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First Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Colonial in Garnet Valley
A magnificent Garnet Valley colonial home set on 0.5 lovely acres with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This attractive residence is perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac, with an elegant walkway that leads to the front door. The home impresses from the start with its breathtaking front-to-back…
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Tim Livingstone Hopes to Bring Stability to Strath Haven Basketball
It’s been generally agreed that coaching inconsistency has affected the success of the Strath Haven High School boys basketball team, writes Jeff Griffith for City of Basketball Love, as reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now that Tim Livingstone is on board as the Panther’s newly-appointed coach, there’s hope that will change. In the 2021-22 season,…
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SCORE 2024 Awards Highlight Business Owners With Strategic Focus
It’s time for the SCORE 2024 awards, that time of year when SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties takes great pride in celebrating the milestone accomplishments of entrepreneurs who are working closely with their SCORE mentors. Six small businesses and nonprofits were honored on June 6 at the annual Small Business Achievement Awards event at Penn…
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West Chester University Offers Transfer and Scholarship Information for University of the Arts Students
West Chester University has released transfer and scholarship information for students who have been displaced by the sudden closing of the University of the Arts (UArts) in Philadelphia. Executive Vice President and Provost (interim) Jeff Osgood stated, “West Chester University is saddened to hear about the closing of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.…
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How Does Longwood Gardens Mix Fire with Water in Newly Renovated Fountains?
They’re not supposed to mix, but new technology powering the renovated fountains at Longwood Gardens now pairs fire and water to dramatic effect. “It’s almost like the oooooos at a fireworks show,” said Vice President of Facilities Ken Grablewski in a report for The Wilmington News Journal by Betsy Price. The $90 million that went…
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Remembering Inspirational Limerick Woman Who Lived and Thrived Despite Numerous Lifelong Challenges
Anastasia Pagan, an inspirational Limerick woman who persevered despite numerous lifelong physical challenges, died on May 20 at 22, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pagan was born with a diaphragmatic hernia, chromosome abnormality, and pulmonary hypertension. She spent the majority of her life with her family in Montgomery County, and in hospitals and…
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Unique Airbnb in Perkasie Is the Very Definition of a Little Break from Life’s Hectic Pace
If the pandemic-gasoline-inflation trifecta of misery is ratcheting stress up to Level 11, perhaps an opportunity to scale back and take a breather might be in order. Joe Vertuba, of 94.5 PST, has the perfect suggestion: an Airbnb cottage that can accommodate exactly two guests. According to the listing, the structure was originally a veterinarian’s…
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WSJ: Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia is America’s Smallest National Park
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia carries the often mispronounced name of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero and military engineer and is also the nation’s tiniest national park, writes Scott Calvert for The Wall Street Journal. The onetime boarding house set on 0.2 acres belongs to a network of over 400 units in the…
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Cookie Plug in Media Mixes Cookie Dough With Hip-Hop Favorites
It’s apparently one of America’s fastest-growing concepts—a hip-hop-themed cookie shop, and now there’s one opening in Media Borough, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC Philadelphia. Cookie Plug is an edgy and dynamic cookie company inspired by hip-hop music and street art. Entrepreneurs Khaled Salem and Amany Elgarhy of Glen Mills brought Pennsylvania’s first location to downtown…
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Honoring Swarthmore’s Remo Saraceni, Inventor of the ‘Big’ Piano
Swarthmore inventor and artist Remo Saraceni, who invented the giant piano featured in the movie “Big” is being remembered this week, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Remo Saraceni died Monday, June 3, at age 89. Mr. Saraceni invented the Big Piano in 1982 and its popularity soared after it was featured in the…
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Here Are the Most Popular Destinations for People Flying Out of Philadelphia
Not surprisingly, the largest number of flights out of Philadelphia International Airport in 2023 were heading to Orlando, Florida, home of Disney World and Universal Studios Florida, writes Todd Romero, data reporter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Data from Cirium shows that 6,174 flights took off from PHL for Orlando International Airport in 2023. That’s…
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Quick DELCO Today 3-Question Survey
As a hyperlocal news journal that always strives to give you more of the kinds of stories you want to read, your feedback is critical. That’s why we’re launching a reader survey designed to better understand the content that resonates with you the most. Whether you’re passionate about hard-hitting news, uplifting human interest stories, or…
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Italian Heritage Festival Delights the Crowds at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence
The 14th annual Italian American Heritage Festival had it all this year—Pig porchetta roasts, a St. Anthony statue covered in money, flag throwers from Florence, a moving tribute to Padre Pio, and an Italian car and motorcycle display. Thousands showed up to experience all things Italian Sunday at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence, writes…
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Dunwoody Village Hosts Open House of Octagonal Schoolhouse
Dunwoody Village is hosting an open house Saturday, June 8, of the Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse located on the Dunwoody Village property at 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The Schoolhouse will be open from 10 AM to 3 PM and the public is invited to attend. The Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse open house is one…
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Chester County Creameries Taking Part in Ice Cream Trail This Summer
Bring your appetite to “Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail,” which is back this summer to provide visitors with delicious homemade ice cream and maybe learn something new along the way, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live Patriot-News. Since 2018, the ice cream trail has become an integral part of Pennsylvania tourism and agriculture. The 2024…
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Bucks County’s Fritz Bakery Announces Major Expansion Ahead of 50th Anniversary
Fritz Bakery, a beloved mainstay in Bucks County since 1974, is set to expand its Bensalem location to accommodate growing demand, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Known for its sticky buns, brownies, cookies, and other sweet treats, the bakery has been a staple in the community for nearly 30 years, with locations in…
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With Influx of New Construction, Philadelphia Could Once Again Become Leader in Manufacturing
While Philadelphia isn’t currently known as a leading manufacturing hub, that could be set to change thanks to the ongoing and upcoming construction throughout the city, writes Sonya Swink for BisNow. According to a new report from Yardi’s Commercial Cafe, the Philly metro area ranks 16th out of 20 major metros across the nation that…
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Eco-Friendly Businesses in Media Rewarded by the Borough
It pays to be an eco-friendly Media business, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The borough rewards those businesses with a sticker, table placards and a mention in its newsletter. Patrick Coffey and wife Rainy Culbertson, co-owners of The Corner in Media, embrace composting and use biodegradable carryout boxes. “I’ve been cooking for a long time,”…
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