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Strategies for Managing a Financial Windfall
Many people think managing a financial windfall is as rare as winning the lottery. However, these windfalls are more common than many anticipate. They can come from various sources, such as life insurance policy payouts, profits from selling a home or business, or inheriting assets. In this guide to managing a financial windfall, we will…
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Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn has a special meaning for its new owner. She used to ride her pony past the barn and adjacent stables as a girl. As an adult, she decided to…
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Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972 Munich Olympics and the attack on the Israeli team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moroney and Cohan were sailors on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team. Moroney, a Merion native and St. Joseph’s Prep…
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Bucks County Boasts Top Wealthy Neighborhoods in the Nation
The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings were based on a weighted formula based on metrics such as home value, income, and population density. Richboro (577), Washington…
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New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Set to Open in Old City
Three brothers have been working for about a-year-and-a-half, welcoming customers to Calandrino’s Old City Vino, their wine bar and bottle shop. After holding soft openings, Stephen, Frank, and Michael Calandrino are hopeful to officially open by the end of the month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Calandrino’s Old City Vino occupies nearly…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses. The project is a major improvement for customers in these areas. Customer-owned service lines are the pipes running from…
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Here’s Why Philadelphia Airport Businesses Now Have a 3 Percent Surcharge
Airline passengers frequenting businesses at Philadelphia International Airport are paying a bit more for the privilege, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Airport retailers can already charge prices up to 15 percent higher than average. Now there’s a new 3 percent transaction surcharge as well. It’s called an employee wage and benefit fee and it goes…
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Kids Get a Taste of Police Life at ‘Troop K Camp Cadet’ in Wayne
Pennsylvania State Police recently held boot camp for kids between ages 11 and 14 to give them an experience of being a police officer, writes Kyana Lance for 6abc. “Troop K Camp Cadet” took place at Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne. Much like an army boot camp, when kids first arrive, the…
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Ready for Some Pickleball? Here’s Some Delaware County Places to Play
The Philadelphia region has 88 places to play pickleball, including 12 locations in Delaware County. It’s a testament to pickleball being one of the fastest growing sports in the country, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Here’s a list of available indoor and outdoor pickleball facilities in Delaware County. Some are free to play. Others…
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1 Delaware County School District Is in the Top 10 for Entire Nation
A school district in Delaware County is back on top in a Niche ranking of the best school districts in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor Township School District rose four spots from last year to place 10th among the 2024 Best School Districts in America. This is the second time Radnor…
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Dunwoody Village Hosts Summer Drive-Thru Nursing Job Fair
On-the-spot nursing job interviews at a drive-thru job fair will take place Wednesday, July 17, noon to 6 PM, at Dunwoody Village, 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The following openings are available in Dunwoody’s nursing department: Dunwoody Village has developed an excellent reputation as one of the region’s leading continuing care retirement community…
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Blobfest Uplifts Small Businesses in Phoenixville
After 25 years, Blobfest in Phoenixville has become a staple event in the community, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. The festival draws in thousands of people to pay homage to the 1958 film The Blob, which was filmed in Chester County. This year’s festival runs from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July…
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Main Line Native Jake Heller Is the Nation’s Cheesemonger Champ
Main Line native Jake Heller is a bona fide cheesemonger who was recently named the best cheesemonger in the nation. The 28-year-old has come a long way since his first job as a 16-year-old Lower Merion High School student working as a clerk at Narberth Cheese, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was…
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Everything You Need to Know About Boating and Fishing on the Delaware River
If you are planning on indulging in any water recreation on the Delaware River, including boating and fishing, be sure to first learn about some of its most important attributes, such as its depth and length, writes Damon C. Williams for northjersey.com. The depth of the Delaware River varies depending on where you enter the…
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Saturday Morning WIP Broadcast by Glen Macnow Was His Last
On Saturday morning, July 13, longtime WIP sports radio host Glen Macnow will do his final show as he retires from radio, writes Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia. His 4-year-old grandson and his 93-yeare-old father will both be there for the final show. “Boy, I hope I don’t make a fool of myself and…
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Traffic Improvements Coming to Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square
Ellis Preserve traffic upgrades in Newtown Square will be using $2 million in approved state funding. The investment will improve the traffic flow around the Ellis Preserve development, supporting redevelopment in the area that is expected to create 1,800 jobs. That’s according to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, and…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Want to Get Rid of My Piano … Maybe
I could complain about this being scuba season, but you’ve probably had enough of that. So I won’t tell you I’m unraveling because I’m scuba diving tomorrow. Or that my daughter is attending scuba camp next week. Or that she’s scuba diving in Topsail, where a shark attacked a swimmer three weeks ago. It’s fine.…
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Aerospace Heritage Event Blasts Off at The Fuge in Warminster July 20
Southeastern Pennsylvania’s rich contributions to early U.S. manned spaceflight will be celebrated this month with a special event. On Saturday, July 20, from 1 PM to 5 PM at The Fuge in Warminster, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Cold War Historical Society will host “The Space Race in Southeastern Pennsylvania.” The Fuge, now an events…
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