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Wall Street Journal: ‘Peyton’s Places’ Documents the History, Reputation of Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans are notorious for a number of reasons, and some were documented during the season four finale of “Peyton’s Places,” writes John Anderson for The Wall Street Journal. Perhaps the most well-known incident from Eagles fans is “The Santa Game.” In December 1968, the Eagles won a game that cost them the No.…
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Cycling Enthusiasts Hope to Create Delaware River Love
Bike enthusiasts are working to create some Delaware River love and bring support to the Delaware River Heritage Trail project, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Delaware Currents. “If people are coming out to the area to recreate, they’re going to care about keeping [the river] clean and keeping it usable so they can continue recreating,” said…
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Chester’s Larenzo Jerkins Is Ready to Get Back in the Game
Larenzo Jerkins is ready to make a difference. After transferring in from Chester, the 6-foot-six-inch senior forward watched from the basketball sidelines last season as his teammates struggled, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, he’s ready to make up for lost time at Neumann Goretti High School in Philadelphia. That’s why he runs…
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Crozer Health’s New EMS Delivery Approach Won’t Affect Service
Crozer Health is changing how it delivers emergency medical services, but there are no plans to reduce any advanced life-saving or basic life-saving services in Delaware County in 2024, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. That’s the word from Crozer Health President Tony Esposito in a statement last Friday. “Our recruitment efforts over the…
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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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Drexel Hill Author Nikki Rineholt Pens Children’s Book on Being Different
A Drexel Hill author wrote his first children’s book, a picture book for parents and children that celebrates being different, being accepted, and being loved, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. Nikki Rineholt, who is autistic, wrote “My Little Me” to show others who feel different and who may be autistic themselves that they are not…
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Even Wawa Properties Aren’t Immune From Current Market Conditions
Wawa properties are a popular real estate investment thanks to the popularity of the brand and the relatively low risk of its stores. Yet even these properties are being affected by a turbulent real estate market that’s seeing cautious investing and high-interest rates, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa properties that were once…
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Grammy’s Gifts Honors Late Wife With Gifts to Women Treated for Cancer
Leo Botta of Delaware County saw the struggles his late wife Patricia “Tricia” Botta went through being treated for breast cancer, so he’s providing gifts to women going through the same thing in her honor, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Tricia Botta was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy, she was blessed with…
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Newsweek Recognizes Freedom Village at Brandywine for Best Continuing Care
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a leading continuing care retirement community, has been honored by Newsweek and global market research firm Statista in their inaugural “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024” rankings. This recognition highlights Freedom Village’s commitment to providing exceptional care and services to its residents. The prestigious list, compiled by Newsweek and Statista,…
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Hollywood Actor and Montco Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is dating model Gigi Hadid, bought a home near her mother’s $4 million horse farm. The pair were spotted on a romantic getaway at New Hope luxury hotel, River House…
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DELCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
DELCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If 2023 has taught us anything, it’s that the world continues the change at a dizzying pace. Some things never change, however, including our eternal gratitude for your dedicated readership and for allowing us to try to brighten each…
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Ridley Park Left With Revenue Shortfall From Taylor Hospital Tax Payment Delay
Ridley Park Borough taxpayers are looking at a possible 17 percent tax increase brought on by Prospect Medical Holdings’ failure to pay property taxes for Taylor Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Prospect Medical, the parent company of Taylor Hospital, gave Ridley Park a check for $123,000 for sewer fees on the…
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Jordan Davis Surprised Himself With His Viral Moment on Eagles Christmas Album
It wasn’t easy to convince Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis to join the vocal trio of Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata on their now annual Christmas album. Davis declined to sing for the first album, “Philly Special Christmas” and was reluctant to join them at Elm Street Studios for the second album,…
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Neumann’s Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Again Tops 98 Percent
More than 98 percent of Neumann University nursing graduates who took the NCLEX exam last year passed the test required to become licensed RNs. Neumann’s current nursing NCLEX pass rate of 98.44 percent among first-time test takers from October 2022 to September 2023 topped even last year’s success rate of 98.25 percent. Sixty-three of 64…
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It Continues to Look A Lot Like Christmas at the McGrath House
For Charley McGrath, Christmas comes to his Glen Mills home weeks before Thanksgiving, with green garlands wrapped around the white columns of his two porches and wreathes above the windows. Decorations get added from that point forward and will remain at the McGrath house until Feb. 21, the day of his son Broderick’s birthday, writes…
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Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone
Do you burn cornflakes? Live at Wawa? Have enough empty pizza boxes to build your own clubhouse? We’ve got a cookbook for you. Madison McEntee has created a book of recipes for those who may be out on their own, possibly for the first time, and are a little lost in the kitchen. McEntee draws…
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‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia
The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square right here in Philadelphia, writes Jennifer Lin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The carol was created by two friends, a rector and his organist, in 1868, built on procrastination and an angelic visit. Church…
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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year, the planned network of more than 836 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region now includes more than 393 miles of open trails — bringing…
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