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An Atlantic City-based Restaurant is Coming to Philly’s Suburban Station
Restaurateur Mark Callazzo and partner Lee Sanchez are taking over a street-level space inside Suburban Station to open a new second Rhythm & Spirits, writes Jason Sheehan and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Rhythm & Spirits has its first location in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the new Philadelphia location is expected to share…
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Of Course, Jason Kelce’s Retiring, Says This Eagles Player
There’s been a lot of speculation on whether Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce’s retiring before next season, as well as some mixed messages from Kelce himself. But one Eagles player, tackle Jordan Mailata said Kelce won’t be playing for Philly next fall., writes Max Weisman for the New York Post. Mailata made the comments during…
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A Bittersweet Final Home Basketball Game for Cabrini University
Everything at Cabrini University these days is happening for the last time, including a Cabrini final home game for the Cavaliers. The 112-acre campus in Radnor is being taken over by Villanova University when the school’s 67th year ends in June, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The campus is quieter, with several hundred…
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Here’s an Update on a New European Café Coming to Media
Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 1,500-square-foot café will seat 60 people and cover two stories. It’s the creation of entrepreneur and Delaware County resident Magdalena Pasciak. She and her husband, Pawel, began outfitting…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike to neighboring towns with his best friend. As a teenager, he was involved in theater and choir and got to see first-run Broadway shows during a theater appreciation class. After…
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Freedom Village: Finding a Retirement Community That Fits Your Lifestyle
When you envision your retirement years, what kind of lifestyle do you see yourself enjoying? Will you be busy traveling, hitting the golf course, relaxing by the pool, taking an art class, practicing yoga, or connecting with friends over coffee? There’s no limit to what you can do in retirement, especially when you set yourself…
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Developer Shares Vision for Neshaminy Mall’s New Era
As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision on how to boost its popularity, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhary bought the mall’s former Macy’s to open his state-of-the-art fitness facility. He says that…
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WSJ: Why Eastern State Penitentiary Became a Popular Wedding Venue in Philadelphia
In 2021, Christina Spence and her husband Ricky Scalia eloped and got married at Eastern State Penitentiary and it had to do with the fact that Spence wanted to have a simple wedding, writes Joel Millman for The Wall Street Journal. “My cousin got married in a castle. We wanted to have a unique stress…
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Bid on Treasures at Lancaster County’s One-of-a-Kind Mud Sales
The longstanding tradition of “mud sales” in Lancaster County is returning on February 24, giving folks the opportunity to mingle with the Amish at a one-of-a-kind open-air auction. Running through mid-April, the mud sales set up shop on the grounds of small-town fire companies throughout the county. These mud sales or auctions have been around…
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Figure Skater Gracie Gold Finds Balance at Aston’s IceWorks
Gracie Gold has had success as a 2014 and 2016 U.S. figure skating champion, earning a bronze medal in the team event in 2014, writes Ellen Dunkel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But her success was built on the pressures of expectations, and Gold, 28, was sometimes an unhealthy perfectionist. For a time, things spiraled out…
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Welcome to ‘Bird Town,’ Formerly Known as Media Borough
Media Borough is embracing its new designation “Bird Town,” ‘given to it in a resolution adopted last fall by Media Borough Council, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The resolution establishes Media’s commitment to protect avian species within its borders. Area birds are struggling, and officials need to address issues like window collisions, habitat loss, and…
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Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play elements. This park, a creation by Landscape Structures and represented locally by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, draws its unique character and thematic inspiration from the historic Fonthill Castle,…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m Here to Preserve the Apostrophe
It all started with an article in The Guardian. The headline read “Hampshire villagers bring street’s apostrophe catastrophe to a full stop.” I clicked on that article. Oh yes, I did. Because of all the ills in the world, of all the daily nuisances, my pet peeve is the absent or incorrectly used apostrophe. Now,…
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Experience Historic Charm at The Talking Teacup: A Unique Seasonal Teahouse in Chalfont
The Talking Teacup in Chalfont beckons visitors with an enchanting retreat to unwind in a world of historic charm and hospitality. Housed within a historic 1761-built home, this unique teahouse offers a sanctuary where guests can indulge in the simple pleasures of life and create cherished memories. With every visit, guests are treated to a…
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New York Hospitality Company Considers West Chester’s Greystone Hall for Luxury Boutique Resort, Spa
Mirbeau Hospitality Services, a New York hospitality company, is considering buying the remaining Greystone Hall property in West Chester and turning it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Mirbeau partner Jonathan Dal Pos, the company already has a purchase agreement with Greystone Hall’s longtime…
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Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Already the largest public company headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast is also one of the biggest employers and occupiers of real estate, most notably at its two namesake skyscrapers in Center City. “Philadelphia is home,…
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Wawa Hopes Chocolate and Hoagies Are a Good Combo
The sweetest place on Earth may soon also have Wawa hoagies if a Hershey store is approved, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Wawa wants to secure a store location in Hershey territory, at Cocoa Avenue and Fishburn Road in Derry Township. The proposed store is part of Wawa’s plan to expand its presence in…
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Peace Center Proposed for Upland Seminary Where MLK Was a Student
In his younger days, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a student at Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland. He studied there from 1948 until his graduation in 1951. Now there are plans to convert the seminary building into a proposed peace center in his honor. Delaware County Council kicked things off by unanimously approving…
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