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Yardley Area Spot Takes Crown as Best Pizza in Bucks
A survey aimed at figuring out who serves up the best pie in Bucks County received numerous nominations, but one has emerged as the clear favorite, writes Kara Seymour for the Patch. Over 1,400 people responded to the survey and more than 100 sent praises for DeLorenzo’s in Yardley and its thin crust tomato pies.…
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Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise
Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to live on in the memory of many Philadelphians who worked and shopped there, writes Edward W. Duffy for the Hidden City. Not everything is gone, however. The power plant’s chimney still…
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Media Borough Named Best Place to Retire in Pennsylvania
SmartAsset continues to give high marks to this small but thriving Delaware County borough as the best place for a Pennsylvania retirement, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Media Borough is the best place to retire in Pennsylvania, according to a SmartAsset analysis. SmartAsset, a personal finance company, gathered data on “regional factors that affect the…
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Mosaic Artist Ivy Egger Shows How Nature Inspires at Swarthmore Exhibit
Coatesville mosaic artist Ivy Egger is featured in a temporary art exhibit, Nature’s Bounty, on display at Swarthmore Borough Hall through Sept. 2, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Her work is the latest in a series of rotating art work at the borough hall presented through the Swarthmore Friends of the Arts. “It’s always an…
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Despite Financial Woes, SEPTA Plans to Expand Its Regional Rail Service Next Month
Despite a mounting budget crisis, SEPTA plans on increasing its Regional Rail service next month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The agency will add 123 trains to the Regional Rail schedule from September 8, including 24 trains added to the weekday schedule and 99 trains on the weekends. After the increase, the…
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Weekend Wanderer: Houseguests Make Me Frantic
When my husband started hunting, I mean, really leaned into it — target in the backyard, arrow holes in the shed wall, multiple game freezers in the garage — he joined an organization. A hunting organization. Well, it’s actually a hunting, fishing, and general outdoorsy-type-people organization. Their missions include protecting public lands and getting people…
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Immaculata University To Host Undergraduate Open House on Sept. 21
Immaculata University will host an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This event is for high school students researching colleges and for college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. The open house…
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A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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Popular Indoor Trampoline, Entertainment Park Chain Scouts Chester County for New Location
Sky Zone, the popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening two more locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chester County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franchisees Kinjal and Purvish Patel are looking for the space to open a Sky Zone location in Exton in the…
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Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week
During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest union, said education is at stake in the upcoming election, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. “Kamala Harris and teacher Tim Walz understand that when our public schools are…
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River House at Odette’s Among 15 Best Weekend Getaways in Pennsylvania
The River House at Odette’s in New Hope has made the list of 15 best getaways in Pennsylvania, writes Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel + Leisure. Perfectly nestled along the Delaware River, the luxury hotel offers cozy vibes throughout the entire year. The majority of guest rooms and suites have private balconies. They are outfitted…
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Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are excited to open our first store in Central…
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Zaheem Sabree, a Gun Shot Victim, Remembered by His Teammates
Chester High School’s football team is grieving the loss of one of their own, 17-year-old Zaheem Sabree, a victim of gun violence, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A STEM Academy Honor student who played defensive back and receiver, Sabree was shot and killed on June 30. The team now plays in his honor.…
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State Funds Aid Community College Prendergast Campus Project
Delaware County Community College has received $10 million in state funding to move into phase 2 of its Southeast Campus construction at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School property in Drexel Hill, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The community college expects the $66.5 million project on its second campus to be completed in…
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Closing Taylor Hospital Operating Room Services Displaces 30
The decision to close the operating rooms at Taylor Hospital eliminates 30 positions at the Ridley Park facility, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Crozer Health spokesperson Lori Bookbinder said the surgical services and support staff were offered jobs elsewhere at Crozer. Crozer decided to close services at Taylor’s three operating room as of…
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First Bank House of the Week: Newtown Square English Manor for Sale
A magnificent Newtown Square English Manor home on 1.49 lovely acres with seven bedrooms and eight full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This attractive residence perfectly nestled in the desirable Springton Pointe Estates Development offers the privacy and tranquility of living off the beaten path while just 30 minutes from Philadelphia Airport…
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Wawa ‘Cheers to Classrooms’ Toasts Teachers With Free Coffee
Wawa, Inc., announces its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative is back toasting teachers and school staff with free any size hot coffee from Monday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The offer is available at its Mid-Atlantic operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Wawa toasted educators in Alabama…
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Plans to Build New Wawa at Parkway Center in West Goshen Clear Major Hurdle
Plans to build a new Wawa Market at Parkway Shopping Center in West Goshen have just passed a significant hurdle, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Board of Supervisors Chair Ashley Gagne said in a prepared statement that the township will “entertain settlement negotiations” with the owner of the property, on Wawa’s behalf,…
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