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Explore the Holiday Magic at Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village
The buildings belonging to Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village have quite a history. Dating back to the 1890s, the eclectic village has served many different purposes, its most recent being a hardware general store. After sitting empty for some time, the owner of Bird-in-Hand Corporation John Smucker wanted to bring life into that part of town and…
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RTS Awareness Night and Ice Hockey Match Nov. 30 Benefits Arc of Chester County
Malvern Prep’s ice hockey team is taking on the St. Joe’s Prep team this Thursday, Nov. 30, as part of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) Awareness Night, with raised funds benefitting the Arc of Chester County. RTS Awareness Night will take place from 6 to 9 PM at Ice Line, 700 Lawrence Drive in West Chester. In…
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Community College Waits for State Funding and Possible Loss of a Sponsor
Delaware County Community College is facing funding challenges as it waits for overdue state dollars, along with the possible withdrawal of Springfield School District as a sponsoring school district, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to approve funding for the state’s 15 community colleges, initially due July 1, reports…
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Leveling the Playing Field Nonprofit Equips Sports Teams in Need
Mary Crowe needed hockey equipment for a youth club in Erie, PA so she got in her car and made a six-hour drive to Sharon Hill, where she hooked up with a nonprofit called Leveling the Playing Field, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “‘Take as much as you need, whatever you need for…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES jobs are open 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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PHL Program Lets Friends, Family Meet Passengers at the Gate
The Philadelphia International Airport has joined a growing list of airports nationwide that are allowing non-ticketed into its terminals, writes Daniel Terrill for Travel Awaits. A new policy implemented on Nov. 1 at the airport allows friends and family members to escort a passenger to or from their gate using a Wingmate Guest Pass. “We…
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Lower Merion School Board and Township Solidify Deal with Haverford on Polo Field
The Polo Field in Haverford has been at the center of a long debate that is finally coming to an end, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Mainline Media News. Lower Merion, Lower Merion Schools, and Haverford have finalized a deal where Haverford will own Polo Field, but both Haverford and Lower Merion will be able to…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Bridge in the United States — the Frankford Avenue Bridge
As a state that has had a presence in the United States since its earliest days, its largest city — Philadelphia — has its share of historic sites, writes Corbin Lee for The Travel. While lesser known than historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, or the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of those…
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Media Celebrates the Heart of the Community at Small Business Saturday
Media’s vital small business community was highlighted this year for Small Business Saturday, an annual tradition that follows Black Friday, writes Madeleine Wright and Alan Wheeler for CBS News Philadelphia. The 41-year-old owner of Cafesphere on State Street said she has dreamed of running a coffee shop since emigrating from Poland. “When I first came…
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Delaware County DA Jack Stollsteimer Announces Run for Attorney General
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has thrown his hat into the ring for Pennsylvania Attorney General in 2024, writes Marc Levy for the Associated Press, as reported in WHYY. Stollsteimer announced his run on Monday. He is the fifth Democrat to announce his candidacy for the post. He joins state Rep. Jared Solomon, former…
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Travis Kelce Thanks Taylor Swift and Swifties for Christmas Single Success
Swifties and Taylor Swift herself got special thanks from Kelce brothers Jason and Travis on their New Heights podcast Wednesday for their role in making “Fairytale of Philadelphia” such a huge success, writes Kory Grow for Rolling Stone. The duet topped the iTunes chart. It appears on the Philadelphia Eagles’ A Philly Special Christmas Special…
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Springfield Mall CEO Believes New Mall Consumers ‘Value Experiences Over Goods’
Joseph Coradino, CEO of PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall, took a hard look at its portfolio well before the onset of the pandemic, replaced department store anchors at some of its super-regional malls, and started selling properties that were not achieving minimum sales levels, writes Al Urbanski for the Chain Store Age. The main…
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Live Nativity at Neumann Marks 800th Anniversary of Greccio
A live nativity at Neumann University will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6:15 PM, on the lawn of the Mirenda Center. This annual re-enactment is sure to capture the Christmas spirit, as this year marks the 800th anniversary of Christians celebrating the birth of Christ by staging a public performance of the Christmas story.…
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Bonner’s Receiver Jalil Hall Noticed for His Catches With a Flair
The Bonner-Prendergast Friar’s wide receiver Jalil Hall is getting noticed by Duke, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Nebraska, and Syracuse Universities for his acrobatic catches, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The long-armed Bonner-Prendergast junior receiver made a noticeable leaping catch against rival Conwell-Egan last year. The 16-year-old continued to catch, dive, and score in games…
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The Plaza at SORA West to Host Conshohocken Winter Market This Weekend
The Conshohocken Winter Market, presented by Cencora, takes place Friday, December 1st, Saturday, December 2nd, and Sunday, December 3rd, at the Plaza at SORA West, adjacent to Hotel West & Main, at 46 Fayette Street between Elm Street and First Avenue in Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately twenty-five vendors offering items for holiday gift shopping.…
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West Chester Anti-Vaping Event Organized by Students for Students During Great American Smokeout
West Chester University marketing students are fuming that vaping is inhaling an entire nation with more than 2.1 million youth and about one-third of college students currently using e-cigarettes (National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2023 and Respiratory Care, 2023). Members of the WESCON Student Marketing Club banded together recently to help their college peers publicly commit to…
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Former Delaware County DA Katayoun Copeland, a Candidate for PA Attorney General
Katayoun “Kat” Copeland, an Upper Darby native who has a history with the Delaware County District Attorney’s office, is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, writes Chris Brennan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Copeland was an assistant district attorney in Delaware County from 1992 to 2011 before leaving to become a federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.…
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SCORE Brings November Workshops to the Table for Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free November SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–Why Should Anyone Work for You Looking for help finding employees who fit your business needs? Discover creative approaches and skillful interviewing techniques in this live webinar on Nov. 28, from 11:30 AM to 1…
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