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Widener Disaster Drill Gives Real Life Experience to Nursing Students
It was a nightmare scenario Widener University hopes never comes. A tornado touched down on campus and now a large crowd of students who had been attending a job fair moments before in Latham Hall were on the floor sheltering in place as the storm raged outside. Some in the crowd were injured and in…
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National Cancer Institute Designates Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center As a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jefferson recently announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded by the NCI. This recognition places SKCC among an elite group of only 57 cancer centers nationwide, providing exceptional and personalized cancer care and superior outcomes, fueled by a…
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Four of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania Are in Montgomery County
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within the Philadelphia borders, seeking lesser-known masters from smaller communities. Her best-of list across the suburban geographies yielded eight notables. Montgomery County is home to four of them, a notoriety that…
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Chester County Boasts One of the 100 Most-Loved Restaurants in America
Damas Mediterranean Grill in Exton has made DoorDash’s inaugural list of the 100 most-loved restaurants in the U.S., writes Isabel Tehan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list is based on user ratings left on the online food ordering and delivery platform for food taste and quality and efficiency and reliability. The restaurants in the…
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3 Philadelphia Cultural Institutions Organizations Propose Creating a Children’s World Fair in 2026
The Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts have partnered on a proposal to create a Children’s World Fair and implement it as part of the 2026 celebrations, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently in its initial concept and planning phase, the fair would take…
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This Bucks County Dining Spot was Listed as the Best Italian Restaurant in Pennsylvania
A restaurant in Bucks County was recently awarded one of the most coveted titles in the American dining scene: best Italian food spot. Staff writers at 5 Reasons to Visit wrote about the local dining establishment. Gusto Ristorante Italiano BYOB, located at 430 West Street Road in Feasterville, was recently voted as the best Italian…
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Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz
A friendly rivalry has raged for decades in Pennsylvania about who is better–Wawa or Sheetz–but it was a friendly competition because they pretty much stayed in their own territories. Now Wawa is moving into Sheetz’ home turf, with 40 stores in central Pennsylvania. Is Wawa now intentionally taking on its rival? Not at all, according…
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American Airlines Debuts Special Brazil Flight to See the Eagles
Airlines will often add extra flights for special events like the Super Bowl, but that airline is usually already flying there, writes Zach Griff for The Points Guy. What American Airlines is doing is truly unique. The airline is debuting a special, one-time-only flight for Eagles fans to Brazil so they can attend the NFL’s…
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CCRES Paraprofessional Celebrates 2-1/2 Years on the Job
Sarah T. recently celebrated 2-1/2 years with CCRES as a Kennett Consolidated School District paraprofessional Prior to her current duties, Sarah joined CCRES team as a former teacher who spent nearly a decade working with elementary school students, then transitioned to school librarian. Her principal said her dedication, hard work, and commitment have not gone…
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Twin Sisters Fulfill Their Dreams with Elkins Park Restaurant
Twin sisters Maya and Kala Johnstone had always wanted to run their own restaurant, and their dream recently came true with the opening of FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Getting to that point, however, was not simple. The sisters previously worked at the School District of Philadelphia, Kala…
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Two Chester County Beer Gardens Are Among the Best in Pennsylvania
Beer gardens are cherished, seasonal rendezvous points for friends and communities to gather, relax, and enjoy fresh brews, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Two of Pennsylvania’s best beer gardens are in Chester County. Brothers on Brandywine Beer Garden in Coatesville is open on Sundays starting in April through October. Located at the Brandywine Outfitters park, this beer…
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This Bowling Alley Was Voted the Best in Philadelphia
The Keystone recently did a voter’s choice survey on the top bowling alleys in Pennsylvania, and Harp & Crown was selected as the top one in Philadelphia, writes The Keystone staff. The Center City bowling alley embraces elegance, transcending the traditional alley experience and entering the realm of luxury. The historical building combines the fun…
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Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area
Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer. From hoagies to cheesteaks, the Philly area has a reputation for its iconic sandwiches (or sandwich-adjacent) fare. It’s no surprise that for early risers, there are plenty of breakfast…
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The Inn at Leola Village is A Fusion of History and Boutique Hospitality
Tucked away in the scenic heart of Lancaster County, The Inn at Leola Village is where rustic charm meets luxury, deserving its four-star Forbes rating. “To find a property with this level of award is pretty rare,” says Randy Howat, the Vice President of Sales at Leona Inn. Originally a derelict Amish tobacco farm, the…
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Pro-Palestinian Protest Camps Show Up on Local Campuses, but Calmly
Pro-Palestinian tent encampments have shown up at Swarthmore College and Haverford College, but in contrast to violent clashes at other campuses, the protests have been calm and peaceful this week, writes Alfredo Lubrano, Susan Snyder and Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At other schools across the nation, there have been clashes with police and…
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New York Knicks’ Villanova Alums Still Hurt by 76ers Draft Snubs
Sixers fans may be irked that Villanova is celebrating its alumni playing for the New York Knicks, but a 76ers draft snub seemed as if the Sixers were going out of their way not to pick the drafted members of the two-time NCAA champion Wildcats team, writes Stefan Bondy for The New York Post. Knicks…
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Campbell Soup Heir’s Former Estate in Gladwyne To Sell At Auction
Linden Hill, the former home of Campbell Soup heirs for nearly 50 years, will be heading to auction in May, writes Lauren Peacock for Mansion Global. The French Norman-style stone mansion, which spans some 14,467 square feet and is accompanied by 26.3 acres, is being sold by Robert Burch, a venture capitalist. “We are really…
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Weekend Wanderer: A New Diagnosis Means There’s More to Those Unfiled Taxes Than I Initially Thought
So, January didn’t just bring a new year. It brought a new diagnosis for Willie. Alzheimer’s disease. I was stunned. I couldn’t believe it. I was just — Wait. What do you mean you knew? How? I mean, yes. She utterly failed to file her tax returns. And sure. She eloped from the hospital last…
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