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Airport Has Its Busiest Thanksgiving Since Before the Pandemic
It was the Philadelphia International Airport’s busiest Thanksgiving since before the pandemic, with record-breaking travel numbers also seen nationwide this holiday. The airport saw 42,616 people travel through TSA checkpoints on Sunday, Nov. 26. That’s a 15 percent increase from the 37,118 that passed through after Thanksgiving 2022, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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East Lansdowne Mayor Joe Bland Connects With Residents as an Uber Driver
It’s said that a good public servant mingles with his constituents so he can get to know them. East Lansdowne’s mayor Joe Bland is doing that as an Uber driver, writes Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Mayor Bland said it’s a great way to find out what’s on people’s minds and to learn about…
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Revitalizing Hanover Borough’s Wirt Park Playground: A Community-Built Vision
Hanover Borough residents are embracing the renovation ofWirt Park Playground. This community-driven rejuvenation project, under the guidance of General Recreation in Newtown Square, is enhancing recreational spaces for families and fostering a vibrant community spirit. Wirt Park, nestled in the heart of Hanover Borough, has long been a cherished space for familiesand children. But the…
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Weekend Wanderer: Christmas Decorating, Thwarted
I didn’t decorate for Halloween. I’m talking about Christmas today. Really. I am. But in case you haven’t picked up on it, I don’t know where to start. Ooh — I know. We’ll start with the day I bought my house. The same way every haunted house story starts. Except I do not have a…
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After Three-Year Pause, Holiday Clover Market Returns to West Chester
After a three-year hiatus, the Clover Market Holiday Market is coming back to West Chester, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The carefully curated collection of vintage and artisan goods will take place inside the athletic center at Westtown School on Dec. 2 and 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The holiday market…
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80 Furloughed at Boeing Ridley Plant Amid Osprey Production Adjustments
The Boeing Ridley Park plant is furloughing 80 union employees in December, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. This is the second layoff this year, and more are expected in 2024. Boeing has about 4,100 employees at the Ridley Park facility. A Boeing spokesman said Bell Boeing, which builds the V-22 Osprey, has adjusted…
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Despite the Public Spotlight, Kelces Keep It Real at Home
Kylie Kelce is certainly experiencing more than just 15 minutes of fame. The wife of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce still finds herself adjusting to their new celebrity status, which seems to grow and change daily. It’s gone well beyond football, particularly with brother Travis Kelce’s relationship now with Taylor Swift, writes Julia Moore for…
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Crozer Health Now Getting Service Help From Temple and Jefferson
The Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County’s only trauma center, is having trouble paying its bills, so it’s looking for partner help from Temple University and Jefferson Health, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since Oct. 1, Temple has been providing the medical center with a cardiothoracic surgeon. The center is also looking for trauma…
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Concordville Inn Demolition Work Underway for New Rehab Hospital
Demolition on the 246-year-old Concordville Inn in Glen Mills has begun with a portion of it down before the Thanksgiving holiday, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Alabama healthcare company Encompass Health Corp. bought the property on June 15 for $3.5 million with the intent to build an inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the…
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Philadelphia Breaks Snowfall Record by Not Having Any for 22 Months
The fact that a short moment of flurries this week triggered multiple news stories demonstrates just how long it’s been since Philadelphia saw any snow. The Philadelphia region and New York have now gone 22 months or 671 days without seeing an inch of snow or more in a single calendar day, writes Steven Yabionski…
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Round-Up Donation Fatigue Hitting Local Retail Shoppers
Haverford resident Jennifer Lynn Robinson has discovered, along with the rest of us, that it’s impossible these days to get away from donation requests at checkouts, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Whether it’s store clerks or check-out screens, they all want her to round up her bill or donate to charity. Robinson regularly…
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First Bank House of the Week: Historic Home in Chadds Ford
A lovely historic home in Chadds Ford on 3.09 gorgeous acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale. The oldest part of this beautiful residence was constructed circa 1660 as a trading post and still has its original log walls. The home has been fully modernized, and most recently,…
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Why You Should Tour a Retirement Community During the Holiday Season
Think of all the reasons you enjoy the holidays: the decorations, the food, coming together with family and friends. These are also the very reasons why touring senior living communities like Freedom Village at Brandywine during the holidays is a great idea. Retirement community holiday visits give you a chance to experience their lifestyle (including…
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Rob McElhenney’s Wife Outbid Him for Philadelphia Eagles Jacket
Rob McElhenney’s wife, Kaitlin Olson, challenged his $62,000 bid for the limited-edition Kylie Kelce autographed replica of the Princess Diana Philadelphia Eagles jacket, but in the end, the couple joined forces making the $100,000 bid that won them the jacket. The “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” actor revealed the bidding war with his wife on…
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Chester/Delco Submarine Will Aid Rescue and Recovery Missions
Just what Chester and Delaware County wanted for Christmas—an unmanned submarine. The Videoray Defender submarine, purchased with a nearly $300,000 grant to the Chester City Police Department, will be used for rescue and recovery missions, writes Greg Payne for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The unmanned underwater drone can be operated from a distance using sonar, a…
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Kylie Kelce Autographed Eagles Jacket Fetches $100,000 at Auction
Someone paid $100,000 for a replica of Princess Diana’s Eagles jacket autographed by Kylie Kelce, wife of Eagles center Jason Kelce. The jacket was auctioned off to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Kelly green varsity jacket was the highlight of an “intense bidding war” during the two-week…
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Hype Squad Brings Added Energy to Penn State Brandywine Games
The Penn State Brandywine Hype Squad is raising the level of excitement and engagement at home sporting events. The 15-member team was present at several soccer and volleyball games this fall, and the squad led cheers from the sideline and performed at halftime for the first home men’s basketball game on Nov. 9. Second-year students…
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Schuylkill River Trail Has Been Underway Bit by Bit Since the 1980s
An ambitious goal of nonprofits and local governments has been to create a continuous 120-mile trail along the Schuylkill River connecting Philadelphia with Frackville in Schuylkill County. The project has been under development since the 1980s, writes Gabriela Martinez for WITF, appearing at WHYY. Schuylkill River Greenways is leading the trail’s development, which so far…
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