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Hidden Away Hunt’s Annex in Woodlyn Is a Local Wings Favorite
It’s easy to miss Hunt’s Annex off MacDade Blvd. in Woodlyn, but locals know this is where you go for fabulous wings, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. The feel of Hunt’s Annex is like a private club, but its wings are well known, having won best in Pennsylvania last July. “Sweet heat is the…
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SCORE: Start 2024 Strong with These Small Business Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has January 2024 SCORE webinars and live presentations to give you the tools to help your small business. Federal Government Market Online Live Event (Fee) Learn what’s required to be a federal supplier, how to register as a federal small business, where to find opportunities, and how to market your product/service…
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New York Post: Travis Says Jason Kelce ‘Still Got Some Football Left’
Everyone’s feeding the rumor mill this week that Jason Kelce is retiring following the Philadelphia Eagles’ 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers. Everyone except Jason Kelce and his family, writes Nika Shakhnazarova for The New York Post. According to his brother, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, the Philadelphia Eagles center still has “some football left”…
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Area Man Is Head of One of the Most Prestigious Circuses in the World
Marty LaSalle, who grew up in Kennett Square, is now the CEO of Big Apple Circus. Kennett Square’s Marty LaSalle fulfilled his lifelong dream when he took over the reins of Big Apple Circus, one of the most prestigious circuses in the world, two years ago, writes Marty LaSalle for The Wall Street Journal. LaSalle and his twin…
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Kiddo Makes USA Today’s ‘10 Best New Restaurants in the US That You Need To Try in 2024’ List
Kiddo is a Washington Square restaurant with a focus on sustainability. USA Today recently asked a panel of food and travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite new restaurants to open in the past year. From there, readers voted on their top picks to determine the top 10, and a Philadelphia restaurant can be found in the middle…
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Doylestown Native Pink Celebrates Wedding Anniversary By Sharing Rare Photos with Husband Carey Hart
Doylestown native Pink celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary by sharing several photos of her and her husband, Carey Hart. Doylestown native Pink celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary by sharing several photos of her and her husband Carey Hart, writes Annie O’Sullivan for Cosmopolitan. The gallery features pictures from when the pair first met, their Costa Rica wedding in 2006, red carpet photos, and…
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There Are Plenty of Great Sledding Hills in the Philadelphia Area, Including 1 in Delaware County
With a lack of any significant snowfall in nearly two years, sledding may be a forgotten art in these parts. But now that the landscape is once again snow-bound, local hills are just waiting for some eager sledders to stop by. Fortunately, you won’t have to go far to find a favorite sledding hill, writes…
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Aldan Entrepreneur Charisse McGill Remembered for Her Successes and Sweetness
Charisse McGill, the creator and founder of French Toast Bites was a bright and familiar face in the business community, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times. The upbeat entrepreneur was at the pinnacle of her success when she died suddenly in her Aldan home Monday. She was 42. McGill’s French Toast Bites were getting…
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Freedom Village: What’s It Like Living in an Independent Living Facility?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in an independent living community like Freedom Village at Brandywine or even asked what independent living is, here’s a guide on what it’s like, based on the day in the life of a resident at Freedom Village. Embracing your independence One of the most beloved advantages…
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Weekend Wanderer: No, the Taxes Still Aren’t Filed
When we left Willie, she hadn’t filed tax returns since 2017. Willie and I tried — with an utter lack of success — to access Willie’s IRS account online. In an article from The Washington Post, an elder law attorney explained that accessing financial accounts of elderly parents is a federal crime unless you have…
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Mow Your Yard and Your Roof at This ‘Hobbit House’ in Elverson
Have you ever wanted to live in a ‘Hobbit house’ and feel like you’re in The Shire? Well, J.R.R. Tolkien fans will love this dwelling in the hills of Elverson, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. Built in 1988, the 4-acre property is listed for $425,000 with three bedrooms and two bathrooms;…
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Ever Wondered What Jason Kelce Yelled Before Every Tush Push? A Fox Sports Reporter Has Revealed It
Over the past couple of seasons, the Brotherly Shove has been among the most often used plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro center, Jason Kelce yells the same three-word phrase before every tush push play, writes Jenna Lemoncelli for the New York Post. According to Fox Sports NFL reporter, Laura Okmin, Kelce yells “F–k my…
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Uncovering The Secrets Of The OG Of Alts: Private Equity
There is one alternative allocation that has been in endowments, foundations, and high net-worth families for a long time. It is also usually the largest allocation in these portfolios and this investment is private equity. I use the movie Pretty Woman and the character Richard Gere played when explaining private equity to our clients. To…
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Around Havertown, Jason Kelce’s a ‘Regular Guy’ They Call Mr. Delco
In Havertown, Jason Kelce is pretty popular, but he’s also a regular guy known by the locals as “Mr. Delco.” “The flower shop, the Wawa, all the eateries. He’s everywhere,” said Carl Henderson, owner of Carl’s Cards & Collectibles on West Eagle Road. Henderson has Kelce memorabilia proudly on display in his shop, made all…
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Jim’s Steaks in Springfield Fights in Court for Its Identity
Jim’s Steaks in Springfield is in a legal battle with Jim’s West, a West Philly cheesesteak shop that opened last Labor Day. The two owners are disputing the use of the name “Jim’s.” writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The original Jim’s Steaks operated from 1939 to 2019. Jim’s West opened at the same 62nd…
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Resilient Owners of Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford Speak Out in Light of Recent Storms
Another wave of storms has hit the Chester County area, reminding owners Anthony and Katie Young of when Hurricane Ida left irreparable damage to Hank’s Place’s original location, write Josh Sanders and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. While they have made their current home at a restaurant in Kennett Square, the Youngs have vowed…
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First Bank House of the Week: Attractive Victoria in Norwood
An attractive Norwood Victorian home with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the Ram family first bought the residence in 2012, it was “a total fixer-upper.” Since then, the home has been fully renovated. It now boasts new paint and…
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Fox 29 Meteorologist Drew Anderson on Penn State Brandywine Faculty
Fox 29 Meteorologist Drew Anderson joined Penn State Brandywine’s Earth Sciences department as a part-time lecturer in August, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. He received his bachelor of science in meteorology from Penn State and immediately jumped into broadcast news, working as a meteorologist at NBC in Lancaster and NBC in Scranton. He’s…







































