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The Definitive Guide to Visiting Winterthur in 2024
Welcome to the Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library in Winterthur, Delaware—a hidden gem nestled in the Brandywine Valley, rich with history and beauty, just a short drive from Philadelphia, Wilmington, or Longwood Gardens. From 1839 to 1969, Winterthur was home to four generations of the same family. Jacques Antoine and Evelina du Pont Bidermann set…
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Members-Only Speakeasy Opens Its Doors in Basement of West Chester’s 9 Prime
Johnny O’s Speakeasy recently opened its doors in a former historic bank in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The members’ only cocktail lounge is perfect for those seeking a place to enjoy a good meal, have a drink, and “relive” Prohibition. The establishment is in the basement at 9 Prime,…
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Bucks County Italian Market Launches Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster
Altomonte’s, the iconic Italian market and delicatessen operating in Doylestown and Warminster, is launching a bakery and cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Alto Bakery & Caffè which will open its doors to the Warminster community, will be offering an ample selection of authentic gourmet Italian fare including Roman pizza slices, gelato, sandwiches,…
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Philadelphia As a Travel Destination Offers Nourishment For Both the Body and Soul
Philadelphia is stepping out of New York City’s shadow as a wonderful travel destination where visitors can find nourishment for both body and soul, writes Orla Thomas for National Geographic. Philadelphia is taking center stage in the nation’s dining scene. Last year, the city got more James Beard Foundation Awards than any other in the…
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Toll Brothers’ Strategy Shift to Speculative Builds Drives Another Quarter of Record Sales Revenue
Toll Brothers’ strategy shift toward more speculative builds due to a tight resale market has paid off for the Fort Washington homebuilder, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During the second fiscal quarter that ended April 30, more than half of contracted Toll Brothers homes were speculative builds, or homes sold after the…
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Certara Moves Corporate Headquarters From Princeton to Radnor
Certara, a technology company that specializes in biosimulation software which helps with drug discovery and development, has moved its corporate headquarters to Radnor, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its 15,672 square-foot headquarters are located on the third floor of Brandywine Realty Trust’s Four Radnor Corporate Center. The headquarters had previously been…
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Swarthmore College Grad Chris Edley Influenced Presidents and Transformed a Law School
Chris Edley, a Swarthmore College graduate, made a huge impact as dean at the UC Berkeley School of Law, and held White House positions under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, writes Mallika Seshadri for EdSource. Edley died May 10, according to a message released Friday by the current UC Berkeley Law Dean, Erwin Chemerinsky.…
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‘Track Sisters’ at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Are the School’s Most Decorated Athletes
Episcopal Academy‘s track stars Avery Elliott and Saige Forbes hold 19 combined school records and helped the school win its first PISAA girls’ track title since 2016. Elliott excels in the hurdles, high jump, long jump and pentathlon. Forbes is a star sprinter and jumper, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Awarded 5-Year Healthy Start Grant
The Foundation for Delaware County announced it has received a five-year $5,041,665 Healthy Start grant award, one of just six awarded in Pennsylvania. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded more than $105 million in grant funding to more than 100 community-based organizations across the…
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Launched in a Backyard on a Weber Grill, Lansdale-Based Coffee Roaster Celebrates Major Milestone
Backyard Beans Coffee Company, which Lansdale residents Matt and Laura Adams started after roasting coffee in their backyard on a Weber grill, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special blend. In 2013, when the Adamses noticed their local farmers markets didn’t offer any coffee, they decided to sell their own roasts to help bridge…
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Great Valley High School Junior’s New Book Captures Essence of Chinatown
Melody Wang, a Great Valley High School junior and recently published author, is devoted to capturing the essence of Chinatown through her photographs, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. She captures the city stress and authentic lives of those who live there in her new book. “My book is called Chinatown Legacies,” said the young author.…
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How Immigrants and Newcomers Have Linguistically Transformed Three Philadelphia Neighborhoods
In 2021, Temple University Ph.D. student Daniel Guarin, who is originally from Colombia, launched a linguistic landscape study, investigating how written language is used in public spaces. For his study, he chose three heavily Latino neighborhoods — El Centro de Oro, Olney, and the Italian Market — and made frequent visits to each in which…
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Delaware County Burgers Still a Bargain Even With Rising Prices
It seems even Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom has felt the effect of rising beef prices, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In January, Charlie’s Hamburgers, a nearly 90-year-old Delaware County institution, raised prices on its 2-ounce smash burgers by 10 to 15 cents. Charlie’s meat costs have risen about “20 cents a pound, which…
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Jason Kelce Gets His Own Jeopardy! Category, Delivers Clues
Jason Kelce made a special pre-recorded appearance on the ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ finale, when he read the clues for a unique first-round Jason Kelce Jeopardy category, “The World Revolves Around Jason Kelce.” The retired Philadelphia Eagle rapped a Salt-N-Pepa song and recited a Mummers poem, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. “I’m Jason Kelce,” Kelce said…
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Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Sells For Well-Under Original Asking Price, Two Years Later
The Center City penthouse that former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell previously owned has been sold to a local Philadelphia couple for $2.65 million. It sold for about 38 percent less than the original asking price of nearly $4.3 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The recent sale brings an end to…
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Another Mare of Easttown Actress Said She’d Return to the Series
There’s at least one actress who wouldn’t hesitate to return to Mare of Easttown, writes Jack Smart for People Magazine. Julianne Nicholson would “100 percent” reprise her character and rejoin Kate Winslet and Jean Smart if the original writers and cast members want to do more with the series. “If there were one and Kate…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Mysterious Stock Investments
So, the stocks. Let’s start with Indy’s Maryland property, which took me two years to sell. Just as I had a buyer, Indy went to Marion’s bar in Nepal. Now, I knew the property was only in Indy’s name. Of course I did. Willie and I reviewed Indy and Willie’s finances years ago. So I…
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Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton Gets Downsized
California-based Prime Healthcare Foundation, the East Norriton medical center’s owner and operator, is changing Suburban Community Hospital to focus more on emergency care, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital will now include a full-service emergency department open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department will be staffed with board-certified…
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