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Weekend Wanderer: The End of Tax Season … for Now
The tax return saga hurtles on. Working with Willie, I was finally — gloriously, spectacularly — able to access her online IRS account. And discovered Willie was, um, right. Wow. That was painful to say. She had — as she told me repeatedly — filed a tax return in 2018. I was thrilled. Not as…
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Prima Theatre’s “Off the Yellow Brick Road” Brings a Modern Twist to Dorothy’s Tale
Lancaster’s Prima Theatre is unveiling its latest production, “Off the Yellow Brick Road.” The show is a world premiere, offering a fresh take on the classic tale of Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” by placing it in the context of today’s digital age. The brainchild of Mitch Nugent, Prima’s Founder, and Executive Artistic Producer,…
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show!
Get ready, because the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is just around the corner! This family favorite event’s theme for 2024 is “United by Flowers,” which promises to be a magnificent celebration of gardening, flowers, and their profound impact on our lives. As we eagerly anticipate its arrival, let’s dive into what you can expect at…
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Closes After 151 Years
There hasn’t been a baptism at Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Chester since 2017. In 2023, the church had only two masses. On March 1, the church will be relegated to “profane but not sordid use” by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, essentially closing the 151-year-old church, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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After 70 Years, Lou’s Auto Parts in Trainer Closes Its Doors
The Kerezsi brothers have decided that 70 years is enough. They are shutting down their junkyard and auto business, Lou’s Auto Parts and Service, in Trainer, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The last day of business is Feb. 3. Brothers Lou, Jimmy, and Tom, along with their late brother David, worked with their…
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Here’s Why You Love Wawa Over Other Convenience Stores
On its road to being the nation’s 25th largest private company, Wawa has positioned itself separately from other convenience store chains, and it’s why you love Wawa, writes Katie Le for EnvZone. The Wawa concept began with George Wood, a dairy farmer, who set up three stores in the 1960s to sell Wawa milk and…
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Chester Mayor Stefan Roots: Compromise Is the Road Out of Bankruptcy
Chester’s new mayor, Stefan Roots, is talking compromise with state receiver Michael Doweary so the city can emerge from bankruptcy, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “It’s my intention to work as constructively with the receiver’s team as possible so that Chester can emerge from bankruptcy in a financially strong and sustainable position,”…
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First Bank House of the Week: Converted Barn in Chadds Ford
A beautiful converted barn nestled on 2.86 attractive acres with six bedrooms and three full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This lovely 1840 residence perfectly blends plenty of old-world charm with modern finishes and modern sophistication. The fully updated and remodeled home overlooks Karver Lake, which provides stunning views.…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Recognized with Highest Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a renowned retirement community, received a five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This recognition is the highest possible rating CMS awards to nursing home health centers based on their performance on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. To determine ratings, CMS uses publicly available Medicare data…
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2 Chester Brothers See Dream Fulfilled on Pro Basketball Court
It was a Chester brothers’ basketball dream– Rahlir and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson would one day play professional basketball together. But a difference in their age made that dream unlikely, writes Jeff Neibura for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Younger Rondae would eventually enter the NBA draft and become the 23rd overall pick in 2015. Rahlir, the older brother,…
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Popular French-Asian Bakery Cafe Expands Further into Montgomery County
TOUS les JOURS, a popular French-Asian bakery café chain, is adding two new locations in Montgomery County, writes the Restaurant Magazine. The eatery that offers over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily opened its newest shops in Wayne and Elkins Park last year. The Wayne location, owned by franchisees John Lin…
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Actor Richard Kind Talks Growing Up in Bucks County, Friendship with George Clooney
Actor Richard Kind, who grew up in Yardley and graduated from Pennsbury High School, has had a prolific television career over the last several decades, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Many know him from Spin City, Curb Your Enthusiasm, A Serious Man, and numerous other popular shows. His latest project, The Out-Laws, recently…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 7,500 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is gearing up to start water main replacement projects to improve service and reliability for customers in Aston and Ridley townships. The company is replacing approximately 7,500 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County and upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly…
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Bucks County Community College to Honor Three Individuals for Building on Dr. King’s Dream
Bucks County Community College, which has been making the dream of higher education a reality for nearly 60 years, will honor three individuals with the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Awards on Friday, January 26. Tom Jennings, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, and Associate Vice President Kevin L. Antoine, J.D.,…
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Crozer Health and Jefferson Form Neurological Care Partnership
Jefferson Health is now providing neurological services to Crozer Health patients in Delaware County through a neurological care partnership, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Jefferson Health specialists began providing neurosurgery, and neurocritical care includes neurosurgery and neurocritical care on Jan. 15 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. The neurological care partnership includes the “latest innovations”…
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Parents, Alumni Furious Over Bonner-Prendie, O’Hara Football Division Change
Parents and alumni at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast and Cardinal O’Hara High Schools are furious about a football division change that moves the schools’ football teams into a division that pits them with some of the best high school athletes around that are twice their size. The Philadelphia Catholic League made the decision in…
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Newtown Square’s Arrivent Plans Public Stock Offering to Fund Cancer Drug
ArriVent Biopharma in Newtown Square plans to initiate a public stock offering to raise between $137.5 million and $160 million for the development and launch of a drug to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Furmonertinib is now in late-stage clinical testing. It is already approved in China and marketed by Allist, writes John George…
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More Than 110 Nonprofits on Board So Far for Delco Gives Day
Since Jan. 3, 110 Delaware County nonprofits have registered for Delco Gives Day for a chance to reap the benefits of a 24-hour online and in-person giving marathon slated for May 8 and 9. Delaware County leaders expect to see that number double by the time Delco Gives Day arrives, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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