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Episcopal Academy Grad Ashley Sessa Helped Get US Team to Olympics
The U.S. is back in the Olympics for field hockey, thanks in part to Episcopal Academy graduate Ashley Sessa. The 12th-ranked U.S. field hockey team qualified for the Paris Olympics following a recent 2-1 win over 9th-ranked Japan in an Olympic qualifier on Jan. 18, writes Maria McIlwain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sessa, a Schwenksville…
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Here is Everything You Wanted to Know About Jason Kelce’s Underdog Clothing Line
Jason Kelce’s love for Philadelphia is no more evident than it is in the passion he puts into his apparel brand Underdog Apparel, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The much-loved Philadelphia Eagles player started the company based in Narberth in 2022 to celebrate his adopted city and to benefit important city nonprofits. On the…
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Coatesville Native Now Motivational Speaker, Author After Surviving a Deadly Car Accident
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “99 percent chance of death versus 1 percent of life. That means I shouldn’t be here,” Poetic said. Three of five people survived the horrendous accident, Poetic being one…
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Freelance Pizza, Started By Philadelphia Man During the Pandemic, Could Be Returning After More Than a Year
Freelance Pizza, a charitable but questionably legal project started by Dave Quaile during the pandemic, might be coming back after a year-long absence, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Quaile, a culinary school dropout with a love for making pizza, started documenting his pizza experiments on Instagram when COVID-19 brought the entire city to a…
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Delaware County’s Merion Golf Club awarded 2040 U.S. Open
The Merion Golf Club in Ardmore is slated to host the U.S. Open every ten years, it seems, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County Club is already scheduled to host the event in 2030 and again in 2050. On Monday, the USGA announced that Merion will also host in 2040.…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES jobs are available to those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work 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 illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…
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Immaculata University Prepares Fashion Majors to Take On Challenges of the Clothing Industry
As fashion is one of the most competitive industries to break into, Immaculata University prepares its students for the challenges, setbacks, and successes they could face through their Fashion Merchandising courses. Not only does Immaculata provide students with hands-on experiences with fashion and design centers in New York, but the University has established impressive networking…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Continues to be a Lifeline for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need. This vital program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that community members have access to nutritious and wholesome food. PACS’s Food Market is a cornerstone of…
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When Fire Took Norwood’s Manny Vibez Restaurant, Customers Rallied to Help
She opened Norwood’s Manny Vibez, a family restaurant in memory of her late brother, Manny Ruiz, as a fulfillment of his dream, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Manny had big plans to open a restaurant with his sister, Christiana Ruiz-Penaloza, but died in 2022 before his dream could be realized. Now a Jan.…
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For at Least a Decade, Tractor-Trailers Keep Hitting the Prospect Park Bridge. Why?
Things are generally quiet in Prospect Park, except for the occasional sound of a tractor-trailer striking the railroad bridge, writes Israel Ojoko for bnn. It’s a recurring issue in the borough, a problem that goes back decades. Despite signs that clearly show the bridge’s clearance height, oversized trucks continue to collide with it. The latest…
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Swifties Show Jason Kelce Some Love After Eagles Defeat
After the Philadelphia Eagles ended their NFL season with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, some Swifties show Jason Kelce love by posting emotional videos in support of Travis Kelce’s older brother, writes Danielle Campoamor for Marie Claire. The videos are a compilation of Jason Kelce’s career, along with scenes of him spending precious…
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Actress to Portray Egyptian Queen at Neumann University Event
Dr. Daisy Century will present an Egyptian queen at Neumann Univesity as she brings Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut to life in a historical impersonation on Thursday, February 1. Hatshepsut was the first woman to rule Egypt with the full authority of a pharaoh. The 1:30 p.m. performance is in the Bruder Life Center. Queen Hatshepsut ruled…
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Springfield Lacrosse Team Is ‘Shovel-Ready’ When Snow Needs Arise
The Springfield High School lacrosse team is kind of like a snow superhero. Whenever it snows, and you can’t leave your house, they are there to shovel you out. The team has created an initiative to help shovel for those who can’t shovel themselves, writes Sharifa Jackson for 6abc. After Friday’s snowstorm, there were several…
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Delaware County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family shared with his grandparents. He recalled the sacrifices his parents made and learning the value of hard work as a janitor and a busboy. After earning his law degree from…
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Philadelphia Woman Shares Tips on How to Date, Let Loose While Sober
Twenty-nine-year-old Gemmika Champion has been sober for the past eight years, which, for some, could present challenges in the dating game. However, she embraces it, writes Julia Naftulin for the Business Insider. It did not take long for Champion to adjust to her new normal. Today, she sees first dates as perfect opportunities for fun…
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Three WCU College of Health Sciences Faculty Receive Awards
During December’s commencement ceremonies, three faculty from West Chester University’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) were recognized for their excellence in the classroom and beyond. All three honorees teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The E. Riley Holman Memorial Faculty Award was presented to Chiwoneso Tinago, associate professor of public health sciences. The award recognizes her demonstration…
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See What the Region’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Have in Common
To no great surprise, the wealthiest households in the Greater Philadelphia Area continue to be found on the Main Line, in places like Villanova, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. More than half of the region’s wealthiest ZIP Codes are on the Main Line. Villanova’s ZIP Code of 19085 makes the list for being…
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