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Veteran of the Iron Hill Brewing Scene Remembered as Passionate, Dedicated Mentor and Innovator
Chris LaPierre, a longtime head brewer at the West Chester location of Iron Hill Brewery and dedicated part of the region’s brewing scene, died on July 28 aged 52, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. LaPierre, also affectionately known as Lappy, was regarded by the community as an innovator and mentor to numerous home…
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How Center City Restaurants Are Adapting to Return of Customers as Remote Work Wanes
Center City restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping to see a boost as more commuters return to in-person work, and are working to adapt to customers’ new expectations, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY The family-owned Lamberti Pizza & Market had to close its doors during the height of the pandemic. When it came time to reopen,…
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Lizards Invade Bucks County: What Homeowners Need to Know
This summer, Bucks County residents are encountering an unexpected guest: the Italian wall lizard, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Originally from Italy, these reptiles are now a common sight in Lower Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reveals that these lizards were accidentally introduced to Levittown in the late 1970s by…
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See Where in Delaware County Homes are Selling the Fastest
The fastest selling homes in Delaware County are happening in four communities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Realtor.com, the typical home in the Greater Philadelphia Area sold in 12 days or less during June. In the 18 fastest-selling ZIP Codes, homes in June were trading hands within 10 median days.…
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Delaware County Has Plenty of Family-Friendly Restaurant Options
Delaware County has no shortage of family-friendly restaurants that are kid-friendly, with exceptional kids’ menus along with some fun and games, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. Tank & Libby’s in Drexel Hill is a great location for breakfast or lunch with the family. The menu doubles as a coloring page with games and…
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Delaware County Golf Courses Make the Grade in Pennsylvania
Some of Pennsylvania’s best public and private golf courses can be found in Delaware County, according to a new rankings list by Golfweek Magazine. Public access courses are for public use, whether it’s through standard daily green fees, through a resort, or by staying at an affiliated hotel. No membership is required, writes Jason Lusk…
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Delaware County’s Barbara Trucksess Is a Baseball Card Afficionado
Barbara Trucksess has taken her love of the Phillies and the love for her son and created a massive collection of baseball cards, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The 75-year-old Delaware County woman has been a Phillies fan for 60 years. “She has been a diehard Phillies fan for as long as I can…
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Tiger Woods Joins Cobbs Creek Golf Renovation Project
Tiger Woods is lending his name and support to the Cobbs Creek Foundation and its $65 million renovation of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is partnering with the Foundation to bring a new short course to the 340-acre property along with some educational programming for local youth.…
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King of Prussia Among the Worst Places for Traffic in the World
An annual study moves King of Prussia traffic toward the top of the pile, writes Kyle Nguyen of the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2023, the suburb ranked at No. 23 across the United States and No. 142 worldwide, according to analytics firm Inrix. This is a dramatic change from 2022 when KOP ranked 191st in…
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I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop
Downingtown recently welcomed a new ice cream shop, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, at 520 E. Lancaster Avenue, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Berwyn couple Maria and Andy Rick own this shop and another franchise location in Royersford. The two find satisfaction in watching others smile and enjoy the ice cream they make,…
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Chef Jose Garces’ First Restaurant Amada Now Under New Ownership, Nationwide Expansion to Follow
Amada, the first of many restaurants by Chef Jose Garces, has been acquired by a new operator, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. SPB Hospitality, a Houston-based company that operates or franchises more than 500 restaurants across 37 U.S. states has acquired the Spanish tapas restaurant from Ideation Hospitality. With locations in Old City, Radnor, and…
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Jamison Mother-Daughter Duo Finds Sweet Success in Honey Business
A Bucks County mother-daughter team transformed their passion for beekeeping into a thriving business, according to The Reporter. Karen Zebrowski and Nikki Zebrowski-Beck founded Jamison-based Backyard Buzz while working as nurses at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Initially selling honey to coworkers and at local events, their part-time venture quickly grew in popularity. By 2021,…
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Here Are Some Places That Make Delaware County Really Cool
Delaware County is undergoing a reputation change, from a time when outsiders considered the county just gritty and blue collar, to a new level of sophistication. For long-time residents, though, Delaware County has always been cool, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Here’s some of the reasons why: Good Food Rosemary in Ridley. The…
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Frontier Airlines Cuts 8 Seasonal Routes From Philadelphia Airport
Frontier Airlines is making seasonal adjustments to its schedule, cutting eight routes from Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The low-cost Denver-based carrier is PHL’s second-largest airline after American Airlines. The eight routes will be cut Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 after the destinations were added earlier this year for the…
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Olympian Darrell Hill Got His Start in Shot Put at Penn Wood High
From being a 2016 shot put champion in Rio de Janeiro to analyzing the 2024 Olympic field events for NBC, Darrell Hill has experienced the Olympics from multiple angles, writes Lochlahn March for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hill is a Penn Wood High School and Penn State University graduate who is currently coaching women’s track and…
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West Chester Home to One of Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History
West Chester is home to one of the Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History, according to a 2023 report from Hotel News Resource. The list is published by Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that aims to recognize, celebrate, and promote the…
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Mary Mason Remembered as Groundbreaking Philadelphia Talk Radio Star and Civil Rights Activist
Mary Mason, a legendary Philadelphia talk radio veteran, has passed away at 94 after years of living with Alzheimer’s, writes the 6abc digital staff and Caroline Goggin. Mason started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station, WHAT. A dozen years later in 1970, she began her talk program,…
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New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique
Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul” and has concerns about the rising tide of development disrupting the unique character of the town. Due to spiking rents set by…
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