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Over 300-Years-Old Collingdale Tree Taken Down After Contracting Fungal Infections
A Penn Charter-era red oak that had existed in Collingdale for hundreds of years was taken down Thursday and Friday after it was diagnosed with two fatal fungal diseases, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The huge oak was six feet across and 228 inches around. It stood at the corner of Clifton and…
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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy: Here’s What That Means for Delaware County
Philadelphia-based Rite Aid announced Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and is working on a deal with lenders on a multibillion-dollar restructuring plan, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Underperforming stores will likely be closed under the Rite Aid bankruptcy plan to reduce rent expenses. It expects most stores to stay open and…
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Delaware County Phillies Fan Moves on, Sets Sights on Next Year
Delaware County Phillies fan Vince Phillips has been in it for the long haul, and he understands disappointment, writes Ximena Conde and Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There was the pitcher’s duel in the 2010 National League Championship Series between Roy Halladay and Tim Lincecum that ended with the San Francisco Giants going to…
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Wawa Push Continues With 80 Stores Planned for North Carolina
The first eight Wawa stores will open in 2024 in North Carolina, with up to 80 stores planned over the next decade, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ. “As we get closer to our grand openings in 2024, we will be sharing even more details on our growth in North Carolina,” Kim Dowgielewicz, director of store…
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First Bank House of the Week: Spacious Colonial in Media
An attractive, spacious colonial in Media on 1.17 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This thoughtfully updated residence is nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac and offers the perfect blend of tradition and modern living. Highlights include a large living room with a fireplace, a…
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Freedom Village: Here Are 8 Trends in Luxury Retirement Communities
Are you or someone you love interested in senior living options and curious about the latest luxury retirement trends in luxury retirement communities? Freedom Village at Brandywine is a good place to start exploring those retirement community luxury trends. There can be a lot of misconceptions and misplaced fears when it comes to senior living…
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A Newtown Square Family’s Los Angeles Vacation Became a ‘Price Is Right’ Experience
When Josh Kaplan and his family headed out to Los Angeles on vacation, they never expected Josh to end up as a “Price Is Right” contestant, writes Max Bennett for Patch. But after they got tickets to a taping of the show, Kaplan, a lover of games shows, got called down to Contestant’s Row. “I…
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Wallingford’s Plush Mills Makes Best of Delco List
Plush Mills, a luxury senior living community in Wallingford, has been named Best of Delco 2023 by the Delaware County Daily Times through its annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The independent living and personal care community, which celebrates its 16th anniversary this month, offers 100-percent-maintenance-free living with personalized attention and amenity-rich offerings, restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared…
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Unlocking the Charm: Navigating the Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast Scene
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was an explosion of Lancaster County Bed and Breakfasts. Amid this uptick, a group of innkeepers decided to join forces in advertising and tourism reach, as well as skill sharing, recipe exchange, and help with repairs. This group is known today as the Lancaster County Bed &…
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Neumann Receives Largest Gift Ever, $15M Matching Grant, to Build Ed Snider Ice Rink
Neumann University has received a challenge grant of $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education to support the construction of the Ed Snider Ice Arena on campus. When the university matches the fundraising challenge, the SNIDER gift will be the largest that the university has ever received. The grant was announced by Dr.…
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Playoff Games Were Precious Moments for Lifelong Phillies Fan Battling Cancer
Despite the Phillies’ loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the National League Championship series, one Delaware County man feels blessed that he was able to get to two playoff games, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. Phillies fan Jake Long, 53, born and raised in Ridley, is a lifelong, proud Philadelphia sports fan.…
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Chester Clippers Gain Momentum Under Leadership of 2 Twins
The Chester Clippers are turning into a top-seed football team, thanks in part to two 16-year-old sophomore twins, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Those guys,” said Chester High School football coach Dennis Shaw, “have pretty much taken over as far as leadership.” The twins are Jalen Harris, a quarterback, and Daron, a defensive…
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Former Flyers Player, Broadcaster Keith Jones Tasked With Leading the Team’s Hockey Operations
During his 9 seasons in the NHL, Keith Jones carved out a reputation as someone with a keen ability to get under his opponents’ skin, and it’s a quality that can help him in his newest role, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. This past May, Jones was named the new President of Hockey Operations…
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Investing For Grownups: Why Asset Allocation Matters
Where you invest is important, but the amount you invest in each type of investment is also significant. Advisors traditionally recommend a 60/40 investment portfolio. This means that 60 percent of investments are in stocks and 40 percent in bonds, or 60 percent is at higher risk than the other 40 percent. However, history tells us…
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Owner of Quirky Pizza Parlor in West Chester Opens New Cheesesteak Shop
Speer Madanat, owner of West Chester’s quirkiest pizza parlor, has recently branched out with sandwiches by opening a new cheesesteak shop, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two years ago, Madanat opened the door of Pizza West Chester, a pizzeria that just sells three types of pizza, only for walk-ins, only for cash, and…
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A Sure Thing? American Airlines Adds Philadelphia Flights for Super Bowl 58
Apparently, American Airlines, the dominant carrier for Philadelphia International Airport, has some inside info on who will be playing in Super Bowl 58 this February. The airline has added four more nonstop Super Bowl flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Las Vegas in anticipation of local fans wanting to see the game, writes Emma Dooling…
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Phillygoat in Delaware County Provided T-Shirt Phillies Magic; It Wasn’t Enough
Ryan Cassidy hoped his Delaware County company’s ‘Believe’ T-shirts would give the Phillies the magic they needed to get to the World Series, but in the end, it just wasn’t enough. Cassidy is behind Phillygoat, a Delaware County apparel company hyper-focused on the City of Brotherly Love, writes Nikki Dementri for CBS News Philadelphia. …
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David Sinopoli Confesses to 1975 Murder Solved With Airport Coffee Cup
After 48 years, the family of Lindy Sue Biechler received closure when David Sinopoli, 69, confessed to her brutal 1975 murder, writes Jonathan Bergmueller for Penn Live, appearing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sinopoli made the confession after waiting in prison for a year without bail on homicide charges. He pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated…
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