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3 Delaware County Companies Part of 32 That Grew the Fastest in Northeast U.S.
Chadds Ford and Havertown hold the honors this year of having three companies that made Inc.’s list of the 32 fastest-growing Northeast firms in the Philadelphia area. The three companies join an increasing number of local firms that made the list, 32 this year compared to 26 last year, out of 198 companies looked at…
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Oscar Nominated ‘Oppenheimer’ Editor Was Episcopal Academy Grad
Jennifer Lame is riding the wind these days. A 2000 graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, she has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Film Editing for her work on last year’s biggest film, “Oppenheimer.” Lame worked with director Christopher Nolan on the film that tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a…
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Young Advocates Help Those Lost in Delaware County’s Courts
Some aspiring attorneys in their 20s are making a difference in Delaware County’s public defender’s office, meeting the needs of clients who often get lost in the criminal justice system, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. These advocates from the nonprofit Partners For Justice have embedded themselves with the county’s public defenders since August 2022. Much…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
There are CCRES jobs out there for those who want to improve the lives of children and adults. CCRES staff work in the behavioral health field, working 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…
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In Philly Metro, Baby Boomers Lead Home-Buying Trends, Surpassing Millennials
Baby boomers overtook millennials last year as the largest segment of the home-buying population as they continue to downsize by buying smaller homes, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Several trends are driving this rise in home purchases. The older half of the generation has mostly left the workforce and is now looking for…
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Historic Cox House in Kennett Square Which Was Once Part of Underground Railroad Relocated
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Longwood made the decision to preserve the Cox House by moving it 100 feet from its prior location in response to a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation project to widen Route 1. The process…
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4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10 Best List
USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs. Readers and the voting public had four weeks to choose their favorite museums, and Philadelphia was highly represented among the group. The Franklin Institute in Center City holds the distinction of being Pennsylvania’s most visited…
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A Champion on the Field, Jason Kelce Seems Like One of Us Off It
With Jason Kelce’s retirement now official, it’s worth noting that beyond his impressive contributions to football, Kelce is a Philadelphia icon,a Haverford resident with a national following, demonstrating that he is just one of the people, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2018, wearing a Mummer’s costume in the Super Bowl parade, he…
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Three Delaware County College Teams Enter NCAA Tournament
Swarthmore, Eastern University, and Widener University, all NCAA Division III teams, will take part in the NCAA Tournament this year, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. The teams compete in the first round on Friday. Swarthmore College’s men’s team has made the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight season after emerging as champions of the…
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Rewriting the Script: The Impact of Unchecked Narratives on Personal Growth
When contemplating the term “narrative,” many might envision a story within the pages of a book or novel. However, within the story of life, it’s crucial to recognize that each day unfolds with our unique personal narratives – the stories we tell ourselves and share with others. It’s important to remember the ever-changing nature of…
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Merion Station Author Offers a Guide to Exploring Nature In and Around Philadelphia
Mike Weilbacher, a Merion Station resident, and author, has dedicated his life to finding creative ways to teach people about nature, writes the staff of Main Line Today. And now all his experience has culminated in his first book, Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia. Weilbacher is the executive director of…
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Two Cheeses From Chester County Farm Listed as Highest Quality Cheeses in America
The Farm at Doe Run in Chester County has two cheeses that made the ‘15 Highest Quality Cheeses in America’ List, writes Minal Zaheer for Insider Monkey. The Farm at Doe Run, located in Unionville, is an award-winning creamery that sets its focus on simple, sustainable farming. Their cows, goats, and sheep are raised humanely…
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As Macy’s Plans for Nationwide Closures, Are Bucks and Montco Stores Spared?
The future of the Macy’s stores at Oxford Valley, Willow Grove, and Montgomery malls remains uncertain amid the department store chain’s plans to close 150 stores nationwide, write Julia Gomez and Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. The locations considered “underproductive” by the chain will close by 2026, and at least 50…
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Kimmel Center To Rename Verizon Hall After Philadelphia Native and Renowned Singer, Marian Anderson
Verizon Hall inside the Kimmel Center will soon be renamed to honor Philadelphia native, singer, and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, writes Kiara Santos for The Philadelphia Tribune. Kimmel Center will formally unveil the new Marian Anderson Hall in June with a joint gala and concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Couple Richard Worley and Leslie…
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Excitement Building in Delaware County Over ‘Mare of Easttown’ Return
News that a “Mare of Easttown” return is happening through a sequel with scenes being shot in Ridley this past weekend has Delaware County residents pretty excited, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. “Isn’t this so cool!” said one little girl. Random Productions LLC, the company that made “Mare of Easttown,” was in Ridley Friday…
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Fearless Restaurants Is Taking on 4 New Eateries. Here’s Their Plan
Fearless Restaurants out of Radnor is suddenly finding itself juggling four new restaurants at once, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. A fifth White Dog Café in Chester Springs is coming online just as Fearless opted to pivot from opening a second Italian soul restaurant in Glen Mills to creating a new Italian American…
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Businessman Backs ‘Cabrini’ Movie With $50M, Once Some Changes Were Made
King of Prussia businessman J. Eustace Wolfington was finally persuaded to raise $50 million for the new movie “Cabrini” after a 2011 visit from the former head of Cabrini College in Radnor, Sister Mary Louise Sullivan. The movie is about St. Francesca Saverio Cabrini, a relentless Italian American nun who was an immigrant advocate and…
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Father-Son Duo Out of Wallingford Made 7,000 Meals for the Hungry
Bill and Matt Peck, both parishioners at Saint John Chrysostom in Wallingford, prepared over 7,000 meals in 2023 for people in the Philadelphia region facing food insecurity, writes Gia Myers for Catholic Philly. Bill, at 95, is in the parish kitchen four days a week by 4 AM. His son Matt, 63, soon joins him. …
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