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Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive in Newtown Township, write Hannah Nguyen and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This feathered visitor seemed less than thrilled with the recent fireworks display and decided to go…
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Romano’s Stromboli in Essington Now Comes in Herr’s Chip Form
Romano’s Pizzeria in Essington, the Italian restaurant credited as the birthplace of the Stromboli, is hoping to convince fans to choose its Stromboli contribution as the winner of the Herr’s 2024 Flavored by Philly contest, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The chips are inspired by Romano’s Original Hot Stromboli made with ham, coteghino,…
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These Top High School Runners Compete Yet Are the Best of Friends
Haverford High junior Olivia Cieslak and Penn Charter junior Alli DeLisi have been friends going all the way back to kindergarten. They’ve also been racing each other for more than a decade, writes Ben Itvan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They ran cross-country, and track and field, every Sunday in the fall and spring until high…
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Upper Merion Detective Aids in Revolutionary War Musket Return
A Revolutionary War-era musket that has been missing for 50 years has finally made its way back to Philadelphia with the help of Upper Merion Township Detective Brendan Dougherty, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The New England musket was among the many artifacts from the Revolutionary era stolen in 1968 from the Valley Forge…
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New Initiative Aims to Protect Grassland Birds in Chester County Hayfields
A new Willistown Conservation Trust initiative aims to protect grassland birds that often nest within Chester County hayfields, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. “They nest right down on the ground,” said Zoë Warner, a consultant for the Willistown Conservation Trust. “They make little pockets, little cups of grass.” Most of the birds will have hatched…
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Reading Terminal Market Set to Bring Back Annual Ice Cream Festival on July 13
Reading Terminal Market is bringing back its annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, July 13, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Dozens of vendors will be in attendance at the pay-as-you-go indoor and outdoor event. The confirmed outdoor vendors include: • Bassett’s Ice Cream• Cloud Cups• Dreams Ice Cream• El Merkury• Famous 4th Street Cookie Co.•…
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Wawa as a Phillies Corporate Sponsor? Sounds Like a Good Fit
Will a recent deal to have a Sheetz corporate sponsor patch on the Pittsburgh Pirates uniform spur a similar deal between Wawa and the Philadelphia Phillies? The Phillies are looking for a corporate sponsor to pay a lot to have its name on the team uniform, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A Wawa…
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Cheyney Has Accreditation Reaffirmed and Probation Status Removed
Cheyney University has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is no longer on probation, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Cheyney, the oldest historically Black college or university in the nation, was placed on probation in November. Its accreditation status was listed as “in jeopardy,” according to…
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Darby and Yeadon Police Officers, Brothers, Save Choking Infant
A mother’s desperate call earlier this year reporting that her 1-year-old baby was choking was answered by two brothers, both police officers, who saved the infant’s life, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Yeadon Police Patrolman Matthew O’Donnell and Corporal Joseph O’Donnell from Darby Borough Police responded to the call. They jumped into action. “The baby…
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Summer on the Waterfront Now in High Gear with Return of Independence Blue Cross Summerfest
The Independence Blue Cross Summerfest, one of the Philadelphia waterfront’s favorite summertime traditions, is now under way. The theme this summer is “more is more,” inviting visitors to try plenty of new amenities, including the expansion to a new, 18-hole mini-golf course, an enormous arcade, more amusement rides, and an expanded menu of culinary delights…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport them into a fantasy of a better future, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Ellisha Caplan is a 47-year-old consultant in Delaware who has been searching various real-estate…
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BalletX Receives $7.4 Million Gift from Late Penn Professor, French Literature Scholar
BalletX has received the largest gift in the history of its existence in a $7.4 million donation, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The donation was left by the late Joan DeJean. The former French literature and culture scholar, author, and longtime professor at the University of Pennsylvania, passed away last away last December…
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Determining the Future of the Radnor Cabrini University Campus
Radnor’s Cabrini University officially closed on June 30 and will now become an extension campus for Villanova University. The closing brings an end to a campus that had been home to Cabrini students since 1957, writes Katie Lewis for Main Line Today. Villanova, located just two-and-a-half miles from Cabrini, will now guide the 112-acre campus’…
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Aston Remembers Beloved Sun Valley Wrestling Coach Tommy Ellis
The Aston community is mourning the sudden death of Sun Valley High School wrestling coach Tommy Ellis, who suffered an aneurysm late Friday in his Brookhaven home, writes Jeff Cole for Fox 29. He passed away Sunday at Crozer Chester Medical Center. “Best father to our three girls and a father figure to so many…
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Garnet Valley’s Damian Ponzio Is a Fan And He’s Got the Ballcaps to Prove It
Damian Ponzio of Garnet Valley has a thing about hats—specifically, ballcaps. While others collect baseball cards, Ponzio collects ballcaps. The 54-year-old has 158 of them and he’s been collecting them since he was a boy, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. And while others pinpoint highlights in their lives with scrapbooks, Ponzio uses baseball hats.…
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Alumni of Criterions Jazz Ensemble Will Return to West Chester University Campus on Jul. 18
For the past 38 years, alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music reunite each summer to reminisce, share meals, and rehearse and perform a free summer concert that has become a beloved and much-anticipated annual tradition. Free and open to the public, the concert takes place on…
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Conshohocken Woman Who Started As a SEPTA Traffic Checker Now Runs Its Merchandise Store
Al’Lee Floyd, who grew up in Conshohocken, joined SEPTA part-time in 2017 as a traffic checker, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the next few years, she moved up to the positions of testing coordinator and customer experience manager. When SEPTA decided it was time to open its reimagined store in 2021, Floyd…
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Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’
OsoSweet Bakery Cafe in Chadds Ford has been recognized with the 2024 Business of the Year award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association honored owner Tess Wofford with the award due to her efforts to boost the community both spiritually and economically. Wanting to create a welcoming environment for…
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