to capture potential customers. But how do you know your content marketing strategy aligns with…
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DK Diner in West Chester Changes Out Owners, Keeps Its Charm and Tradition
Despite recent ownership changes, the DK Diner in West Chester isn’t going anywhere. New owners Ragab Mekawy and Abdul Elkhouly have preserved the diner’s nostalgic charm and continue to run practically business as usual, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Mekawy and Elkhouly, who also own Rams Diner, The Blob Diner in Downingtown,…
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Phillies Fan of Seven Decades: Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special
Freda Schopfer, an 89-year-old former Upper Moreland middle school teacher and Bucks County resident, has been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for over seven decades, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Throughout those years, she has seen a lot of baseball. Some of it bad, some good, and some great, like in 1980 and…
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Centuries-Old Stockton Inn in New Jersey Reopens as Hotel and Restaurant
The Stockton Inn, a more than 300-year-old property in Hunterdon County in Stockton, New Jersey has served many purposes over the years and it has now reopened as a chic hotel and restaurant, writes Judi Franco for New Jersey 101.5. The property has been around since 1710, becoming an important historical structure in The Garden…
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I-95 Noise May Finally Go Away for Some Chester Residents
It’s been non-stop I-95 noise for some Chester residents ever since the interstate was built in the 1970s. Now PennDOT is installing I-95 sound barriers to give the neighbors relief, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia, as reported at MSN. PennDOT hopes to build 16 walls between the Highland Avenue overpass and Ridley Creek Bridge…
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Another Option Considered for New Rose Tree Elementary School
A proposal by Rose Tree Media School District to build a new elementary school along Route 352 has apparently been temporarily scrapped in favor of another option, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Edgmont Township and the school district are entangled in legal proceedings over the first location at 1501 Middletown Road so Rose…
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In the Internet Age, Paper Boys and Girls Are Still on the Job
Paper carriers still deliver news door to door in Havertown, largely due to the efforts of one woman, writes Matt DeLucia and Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Nancy Saul has been guiding paper carriers on their Havertown routes for four and a half decades. They deliver The News & Press of Delaware County, as…
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Here’s Some Fall Family Hiking Options in Delaware County
Crisp air and crunchy leaves makes fall hiking particularly special and there are several nearby options for families to explore, writes Maureen Rayburn for MSN. The marshland at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum may not be the first place you’d think of for a fall family hike, but the refuge is a convenient…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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Feathered Fugitive On the Loose: Baby Emu Lost in North Wales
In an unusual Friday the 13th twist, Upper Gwynedd Police found a baby emu wandering loose in North Wales Borough, causing quite a stir, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Upper Gwynedd Police asked the public for help in identifying the bird’s owner after spotting the flightless feathered fugitive around 10:15 a.m. on…
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Coatesville Resident Running Through Life Despite Vision Loss Alongside Her Guide Dog
At 28 years old, Coatesville resident Cindy Lou Altman was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease that causes progressive vision loss. At 55, she has run over fifteen 5k races with the support of her husband and a guide dog, writes Raquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Altman began volunteering with the nonprofit Guiding Eyes for…
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Philadelphia is Home to One of the Best Pizzerias in the World, New Ranking Says
50 Top Pizza has published its newest list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, and a Philadelphia pizza shop found its way onto the list, writes Jeremy Repanich for Robb Report. That Philly shop is Pizzeria Beddia, which ranked No. 13 on the list of the best pizzerias in the world. It trails…
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Here Are the Best Bucks County Spots to Go if You’re Looking to Celebrate Oktoberfest
The annual Oktoberfest is fast approaching and Bucks County has some German beer-centric events coming up where you can grab a giant stein and soft pretzel as big as your face, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon has an Oktoberfest celebration that can be branded as a mini German-themed…
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Gazzos Expands With Cheesesteak Takeout in Ardmore Park
Gazzos Steaks, which started as a food truck in Upper Pottsgrove two years ago, is making its mark now with a takeout window at 2528 Haverford Road in Ardmore Park, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Opening this fall, there will be about 10 parking spaces out front and a patio with outside seating.…
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Chester Cracks Down on Parking Hogs With Resident Permits
Abandoned cars have been a problem in Chester neighborhoods for years, but now the city is taking steps to keep parking spaces clear for those meant to use them, write Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia. People like Widener University student Nick Aristone who has been living in Chester off campus for about a month. It’s…
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