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Broomall Fire Company Discontinues Annual Carnival Fundraiser
A 30-year annual spring tradition, the Broomall Fire Company Carnival, has come to an end, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The Broomall Fire Company announced May 8 it will no longer host the annual fundraising event The announcement was shared on social media. It stated that the carnival had “unintended consequences impacting our community and…
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American Airlines Announces a Busy Summer Schedule at PHL
American Airlines is planning for its “strongest” summer schedule at PHL since pre-COVID 2019 at t, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline is adding three nonstop daily international routes from Philadelphia International Airport in the next two months through October. A route to Nice, France just started. Flights to Naples, Italy and…
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Villanova 20-Year Study Shows Rain Gardens Can Control Storm Runoff
Villanova University researchers have been monitoring a university rain garden for 20 years and can now show that rain gardens are good at soaking up stormwater runoff and preventing pollution from entering waterways, writes Zoe Read for WHYY. Storms wash pollution off streets and buildings and sewage overflows because of outdated sewer systems in the…
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Widener Engineering Professor Awarded Nearly $200,000 from National Science Foundation
Dr. Ali Hamza, PhD, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Widener University, has been awarded approximately $200,000 in grant funding from the prestigious Engineering Research Initiation program from the National Science Foundation, or NSF. The grant will support Hamza’s research, which aims to revolutionize cognitive sensing technologies for radar and wireless communication systems. By enhancing…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Chester County
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor. This Chester County track stretches for 12.25 miles. Spectators and travelers can revel in Pennsylvania scenic gems on this hour-long drive. The byway begins in Wilmington, Delaware, and traverses across state lines into…
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Bucks County Jury Awards $26.6 Million to Bensalem Scientists in Trade Secret Dispute
In a landmark legal victory, five scientists previously employed at a Bensalem-based pharmaceutical company Sigmapharm Laboratories are getting vindication in a $26.6 million countersuit, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. The scientists, once accused of stealing trade secrets by the company’s CEO Spiridon Spireas, were cleared of allegations after a decade-long legal battle, revealing no evidence…
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30th Street Could Become A Neighborhood Thanks to Planned Amtrak, SEPTA Changes
SEPTA and Amtrak could help turn 30th Street into a neighborhood with improvements to their stations, but the true challenge will be to ensure that Schuylkill Yards is upgraded in a way that is equitable to everyone, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 30th Street Station has always functioned primarily as a gateway to…
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Radnor-Based Lincoln Financial Sells Off Advisory Firms to Shore Up Loss
Radnor-based Lincoln Financial Group has sold its broker-dealer and registered investment advisory firms to offset a third quarter 2022 $2.6 billion loss, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Lincoln will receive a $650 million capital benefit from the sale to Phoenix-based Osaic. “Importantly, the net capital benefit from this transaction will provide us additional…
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Ridley Township Merger Combines 2 Fire Companies Into One
A Ridley Township merger between the S.M. Vauclain and Leedom Fire Companies has created a new fire company under one roof—Ridley Township Fire Company Number 1, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The merger happened on Monday and had actually been planned for several years, with membership and township approval. Merging the two companies…
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Seeking Pennsylvania’s Top Colleges? 3 Are in Delaware County
Delaware County has a respectable three out of the 10 top colleges in Pennsylvania, according to statistics put together by Stacker, as reported at msn.com. The Delaware County college ranking the highest on the top 10 list was Swarthmore College, which pulled in at No. 3, just below University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University.…
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New Coach Sees Team Potential for Springfield’s Cardinal O’Hara Boys’ Basketball
As Cardinal O’Hara High School’s new boys’ basketball coach, Ryan Krawczeniuk, sees nothing but potential for his team in a community totally invested in the program, writes Andrew Robinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s a sleeping giant over there,” said Krawczeniuk. “A lot of people want to be invested, a lot of people…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates 2024 Graduates at Spring Commencement
Penn State Brandywine held May 4 commencement exercises for 130 graduates receiving their bachelor’s degrees. The spring 2024 ceremony took place in the campus gymnasium. Four students were awarded associate degrees. Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells commended the graduates for their persistence that led to the milestone occasion. “To our graduates, you have earned your…
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Delco Gives Happening Today, May 9, Throughout Delaware County
Delco Gives, a 24-hour testament to Delaware County’s generosity and community giving, continues today, May 9 until 7 PM. Delaware County residents have an opportunity to make a donation to their favorite local nonprofits, find new ones to support, or even support all of the participating nonprofits by giving to a General Fund. Visit…
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Balancing Access and Atmosphere: Longwood Gardens Announces New Photography Policy and Fees
Longwood Gardens, one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the United States and one of the top ten tourist attractions in the Delaware Valley, has always been a favorite spot for photographers, capturing the vibrant beauty and serene landscapes. However, with increasing popularity, Longwood has updated its photography policy to ensure a pleasant experience…
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Gen X Leads the Surge in Philadelphia Metro’s Millionaire Homeowners, Outpacing Boomers
The number of millionaire homeowners in the Philadelphia metro area is on the rise, with households that earn $1 million and more now being one of the fastest-growing income groups, according to a recently released study from Point2, an international real estate search website that covers industry trends and news. Nationwide, the number of households…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu
A pop up at Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown will feature a vegetarian menu, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru decided to open the limited engagement vegetarian pop up at the restaurant location.. The bar and 50-seat outdoor patio will be open to diners who order takeout, but…
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Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market
A lovely six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home originally built in 1890 with Mercer tiles on the front porch recently hit the market in Jenkintown, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners, Sophia Koropeckyj and her husband, Bohdan Pazuniak, wanted a home that had not been ruined by remodeling when they were looking to buy a…
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Center City Businesses, Organizations Want to Make Downtown Philadelphia More Convenient For All
Center City businesses and organizations are looking for ways to make visiting Philadelphia’s downtown more convenient for everybody, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Center City District CEO Prema Katari Gupta said during her organization’s recent panel event that her focus is no longer on pre-pandemic recovery but instead attracting new residents, workers,…
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