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Democratic Party Leaders Arrive in Philadelphia to Evaluate 2028 Convention Bid
Democratic Party leaders are in Philadelphia this week to assess the city’s bid for hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This high-profile event attracts national attention and thousands of visitors to the host city. DNC Chairperson Ken Martin and other party leaders will evaluate the logistical and operational aspects…
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Rolling Green Golf Pro Braden Shattuck Earns Spot in Next Week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink
Braden Shattuck, an Aston native and a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the PGA Championship cut and will be one of 20 PGA of America club golf professionals playing in the tournament at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. Shattluck scored one of the last spots after qualifying from a tournament…
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Hoagie or Cheesesteak? The Fight for Philly’s Best Sandwich Is On
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoagies have been a staple of the local cuisine for nearly a century, maybe even predating the cheesesteak. They are available everywhere throughout the region and offer unmatched…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Lands on List of Pennsylvania’s Best Breweries
The explosion of smaller and craft breweries over the last decade has given beer aficionados the chance to try a wider and, in some cases, more experimental selection of brews, writes Stacker. While some of these beers come with a higher price tag, consumers are more than willing to pay more for something that stands…
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Darby Township Is Looking for Someone to Buy Its Street Sweeper
If your lifelong desire has been to own a street sweeper, now’s your chance. Darby Township is putting a street sweeper up for auction, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The 2024 Elgin Pelican NP D Dual, Tier 4F sweeper is in like-new condition and could find a good home with a road…
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Penn State Brandywine Highlights Work of Sustainability Commission
It’s the fifth anniversary of the Chancellor’s Commission on Sustainability at Penn State Brandywine. The Commission has brought sustainability into the campus landscape, operations, classrooms, and faculty and student research, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Launched in 2020 under the leadership of Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells, the commission was established to recommend,…
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Weekend Wanderer: It’s Raining … Toilet Water. Hallelujah?
We’re going to talk about toilets today. I won’t be graphic. It’s cool to sip your coffee and eat your biscotti. I remember the day I moved into my apartment. Just me and my cat. Four tiny rooms in a former attic, outfitted with a custom shower and kitchen range because the space was so small. Five other people lived in…
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WCU to Graduate More than 3,500 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 17 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,568* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Wednesday, May 6, and Sunday, May 10, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,685 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate students will…
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Check Out These Towns That Offer the Most Expensive Homes in Chester County
A new ranking from Stacker has compiled a list of cities in Pennsylvania with the most expensive homes, and Chester County towns are among some of the priciest. To determine the rankings, Stacker used data from Zillow. They are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index as of March 2026. At the top of the…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Sees Surge in Demand with New Retail Additions
Ardmore’s Suburban Square has reached full occupancy following a surge of new leasing activity, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, a leasing surge brought 13 tenants to the popular open-air retail center. The growth aligns with the completion of Coulter Place, a 131-unit residential development that added 20,000 square feet…
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Philadelphia Parking Authority Unveils New Transportation Center, Set to Officially Open May 1
Philadelphia residents, travelers, and visitors will soon have a new transportation center to go to at the site of a shuttered bus terminal in Center City, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. Set to officially open on Friday, May 1, the Philadelphia Park Authority’s new transportation center is the culmination of a yearslong ordeal. After…
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Philadelphia Raises $2.17 Billion in Venture Capital in Q1 of 2026, But How Much Will the Region Actually See?
Philadelphia saw $2.17 billion in venture capital investments in Q1 of 2026, which would be the third highest quarterly total on record. While the venture capital market is showing strength, beneath the big number is another reality that much of the funding is concentrated in a small number of massive deals, some of which from…
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Aims to Hire Up to 10,000 Workers, Quadrupling Workforce
South Korea-based Hanwha plans to quadruple its workforce at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shipyard, by aiming to hire up to 10,000 workers over the next five years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hiring spree is part of an effort to expand the shipyard’s production capacity more than tenfold, which should increase…
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Delaware County Opting for a Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Delaware County Council unanimously voted April 22 in favor of a resolution to participate in a regional youth detention center, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Delaware County has been without a detention center since it closed in 2021, following allegations of “physical, sexual and psychological abuse by staff.” The county is talking with Berks, Dauphin,…
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Pennsylvania’s Top Elementary Schools Include 4 From Delaware County
The Radnor School District can lay claim to three of the top 10 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, based on a ranking of the state’s top 25 public schools. The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District also snuck in a school among the top 25, reports the Tribune News Service for the Daily Times. The rankings are provided by…
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Upper Darby Grad Lands $2.2M in Scholarships — and Credits Her Big Brother
Upper Darby High School graduate Amaya Alston attributes her academic accomplishments to her big brother, track star Jayden Alston. Her efforts have paid off with offers of $2.2 million in combined merit-based four-year scholarships and more offers from 22 colleges to enroll, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Jayden has done all right as…
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Swarthmore’s New Cocktail Lounge Has a Vinyl Listening Bar Vibe
The Stylus Room is coming to downtown Swarthmore, and it’s bringing along a Japanese vinyl listening bar vibe, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cocktail lounge 110 Park Ave. plans to offer crafted cocktails, natural wines, small bites, and an “intentionally calm” atmosphere. A liquor license transfer from the closed Slowdown Grillpub in…
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Upper Darby Fire Company Selling West Chester Pike Station
Upper Darby Fire Company Number One announced it is selling its firehouse on West Chester Pike after a township funding change, writes Lena Tillett for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Past practice provided monthly stipends to volunteer fire companies to cover upfront costs. Now, companies must pay expenses first, then seek reimbursement after an evaluation by Upper…
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