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Nile Swim Club in Yeadon Shows It’s Never Too Late to Be Water Safe
Statistically, there is a 70 percent higher rate of accidental drownings for African American children than white children, and 64 percent don’t know how to swim, writes Sharifa Jackson for 6abc. Jackson suffered the trauma of a near-drowning at age 14 while at a pool party with friends. Now she’s turned to the Nile Swim…
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This Broomall Neighborhood’s in Bloom Thanks to Anne Pearlman
There’s a hidden street garden in Broomall along the curb on Richard Drive and it’s there because of Anne Pearlman. The piece of paradise lining the curbside of Richard Drive, was created and is maintained by 88-year-old resident Anne Pearlman, writes Peg Degrassa for the Daily Times. “When you turn the corner on my street,”…
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Jason and Travis Kelce Are Now the Proud Owners of Garage Beer
Jason Kelce is not sitting still in retirement. He and brother Travis have teamed up to become “significant’ owners and operators of Ohio-based Garage Beer, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “People crave quality and simplicity, and Garage Beer nails both for me,” Jason Kelce said in a statement. “For me, the brand fits…
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CCRES Sponsors and Gives a Helping Hand at Special Olympics
The CCRES team along with our partners at the Chester County Intermediate Unit had a blast at this year’s Special Olympics celebrating the talented athletes. The CCRES-sponsored Special Olympics took place May 3 at the Coatesville High School campus. CCRES was a premier sponsor and ran the basketball hoop station where the participants and their…
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Montgomery County Mom Pleads for Minority Bone Marrow Donors
Vivian Cheng Larson is a 44-year-old Montgomery County mom with a rambunctious 3-year-old named Chase who is looking for minority bone marrow donors. She’s a full-time health care professional battling acute myeloid leukemia, writes Heather Grubola for 6abc. For many, a bone marrow transplant is their best hope for a cure, but finding a match…
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Lower Merion Native Writes Soundtrack for New Documentary Highlighting U.S. National Parks
Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner, a composer born and raised in Lower Merion, was recently tasked with writing original songs for a new documentary called, “Out There: A National Parks Story,” writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The documentary allows viewers to indulge in U.S. national parks, which display their wildly different terrains and critters that call them home.…
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Center City Continues Finding New Ways to Thrive After Pandemic
While weekdays are still somewhat lagging behind, Center City has managed to fully rebound to the pre-pandemic numbers of people out and about on weekends, writes Laurel Wamsley for WHYY. A new report found that Center City now draws 85 percent of the total pedestrian volumes that it did in 2019. More good news comes…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Makes the Top of the List for the Worst Flight Delays in the Country
Just a stone’s throw from Bucks County, one major airport has recently made the list for having some of the worst delays in the country. Isabel Sepulveda wrote about the airport for Stacker. If there is one thing that commercial and international travelers can all agree on, it is that flight delays are the worst…
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SageLife Recognized as Great Place to Work for Sixth Consecutive Year
SageLife has been recognized as a Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, for the sixth sixth consecutive year. The Great Place to Work certification process includes a comprehensive survey, culture audit, and assessment, all aimed at measuring the level of trust in an organization and the consistency of the employee experience.…
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Romano’s in Essington, Stromboli Inventor, Celebrates 80 Years
Romano’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Essington, where it’s said the stromboli was invented, is celebrating its 8oth anniversary, writes Tarnala Edwards for 6abc. Pete Romano Jr. runs the business now like his father and grandfather. Nazzareno Romano started the business after he immigrated from Italy when the former stone mason decided to get into…
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‘Blair Witch’s’ Heather Donohue From Upper Darby Cut Out of Film’s Financial Success
In 1999, Heather Donahue, an Upper Darby High School graduate, was working a temp job driving a broken down 1984 Toyota Celica. This despite the fact that she had starred in “The Blair Witch Project,” a debut $35,000 film that’s been described as one of the most profitable independent films ever made, writes Adam B.…
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Weekend Wanderer: Summer Tax Season
The taxes still are not filed. To recap, last year I discovered Willie hadn’t filed a tax return since 2018. Worse, it’s not like Willie carefully filed her tax documents for easy retrieval. I mean, don’t be ridiculous, Cousin Larry. The tax documents were scattered throughout Willie’s apartment like clues in an escape room. But…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike to Replace All Toll Booths with Overhead Readers
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning to replace all toll booths along the turnpike with gantries, overhead structures with sensors that charge tolls to vehicles electronically, writes Milan Varia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to turnpike spokesperson Marissa Orbanek, gantries are part of open road tolling initiatives starting in January 2025. They are already up…
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General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township
The latest improvements to the 41-acre Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township includes a new inclusive, multi-part playground designed by General Recreation Inc. of Newtown Square. The new $1 million playground and picnic plaza officially opened June 13. The playground includes areas for children of all ages, a “sound garden,” and a paved path leading…
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Longwood Gardens Membership Levels Explained
Welcome to the enchanting world of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, where beauty and nature meet in perfect harmony! Whether you’re a frequent Longwood Gardens guest or planning your first visit to take in Longwood Reimagined this November, understanding the variety of membership options can save you money and significantly enhance your experience. From solo…
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Family Tradition: Son Follows in His Mother’s Footsteps to Become St. Joe’s Mascot
David Moser has followed in his mother’s footsteps and became the St. Joseph’s Hawk mascot, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Hawk job’s is to flap its wings during men and women’s basketball games, as well as at events, such as graduation parties. It is believed that David is the only second-generation Hawk…
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Lakers Legend Jerry West, Who Brought Kobe Bryant To the Team, Remembered
Legendary Los Angeles Lakers player, coach, and executive Jerry West, who was instrumental in bringing Kobe Bryant from Wynnewood to the West Coast, died on June 12 aged 86, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. West worked with Arn Tellem, a powerful player agent, to ensure Bryant went straight to the Lakers from Lower…
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Here Are Some of the Coolest Shops to Get Ice Cream Sandwiches in Philly
As the summer season quickly approaches, many are going to want to get their hands on a nice, cool treat, and ice cream sandwiches fit the description perfectly. The doughy, creamy goodness of milk and cookies in one cool, handheld bite has made the treat quite popular since it first popped up in the United…
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