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At Havertown’s Rare Bird Handmade, Jewelry Is a Mix of Old and New
Courtney Jacob is no stranger to flea markets, yard sales and thrift shops. It’s part of her family history, which includes a long line of artists, junk pickers and antique dealers, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. “I’d always make a beeline for the vintage costume jewelry and clothes,” she said. So began her…
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Pluto TV Will Host “Free Movie Weekend” at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
On August 3 and 4, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville will be hosting a “Free Movie Weekend” for all residents, courtesy of Pluto TV. The “Free Movie Weekend” is a part of Pluto TV’s “Summer of Cinema” campaign, which provides complimentary movie tickets during select weekends to independent and family-owned theaters around the country all…
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From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey
Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor. “The connections I made with the children and seeing their strength in the face of such a tough disease inspired me to pursue medicine. It was those heartfelt interactions that showed me the…
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Wawa Reimburses Richboro Customers for Contaminated Fuel Damages
In a swift response to a recent incident, Wawa has committed to reimbursing customers whose vehicles were damaged by contaminated fuel purchased at their Richboro location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company announced this week that affected customers could see repair reimbursements soon. The incident, which occurred last week, caused numerous vehicles…
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Recent Alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 Rides A DelVal Horse To Success At 2024 I Love NY Horse Show
Delaware Valley University alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 recently competed at the 2024 I Love NY Horse Show in Lake Placid, New York. She competed in the adult jumpers division riding atop DelVal’s own horse, Java’s Keltic Mist, and in the adult jumpers division with her own horse, Capone Z, who she currently leases to the…
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Delaware County Couple Own Art Studio Where Messy Kids Are OK
A Delaware County couple is using their entrepreneurial skills to create places where children of all abilities can feel safe and express themselves, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, own A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, A second studio just opened in Broomall. “The art is…
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Bridgett Battles of Drexel Hill Knows How to Make You Look Good
Bridgett Battles is an executive presence strategist, a person who shows you how to present yourself so that you inspire confidence in others. Dressing for the part is a critical aspect of that and this Drexel Hill fashion expert was first inspired by her grandmother, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. She came…
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Jason Kelce Tries Some Arm Wrestling at the 2024 Paris Games
Jason Kelce just happened to find himself at the 2024 Paris Games Sunday when he was suddenly challenged by Team USA women’s rugby star Nicole Heavirland to an arm wrestling match, writes Sean Savage for The New York Post. And even in retirement, the former Philadelphia Eagles center hasn’t lost his fiery edge. Kelce…
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Former Steelers Linebacker Creates Cannabis Line to be Sold Around PA, Including Paoli
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker Ryan Shazier’s football career ended with an unexpected spinal cord injury, and after learning how to walk again and move forward with his life, he has pursued a new business venture with Pennsylvania dispensary Organic Remedies, writes Brian Linder for Penn Live. Shazier was injured in December of 2017 against…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1. The official name of the event is “AAMPlifying Black Philly Music: Unveiling the Philadelphia Sound.” The interactive program will explore Philadelphia music history spanning from the 1800s to the present-day with a focus…
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Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes
Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes it is adding to its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The low-cost carrier based in Houston will start flying biweekly to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport outside Charlotte, North Carolina, and Lakeland Linder International…
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North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the Philadelphia Folk Festival, but as a solo act, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oates made headlines late last year when his rift with Daryl Hall went public amid a bitter legal battle. Today,…
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Odor in the Court: Bucks County Takes on Pipersville Slaughterhouse Over Smelly Practices
In what could be dubbed “Operation Clean-Up,” Bucks County and the Heritage Conservancy have filed a complaint against Kingdom Provisions, a Pipersville slaughterhouse, for allegedly turning their agricultural conservation easement into an unsanctioned composting site, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The complaint, filed in Bucks County Common Pleas Court, aims…
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Family Members Hope Remains Uncovered in Old City Will Solve Mystery of Former Philly Mayor Samuel Miles’ Grave
Andrea Miles and her father, Floyd, had been looking for the grave of their ancestor Col. Samuel Miles, a Revolutionary War officer and former Mayor of Philadelphia, for years when they heard about the remains uncovered in a 310-year-old cemetery in Old City in 2017, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Almost 400 people…
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Delaware County Community College Calls for Entries for Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists
The call for entries is open for the gallery at Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) 215/610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, an annual exhibition that features the work of emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region. Submissions will be collected until Sept. 5 at 5:00 PM. Regional, emerging artists are invited to submit up…
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Bryce Harper Is Bringing a Little Bit of Wawa to Home Plate
Talent obviously has made Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies a highly successful professional athlete. Wawa may have made him a legend, writes Josh Wilson for Sports Illustrated. Harper, already a favorite with Philly sports fans, had some custom Wawa gear on display Saturday in a game against the Cleveland Guardians, promoting his love of…
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Vince Cicione of Havertown Grateful to ‘3 Heroic Girls’ for His Life
Havertown resident Vince Cicione is alive today because of quick action from his daughter and two nurses, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Cicione lost consciousness while participating in a St. Pius basketball tournament March 19, an annual fundraiser for the school. “I went up and down the court a few times. All of a…
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Media Borough: Come for the History, Stay for the Charm
Media Borough has been declared one of the 10 best historic downtowns in Pennsylvania by The Travel. Its downtown has Victorian-era architecture, with a neoclassical courthouse and a vintage theater, writes Brian Oseko for The Travel. The borough was a critical location during the Civil War and today it is a vibrant hub where history…
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