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Delco Does Hoagies Better, and the Philly Inquirer’s Top Food Critic Agrees
Food critic Craig LaBan from The Philadelphia Inquirer recently completed a restaurant tour of Delaware County and gave the scene high marks. But no trip to Delaware County is complete without a hoagie circuit. Part of his tour included trips to several hoagie shops in the county. That includes the DiConstanza family in Boothwyn, who…
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International Student is Widener University’s 2026 ‘President for a Day’
A 20-year-old international student who first saw the Widener University campus the day she moved in – after leaving behind her country, family, language, and culture and traveling to Pennsylvania from Angola in southern Africa – spent April 21 as the university’s 2026 president for a day. The observance of the “President for a Day” tradition at Widener put Leticia Dondo in the top university job. Dondo, a double major in international relations and international business, and a triple minor in French, anthropology, and data analytics, swapped places with President Stacey Robertson. The women followed…
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Mermaid Park Playground: A Destination for Nature-Inspired Play
It Started with an inspired idea Mermaid Park in Whitpain Township represents a landmark achievement in community-centered, nature-inspired play design, one that General Recreation is proud to have helped bring to life. The project began when General Recreation responded to a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) developed by Kurt Baker, then the Parks and Recreation…
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Valley Forge Rev Run Raises $100K in Milestone 20th Year
Montgomery County’s Valley Forge Revolutionary Run hit a major milestone this year, celebrating its 20th year with both a strong turnout and record fundraising, writes The Times Herald. The event held at Valley Forge National Historical Park brought together more than 1,500 runners and walkers from 23 states and even the Netherlands. The run was…
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A-Day at DelVal Brings Food, Farms, and Family Activities This Weekend
Spring has a way of pulling people outside. This weekend in Doylestown, that pull leads to Delaware Valley University, where A-Day returns as a three-day celebration of community, agriculture, and campus life. Running April 24-26, the student-produced event transforms DelVal into a lively festival that blends hands-on learning with classic family fun. Kids head straight…
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Dine Better All Year for $150: The Farmer’s Daughter Launches a VIP Club Worth Joining
If you already find yourself at The Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant at Normandy Farm a few times a year, it’s worth doing the math before your next visit. A VIP Club membership runs $150 annually, and it doesn’t take long to recoup that. The complimentary Sunday brunch for two alone is worth the better part of…
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Walmart Investing Big in Montco with Store Remodels and Faster Shopping Tech
Walmart is bringing a wave of upgrades to Montgomery County, with three local stores set to undergo renovations as part of a broader statewide modernization effort, writes Donna Rovins for The Reporter. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 32 stores across Pennsylvania, including locations in Lower Salford Township, Hatfield, and Cheltenham Township. The updates…
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West Chester’s QVC Group to File for Bankruptcy, Plans 90-Day Restructuring
Amid ongoing efforts to manage $6.6 billion in debt, West Chester-based QVC Group has announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company disclosed in a 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to file for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…
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Meet the Creative Duo Behind Some of Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Restaurant Signs
For decades, Gibbs Connors and Christian Cantiello have been hand-painting the iconic signs that define Philadelphia’s restaurant scene, from the Borromini sign to the La Colombe lettering and beyond, writes Adam Clair forThe Philadelphia Inquirer. After graduating from the Pratt Institute, Connors moved to Philadelphia in 1989 and quickly secured a steady job at the…
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Former Adult Entertainment Venue in South Philly Sold for $2.3 Million, Will Be Repurposed
Show & Tel, an adult entertainment club in South Philadelphia that had been open since the 1990s, has been closed and will soon be repurposed, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The 32,000-square-foot property was sold for $2.3 million and will be redeveloped as a storage facility and office space. The property was listed for $3.5…
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Harcum College Honors Healthcare Innovator Karthik Ganesh as Commencement Speaker and Doctorate Recipient
Harcum College will celebrate innovation and impact at its 110th Commencement Ceremony by welcoming OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh as keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient. Recognized for his leadership in expanding access to healthcare, Ganesh will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters in Health Science and share insights with graduates on navigating a rapidly evolving…
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Philadelphia Opens Norwegian Cruise Lines to Northeast Customers
Norwegian Cruise Line is betting that its new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum will bring customers from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel set sail to Bermuda from Tinicum on the first cruise trip out of Philadelphia in more than 15 years. Norwegian has…
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Cobbs Creek Dedicates Lincoln Financial Center as Golf Season Opens
The Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby has opened the Lincoln Financial Center, officially starting its first full season of golf, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PGA Tour winner Chris Gotterup and former Eagles center Jason Kelce hit the inaugural tee shots for the official grand opening on Monday…
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Haverford High Teacher Leon Smith Is National Teacher of the Year
Leon Smith, a long-time history teacher at Haverford High School who brought African-American studies to the school, has been named National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith was bestowed with the title during an appearance on “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday, where…
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Drexel Hill Little League Celebrates Jackie Robinson’s Legacy
Drexel Hill Little League honored the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues with a special ceremony at the Dermond Recreation Area Park last week, writes Kerri Corrado for CBS News. “These kids are out here learning not just about Jackie, but the Philadelphia Stars, the Hilldale Club, Birmingham Black Barrons, Indianapolis Clowns,” said…
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Cardinal O’Hara Grad Lives Out Baseball Dream — Banana Ball Style — at Citizens Bank Park
Playing major league ball was a dream of pitcher Joe Sperone, a Broomall native and Cardinal O’Hara graduate, writes Brian Seltzer for KYW Newsradio. He never got to the major leagues, but he played some banana ball this past weekend at Citizens Bank Park. As far as he and his father are concerned, it was…
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Villanova University VP Father DePrinzio Gets Papal Assignment in Rome
Villanova University’s Father DePrinzio has kept in touch with Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, since they met more than 20 years ago. Now, Villanova’s vice president of Campus Mission and Ministry has received a divine assignment to serve in Rome, writes Christie Illeto for 6abc. “Very humbling – it still hasn’t even quite sunk…
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Arc of Chester County Hosts Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day May 17
The Arc of Chester County announces its 23rd Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day, happening this year on Sunday, May 17, from 11 AM to 2 PM at West Goshen Community Park. This is the Arc’s largest fundraiser for 2026. This beloved community event brings together families, friends, and supporters for a day of fun…
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