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SS United States Conservancy Launches $500K Fundraising Campaign As it Continues Relocation Search
The SS United States Conservancy, which oversees the historic SS United States ship, has launched a new $500,000 fundraising campaign to help cover costs as it looks to relocate, writes Bruce Shipkowski for AP News. The conservancy was recently given a deadline to move from its location on the Delaware River in South Philadelphia by…
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These are the Best Places to Go Fishing in Bucks County
Bucks County is home to scenic spots for fishing enthusiasts, that cater to anglers of all skill levels, according to The Keystone. The state’s diverse landscapes, from tranquil lakes to rushing rivers, provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable fishing experience. One of the standout locations is Lake Nockamixon. This 1,450-acre reservoir is…
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These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub Ambler’s seven-block stretch of Butler Avenue, extending from the Ambler Regional Rail station, is perfect for date nights and culinary adventures. …
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A 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center Now Open in Chester
There’s now a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week mental health urgent care facility in Delaware County and it’s already making a difference, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The program, known as the MVP Recovery S.T.A.R. — Stabilization-Triage-Assessment-Referral — program, started May 28 and is run out of MVP Recovery at 2200 Providence Ave. in Chester.…
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Media’s Where To Be When You’re Ready to Walk to Your Next Meal
Whether it’s weekend visits to neighborhood farmer’s markets, or a stroll down main street to your favorite restaurant, there are communities in Delaware County and nearby where you can walk to your favorite meal, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Media Borough The borough becomes a giant outdoor dining room every Wednesday night from May…
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Villanova Coach Kyle Neptune Is Frustrated but No Where Near Defeated
Though the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team struggled last season, head coach Kyle Neptune is keeping a positive outlook, excited about the potential of this season’s roster, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neptune had to turn a deaf ear to occasional boos coming from the stands as the Villanova Wildcats struggled during his…
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Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing baseball cleats in high school. When the hobby became a business, Nxt Level Customs, in 2020 Stevens was a college student…
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King of Prussia Woman Gives Birth on Road with Help from Tow Truck Driver
When she started having contractions over the weekend, Andrenna Reid, of King of Prussia, thought she would have enough time to make it to the hospital, according to a staff report from 6 ABC Philadelphia. However, her newborn son, Santana Reid, had other ideas. Reid felt her contractions quickening around 3 AM on Father’s Day,…
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Young Phillies Fan From Warminster Goes Viral After Playful Taunts Toward the Houston Astros
A young Phillies fan from Bucks County recently went viral after a video of him taunting the Astros made the rounds on the internet. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the young fan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Carson Wallace, a 5-year-old from Warminster, was seen playfully taunting an Astros fan during the World Series. His…
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Apartments in Philly Are Shrinking, Which Can Have a Major Impact on the City’s Demographics
The average size of Philadelphia apartments are among the smallest in the nation, and are projected to become even smaller with the current pipeline of multifamily construction, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a report from RentCafe, Philadelphia’s average new apartment size is 764 square feet. This is the ninth-smallest in…
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Renovations to Close Radnor Cabrini Campus for 2 Years, Villanova Says
Villanova University has announced that the Cabrini University campus in Radnor will be renamed Villanova University Cabrini Campus and will close for two years so renovations can take place, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova officially took ownership of Cabrini on Friday. Most of the campus is closed to the public starting Monday,…
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Upper Darby’s Seeing a Drop in Serious Crime So Far in 2024
Upper Darby has seen a drop in serious crime so far in 2024, reports Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timony Bernhardt. Violent crime is down in the first six months, with shootings down 35 percent, homicides by 83 percent, robberies by 35 percent and sex crimes by 34 percent, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times.…
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Drexel Basketball Coach Zach Spiker Keeps Adapting Now That NIL Is in Play
Zach Spiker, the 57-year-old Drexel men’s basketball coach, was experiencing challenges seven seasons into his coaching career as he watched the game change around him, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delaware County resident had built a program on culture and togetherness, specializing in finding under-the-radar talent. It had come off of four…
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Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards, Fleer, a leading Olney factory for trading cards closed after more than 65 years back in November 1995. The company…
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Savage Sisters Shut Down Havertown Recovery Home Amidst Pushback
An addiction rehabilitation house in a Havertown neighborhood has ceased operations after neighbors mounted a protest against a zoning request to expand the service from three residents to nine, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Savage Sisters, a Philadelphia-based recovery home operator, rents a home on Tenby Road to offer services to three residents…
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Cool Off at These Three Kayak and Canoe Tours in Chester County
Chester County boasts a rich history of recreational boating, perfect for exploring during the sweltering summer months, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Discover kayak and canoe tours in Chester County where you can kayak, boat, and enjoy other water activities. LL Bean Discovery School in Downingtown has led nature tours for the past…
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Philadelphia Continues to Lose Residents After Decades of Considerable Gains
After two decades of regaining some of its residents, Philadelphia is once again seeing its population shrink, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. After a five-decade-long population slide, the city gained 8,456 residents from 2000 to 2010. In the next decade, Philadelphia added 77,791 to that number. However, the growth curve has reversed in the…
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High-Tech Smart Carts Coming to Drexel Hill, Brookhaven ShopRites
Two ShopRite stores in Delaware County, one at Drexeline in Drexel Hill, the other on Edgemont Avenue in Brookhaven, will be among the first in Pennsylvania to use a high-tech shopping cart, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Customers can use the carts to keep running totals of their groceries and unlock rewards along the…
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