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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Haverford Mansion Near Merion Golf Club
A stunning Haverford mansion with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, just a stone’s throw from the Merion Golf Club, is available for sale, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This gorgeous home was built in 1999 and has a recently added guest wing and a large basement that boasts a theater and walk-in…
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CCRES Honors Staffer at Kings Highway School in Coatesville
CCRES honors staffer Yuana S. on assignment at Kings Highway Elementary School in the Coatesville area for her outstanding work at the school A registered behavior technician and staffing coordinator with Advanced Clinical Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit visited the school and was inundated with positive comments about Yuana and a fellow staff…
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Apple TV Uses Norwood Bar Matthew’s Tavern for Scene in New ‘Sinking Springs’ Series
The Norwood bar, Matthew’s Tavern, is seeing more curious customers after a film crew shot a scene there for the new Apple TV drama series “Sinking Springs.” Crews were at Matthew’s Tavern on Winona Avenue two weeks ago. writes Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia. “It was extraordinary,” said Matthew Ernst, owner of Matthew’s Tavern. ”…
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United States Economy Adds 353,000 Jobs, Surpassing Expectations
The latest job report provided another proof that not only did the United States manage to avoid recession, it is adding new jobs in unexpectedly high numbers, writes Paul Wiseman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nation’s employers delivered a burst of hiring in January, adding 353,000 jobs to the economy. That surpassed the December gain…
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Jefferson Health Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery is Leaving for Smaller Local Health System
Rohinton Morris, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Jefferson Health is heading to Tower Health to serve as the chief there, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Tower Health is based in Berks County and oversees Pottstown Hospital. On why he is making the move, Morris said that he has grown frustrated with the…
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Forbes Gives a Philadelphia Luxury Hotel, Restaurant and Spa 5-Star Ratings
A Philadelphia luxury hotel and a fine dining restaurant have received a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for the second year in a row, while a local spa also received a five-star designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Rittenhouse Hotel and Jean-Georges Philadelphia were the respective luxury hotel and restaurant,…
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West Chester University Wells School of Music Will Host Its 15th Annual Trumpet Festival
West Chester University’s esteemed Wells School of Music will present the 15th Annual Trumpet Festival from Feb. 16-18. Events take place on and off campus over three days. Some events are ticketed. The Trumpet Festival’s daily events include exhibits, coachings, warm-ups, and classes on Friday and Saturday in West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, Swope…
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Nether Providence High Grad to be Inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame
One of Delaware County’s own has made it into space and into the U.S Astronaut Hall of Fame. Marsha Ivins, a graduate of Nether Providence High School, is being honored by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex as a member of the 2024 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, along with veteran astronaut David Hilmers. …
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Jason Kelce’s Retirement Decision Could be in the Next Few Weeks
Jason Kelce’s retirement decision will have to wait a few more weeks as the Philadelphia Eagles center thinks through whether he wants to retire, writes Sean Neumann for People. “I think now we’re not far enough away from the last game” to make a decision, the 13-year NFL veteran said Monday during Shaquille O’Neal’s “The…
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It’s a Homecoming For Kyle Lowry As He Heads to the Philadelphia 76ers
After a trade and subsequent contract buyout, Kyle Lowry will soon embark on a homecoming as he intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, writes Justin Grasso for Sports Illustrated. Lowry was born and raised in North Philadelphia and played basketball at Cardinal Dougherty High School before playing two years of college basketball at Villanova…
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Media Realtor Making It Easier for New Eagles Players to Find Homes
Elizabeth Herremans, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles player Todd Herrremans, saw first-hand the difficulties players and their families have in moving to a new city offseason, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Todd Herremans was with the Eagles for 10 years, but in the 11th year, the newlyweds were uprooted to Indianapolis. They…
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The World’s Richest Remain in Our Midst, Including 1 From Delco
Delaware County is still host to one billionaire, while several local billionaires live close by, according to a list by Forbes. Victoria Mars in Newtown Square, heiress to the Mars candy fortune, ranks third locally in net worth, coming in at $9.6 billion, writes Katie Krzaczek for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nationally, Mars is ranked the…
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Breathe Easy. Better Air Will Be Coming to Delaware County
It’s not looking great in Delaware County as far as air pollution goes. Officials believe Delaware County, along with Camden County, N.J., will fail to meet new air quality standards from the EPA, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. On the other hand, with the federal government cracking down on one dangerous form of air pollution,…
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Sweeten an ‘I Love You’ With Chocolates from These Delaware County Shops
Nothing says love like chocolate. For those who want their Valentine’s Day to last beyond just a single day,chocolate from Delaware County can extend those sweet romantic moments well into the non-Valentine days, weeks, and months. Here in Delaware County, the perfect treat can be found at these four shops, from the classic box of…
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Four ‘Game Changer’ Sponsors on Board for Delco Gives Day
The Foundation for Delaware County announces four Delco Gives Day sponsors are on board for the May 8-9, 2024 event. These game-changer sponsors are Aqua, Brinker Simpson, Independence Blue Cross, and Visit Delco. Delaware County is celebrating its first-ever Delco Gives Day, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, on May 8-9. “We are thrilled…
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PA Gov. Josh Shapiro tours Ridley Park Main Street, Promoting State Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke with local business owners and elected officials in downtown Ridley Park Monday about his proposed $25 million Main Street Matters program, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. “I just think the strength of a community can oftentimes be tied back to the strength of a main street, and I want…
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Delco Fans of Susan Noles Turn Up the Heat in Golden Bachelorette Campaign
ABC confirmed Saturday it’s going ahead with a Golden Bachelorette spin-off, which should please Susan Noles fans, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The show will air in the fall and will feature a female bachelorette over age 60, a natural offshoot of the successful Golden Bachelor. No news on who the Golden Bachelorette…
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Danish Duo Rewrites History of Kissing with 2400 B.C. First Smooch Discovery
A married pair of researchers have rewritten the history of kissing with the help of the Barton Cylinder, housed in a museum at the University of Pennsylvania. A married pair of researchers have rewritten the history of kissing with the help of the Barton Cylinder, a Sumerian artifact from around 2400 B.C., writes Franz Lidz for The…
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