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Woman Responsible for Mother’s Day Died in West Chester Despising What Holiday Had Become
Anna Jarvis, whom many credit with creating Mother’s Day, died in Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester despising what the holiday had become, writes Patricia Madej for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Jarvis’s goal was to create a national celebration that recognizes all the hard work done by mothers. “The purpose of Mother’s Day,” said Jarvis in…
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Temple University is Close To Naming Next President, Its 4th in Just Over A Year
Temple University is in the latter stages of its search for a new president, which will be its fourth in just over a year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a result, the stakes are very high for Temple to choose the right person to bring stability to the university. Mitchell Morgan,…
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River Otter Makes Selfie Appearance in Ridley Creek After 100 Years
It’s been 100 years since a river otter showed up in Ridley Creek. Now one has appeared in a selfie taken by a game camera at the Ridley Creek watershed in Chester County, planted by the Newtown Square-based Willistown Conservation Trust. The otter posed last December, exploring its surroundings for 45 minutes before disappearing into…
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Radnor Biopharma Firm Marinus Lays Off 20 Percent of Staff
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a 20-year-old Radnor biopharmaceutical company working on epilepsy treatments, has laid off 20 percent of its staff to preserve its cash and keep operating into the first quarter of 2025, writes Harold Brubaker for Philadelphia Business Journal. The layoffs affected 35 people. The company had $113.3 million in cash and short-term investments…
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Remembering Swarthmore Biology Professor Elizabeth Vallen
A Swarthmore College professor, researcher and former department chair is being remembered for creating science education programs for younger students and for mentoring college students and faculty. Elizabeth A. Vallen died April 10 at age 59, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “She challenged and supported [students] so that they achieved more than they…
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First-Ever Delco Gives 2024 Fundraising Event Was a Huge Success
The Foundation for Delaware County hosted the first-ever Delco Gives Day 2024 on May 8-9 presented by Power Home Remodeling. An incredible 9,200+ gifts were made, totaling more than $1.6M+ for Delaware County nonprofits. Delco Gives 2024 was made possible by numerous local businesses who sponsored the initiative. The Foundation is grateful the generous Delco…
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Unlock Your Earning Potential: Theses Are The Top Philadelphia Area Gig Jobs
The gig economy is thriving across the Philadelphia area, offering gig workers and independent contractors a plethora of opportunities for flexibility you won’t find at a full-time job and matching a wide range of skill sets and lifestyles. Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, prefer to cozy up at home in your pajamas or hit the roads of…
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Here’s a Taste of What Longwood Gardens’ $250 Million Expansion Project Will Include
Longwood Garden’s $250 million expansion is moving along smoothly. The project includes adding 17 acres to the esteemed botanical garden, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This includes a 32,000-square-foot conservatory, private event space, education & administration building, bonsai courtyard, and a new restaurant. Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience is set to make…
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A Collegeville Eatery Just Might Have the Sauciest Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches in the Region
Judging by its name, Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana is many things, including a bakery, pizzeria, market and deli. From its many delicious menu options, one in particular stands out — its chicken cutlet sandwiches, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bangin’ Cutlet Sandwich is anchored by two hand-pounded and breaded cutlets on…
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Horsham Native, Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey Is Finalist for NHL Hero Award
Kelsey McGuire, a Horsham native and the Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey, is one of the three finalists from the United States for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, writes Jackie Spiegel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Another three finalists were chosen from Canada. The award is presented to individuals who have positively impacted their…
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A Tale of Two Pennsylvania Pop Stars: Quakertown Born Sabrina Carpenter Joins Reading Native Taylor Swift on Eras Tour
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter has making waves as an upcoming pop star, especially among the Swifties, writes Franki Rudensky for The Philly Voice. The ‘Feather’ singer has joined Reading-raised pop icon Taylor Swift in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore to kick off the international leg of The Eras Tour, recently joining her in Argentina. Even…
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A Wheel of Fortune Kelce Stump and an Anniversary Gift From Haverford’s Jason Kelce
A Wheel of Fortune puzzle under the category of “family” was surprisingly elusive to recent celebrity contestants Sarah Levy, Krysten Ritter and Christian Siriano. The puzzle answer was “Travis & Jason Kelce” but the two actresses and the designer struggled throughout trying to get the right letters to solve, writes Charles Curtis for FortheWin. They…
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Chester Kids Find Self-Expression With Sports Jersey Designs
Former Swarthmore College soccer player Omri Gal launched Design FC, an after-school nonprofit program home-based at the Stetser Elementary School in Chester that lets students design sports jersey as a way to explore art and express themselves, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program made a strong impact on Kevin Stanford and Nyrell…
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Philly Metro Is Safe from Rare Cicada Co-emergence
While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, the Philadelphia area is in the clear for now, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. This spring, two specific broods of droning cicadas will emerge simultaneously from the ground. This has not happened in over two centuries, or since Thomas…
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A Look Inside the Media Home Once Owned by Mike Schmidt
A stunning French country residence once owned by Phillies great Mike Schmidt is available for sale in Media. The home has seven bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms. The home is perfectly nestled on 3.4 gorgeous acres with lush grounds and meticulous landscaping. Entry to this French country residence is through a two-story…
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Delco Gives a Huge Success With More Than $1.6M Raised for Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County’s Delco Gives marathon raised more than $1.6 million in less than 24 hours to help nonprofits who had registered for the May 8-9 event, writes Justin Odo for KYW Newsradio. Foundation President Frances Sheehan said the Foundation had a goal of raising a few hundred thousand for about a hundred…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Secret Admirer
You want to know who sent the roses, am I right? The significance of the roses was easy. I was — Sorry. Give me a minute here. I was turning 50 that week. Fifty. Cliff Clavin — from Cheers — his mom was portrayed by a 52-year-old actor. And Cliff Clavin was, like, a grown-up. …
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Longwood Gardens’ Peter Zale Earns Top Honors in Orchid Conservation from American Orchid Society
Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation Horticulture and Plant Breeding at Longwood Gardens, has been honored with the prestigious Philip E. Keenan Award by the American Orchid Society. This accolade recognizes his outstanding contributions to orchid conservation, underscoring a career dedicated to preserving these enchanting plants. The Philip E. Keenan Award, named after a luminary…
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