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Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately
Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not together, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In the 1980s, Hall and Oates enjoyed a massively successful musical marriage with hits such as “Maneater” and “Private Eyes.” But four decades later, their relationship is on…
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Here’s Where to Play Mini Golf in Chester County
Whether you go for a date, a family activity, or to practice your skills, mini golf is perfect for a fun game that sparks competition. With different designs and difficulty, there’s a course built for you to check out in Chester County, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Boulder Falls Mini Golf in Downingtown…
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Last Denny’s in Bucks County Closes Its Doors in Langhorne
The last remaining Denny’s in Bucks County, located in Langhorne, has closed its doors, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The closure was quietly announced with a sign on the front door, informing customers that the restaurant on East Lincoln Highway in Middletown had permanently closed. Denny’s media team confirmed via…
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Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. “There was no proof,” said the Virginia man. “There was…
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Southeast Delaware County Lost Some Residents, With One Exception
The Philadelphia region, and its eight counties, lost about .2 percent of its population between 2020 and 2023 to settle in at a regional population of 5,496,558, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Southeastern Delaware County saw the steepest drop, losing about 1,700 residents since 2020, writes Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia…
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Aston Royal Farms Gets 1st Federally Funded EV Charger in Region
Aston is getting an electric vehicle charging station this summer, the first EV charging hub in the region funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. It will open at the Royal Farms on Market Street, writes Scott Sturgis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s the second NEVI-supported charging station in Pennsylvania. “In Pennsylvania, we…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Manor in Haverford
An exquisite stone-front manor in Haverford set on 1.63 attractive acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning residence showcases unprecedented craftsmanship and attention to detail. It is screened by mature trees offering complete privacy. Highlights include a marble-floored foyer, grand front-to-rear center hall, living room…
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See How the Kelce Brothers’ Garage Beer Did in a Taste Test
Jason and Travis Kelce are all in on their light beer investment, Garage Beer, but in a blind taste test conducted by Philadelphia Inquirer staffers, it couldn’t beat local craft beer Pony Boi from Aston-based 2SP Brewing Co. Garage Beer was tested against four other light beers, writes Gabriela Carroll and Henry Savage for The…
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Montgomery County is Home to 3 of the Fastest-Growing Towns in Pennsylvania
While most municipalities in Pennsylvania have seen their populations drop over the last three years, some have managed to grow, according to census population estimates. Montgomery County can lay claim to three of the 14 fastest-growing towns in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for PhillyBurbs. Worcester Township grew by 7.63 percent between 2020 and 2023, as…
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Renovation of Boone Farm Paves Way for African American Museum of Bucks County
The Boone Farm barn and its surrounding 32 acres in Middletown Township once empty for over 50 years, are now being renovated to become the future site of the African American Museum of Bucks County, writes Keshler Thibert for Hidden City Philadelphia. In 2020, county commissioners voted to lease the property to the museum…
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With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa had the second largest sales increase, with a $76 million bump in revenue for the Philadelphia area. The Delaware County convenience store chain pulls in local sales of $2.35…
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Airport Receives $22M in Funding for Taxiway, Runway Improvements
Funding heading to the Philadelphia International Airport will pay for airport infrastructure improvements that include a runway safety enhancement and renovations to a taxiway, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation has received $22.2 million for the airport under President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that was signed into law in…
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Delco Accent and ‘Mare’ Get Lampooned in New Marvel Trailer
It’s a new WandaVision trailer for a Marvel Television spin-off, but it looks oddly like a scene out of “Mare of Easttown” right down to the Delco accent, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the trailer, a woman with no makeup and slightly messy ponytail drives to a crime scene, then walks…
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Chadds Ford Jellyroll Band Keeps Name, Withdraws Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been settled that allows Chadds Ford wedding band Jellyroll, and Jelly Roll the country music star, to exist at the same time. Jellyroll’s founder-trombonist Kurt Titchenell sued Tennessee country music star Jelly Roll in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania over the name, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia’s Best Modern Suburbs Include 5 in Delaware County
Walkability is the name of the game when accessing the value of a Philadelphia suburban community, reports Stacker. In fact, homes in neighborhoods where you could walk to stores, restaurants and other amenities sold for 25 percent more in 2019, according to a Redfin analysis. Delaware County fared well when Stacker looked at Niche data…
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Post Pandemic Delaware County Country Club Revenue Looks Good
Nationally, country club revenue has been on the rise since the pandemic, including revenue growth in Delaware County, writes Andy Medici and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Here in Greater Philadelphia, club revenue between 2019 and 2022 was above the national average of 24 percent, with a median increase of 38 percent. Regionally,…
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Wawa Fan’s Order Slip Collection Becomes a Viral Hit on X
Jersey Shore resident Tyler Gyurisin was visiting Wawa “three or four times a day” and had quite a collection of Wawa order slips. Then he had an idea. It took three years, and help from friends, but the 22-year-old collected every order slip from 000 to 999. He finished the quest earlier this year, writes…
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South Korea-based Industrial Group, Hanwha, Acquires Philly Shipyard in $100M Deal
Philly Shipyard, the local U.S. building company, has been sold to the South Korea-based industrial group Hanwha in a $100 million deal, writes Noah Bovenizer for Ship Technology. Per the terms of the purchase agreement, Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean take on the entirety of Philly Shipyard Inc, the operating subsidiary of the Oslo-listed and…
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