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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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Swarthmore Native Jim Pappas Is Back on the Cheesesteak Trail
Jim Pappas is a good judge of cheesesteaks. And no wonder. He’s visited more than 1,000 cheesesteak shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn. Pappas, who grew up in Swarthmore, made it his mission to visit and consume 1,000 cheesesteaks, then review his Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure experience online. He’s received media…
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Delco Anglers Make Sure There’s Fishing in Delaware County
For 62 years, the Delco Anglers & Conservationists have been checking on the fishing in Delaware County, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The all-volunteer group stock the six local creeks—Ridley, Ithan, Darby, Little Darby, Chester, West Branch Chester—with brook trout and golden trout. These local men and women are dedicated to preserving, improving,…
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Drexel Hill Native Natasha Camy Has Journeyed From Referee to Team Owner
Archbishop Carroll High School graduate Natasha Camy is a veteran referee who has officiated all the big games—BIG 10 conference playoffs, SEC conference playoffs, and WNIT Finals, writes Esfandiar Baraheni for Forbes. She was there for Caitlin Clark’s final regular-season home game and, most recently, she officiated at the most-watched women’s basketball game ever—Iowa vs.…
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Jason Kelce Gives Young Girl a Close Encounter With Taylor Swift
Ella Piazza was thinking positive before the Bills-Chiefs game on Sunday, convinced she would meet Taylor Swift. And she did, thanks to some help from Jason Kelce, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for People. A shirtless Jason Kelce lifted the 8-year-old Penfield, New York girl up and helped her wave at Swift during the playoff game.…
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Devon Horse Show Returns Bigger and Better for 128th Year
The spring equestrian season is coming to the Brandywine Valley and will once again culminate at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, which is returning this year bigger and better than ever, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. The 128-year-long tradition will bring top horses and riders together with generations of fans and…
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HUD Places Chester Housing Authority on ‘Troubled’ List
The Chester Housing Authority is “troubled,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. HUD gave the CHA a Public Housing Assessment score of 53 percent in April 2023, earning it the “troubled” designation. CHA must make improvements within two years, by 2025. “The score is primarily due…
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Delco Gives Day Starts Today, May 8, Throughout Delaware County
Delco Gives, a 24-hour testament to Delaware County’s generosity and community giving, starts today, May 8. This county-wide event and celebration runs until 7 PM May 9. 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…
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Luxury Home Prices Continue to Rise Nationwide, but Not Here in the Philly Metro
The prices of luxury homes in the United States are higher than they have ever been, with the median-priced home selling for a record $1,225,000 in the first quarter, which is an increase of 8.7 percent from a year earlier, according to a recently released report from Redfin. Luxury home prices are growing primarily because…
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West Chester University Salutes Retiring President Dr. Chris Fiorentino
Dr. Chris Fiorentino has dedicated more than 41 years of his life to West Chester University. The results of his work shined through during an April 26 tribute to the retiring university president, through the people who praised his work and the hundreds who gathered at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall on campus to…
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Lower Merion’s City Avenue Shifts to Walkable Living
The landscape along City Avenue, marking the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, is undergoing a significant transformation, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What was once a congested, auto-oriented thoroughfare dominated by strip malls and office towers is now poised for a shift towards walkability and mixed-use development. Lower Merion Township,…
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Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced that 120 dogs and puppies, mostly Great Danes, had been seized from the Florida property. Eight of those dogs were transported…
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New Jersey-based Mister Softee Introduces Ice Cream Truck Tracking App for Bucks County and Beyond
Childhood nostalgia meets modern convenience as New Jersey-based Mister Softee unveils its new tracking app for ice cream trucks, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Now, instead of chasing down the iconic trucks, locals can simply download the app from the Apple app store or Google Play to locate their favorite…
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