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Water Ice Rules in Delaware County With No Shortage of Shops
With temperatures inching back up, the need for water ice may not be far behind. Luckily, there are plenty of locations in Delaware County to cool things down, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pop’s Homemade on Eagle Road in Havertown started as a South Philly pushcart in 1932 and celebrates 92 years this…
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What Is Dementia Friendly Design in a Memory Care Community?
As memory care evolves, there’s been a shift toward intentionally designed communities like the one offered at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County that improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A traditional long-term care setting can be intimidating and confusing for an individual with memory…
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Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The trace fossils are approximately 210 million years old and scattered along the winding trail. The slabs were purchased eight years…
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Human Remains Uncovered at Limerick’s Historic Hood Mansion
Archaeologists have uncovered human remains at the historic Hood Mansion in Limerick, reports 6ABC. While the remains have yet to be identified, it’s believed that they belong to someone from the Hood family. The estate was built in 1834 for John Mclelland Hood, an Irish immigrant and trader who used the home as a summer…
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Philadelphia Startup Founders Launch New Matchmaking App to Modernize Dating
Philadelphia startup entrepreneurs Elodie Clowes and Amanda Karr recently launched a new app, fuse, which digitizes romantic setups and modernizes dating, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The app sets itself apart from traditional dating apps as it allows users’ friends and family to directly aid in their selection of future dates. The web-app can…
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New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs’ Lives
A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. The pill from biotech company Loyal, is designed to slow the aging process so dog owners can have their four-legged best friend around for a little…
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Natural Lands in Media Buys Historic 10-Acre Villanova Estate
The Lower Merion School Board has agreed to sell the 10-acre Oakwell Estate in Villanova to Natural Lands, a conservation nonprofit based in Media, writes Frank Kimmel and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The estate land was purchased by the Lower Merion School District in 2019 with initial plans to build athletic fields for…
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Penn State Brandywine Alumni Society Sponsor ‘Dining Under the Stars’ in September
The Penn State Brandywine Alumni Society will be a sponsor for “Dining Under the Stars” — a weekly outdoor dining event held Wednesday evenings on State Street in Media — throughout September. As part of the Media community, the Brandywine Alumni Society is an event sponsor for the third year in a row. This year,…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Rented a Hot Car
I am the first person ever to rent a car. Now, I know what you’re saying. And you’re right. My husband did, in fact, rent a car recently. It was a bright blue Nissan Kick. Each time my husband started the car, its Bluetooth tried connecting to Ihor’s phone. We don’t know Ihor. But we…
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Born to Fan: These Montco Families Celebrate Bruce Springsteen Together
For these Mongomery County natives, following Bruce Springsteen is a family tradition, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bruce Springsteen performed at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, and intergenerational superfans from all over flocked to South Philly to see him. With Bruce in town, Montco fans recall what the Boss means to their…
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Explore Chester County’s Vibrant Art Scene Through These Art Galleries
Art is one of the many things that unites humanity, and there are many art galleries around Chester County. Whether you’re an art buff, a museum stroller, or just like to enjoy beauty, check out these locations, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. With a refreshing concept and excellent curations of local artists, Colonna…
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See Why Travelers Are Raving About This Mid-Century Modern Airbnb in Lambertville
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom mid-century modern house with wall-to-wall windows in Lambertville, New Jersey, is one of the 51 best Airbnbs in the United States, writes Ashlea Halpern for the Conde Nast Traveler. Architectural enthusiasts, Mad Men fans, and many others will find plenty to love in the lovely abode. Wall-to-wall windows, a sunken living room…
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Upcoming Netflix Series Inspired by Philadelphia’s Main Line Murders in the 1970s Now in Early Development
A new Netflix series inspired by a Philadelphia’s Main Line murder during the late 1970s is currently in the early development stage, writes Matt Grobar for Deadline. The new series is being written and executive produced by Andrew Sodroski and Aggregate Films. The story takes place during the early hours of June 25, 1979, when…
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Wawa, Kelces Team Up for New Commercial That Feature the Couple
A new commercial brings together two of Delaware County’s favorite things—Wawa and the Kelces, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Wawa commercial , actually directed by Kylie Kelce, looks at the post-Eagles retirement life of Jason and Kylie Kelce, as they navigate the demands of family life. In the commercial, Jason uses…
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Azie on Main in Villanova Center Closing After 15 Years
Azie on Main, a popular Asian Main Line restaurant in Villanova, is closing Sept. 22 following a decision by the landlord to convert the restaurant space to offices, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurant owner, hospitality group Win Hospitality, is looking at options to relocate the restaurant, currently at 789 E. Lancaster Ave.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-Front Traditional in Chadds Ford
An extraordinary stone-front traditional on 2.15 lovely acres with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This gorgeous residence is nestled on secluded grounds buffered by woods adjacent to the conserved Brandywine Battlefield. You are welcomed by a gracious flagstone front porch opening onto a bright…
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2 Eagle Scouts Beautify Butterfly Sanctuary in Brookhaven
The Hallie Christine Jackson Butterfly Sanctuary in Brookhaven received some tender loving care recently when Eagle Scouts Bennett and Andrew McManus of Rose Valley Scout Troop 272 enhanced the beauty of the sanctuary for visitors, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The projects were part of a requirement to attain the rank of Eagle…
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Widener University Sees Record Number of New Students Arrive
A record number of new students will be on the Widener University campus in Chester for the 2024-25 school year, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The university welcomed 900 first-year students to campus Monday as they began moving into dorms. It is the largest incoming first-year class in the university’s history. Students showed…
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