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Flooded Renters in Collingdale Get Gift Card Help From Community
A Collingdale neighborhood is working to recover two weeks after a storm flooded 18 homes on Florence Avenue, helped by individuals and corporations who came forward with $4,000 in gift cards. A coastal storm overloaded the culvert of Pusey Run, a small stream emptying into Darby Creek back in mid-December, reports Madelene Wright and Will…
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Aston’s Susan Noles to Officiate Golden Bachelor Wedding
Susan Noles of Aston, who won the hearts of fans during her time on ABC’s The Golden Bachelor, will now officiate the Golden Wedding, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Noles didn’t ultimately find romance with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, 72, but they did become friends. She indicated she would love to officiate his…
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Vermont Shooting: Haverford College Student Talks About Being a Hate Crime Victim
Palestinian-American student Kinnan Abdalhamid said Haverford College students have been supportive of him and Palestinian sentiments after he and two friends were shot at close range in Burlington, Vermont, over Thanksgiving weekend. Abdalhamid, who is studying biology on a pre-med track at Haverford College, received minor injuries, but the shooting paralyzed one of his friends,…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she was very involved in school activities, including track, band, and the school newspaper, and got her first part-time job at age 13. After studying theatre at Temple University, Carlson worked…
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New Bipartisan Pennsylvania Legislation Clamps Down on Porch Pirating
New legislation passed by Pennsylvania lawmakers aims to crack down on porch pirating or mail theft with increased penalties based on both offenses and the value of stolen property, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Senate Bill 527 was introduced by State Sen. Frank Farry and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro just ahead…
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These Are Some of the New Restaurants Coming to Philadelphia in 2024
Philadelphia will soon see a large influx of new restaurants add their unique flavors to the local food scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia area is expected to see at least 75 new restaurants in 2024. Baby’s Kusina & Market, a Filipino-inspired concept of Tam and Raquel Dang, will be upgrading…
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Flip City Shakes: Where Mouthwatering Burgers Meet Retro Charm in Southampton
Flip City Shakes in Southampton offers burgers with a retro twist, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. The spot full of family fun has been in town for nine and a half years. Along with burgers, the restaurant also has hot dogs loaded with toppings, an abundance of fries, tater tots, mouthwatering ribeye steak…
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The No Name Pops Brings Music to the Main Line at Immaculata University
The No Name Pops brings music to the Main Line of Philadelphia with a concert titled Broadway in the Burbs, conducted by Broadway’s Evan Roider, with guest conductor Joe Gehring and pianist Dr. Bill Carr. The show, featuring music from Gypsy, Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, A Funny Thing Happened, and more, will take place…
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Wawa’s 2023 Was More Than Just About Pushing Pizza
Wawa 2024 and Beyond continues an aggressive campaign to open stores in other states even as it tweaks stores closer to home, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County-founded convenience store chain closed its Headhouse Square store in downtown Philadelphia in July 2023 and repurposed other closed stores in the city, leaving…
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Robert Pfaltzgraff of Wayne, International Relations Expert, Remembered
Robert L Pfaltzgraff Jr., of Wayne, a presidential advisor and international relations expert, died Nov. 17 at 89, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An author and expert on international relations, crisis management, homeland security, missile defense, space strategy, and other global concerns, he “demonstrated the impact one individual could have on shaping global…
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Life-Changing Rescue Turns Springfield Swimmer Into a Lifeguard
Jim McBride had a near-death experience when he suffered a cardiac arrest that turned into a life-changing rescue while in a Springfield YMCA hot tub. He was rescued by a lifeguard and determined thereafter to become a lifeguard himself, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. He now works next to the teen that saved his life.…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES positions 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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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Remains at Record-Low for Third Consecutive Month
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania remained at a record low 3.4 percent for the third consecutive month in November, writes Jonathan D. Salant for The Morning Call. According to preliminary numbers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate was lower than the 4 percent rate in November 2022. As the economy continued…
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Wanamaker Building Owner Considers Converting Office Space into Residential Space as Occupancy Declines
The owner of the Wanamaker Building in Center City is considering the possibility of converting the property’s office space into residential space as it has lost many of its tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since the historic, 112-year-old building went into receivership in September, Rubenstein Partners has been mulling the property’s…
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First National Bank in West Chester Now Primed to be a Steakhouse Opening in February
Coming to West Chester in February, 9 Prime will be serving up Italian steaks, Mediterranean seafood, and pasta in the former First National Bank at 9 North High Street, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The 10,000-square-foot space is set to be a two-story restaurant with a bar, event area, a speakeasy, and can…
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Longtime WCU Council of Trustee Member Judge Dozor Reappointed, Senator Comitta as Newly Appointed
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently reappointed one Council of Trustee (COT) member and made one new appointment to West Chester University’s 11-member Council: Judge Barry C. Dozor and State Senator Carolyn Comitta. Members of the Council are appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania for a six-year term and confirmed by the state Senate. Executing Board…
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Villanova Women’s Basketball Coach Earns 100th Win for Wildcats
Villanova University women’s basketball head coach Denise Dillon earned her 100th win Dec. 21 after the Wildcats defeated St. John’s in a Big East opener, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 71-57 victory over St. John’s came after the previous weekend’s loss to James Madison. Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe led all scorers…
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With No Progress on Tax Talks, Ridley Park Raises Taxes 17 Percent
With no progress to report on tax payments from the owners of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, the borough council approved a 2024 budget 6-1 with a 17 percent property tax hike, an average of $400 more per taxpayer, at a Dec. 28 special council meeting, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. Prospect Medical Holdings, owner…
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