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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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Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Delaware Valley University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee will induct five new honorees as part of the class of 2024 during an induction ceremony on campus Friday, September 13, 2024. The class includes Kevin Harrigan ’07 (football), Tom Masterson ’12 (track & field), Travis Pitts ’12 (track & field), Jeremy Beckett ’13 (men’s basketball),…
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Delaware County Is Among the 20 Fastest Growing Counties in Pennsylvania
So what parts of Pennsylvania have the fastest growing counties and how does Delaware County fit in? According to Stacker, out of the top 50 fastest-growing counties in the state, Delaware County is 11th. From 2010 to 2020, Delaware County’s population went up by 17,851. That’s a population growth of 3.2 percent. It ranks 15th…
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Boeing Announces $115 Million Contract for Two More Helicopters to be Built in Ridley
Boeing has another Army contract valued at $115 million to build two more Chinook Helicopters at its Ridley facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. With the new order, that means the Army has contracted with Boeing to build 46 MH-47G Block IIs. “Whether it’s operating in the dead of night or in difficult…
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Newtown Square’s Dr. Mary Powell Lewis Was a Pioneering Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Mary Powell Lewis of Newtown Square, a pioneering orthopedic surgeon who inspired other women and doctors, died July 15. She was 98, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She conducted her orthopedic practice in Bryn Mawr and Abington for decades, and was affiliated with Bryn Mawr, Presbyterian, Abington Memorial, and Haverford Community Hospitals.…
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Liverpool Coaches Bring Soccer Knowledge to Chester Kids
Chester youth soccer players got a chance to learn from professional English Premiere League coaches who were in town last week, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The coaches were here for a friendly game at Subaru Park between two English soccer leagues, the Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC. Before the match, the Liverpool coaches…
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Chadds Ford Native Erin Matson Aims for Olympics but Was Declared Ineligible
Chadds Ford native Erin Matson hasn’t given up her plans to get to the Olympics in field hockey. She just got a little sidetracked, taking on a head field hockey coach position at the University of North Carolina at the age of 23. She’s one of the youngest Division I coaches in history. Now 24,…
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Freedom Village: Financial Benefits of Life Care Senior Living
As you research different senior living options, you might want to familiarize yourself with the financial benefits of choosing a Life Plan Community with Life Care. Life Plan Communities, like ones provided at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County, offer an all-inclusive, maintenance-free, wellness-focused lifestyle with a variety of services and amenities, and plenty…
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Firstrust Bank to Once Again Support Annual Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day
Firstrust Bank is excited to once again support the Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day in the neighborhood where the bank was founded 90 years ago. The theme of this year’s event, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 12-8 PM in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia, is Education Matters 2024. Point…
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Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Aims to Clean Up Turnpike Running Through Montco
The PA Turnpike Commission is teaming up with Keep America Beautiful to rid the tollways of cigarette butts through a new program, as reported by Hayden Thompson of WTAJ. The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) received a $20,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to target cigarette waste at highway plazas and buildings across the state. …
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Horror Movie Filmed at Malvern Farm Gets International Digital Release
Hayride to Hell, a recent horror movie starring Bill Moseley and Kane Hodder, was filmed at Willisbrook Farm in Malvern, writes staff for Horror Society. The film was acquired for worldwide distribution by Breaking Glass Pictures, a prominent independent cinema distributor. It was directed by Dan Lantz. Kristina Chadwick and farm owner Robert Lange wrote…
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South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World
A recent survey conducted by SkyCity compiled a list of the best rooftop bars in the world, and Philadelphia is home to one of them, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia was ranked the ninth best rooftop bar in the world. Located atop the former Bok Vocational High School, Bok Bar…
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Philadelphia Sandwich Shop Coming to a Surprising Location in Bucks County
A new restaurant is set to open in Bucks County, and local residents will never guess where the new spot will be opening. Michael Tanenbaum wrote about the new eatery for Philly Voice. Rocco’s Italian Sausage, the beloved sandwich and cheesesteak stand at Home Depot stores in Philadelphia, is coming to Bucks County. The eatery…
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Swarthmore College Working to Make Campus Fossil-Fuel Free
Swarthmore College has been on the front lines in green technology as it looks for ways to heat, cool and power its campus without fossil fuel, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, it installed an underground geo-exchange loop system that can heat and cool eight buildings without fossil fuels. It replaces a…
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Havertown ‘Bat Brothers’ Bring Neighborhood Outside With Bat Designs
Two Havertown brothers have brought custom-decorated whiffle ball bats to their neighborhood, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Ryan and Shane have created bats that look like pencils, ice cream cones, watermelon and more. “I had bats that had tape on them, but I didn’t really like the designs,” said Ryan. Ryan and Shane were inspired…
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Kylie Kelce’s Net Worth Is Growing and She’s Putting It to Good Use
Despite a modest approach to her celebrity, Kylie Kelce is reaping the financial benefits as part of a popular two-some. As her Instagram followers grow, so does Kylie’s net worth, thanks to a large number of celebrity endorsements. She’s been able to use that to help several philanthropic causes, writes Mehera Bonner for Cosmopolitan. According…
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Modern Playgrounds Go Beyond ADA to Include Neurodiversity
Within hours of cutting the ribbon for the new playground at Warminster Community Park in Bucks County last May, the community’s Facebook page lit up with posts by parents grateful for the communication board, reports EIN Presswire. It’s part of the playground design that came from General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The board is…
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