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TSA Is Stopping More Passengers With Guns at Philadelphia Airport
Given the understanding that terrorism, hijackings, and other acts of violence are bad for airplanes, it’s pretty well understood you don’t bring guns to the airport, particularly loaded ones. Yet TSA is reporting a surprising uptick in passengers with guns being stopped at Philadelphia International Airport’s security checkpoints, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Last…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Offers New 24-Hour Giving Day May 8-9
The Foundation for Delaware County has a new Delco Gives Day scheduled for May 8-9, 2024. Delco Gives Day will be a 24-hour community-wide celebration that brings together nonprofits, businesses, and community members to amplify philanthropy and foster community engagement in Delaware County. Beginning May 8-9, 2024, donors can visit DelcoGives.org from any computer, smartphone,…
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Green Lawn Cemetery’s Hidden African American Heros Are Hidden No More
The Green Lawn Cemetery in Chester Township is the final resting place for many African-American veterans, but until recently, you wouldn’t know it. Graves had become overgrown with brush, and weeds were as tall as people. Now the neglected cemetery is being restored by local residents, reports TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Volunteers found the graves…
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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. In-Person–Entrepreneurship. Is It for You? Whether you are considering starting a new business, turning your side gig into a full-time job, or trying to earn an income from your hobby, this workshop on Nov. 13,…
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Ranking Site Names West Chester University as Top Nursing Program in Pennsylvania
The website allnurses.com has ranked West Chester University’s nursing program as the No. 1 top RN to BSN program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “Impressively, the program ranks first among 1,922 comparable programs for NCLEX pass rates, cementing its reputation for cultivating skilled nursing professionals,” the allnurses.com website stated. Nancy Barker, associate professor and chair of WCU’s Nursing…
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Phoenixville Bed Races Draw Crowds as Teams Compete for Title of ‘Fastest Bed’
The 6th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races drew a large crowd of spectators who cheered on teams as they competed for the title of the “Fastest Bed” while raising both funds and awareness for two local organizations that provide assistance for the homeless, according to a staff report for The Pottstown Mercury. Teams constructed and decorated…
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King of Prussia Mall Adding 20 More Stores in 2024 As It Attracts More Luxury Brands
The King of Prussia Mall owned by Simon Property Group has been growing by leaps and bounds in the past couple of years with 41 new store openings, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Business has been booming with combined sales for the year of more than $1 billion, and Mall General Manager Bob…
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Possenti Brothers’ Poz 5 Podcast Morphed From Family Memories to Sports Celebrities
It started off as a simple project to record the recollections of family members. “I got diagnosed with Parkinson’s 16 years ago, and I’m starting to forget some things, and I wanted to archive some of our moments,” said Joe Possenti. Now that simple mission has turned into the highly successful Delco– and Philly-themed Poz…
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Iconic Afghan Helicopter Photo Taken by Delaware County Native Greg Heath
In honor of Veterans Day, the Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office released an iconic photo of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter evacuating detainees from the roof of a house in Afghanistan on Nov. 10, 2003. The Afghanistan helicopter photo was taken by Army journalist Greg Heath, a Delaware County native, writes Claudia Dimuro for Penn…
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Susan Noles Shares Chicken Picante Recipe That Was a Golden Bachelor Hit
Susan Noles of Golden Bachelor fame has a heart bigger than her personality and, in true Italian fashion, loves to feed guests that come to her Aston home, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. “That’s what Italian people spread love with,” Noles said. Food was how she planned to win Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s heart. He…
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Weekend Wanderer: College Gets to the Heart of My Fears
My daughter has been accepted to college. In Florida. Listen. I’m very proud of her. She’s worked hard. I’m excited for her to go. And I hope she stays in Florida. Or in North Carolina, which is where she’d like to live someday. I hope she sees more of the world than what I’ve shown…
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Pennsylvania American Water Partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Plant More Than 2,500 Trees
Following a highly successful monthlong paperless billing customer enrollment campaign, Pennsylvania American Water recently donated $24,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership. This August, in recognition of Water Quality Month, the company committed to donate $12 for every customer who switched from paper to electronic bills during the month, up to 2,000 customers. The campaign led to 2,506…
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South Philadelphia’s Historic SS United States Could Be Repurposed As a Hotel in Manhattan
After 30 years of sitting dormant and mostly unused, the SS United States on South Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront has a proposal for its long-term preservation, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Phillyvoice. The latest proposal would see the retired ocean liner into a hotel and public destination near the Hudson River in Manhattan. In revealing its…
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Golden Bachelor Contestant Susan Noles Talks About Life on the Show
Aston’s Susan Noles talked about her experiences on The Golden Bachelor after she was released from the show following its fifth episode, writes Emily Bloch of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Noles said her goodbyes to Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner last week after she failed to receive a rose signaling her return the following week. Noles presented…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…
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Mostly Status Quo in Delaware County as Voters Return Democrats to Office
Democrats easily maintained control of Delaware County government in Tuesday’s election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Three seats open on Delaware County Council went to the Democratic incumbents Monica Taylor, Elaine Paul Schaefer, and Christine Reuther. The GOP offered challengers in Bill Dennon, Jeffrey Jones, and Joy Schwartz but were unable to…
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Marple Cold Case: David Zandstra Heads to Trial, Lawyer Says Confession Was Coerced
David Zandstra, charged with the 1975 murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington in Marple, will head to trial, even as his attorney argues that he confessed to a crime he didn’t commit, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prosecutors said Zandstra confessed to the murder after his daughter’s childhood friend told police Zandstra molested her…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Queen Anne Victorian in Lansdowne
A beautiful Queen Anne Victorian house on 0.49 charming acres with six bedrooms and two-and-a-half-bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdowne, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kaaron Ruza first bought the lovely home in 1984. It had been vacant for years. “I was the only one crazy enough to buy it,” joked Ruza,…
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