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$58M Rehab Hospital Ready to Open at Concordville Inn Site
Encompass Health held a ribbon-cutting on April 29 for its first Philadelphia-area rehabilitation hospital on the site of the former Concordville Inn, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $57.8 Concordville hospital at 780 Baltimore Pike will start offering patient care on May 5. It will employ 130 workers to start, growing to 200…
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First Bank House of the week: 22-Room Wallingford Estate for Sale
A 5-acre property at 1018 Beech Road, with a sprawling six-to-eight-bedroom main house and a two-bedroom carriage home, is available for sale in Wallingford, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The main residence has 7,500 square feet of living space. “One of the most astonishing things about it is how original it is,”…
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‘Task’ Is Looking for Latino Actors for Season 2 Local Shoot
Filming for the second season of the Delaware County dark drama “Task” is set to begin in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs on July 6, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The HBO show is seeking men and women for speaking roles, especially Latino actors. There are speaking roles for men and women who can speak…
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PA House Ok’s Bills Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses, Vehicle Registrations
The PA House of Representatives recently passed two bills, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to allow for digital driver’s licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations. “Over 90 percent of people have smartphones now, and with programs such as Apple Wallet and Google Pay, more Pennsylvanians want the convenient and secure option of a digital ID and digital registration card on their…
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A Bench for the Ages: Celebrating Community, Conservation, and Shared Milestones
General Recreation Inc. has donated a memorial bench to Upper Merion Township in honor of two milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the United States and Upper Merion Township’s 50th consecutive year as a Tree City USA award recipient. These occasions speak to enduring values of stewardship, civic pride, and commitment to the natural spaces that…
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Blue Bell’s Angel Flight East Gives Patients a Free Lift — Literally
What if a long, stressful journey to life-saving treatment could be replaced with a smooth ride through the sky? Angel Flight East is based at Blue Bell’s Wings Field and connects those in need with a network of more than 400 volunteer pilots who want to help. The organization calls on these pilots to donate…
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Summer Camps at Delaware County Community College Cover Diverse Interests, with Scholarships Available
From Artificial Intelligence Designing and Developing to Art Workshops, from Babysitter Training with CPR to Cooking and Baking, to Model United Nations and Python Programming, there is something to appeal to almost any child or young teen’s interest at Summer Kids Camps at Delaware County Community College. The camps are for kids ages six through 14 and will…
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Central Bucks East Swim Teams Shatter Records Despite Tragedies
Within just a few years, the Central Bucks High School East boys’ swimming program suffered two tragic losses that left the team shaken, writes Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2023, 17-year-old swim team member Marcus Papanikolaou passed away in a car crash, and less than a year later, the boys’ longtime coach Ed Walsh died of brain cancer. …
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Stone-Clad Berwyn Estate with Fireplaces and Home Theater Hits Market
A stone-clad seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate in Berwyn, set on 12 acres and topped with a burnt red roof, has recently hit the market for $6.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built as a speculative home in 2007, the 11,600-square-foot house offers a range of outdoor living spaces, including a pool and outdoor…
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Meet the Philly Chess Master Who is Now a Jeopardy! Champion
Rittenhouse Square resident and local chess master Greg Shahade is also now a Jeopardy! champion after ending the 31-game win streak of Jamie Ding, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Shahade just recently got into trivia a few years ago. He took the online Jeopardy! test a few times before first being invited to do…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift, Its Largest Ever
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has received its largest philanthropic gift ever with a $1.5 million donation from the Walter R. Garrison Foundation, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result of the gift, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute has announced a new campaign to renovate and restore its home…
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West Chester University Students Turn Move-Out Into a Force for Good with Campuswide Donation Drive
Beginning this week, Goodwill donation bins at West Chester University campus locations will be available for students to recycle usable things they don’t plan to take with them when they move from their residence halls and apartments. The University’s last day of classes is Monday, May 4. Thanks to a successful pilot in the fall…
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No Drone Zone and Traffic Restrictions Set for PGA Championship
The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square will include a No-Drone Zone and road restrictions starting May 11, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The FAA authorized a no-fly zone to cover any unauthorized aircraft in the area surrounding Aronimink during the May 11-17 event, including drones. Newtown Township announced that,…
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‘Independence One’ Arrives at Philadelphia International Airport
Southwest Airlines flew in a newly-painted plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday to honor America’s 250th, writes Alexandra Skores for CNN, as reported at 6abc. It was the first scheduled flight for “Independence One,” as it flew from Dallas to Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.…
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Tanglewood in Folsom Starts with Brisket, and It Only Gets Better
When a barbecue joint has sandwiches called the Gunslinger and the Triple Bypass, it’s probably good eating. Tanglewood Fire and Smoke in the Ridley Shopping Center off of MacDade Blvd. was highlighted for its delicious barbecue by Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives at Fox 29. “I’ve been cooking for a long time,” said owner Jeff…
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Ruth Bennett Farm in Chester Prepares Eighth Annual Kickoff
Nearly three dozen volunteers gathered over the weekend at the Ruth L. Bennett Community Farm in Chester to help prepare for the upcoming growing and distribution season, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The annual event was held for the eighth time on Saturday. “It’s just a great way to kick off the…
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A Mother’s Fight for Safer Roads Helps Spark $10M MacDade Boulevard Makeover
PennDOT has unveiled a $10 million safety plan targeting a stretch of MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township known for frequent accidents, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The project is a response to years of serious crashes, including an April 16, 2024, hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old Damien Hocker. The driver was later identified and…
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Pinball, Fortnite, and Fresh Brews: A Family-Friendly Brewery Is Coming to Springfield
The husband and wife team of Matt and Stephanie Courchain are opening a retro arcade and brewery in Springfield known as the Battle Royale Brewing Co., writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The couple is investing between $300,000 and $350,000 in the brewery, which will feature arcade games, in-house brews, and Nintendo Switch stations.…
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