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2 Delaware County Pizza Shops Make Washington Post’s Best Regional Pizza List in Pennsylvania
Two Delaware County pizza shops are ranking high in a Washington Post story on the best regional-style pizzas in Pennsylvania. Ravanesi Pizzeria Napoletana in Glen Mills ranked third best among six pizzerias in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza, writes Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt for The Washington Post. Neapolitan has a…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES is looking for people who want to improve the lives of children and adults working in the behavioral health field. CCRES jobs take place 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…
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State’s Chief Transformation Officer Aims to Simplify How Pennsylvania Does Business, Unravel Red Tape
Pennsylvania is known as a notoriously tough place to start or run a business, but its new Chief Transformation Officer Ben Kirshner is working on changing that, writes Don Steinberg for the Philadelphia Magazine. Kirshner is the head of the newly created Office of Transformation and Opportunity. He was recruited by Gov. Josh Shapiro to…
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West Chester University’s Wells School of Music Presents 34th Annual Jazz Festival Mar. 20-23
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 34th annual Jazz Festival from Mar. 20-23. All performances except for Saturday’s High School Jazz Festival are free and open to the public. All performances take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler…
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Owner of King of Prussia Mall Transforms America’s Oldest Mall into Mall of the Future
While the fate of malls in the U.S. remains uncertain, there are still certain malls like the King of Prussia Mall that are not only thriving but continuing to grow. Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, is hoping to have similar success with The Southdale Center in suburban Minneapolis, writes…
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Rittenhouse Square Brownstone Sells After 15 Years On the Market
A five-story, 7,155-square-foot Rittenhouse Square brownstone that was originally placed on the market 15 years ago has finally been sold, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property sold for $2.625 million — about half of its original list price — to a New York buyer, according to Nancy Alperin, a broker with…
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Philadelphia Union Popularity Brings Need for More Stadium Seating
There’s talk of a Subaru Park expansion to let more people in at the Chester Stadium, writes David Asch for KYW. The Philadelphia Union’s growing popularity means that major league soccer’s fourth smallest stadium could use some more seats. Currently, the Chester stadium has a seating capacity 18,500, ranking 26th out of 29 MLS stadiums.…
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Airfares Are Down at Philadelphia Airport for Domestic Flights
Airfares for domestic flights are down at Philadelphia International Airport, but there’s no guarantee that international or domestic fares will still be down when summer hits, writes Joanne Drilling and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is one of 20 nationwide that has seen the biggest drop in airfares in the last year.…
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T-Shirt Commemorates Jason Kelce’s Career, Helps Children
Now, there’s a Jason Kelce T-shirt to commemorate his career and help support local children at the same time. Kelce is teaming up with Ohio-based T-shirt company Homage on a limited-time T-shirt to “pay homage” to his 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Fox 29. Homage is collaborating with Kelce’s clothing line, Underdog, to…
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It’s Happening. ‘Delco: The Movie’ Begins filming at Popular Delaware County Spots
A new movie currently being filmed around Delaware County hopes to capture the essence of the Delco spirit. Delco: The Movie started filming last week at some familiar locations, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Director Chris Pierdomenico, from Aston, talked about the film’s unique character, much of it based on his own experiences growing…
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Delaware County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and music and enjoyed small-town life, but her family also dealt with hardship when her dad was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was a teenager. Kelly discussed how she came…
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Penn State Campuses Partner With Community Colleges for Student Opportunities
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration to expand educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and remove barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. As part…
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How the 1964 Phillies Created a Legacy of Low Expectations For Philadelphia Sports Fans
In 1964, Philadelphia Phillies endured a collapse of epic proportions that led to the dawn of a concept called “Negadelphia,” defined as a Philadelphia sports fan’s inclination to expect the worst from their teams, writes John Caroulis for Billy Penn at WHYY. That year, the Phillies had a 6.5-game first place lead with 12 games…
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Historic Washington Crossing Bridge Scheduled for Replacement
The historic Washington Crossing Bridge will soon be replaced, writes Amie Rukenstein for Mercer Me. The bridge that connects the two halves of the national historic landmark Washington Crossing Park in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is owned by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. The agency recently published a Request for Proposals looking for…
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Bidens Visit Restaurant Owners in Rose Valley on Way to Strath Haven Rally
President Joe Biden kicked off his re-election campaign with a rally Friday evening at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, but first, he and the First Lady made an unscheduled stop to visit a family in Rose Valley, writes Julia Terruso and Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bidens greeted Jack Cunicelli, his wife…
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Arborist Adds Delaware County and Philadelphia to Tree-Climbing Quest
Van Wagner is on a tree-climbing quest for a good cause: to educate people about the importance of Pennsylvania’s 16.8 million acres of forests and the wood products that come from them. His goal is to climb trees in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. He hit 38 Saturday, adding a Newtown Township cherry tree in…
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Hugh Braithwaite, ‘Chief Storyteller’, Teacher, Mentor Remembered
Hugh Braithwaite of Radnor believed that sharing compelling stories about his clients could attract business and connect with customers. The founder and CEO of Braithwaite Communications, who was a storyteller, mentor, and teacher, died Feb. 28 at 63, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Braithwaite founded Braithwaite Communications in 1996 and had Coca-Cola,…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free workshops and webinars to help small business owners in March. The Mindset of a Successful Business Owner Only 20 percent of all businesses make it 5 years; this March 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM webinar will provide crucial information to help you succeed! The webinar will…
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