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New City Ave Master Plan Envisions More Restaurants, Entertainment, and Stores with Seamless Connections
With many more apartments being added along City Avenue, business leaders have developed a new plan for the car-centric corridor that would turn it into a diverse shopping, dining, and entertainment district, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 3-mile stretch located on the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township is now…
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Yardley Wegmans Nears Grand Opening at Prickett Preserve
Wegman’s at the Prickett Preserve Shopping Center is gearing up for its grand opening just two weeks away, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. Store staff are preparing by stocking shelves, training, and testing equipment. The 88,000 square foot grocery store is still seeking applicants. The Yardley Wegmans will employ 415 people, comprising…
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Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Center City To Close After 3 Years, Citing ‘Structural Limitations’
American Bible Society announced that it will be shutting down its Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, effective March 28, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The museum was created just under three years ago in July 2021. Though, it has recently been besieged with challenges, including layoffs, funding troubles, and five CEO changes within…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise Lynch in NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture” will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection…
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Most of Tyler Arboretum Trails Reopen After Ash Borer Attack
A majority of Tyler Arboretum trails where trees were destroyed by the Emerald Ash Borer are reopening, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Arboretum in Middletown had to close 17 miles of popular trails last year after 1,500 trees were killed or sickened by the invasive beetle. Now officials are opening 11.5 miles…
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Susan Noles to Co-Host Dating Podcast With ‘Golden Bachelor’ Alum
Susan Noles is teaming up with fellow The Golden Bachelor alum Kathy Swarts on a new Bachelor Happy Hour Golden Hour dating podcast debuting Thursday, March 28, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The dating podcast will be available on iHeartRadio and other streaming apps. The podcast is an official platform of The Bachelors…
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Power Home Remodeling Joins as Presenting Sponsor for Delco Gives Day
Delaware County first-ever Delco Gives Day, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County on May 8-9, now has a presenting sponsor–Power Home Remodeling (“POWER”). “POWER has called Delaware County our home for the last 19 years, and in that time, we have challenged ourselves to live our purpose and help realize the potential of this…
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Sixteen-year-old Pennsylvania Girl Makes Debut in Elite Pro American Racing
Kayla Yaakov, a sixteen-year-old Gettysburg native, recently made her debut in elite pro-American motorcycle racing, writes A.J. Baime for The Wall Street Journal. The teen, who races at 175 MPH, competed in the Daytona 200 on a Ducati Panigale V2 on March 9 against world-level riders. She finished in eleventh place out of 35 riders,…
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Narberth Man Creates Accurate, Scale Models of Main Line Businesses
Phil Juska has been honing his modeling skills since about 2008 and since then has used Main Line businesses as his subjects when he creates handmade scale models of local establishments, writes Max Bennett for Patch. His more recent storefront model was of Danny’s Guitar Shop in Narberth, the fifth Main Line business he’s recreated.…
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With Start of Spring, Local Amish Community Prepares for ‘Mud Sales’
With spring just around the corner, the local Amish community is once again starting up its tradition that dates back to the 1960s: mud sales, writes Mark Scolforo for WHEC. Mud sales are country auctions that help finance volunteer fire departments across the Lancaster settlement, as it is referred to by the Amish community. The…
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Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City
Jimmy Rollins, the former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star, is partnering with a veteran restaurateur to open a new restaurant in Old City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rollins and Matt DeLima are looking to open an American cuisine restaurant, called Eleven Social. It will be located in the former space of 2nd Story…
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Bristol-Raised Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul
Bristol’s Mike Missanelli could be returning to Philadelphia sports talk radio station 97.5 The Fanatic, which is currently in the process of reshuffling its on-air talent, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starting this week, the Beasley Media Group station has paired Andrew Salciunas and morning show host John Kincade and reassigned Kincade’s…
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How Coaching Transformed One Leader’s Ability to Give Feedback
Have you ever heard a leader say, “I don’t like giving feedback”? Most of us do not like giving feedback much less getting it. However, when leading a team and being held accountable for your team’s performance, being able to provide feedback against performance expectations is crucial to your success. Over the years in my…
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Philadelphia-Based Tech Company Stuzo Seeks Out Wawa
Stuzo, a software company that powers convenience store transactions, has been sold to Par Technology and hopes to eventually sign a deal with a major Delaware County retailer. “Next, we want Wawa!” said a laughing Gunter Pfau, founder of Stuzo Holdings LLC. The Philadelphia-based company was sold for $190 million in cash and stock to…
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June Robins, a World War II ‘Rosie,’ Is Looking for a Mural
One Delaware County woman, June Robins, knows all about Rosie the Riveter because she was one. June Robins, 97-1/2, is a resident of Wesley Enhanced Living in Media, writes Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia. She’s been a mom, a grandmom, a collector, and, of course, a Rosie. At 17, June Robins joined the World…
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Two Delaware County Towns Come Alive in the Spring
Delaware County felt the tug of spring for a few days. Despite some cooler temperatures now, it won’t be long until warmer temperatures once again pull us outdoors. Here are two places in Delaware County where you might want to welcome Spring, reports WorldAtlas. Despite its small-town feel, Media Borough is a competitive spring destination.…
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A Singular Basketball Experience for the McFillin Sisters Trio
It was a season to remember—the last time the three McFillin sisters would get to play together, writes Owen McCue for the City of Basketball Love, as printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Felicity, a senior; Maddie, a junior; and Abigail, a freshman, got a big moment Feb. 26, playing a sold-out Palestra during the Philadelphia…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES jobs are available for people in the behavioral health field who want to improve the lives of children and adults. CCRES staffers work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness,…
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