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Arc of Chester County Benefits from Local Eagle Scout Project
Bobby Ross, a member of Chester County Boy Scout Troop 93, has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, a significant milestone in his journey toward achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The project, which benefited The Arc of Chester County, was inspired by Bobby’s personal connection to the organization and his…
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Willow Creek Farm Preserve: Fighting Climate Change 220 Sheep at a Time
Willow Creek Farm Preserve in Collegeville is doing its part to combat climate change the old-fashioned way: with sheep, reports Susan Phillips for WHYY. A typical industrial-sized sheep farm produces a great amount of wool that can be used to make clothing and other textiles. It can also leave a large carbon footprint. Willow Creek…
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Chester County Therapist, Teacher Shares His DNC Experience from ‘Lens of Comedy’
Before he headed to the Democratic National Convention, Tell Williams, a Chester County therapist and teacher, posted a video of himself getting ready on TikTok, showing the process of choosing his outfit, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Williams, whose flights and hotel costs were covered by Vocal Media, an advocacy group, was one…
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New Immersive Gaming Experience and Eatery Arriving to Center City This Fall
Beat The Bomb, an immersive team video game experience and eatery, is targeting entering Philadelphia by the end of September or early October, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It would mark the culmination of a four-year effort to enter the Philadelphia market. The concept would offer 10,000 square feet of gaming and…
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The Doylestown County Theater Hosts Nostalgic “Hollywood Summer Nights” Series
The County Theater in Doylestown, a community staple for 86 years, brings the magic of movies to the community, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. The historic theater, which has been a cultural hub since 1938, relies heavily on annual memberships to keep its doors open. The “Hollywood Summer Nights” series, running through…
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Boiron USA Clarifies Plans for Newtown Square Warehouse Logistics Center
The following is an unedited in full release issued from Boiron responding to an Aug. 28 story on their proposal to build a logistic center in Newtown Square. As a Newtown Square business with 30 years of history in sustainability and being a good community neighbor, the leading homeopathic medicine company Boiron USA proposed a…
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Proposed Newtown Square Warehouse Raises Resident Concern
Six acres of prairie land in Newtown Square off West Chester Pike next to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial could become a 77,000 square-foot logistics warehouse, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. That didn’t sit well with several neighbors Thursday night. “We are allowing a logistics center in an environment we thought was going to…
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Plan to Expand Chester’s Subaru Park Means a River View Sacrifice
The success of The Philadelphia Union means It needs to add thousands of seats to Subaru Park in Chester, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-year-old stadium is in need of an upgrade, said Union Executive Vice President and COO Dave Debusschere. “Subaru Park is too small,” Debusschere said. “Quite frankly, it’s one…
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Widener University’s Enrollment Strategy for Its Chester Campus Has Paid Off
Widener University’s plan to increase its student population is working. The university saw its highest first-year student enrollment on record this past week at 900 students. The Chester university also reported a record high first-year enrollment last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. First-year classes have jumped nearly 70 percent since 2022. Widener…
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Kelce Brothers Sign a New Heights Deal That Is Valued at $100M
Jason Kelce of Haverford and brother Travis Kelce have signed a deal with Amazon’s Wondery unit for their “New Heights” Podcast worth more than $100 million, writes Anne Steele for The Wall Street Journal. The brothers started the podcast two years ago and it has only grown in popularity amidst a flourishing podcast market. “New…
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SEI Executive Sneha Shah Sees Bright Future for Philadelphia’s Startup Scene
Sneha Shah, head of new business ventures for SEI Investments, believes there is a bright future for Philadelphia’s startup scene, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. People “outside of Philadelphia don’t understand how powerful this [startup ecosystem] could be,” she said. Shah used to be one of those people. Her career took her…
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The Colonial Theatre Will Feature Art House Cinema Monthly Starting in September
The Colonial Theatre will spotlight Art House Cinema titles, one Sunday a month, starting in September. The first two titles are already set, with tickets available now. Keep an eye out for additional titles in November and December. “We have heard from several long-time patrons and members who want this type of programming again at…
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‘X’ Marks the Spot in Oaks at Eclectic The American Treasure Tour Museum
The American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks is home to the strangest assortment of collectibles, reports Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The museum is an eclectic arrangement of all things Americana. Some pieces date back to the 1870s. Items include a 20-ft tall Gumby statue, a full Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band, and a…
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Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 performance 100 feet above the stage, before she bungee jumped onto the stage to “Get the Party Started”. Pink kept…
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SS United States Caretakers Have Until Sept. 12 to Remove Historic Ocean Liner from South Philly Pier
After a prolonged legal battle, a federal judge has ordered the caretakers of SS United States, the 70-year-old ocean liner known as the “Queen of the Seas,” to move the vessel from its pier in South Philadelphia by September 12 or lose possession, writes Edward Helmore for The Guardian. “You’re not entitled to be at…
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Chester’s Plan Out of Bankruptcy Taps Public Utility Assets
The City of Chester can move beyond bankruptcy by generating annual revenue from its water, wastewater and stormwater assets, while keeping those assets in public hands. That’s the crux of a Plan of Adjustment filed by Chester Receiver Michael T. Doweary filed Aug. 26 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The plan would fulfill a critical requirement…
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Haverford Superintendent Dr. Maureen Reusche Announced Her Retirement
Dr. Maureen Reusche, the first woman to lead the Haverford School District, is retiring after nine years as superintendent at the end of the 2024-25 school year, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. She has devoted 42 years to education. Resusche guided the district through the COVID-19 pandemic years when schools were closed and…
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Another Philly Special: New Eagles Christmas Album in the Works
Fear not, Philly Special Christmas album fans. A third album is in the works, according to Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Eagles teammates Johnson, Jordan Mailata and Jason Kelce hope to get an album together soon for this year, according to 6abc, as reported at WHYY. Talk of a new album started to emerge…
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