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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s SpaceX Flying Over Chester County
Although the SpaceX launch happened in Cape Canaveral, Florida, it was visible hundreds of miles away in Chester County, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Those who were up early on Tuesday morning reported seeing a “streak of white light moving across the sky.” The white light was the launch that sent four civilians…
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If Exotic Meats Are Your Thing, Head to Wild Fork in Bensalem
Wild Fork, a national retailer that offers a large variety of meats, made its Bucks County debut last week with its new Bensalem location, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The store has taken over the former Bar Louie space in the Marketplace at the Neshaminy shopping center. The small-format market focused…
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German Society of Pennsylvania Ditches Natural Gas, Looks Underground for Source of Heat
The German Society of Pennsylvania, an 1829 Victorian building located near the corner of 6th and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia, has completely eliminated its use of natural gas by adding a closed loop geothermal energy system, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. “We had a steam heating system for parts of the building,” said Tony…
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Colleges That Make Graduates Rich Include a Few in Delaware County
For college graduates looking at future graduate salaries to improve their financial situation there are several top colleges in the nation that can help make that happen, including some in Delaware County, writes Kevin McAllister for The Wall Street Journal. Prestigious private colleges and universities like Swarthmore College are in the upper tier of a…
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Officials Say 1 of 2 ChristianaCare Micro-Hospitals Coming to Aston
One of two ChristianaCare micro hospitals will be coming to Aston Township, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A notice posted on the township website Friday stated the two-story hospital will be built at 700 N. Turner Way, across Dutton Mill Road from the IceWorks skating facility. The building currently there will be demolished.…
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Airport Hopes Strong Business Travel Will Follow Summer Leisure
Philadelphia International Airport has seen a post-pandemic rebound on its summer leisure travel numbers, close to and even surpassing pre-pandemic values. Those numbers are expected to stay strong through September, said Atif Saeed, CEO of the city’s Department of Aviation, overseeing PHL and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Now it’s focusing on boosting business travel, write Emma…
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First Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Colonial in Media
An attractive contemporary Media Colonial home on 0.92 lovely acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale. Located near Ridley Creek State Park, this stunning residence offers highly coveted privacy and peacefulness, along with beautiful views of the surrounding nature. Highlights include a foyer with an elegant curved staircase,…
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DelcoFest Returns Welcoming Another Autumn Season in Aston
The Annual DelcoFest, Delaware County’s own version of an Oktoberfest, returns Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2SP Brewing, 120 Concord Road, in Aston, writes Laua Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. This, and several other festivals in our region, line up with Munich, Germany’s 189th Oktoberfest this fall. The DelcoFest from noon to 8 PM is offering a…
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Sept. 27 Discussion Looks at Collaborative Efforts to Combat Organized Retail Crime
A new Pennsylvania prosecutor’s office devoted exclusively to prosecuting organized retail thefts is being created after $2.7 million in funds was allocated in the 2024-25 state budget. That office and other strategies to tackle organized retail crime by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will be the topic of a presentation and panel discussion Sept.…
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Pennsylvania Will Have Longer Happy Hours Thanks to New Liquor Rules
Starting September 13, Pennsylvania will have longer happy hours under new state rules that will allow drinking establishments to increase their discounting from 14 to 24 hours per week, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rule and several others were overwhelmingly supported in the legislature and are an indicator of the loosening…
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Chester County Woman’s Journey to Motherhood After Beating Cervical Cancer
Erin D’Avanzo, a Chester County local, beat cervical cancer and was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a mother, writes Stephanie Stahl and Adam Fox for CBS News Philadelphia. D’Avanzo always loved children. As a kindergarten teacher, she and her husband planned to start a family right after they tied the knot. However,…
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Carnival Cruise Line Open to Potential Expansion in Philadelphia, Says President Christine Duffy
With Norwegian Cruise Line scheduled to start bringing ships to Philadelphia in 2026, another major operator might be eyeing the city for a potential expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carnival Cruise Line President and Philadelphia native Christine Duffy said the company sees a chance to add the city to its destinations.…
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Hit Hard by Hurricane Ida, South Perkasie Covered Bridge Is Coming Back
Repairs are starting on one of Bucks County’s most iconic covered bridges after Hurricane Ida ripped it from its concrete supports three years ago, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. The Perkasie Borough Council voted Sept. 3 to award a $195,030 engineering and rehab contract to Wood Research and Development for the 200-year-old…
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Phillies 3 Millionth Fan at Citizens Park Was a Family From Chadds Ford
For the second season in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies’ have had more than 3 million fans show up at Citizens Bank Park. This year’s 3 millionth fan was a family—the Spitkos from Chadds Ford, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The family was greeted by a flock of balloons and confetti when they walked…
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Delaware County Leadership: Gary Golden, CEO, Propell Credit Union
Gary Golden, CEO of Propell Credit Union, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Michigan and West Chester. He recalled idyllic memories of playing outside all day long in the summer and playing football, baseball, and basketball until an injury cut his college football career short. Golden described juggling work, college, and starting a…
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Delaware County Tries Approach Beyond Police for Mentally Ill
An effort is underway in Delaware County to divert people with mental health issues from the legal system and get them into treatment, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A new county-wide program from the Delaware County Department of Human Services gives police officers discretion to refer people with behavioral issues to a case manager instead…
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Claudia Friskey of Prospect Park Brings Smiles to Domenican Republican Children
Dental hygiene students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, including Claudia D. Friskey from Prospect Park, had a unique opportunity to visit four villages in the Dominican Republic and provide dental care to 250 children, writes the staff of North Central PA. The students are enrolled in a course called Global Experience: Oral Healthcare Field.…
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Sarah Woods of Garnet Valley Is a Beach Volleyball Rising Star
Garnet Valley High School junior Sarah Wood has something unique to show her friends as she starts the new school year—a Bronze Medal, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 16-year-old represented Team USA in beach volleyball in Shangluo, China. She, along with partner Sally Perez, 17, a UCLA freshman, earned the bronze at…
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