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Area Patients Rank Riddle Hospital in Media as Loudest in the Region
It’s not a designation you particularly want, but a patient survey has named Main Line Health’s Riddle Hospital in Media as the loudest hospital in the region at night, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. More than a quarter of Riddle patients in the survey rated the area around their room at night as…
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A Second Season of ‘Mare of Easttown’ Is In ‘Early Discussions’
Even as the new mystery crime drama “Task” continues to film in our region, negotiations are underway at HBO about a “Mare of Easttown” Season 2 with Kate Winslet returning as Detective Mare Sheehan, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. A network executive said the 2021 crime drama could return for Season 2. Discussions have…
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Boeing Laying Off 69 Employees at Ridley Plant Even As New Contracts Come In
Boeing is laying off 69 employees from its Ridley plant, effective Aug. 16, according to a state filing, but there’s nothing unusual in the move, according to a Boeing spokesman. The majority of the positions are hourly employees, including 35 aircraft technicians, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Others facing layoffs include assemblers,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-front Traditional in Newtown Square
A magnificent stone-front Newtown Square traditional home on 6.95 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This attractive residence is set in a serene surrounding that offers highly coveted privacy while being just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and much more. Built in 1965, the home was…
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Landfill Moves Designed to Reduce Waste, Trash Incineration in Delaware County
Within three years, more than a quarter million tons of trash from Delaware County will find its way to a Berks County landfill in an effort to reduce Chester trash incineration at the ReWorld, formerly Covanta, waste to steam plant, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Right now, about 40,000 tons of Delaware…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Receives Reaccreditation
The Foundation for Delaware County announced it recently received full reaccreditation with Community Foundations National Standards, the highest standard for philanthropic excellence. One of 900 community foundations across the U.S., the Foundation brings together funders, nonprofits, and elected officials to address critical community issues, responds to major challenges and crises as they arise, helps generous…
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Jam Out at These Music Festivals and Concerts in Chester County
Whether you’re into rock, folk, indie, country, or any other type of music genre, you’re bound to find some tunes to jam out to this summer with these music festivals and concerts in Chester County, write Olivia Stefano, Samantha Geiger, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. At the Eagleview Town Center in Exton, free…
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This Montgomery County Farmers Market is Considered a Must-Visit
The Ambler Farmers Market is considered a must-visit farmers market in Pennsylvania, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. As farmers markets gain popularity nationwide, the Ambler market, located at 29 W. Butler Ave., stands out for its dedication to community and quality. Held every Saturday from May through November, 9 AM to 12 PM, the…
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Jeffrey Lurie May Sell a Stake of the Philadelphia Eagles
Jeffrey Lurie is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Gillian Tan for Bloomberg. To this end, he is working with BDT & MSD Partners to gauge interest from potential suitors. The team may be valued at more than $7.5 billion in any transaction. That number would represent…
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Fordhook Farm’s Annual Burpee Open Showcases Bucks County Beauty
Fordhook Farm, the historic Burpee property in Doylestown Township, will host its annual Open on July 27, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. This free event offers a rare opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens of Fordhook Farm, with self-guided tours and interactions with the Burpee horticulture team and Penn State…
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Delaware County Drops Mental Health Facility Plan at Delco Woods
A mental health residential treatment facility will not be going into a former Don Guanella School building at Delco Woods in Marple, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It would cost too much to renovate the school buildings for the new use, according to a Delaware County statement. The possibility of a mental health facility on…
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Where History and Art Come Together: A Guide to Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford is named after a settler, John Chads, who in 1725 built his home and operated a tavern and ferry on the banks of the Brandywine Creek near a ford, but the community is best known as the home of the famous Wyeth artist family. Chadds Ford combines the former Delaware County township of…
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Islands Protect Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester From Collisions
The Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester is well protected should a ship ever approach on a collision course like the container ship Dali that took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore March 26, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com. The bridge’s two piers are surrounded by large artificial stone islands in the Delaware River.…
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Jason Kelce Muses About Being a Minority Owner of the Eagles
Jason Kelce admits the price would be a little steep, but he’d love to be a Eagles minority owner, a Philadelphia team he’s been a part of for 13 seasons, writes Liz Rocher for Yahoo Sports. Kelce, retired now for three months as a Philadelphia Eagles center, said during a recent New Heights podcast that…
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Former N.C. Wyeth Property in Chadds Ford Set to Become a Public Preserve in 2025
The former Chadds Ford home of N.C. Wyeth is about to be preserved, writes staff for Chadds Ford Live. Wyeth worked on the Treasure Island illustration on the property, which is known as the Joseph Davis Tract. The Davis Tract House was originally built in 1725. N.C. Wyeth and his family lived in the home…
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Langhorne Couple’s Vacation Miracle Baby Saved by CHOP
A Langhorne couple’s vacation to Turks and Caicos took an unexpected turn last year when Lindsey Offner went into labor 13 weeks early, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. On May 12, 2023, Lindsey delivered a 2.5-pound baby girl named Logan. The premature birth required immediate and specialized care that the island’s medical…
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Dawn Staley Returns to Her North Philly Alma Mater, Dobbins High School, As She is Honored
North Philadelphia native Dawn Staley recently returned to her North Philly roots when she was honored at her alma mater, Dobbins High School, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. She is a Class of 1988 alumna. Staley is coming off leading the South Carolina women’s basketball team to a 38-0 record and her third NCAA…
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Meet a Lifelong Matriarch of Lansdowne—Mary Lou Jennings
Mary Lou Jennings could be considered the oldest lifelong resident of Lansdowne, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She turned 96 on May 5. “My mom has lived in Lansdowne her entire life,” son Robert Jennings said. “She loves this town!” Jennings had 11 children, nine boys and two girls, all born at Fitzgerald…
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