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Freedom Village at Brandywine Earns Best Nursing Home Recognition
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious recognition is testament to the high-quality care and services provided by the nursing home. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings have been a trusted resource for consumers seeking short-term rehabilitation…
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Swarthmore Graduate Celebrates a New York Chinatown Wedding
Swarthmore College graduate Dominic Sonkowsky, now an urban planner, and Harry Trinh, head of creative at the nonprofit Welcome to Chinatown wanted their shared heritage to be part of their wedding, so they invited guests to a special New York Chinatown nuptial celebration. Guests experienced events throughout Chinatown, from a tea ceremony to a Cantonese…
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Prepare to be ‘Wowed’ with Changes Coming to Longwood Gardens As Part of Longwood Re-Imagined Project
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, one of the world’s premier horticultural gardens, is currently undergoing a major makeover project, writes Brenna Weick for NBC10 Philadelphia. Famous for its many mesmerizing botanical displays, the attraction will have even more to offer guests to enjoy starting next year. “We’re going to be able to put more of…
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West Chester University Theatre Plans 24th Annual Benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids
The student-led University Theatre group at West Chester University is busily planning its 24th annual benefit show and silent auction to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, a New York-based nonprofit that provides services to those living with AIDS and HIV. Performances are staged in the Mainstage Theatre at the E.O. Bull Center for the Arts…
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More Chicken for Delaware County? East Coast Wings Is Scouting Locations
A North Carolina restaurant chain whose specialty is chicken wings is revisiting expansion plans into the Philadelphia area from before the pandemic that included a location in Springfield along Baltimore Pike, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. East Coast Wings + Grill has 55 wing sauce flavors with seven different heat indexes. There are also…
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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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Mother Compost Can Help Residents Put Their Scraps to Good Use
An Upper Darby business is finding new ways to use those food scraps that often are thrown in the trash, eventually ending up in a local landfill. The efforts of Mother Compost offer the community a chance to be educated on making sustainable choices, writes Wakisha Bailey and Mike Spatocco for CBS News Philadelphia. …
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Honeygrow Opens as the Latest Lawrence Park Shopping Center Eatery
Honeygrow is now open for business at the Lawrence Park Shopping Center, the latest eatery to open up there, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. There was a soft opening Thursday during lunchtime for family and friends, with an official opening Friday for the fast-casual restaurant at 1191 Sproul Road, located next to Main…
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The Chester Clippers Football Team Is Ready to Build a Legacy
It’s been a while since there’s been a football team in Chester like the current Chester High School Clippers, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. Credit for the team’s drive comes from the program built under coach Ladontay Bell, who is now Chester’s athletic director, and first-year head coach Dennis Shaw. The team’s energy…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) is Committed to Helping Clients Achieve Financial Freedom
When he was a junior studying accounting at West Chester University, William (Bill) Gowie Jr. was looking for an internship to support his future career path. He met Eugene Steger, who at the time was working with another accountant at an office in Malvern. Gowie landed an internship with the accounting firm and upon finishing…
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West Chester University Continues Tradition of Collecting Holiday Items for Promise Program Students
During its five-week winter break when most students leave campus, WCU will continue its tradition of helping Promise Program students who do not have homes by providing rooms in the residence halls and meals, which are paid for through donor-funded Promise Program Scholarships. Thanks to an annual university-wide holiday drive organized by Head Football Coach…
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Philly Sports Mascots Showing Up More as Wedding Guests
Philly sports mascots have a special place in the hearts of fans, and occasionally they show up at a wedding, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The mascots can be hired for a few hundred dollars at a couple’s wedding, either by the couple themselves or by relatives and friends. Fans will rally around…
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That One Time Jay Wright Almost Left Villanova to Coach the Sixers
Villanova University benefitted greatly by keeping Jay Wright on the payroll, but they almost lost him a decade ago to the Sixers, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It happened when Ed Stefanski was general manager of the 76ers between 2005 and 2011. At one point (best guess is 2009 after Villanova came off…
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Immaculata University’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Forbes Advisor Education named Immaculata University’s online doctorate in educational leadership as one of the top 10 online Ed.D. programs in the U.S., out of 182 programs offered nationwide by accredited, nonprofit colleges. The Forbes team provides unbiased rankings for institutions and degree programs based on data about affordability, graduation rates and student experience drawn from the National Center…
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First Resource Bank Holds Fundraising Campaign During No-Shave November for Chester County Food Bank
In a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity, Ken Kramer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at First Resource Bank, initiated a fundraising campaign during No-Shave November to support the Chester County Food Bank. His unique approach involved asking colleagues to sponsor him for each day he refrained from shaving, with a humble…
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After It Was Flood-Damaged Two Years Ago, Iconic Chadds Ford Eatery Hank’s Place Will Return
Lovers of good food in Chadds Ford will be happy to know that the iconic Hank’s Place will be returning to town, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The popular eatery was damaged beyond repair by a flood two years ago. Owners Anthony and Katie Young said they planned to demolish the existing building…
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Drexel Hill’s Zoe Erianna, 6, Performs on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for “America’s Got Talent”, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Zoe plays piano, writes and composes her own original music, and already has 11 copyrighted songs under her belt. Her debut single, “All We Need Is Love” was released this month.…
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Circumstances Turned ‘Kelce’ Film Into a ‘Gift From the Documentary Gods’
The documentary was supposed to be about Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Lineman Jason Kelce’s final 2021 season and what it’s like for a professional athlete to walk away from the game. It became much more after the Eagles made it to the playoffs and Kelce, who lives in Haverford, put his retirement on hold, writes Matt…
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