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Aston’s Susan Noles Gets a Shopping Special Saturday Night on QVC
Aston native Susan Noles, of “Golden Bachelor” fame will be hosting a QVC shopping special, “Susan Noles Now,” this Saturday, July 20, at 10 PM, as part of the shopping network’s new Quinessential 50 campaign. During the show, Noles will share shopping tips, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. Noles, a hairstylist and makeup artist,…
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Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis in the Evenings” at WIP from…
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Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil and Kate Ferro have transformed…
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Thanks to Dedicated Volunteers, Historic Carousel at Pottstown Back in Action
A Pottstown historic carousel is once again up and running after a decades-long hiatus thanks to the dedication of a group of committed volunteers, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. “It’s a work of art, really,” said State Rep. Joe Ciresi. “If you just come in, if you don’t want to ride it, just look at…
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‘Down and Dirty’ Collaboration Enhances Penn State Abington Students’ Art Practice
Since 2022, two Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks, a working history museum in Doylestown. The classes blend art and history by immersing students in the process and philosophy forged by noted designer and tilemaker Henry Mercer. Taught by Chris Bonner, associate teaching professor of art, and Yvonne…
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Closed Manchester Avenue Bridge Connecting 3 Delaware County Towns, Reopens Early
Nearly a year of inconvenience for commuters traveling to Middletown, Nether Providence and Upper Providence townships ended Monday when the Manchester Avenue Bridge opened ahead of schedule. The 100-year-old bridge connects the three towns , but it runs over Ridley Creek and was subject to flooding during storms, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The…
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Snow in a Heat Wave Reported at Philadelphia International Airport
Snowfall was officially recorded July 14 in Philadelphia even as we navigate a heatwave with temperatures approaching 100 degrees, writes Chloe Mayer for Newsweek. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey described it as a “trace” of snow from some small hailstones that fell over Philadelphia International Airport Sunday afternoon during thunderstorms. “Since…
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See Why This Delco Support Dog Is Named After Bryce Harper
Harper the support dog loves watching the Philadelphia Phillies with her owner, Delaware County resident Nancy Criscuolo, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The rescued Chihuahua-blue heeler mix is named after Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper because of her acrobatic jumps. She rescued Harper at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, naming her after…
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Farming Helps Chester County Veteran Transition Back to Civilian Life
For Melissa Harrop, an Army veteran who was medically discharged after serving for four years, transitioning back to civilian life was not an easy task until she discovered farming, write Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher for the Lancaster Farming. “Farming was something that kind of saved me,” said Harrop. “Agriculture and production farming was kind…
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New Sports Bar and Restaurant to Open at Former Bar Louie Location in Warrington
Warrington has approved an inter-municipal liquor license transfer for the new sports bar and family-friendly restaurant set to open at The Shops at Valley Square, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Partners Gary Cardi, Brad Daniels, and John Krinis plan to create a vibrant dining and entertainment space featuring a 60-seat bar, a 150-seat…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…
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Fox Sues Media’s Joseph McCullough Over Moe’s Tavern Pop-Up
Joseph McCullough of Media is being sued by Twentieth Century Fox over his pop-up bar based on Moe’s Tavern from The Simpsons television show. McCullough is the founder and operator of the company behind the Moe’s Tavern pop-up, according to the lawsuit. Fox, which owns the Simpsons franchise, is unhappy with the pop up, which…
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Shelly the Tortoise in Springfield Settles Into New Home Following School Eviction
Thursday was moving day for Shelly the Tortoise, who has lived more than 20 years at the Ecology Center at Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield, reports, Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The 75-pound male African spurred tortoise was the heart and soul of the Ecology Center located in the school’s courtyard, but safety…
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Warren Lewis, Out and About on the Main Line, Leaves Behind Beauty
For 30 years, one intersection at a time, Warren Lewis has been making the Main Line beautiful, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. It started when he moved to Radnor in 1995 and was startled by how dreary the local train station had become in neighborhoods with otherwise beautiful homes and towering trees. “Right…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County. The Chamber works with local elected officials on both sides of the aisle to make sure Delaware County’s economy…
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Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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Meet SCORE Award Winner: Pivot Mindset
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the six small businesses and nonprofits honored on June 6 at the annual Small Business Achievements Awards event at Penn Oaks Golf Club in…
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Beyond Membership, the Longwood Innovators Program Elevates and Enriches Your Longwood Gardens Experience
If you’ve visited Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square many times and feel a special connection to this iconic place of beauty, imagine taking it to the next level. The Longwood Innovators program lets you be part of a dedicated group of individuals who play a vital role in preserving Longwood’s beautiful gardens. As a Longwood…
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