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Jovana Sekulic of Media Makes U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team
Jovana Sekulic got the call back in May that she would be part of the U.S. women’s water polo team at the Paris Olympics, a team that is going after their fourth straight gold medal, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. In a way, being part of the U.S. team completes a family journey…
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See Which Delaware County Town Is Among Best Places to Live on East Coast
Delaware County’s best-kept secret is secret no more. There’s a town here that is one of the best places to live in on the East Coast, writes Meagan Drillinger for Stacker. Of course, there are hundreds of places that could take the prize, from New England towns full of Ivy League history to sunny shores…
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Forum on Aug. 8 in Upper Darby Explores Community Entrepreneurship
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Bywood Community Association to bring The Entrepreneurial Forum for esteemed business owners, side-hustlers and teens alike! All are welcome to attend on Thursday, Aug.8, 6:30 PM, at the Bywood Community Association, 7099 Locust St. in Upper Darby. The Bywood Community Association has been working…
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Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Martin, who emigrated from Australia in 2007, turns 45 in August and has plenty of scars to show for his decades of…
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Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Ariana Ramsey, who will compete in Women’s Rugby Sevens, grew up in Bridgeport and attended Upper Merion High School. This will be her second appearance at…
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New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream
With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool. However, with inflation, the cost of ice cream has gone way up, and one city has the distinction as the most expensive to buy a scoop, writes Brooke Steinberg for the New…
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Ewe-Turn Alert: Chalfont Residents Seek Escaped Sheep
Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman’s six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Daily updates flood a local Facebook group, with users eager for news on the wandering flock. On Friday, a neighbor on Stump Road reported, “THE SHEEP ARE IN MY…
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Here’s How Delaware County Purchasing Power Compares to Rest of Pennsylvania for 2024
Compared to everyone else in Pennsylvania, the purchasing power of Delaware County residents is in the top 10, but neighbors in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery County are able to buy a bit more with their dollars, according to SmartAsset’s 2024 Cost of Living calculator. Delaware County showed up sixth highest in the state for purchasing…
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2 Months Old, the Interboro Bucs Are Heading to the World Series
The Interboro Bucs girls’ softball team is traveling to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama for the first time ever, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. Not bad for a 10U district team that formed just two months ago. The new team is on a historic championship run after winning the Babe…
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Upper Chichester’s Dr. Anna E. Broomall: Maternity Clinic Pioneer
Anna E Broomall was a trailblazer for women medical practitioners, opening one of the nation’s first out-patient maternity clinics, writes Ali Davis for Pennsylvania Heritage. She was an obstetrician, teacher, and surgeon, born in 1847 in Upper Chichester Township to a Quaker family who supported higher education for women. Broomall started out pursuing a career…
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The Nets Tap Villanova Power With Rookie Mark Armstrong
When the Brooklyn Nets traded Mikal Bridges to their rival, Knicks on June 26 it left them with no former Villanova University players, and bumped the Knicks up to four from Villanova. That changed two days later when the Nets signed undrafted free agent Mark Armstrong from the Villanova Wildcats to their Summer League roster,…
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Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia region since May 2022, with six…
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Must-Visit Dairies and Creameries Around Chester County
With over 4,000 dairy farms in Pennsylvania, it’s important to support local farmers by buying milk, ice cream, cheese, and more. Here are some must-visit dairies and creameries in Chester County, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Milky Way Farm: For over 100 years, the Matthews family has been raising dairy cows in Chester…
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New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post. “I think, if you’re a really good umpire, I think you should get paid more and that you should umpire more…
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Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties to Transform Neshaminy Mall
The new owners of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, and Edgewood Properties, have announced plans to redevelop the site, aiming to breathe new life into the half-vacant property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Acquired for $27.5 million from Brookfield Properties, the mall’s transformation will see approximately half of its 1.1 million square…
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The Mann’s Historic Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra to Be on Full Display July 24-27
When The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the second week of its summer residency in Fairmount Park, it will celebrate 100 years of legendary composer George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The performance on Wednesday, July 24, will also feature American jazz artists, the Marcus Roberts Trio – and…
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Chester Providing Grants for Business District Aesthetic Upgrades
The City of Chester has taken the next step to revitalize its Central Business District with a Façade Enhancement Initiative. The program will elevate the aesthetic appeal of Chester’s commercial buildings by providing up to $50,000 in grants to eligible business owners to do façade upgrades and improve the look of their business. The FEI…
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Dermatology Pioneer Anthony Benedetto Sells Drexel Hill Practice
Dr. Anthony Benedetto, the first doctor in Pennsylvania to perform Mohs surgery to treat different types of skin cancer, has joined his Drexel Hill practice with Berks County-based Dermatology Partners. Dr. Benedetto had his practice for nearly 40 years, opening the Drexel Hill office in 1992. His practice now joins one of the fastest growing…
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