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Checking in With Aston’s Susan Noles of ‘Golden Bachelor’ Fame
Things are still riding high for Susan Noles who brought her Delaware County personality to the nation when the Aston resident appeared on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor, write Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. She never married Gerry Turner, but Noles developed her own following and now has her own podcast, Bachelor…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards 15 Scholarships to Employees
Freedom Village at Brandywine hosted its 18th annual awards ceremony in the Greg Welch Auditorium on the Freedom Village campus, where 15 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships. Completely funded and run by the Freedom Village residents, this ceremony is a long-standing tradition for the community to reward deserving employees with scholarships through the Freedom Village Brandywine Scholarship Fund to…
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Meridian Bank Supported Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor of the 2024 Golf Classic
Meridian Bank supported the Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor for the 2024 Paoli Hospital Golf Classic. The event took place on May 16 at Applebrook Golf Club (100 Line Road, Malvern) with a full course of golfers and sold-out sponsorships. Proceeds from the Golf Classic benefitted the Paoli Hospital Inpatient Room Expansion —…
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This Chester County Gelato Shop is One of the Best in the Region
A West Chester gelato shop has been recognized by as one of the best in the region. The origin story of D’Ascenzo’s Gelato Shop begins in the sky. The two owners, Glen and Kristin D’Ascenzo met while working as flight attendants, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A trip to Rome then inspired the…
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Nearby Chester County Neighbors Raise Concerns About Wawa and Sheetz Wrecking ‘Suburban Oasis’
Both Wawa and Sheetz aim to build their convenience stores at the same Phoenixville intersection, but neighbors aren’t having it as they raise concerns about what the builds would bring to their “suburban oasis,” writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Members of Protecting Schuylkill Township, which seeks to protect the quality of life for…
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Springfield High Grad Owen Sherbinko on Team Taking 1st Place With Electric Racing Car
Springfield High School alum Owen Sherbinko was behind the wheel and the chief engineer behind a Formula electric car that took first place this month at the Michigan SAE Formula electric car race, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The racecar was built from scratch by more than 50 students from the Rochester Institute…
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Jason, Kylie and Travis Kelce Meet and Greet at Taylor Swift Eras Tour in London
While brother Jason Kelce collected Taylor Swift friendship bracelets and mingled with fans, Travis made a separate surprise appearance in costume front and center on stage with Swift at Wembley Stadium in London this weekend. The weekend was also Jason and Kylie Kelce’s first appearance at Swift’s Eras tour. They attended the shows Friday and…
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Crozer Health Loses Radiology Services but Finds Another Partner
Crozer Health is losing its longtime radiology partner, Southeast Radiology Limited, after it terminated its agreement with the Delaware County hospital system, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Southeast Radiology Limited has been a 40-year partner but notified Crozer Health in March it would terminate its agreement at the end of June. Southeast’s Vein Center at…
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There’s Some New Sexy Trolleys Coming Our Way From SEPTA
Those vintage 1940s-era green and cream PCC trolleys running on Route 15 along Girard Avenue that were newly restored and recently rolled out by SEPTA are getting all the attention these days, but there’s also some next-generation trolleys coming that look pretty sexy, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. They’re only renderings at the moment…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once before it dies, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. Though once believed a century-long wait was needed for flowering, Agave americana typically blooms after 10 to 25 years. It…
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Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss
The sharp decline in rural population has put Pennsylvania at the forefront of a national discourse on the viability of America’s small towns that have long been pillars of the country’s culture, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. Nationwide, 81 percent of rural counties have recorded more deaths than births in the last four…
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Doylestown Township to See Major Commercial Developments on Route 611
Doylestown Township is gearing up for significant commercial enhancements along the busy Route 611 corridor, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. On Tuesday night, the board of supervisors approved plans for two major projects: a new car wash and the redevelopment of the former Applebee’s site at Barn Plaza. The first project involves Jim…
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, is one of the longest-running restaurants at 40 years. However, the new concept features an evolving eight-course tasting menu. Jamaican D’s has managed to create…
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Radnor’s Avantor Has a Pride Network for Employee Inclusivity
Avantor, a Radnor Fortune 500 company, was eager to increase its inclusivity practices and create a safe workplace for its employees. So in 2020, the company created the Pride Network, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Today, nearly 10 percent of its 14,500 global employees have joined the Network and given Avantor a perfect…
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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Up 8.7 Percent From a Year Ago
Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to $521 million in May, according to Rege Behe for CDC Gaming Reports. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported an 8.7 percent overall increase in revenue compared to May 2023. Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia had a $15 million, or 23.9 percent, increase. Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester had…
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Swarthmore’s Broad Table Tavern Provides Farm-to-Table Dining
With an abundance of Pennsylvania farms, the farm-to-table restaurant experience can’t be far behind. A diversity of locally-produced food and drink is available thanks to Pennsylvania spanning four regions of the country, from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic to Appalachia to the Great Lakes. Farm-to-table dining supports local farmers and their communities in a more…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Biscuit Lady Traded Her Corporate Job for New Life Making Amazing Biscuits
Tara Torrence decided to leave her job at a mortgage company and focus on something she knew she was great at: making amazing biscuits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In just two years, she went from working in her home kitchen to a Wissahickon shared space to her new freestanding restaurant in Plymouth…
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17 Memorable Lodging Options Near Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is a Chester County treasure in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, just a short distance from Philadelphia International Airport, that draws nature lovers and horticulture enthusiasts from all over the world. Its sprawling landscapes, seasonal displays, and breathtaking conservatories offer a bucket list experience with a serene escape from the hustle and…
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