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Cardinal O’Hara’s Molly Rullo Commits to Drexel, Following Family’s Legacy
Cardinal O’Hara’s junior guard Molly Rullo committed Nov. 16 to the Drexel University Dragons, continuing a family legacy. Her parents, Jim and Maureen Rullo, also played college ball at Drexel, writes Josh Verlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maureen Rullo scored more than 1,200 points playing from 1996 to 2000. Jim Rullo played at Drexel from…
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Wall Street Journal: Perkasie ‘Pet Psychic’ Charges $550 to Talk to Your Fur Babies
Perkasie resident Nikki Vasconez is a former lawyer turned pet communicator who charges $550 for a session where she ‘talks’ to your pets for 90 minutes, writes Katherine Bindley for The Wall Street Journal. And her services are in high demand – she boasts a wait list of over 7,600 people. Vasconez started her animal…
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One of Area’s Most Famous Duos Is Clashing, and It’s in Court
One of Montgomery County’s most famous duos, Hall & Oates, is on the outs, and it seems to be serious as Hall is taking Oates to court, write Patrick Rapa and Sandy Hingston for the Philadelphia Magazine. Daryl Hall, who grew up near Pottstown, and John Oates, a North Wales native, have eight platinum records…
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A Philadelphia Inventor Was Among the First to Demonstrate Moving Images That Became the Precursor to Movies
In 1870, Philadelphia inventor Henry Heyl displayed among the first demonstrations of a projected moving picture, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. He invented a device he called the “phasmatrope,” and demonstrated it at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in front of about 1,500 individuals. The device was a disc loaded with…
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‘Last Call’, a Movie Based on Growing Up in Upper Darby, Gets Released on Friday
You could say that Greg Lingo’s life lessons make up the script for his movie, “Last Call” being released Friday, March 19, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The movie tells the story of a successful real estate developer who returns home for a funeral, reconnects with his old blue-collar Irish neighborhood, and then…
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Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert Staple: The Rich History and Delicious Taste of Shoofly Pie
A Pennsylvania Dutch dessert staple marries the crust of a crumb cake with fluffy molasses, to make the iconic Shoofly pie, writes Jen Peng for Tasting Table. The pie’s origin is as rich as its fillings, believed to have been the offspring of the “centennial cake” which was created during the 100th anniversary of…
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Lancaster Sees Boom in Tourism, Eyes Future Events & Partnerships
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancaster has seen a boom in tourism, as visitors sought rural respite from crowded cities, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tourism and hospitality groups are vying to push for more events at the helm of 2026, where Philadelphia will be the host of the…
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New Villanova Business School Dean Wen Mao Focusing on Donors
The new dean of Villanova University’s School of Business has only held the position since August, but Wen Mao is tapping into the momentum underway at the college, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova just completed a $760 million fundraising campaign, so she will be working to attract donors to the business school…
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First Bank House of the Week: Colonial With a Pond in Media
It was not your typical real estate transaction, but it gave Theresa and Chuck Mulloy a house outside Media that was on land once occupied by the original Wawa dairy farm, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The three-bedroom, 2-5-bath center hall Colonial with a pond built in 1980 was actually owned by friends…
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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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Delco Monarchs Qualify for the National Championship, If They Can Get There
The Delco Monarchs 14U Pop Warner football team has a shot at the national championship in Orlando, but they need the funds to get there. The 18 players and coaches are raising $25,000 to make the tournament, which starts Dec. 2 and runs for a week. They are well on their way, thanks to the…
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Flight on Ice Skating Rink Returns to Newtown Square Nov. 24
The Flight on Ice skating rink is back for its third year, opening Nov. 24 at 4 PM. The rink will be open through Feb. 25. This year, the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink at 4901 West Chester Pike will also feature the Tired Hands Winter Beer Park in partnership with Tired Hands Brewery. A…
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Upper Darby Mayor Proposes an Earned Income Tax. Not Everyone’s Keen on It
A proposed 1 percent earned income tax in Upper Darby that’s supposed to raise up to $9 million in revenue and potentially freeze property taxes met resistance at a recent Upper Darby budget meeting. Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer, in her final weeks of office, proposed the tax for 2024, writes Pete Bannan for the…
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Harrah’s in Chester Hit With ‘Space Jam’ Copyright Lawsuit
The owners of Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack in Chester have been hit with a federal Space Jam copyright lawsuit by the company that owns the theme to the 1996 movie soundtrack, writes Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The case was filed Wednesday against casino owner Caesar’s in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.…
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Neumann Chorale Presents Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 1
The Neumann University Concert Chorale will present its annual Neumann Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 PM. in the Meagher Theatre. The theme of this year’s program is “Peace to the World.” More than 30 men and women are members of the Concert Chorale. They will celebrate the Christmas season with performances of…
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Brookhaven Nonprofit Takes Music on the Road to Kids and Adults
It’s never too early or too late to learn to play a musical instrument. That’s the philosophy and message behind “Keep Music Alive,” a husband-and-wife nonprofit founded in 2014 out of Brookhaven, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. “Our mission is to help more kids and adults reap all the educational, therapeutic, and social…
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Immaculata University to Present Annual Christmas Concert on December 3
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Christmas concert, “The Holly and the Ivory,” in Alumnae Hall at 3 PM. The concert is open to the public. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Directed by Joseph Gehring,…
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Amidst Unrest, Philadelphia Shines as America’s Most Walkable and Sane City
The magic and charm of American cities that attract many international tourists seems to be disappearing, at least according to many think-pieces that paint a picture of a country in turmoil, writes Thom Gibbs for The Telegraph. But Philadelphia stands as the perfect place to challenge these grim tidings as the only American city that…
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