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Powerful Storytelling: Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Fall Fest Coming to Montgomery County
Every November Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media kicks off its Fall Fest with film screenings and exclusive digital content, highlighting Jewish storytelling from all around the world, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. This year, from November 11th through the 18th, Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media will premiere eight new films, a mix of…
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He’s From Delaware County, but You’ll Find T-Shirt Phil Down at the Stadiums
He’s known as T-Shirt Phil, and the Delaware County resident can be found selling unofficial sports merchandise at the South Philadelphia sports complex, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On a good day, he can clear $1,000 in profit. The 54-year-old ex-Marine and former city employee has been at it for decades, greeting fans…
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Delaware County to See Impact From Proposed Hydrogen Energy Hub
It’s expected that at least one Delaware County energy company and one Delaware County university will be impacted by a proposed hydrogen energy MACH2 Mid-Atlantic hub, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Monroe Energy, which now makes jet fuel at a refinery in Delaware County, has pledged to convert to “sustainable fuel production with…
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Find Out Which Delaware County Towns Have the Most Remote Workers in Pennsylvania
So how many more Delaware County remote workers are there these days? Of the top 50 communities ranked in Pennsylvania for the highest number of remote workers, Delaware County communities made the list four times, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Two of the towns cracked the top 10. The data comes…
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Legal Action Against Prospect Medical Delayed so a New Crozer Health Buyer Can be Found
A nine-month Prospect Medical legal reprieve has been agreed to so that it can find a buyer for Crozer Health, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The reprieve is a formal stipulation between The Foundation for Delaware County, Prospect Medical Holdings, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. The three parties filed the stipulation with…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Georgian Colonial in Haverford
A beautiful 1896 Georgian colonial home on 1.11 gorgeous acres with eight bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This estate is a true historic Main Line treasure. Once home to revered local families that included media magnet Henry Luce. Enter into the grand foyer with hardwood floors, and…
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CCRES: Meet Instructional Assistant Brenda Blittersdorf
CCRES instructional assistant Brenda Blittersdorf has been working for CCRES for eight years at Bancroft Elementary School in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester County. The principal at Bancroft Elementary said Blittersdorf “is willing to help in any area and often will just step in and do whatever is necessary to get the job…
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Postal Service Contractor Shutting Down Sharon Hill Facility, Loss of 75 Jobs
A company that contracts with the U.S. Postal Service to sort and handle mail from trucks and aircraft has decided to close a Delaware County facility, triggering 75 Sharon Hill layoffs, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County facility sits near Philadelphia International Airport. Matheson Flight Extenders Inc. is closing 870 Calcon…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held on October 6. Over 100 guests attended the event hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. The awards presented during the evening were the Circle of Excellence Distinguished Honoree award, Outstanding Alumna, and Outstanding Young…
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Jaquette’s Bakery in Broomall Gets Behind the Phillies With Baked Goods
Jacquette’s Bakery in Broomall has come up with a different way to show its support for the Philadelphia Phillies. Baked goods. The Phillies are in the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, so there’s a lot of interest in the bakery’s Phillies Phanatic cupcakes and “Dancing on My Own” cookies, writes Wakisha Bailey…
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Momoyama BBQ II Brings Hawaiian Comfort Food to Havertown
Hawaiian food has come to Delaware County, specifically Haverford Township, and it’s about time. Momoyama Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ in Willow Grove has opened a second location at 2305 West Darby Road in Havertown, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Momoyama BBQ II offers Japanese and Hawaiian entrees. There are tiny rib tips, Japanese curry…
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Promoted Professors Add to Book Collection in Penn State Brandywine Tradition
A tradition across the Penn State University system allows recently tenured and promoted Penn State professors to select a book title for the University Libraries’ permanent collection and to submit a personal statement explaining why they chose that book. That tradition continued on Oct. 2 when recently tenured and promoted faculty selected a book through…
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Irish Football Club Manager Anthony Daly Credits Friends With Decision to Stay in US
Anthony Daly has close ties to Ireland’s Gaelic Athletic Association, but thanks to the friends he has made here, he considers the United States to be his home. Daly, 47, was initially involved with the Young Irelands GFC in Philadelphia through his home club in Co Tyrone in Ireland, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish…
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Eagles’ Head Coach Nick Sirianni to Speak on Football, Faith, and Family Values at Chester County Event
Nick Sirianni enters his third season as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles with a combined 23-11 record, which marks the most wins by any head coach in their first two years with the franchise. One of just two head coaches to start their Eagles career with back-to-back postseason berths, Sirianni directed a record-breaking 2022…
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Pennsylvania Ranks First Based on Horror Movie Deaths, These Movies Prove There Is Good Reason for It
Local horror movie fans should take pride in the fact that more people were killed in horror movies based in Pennsylvania than in any other state, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To get the body count for each state, CableTV.com looked at Rotten Tomatoes’ 200 Best Horror Movies of All Time and removed…
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Adds a Montgomery County Location
The national chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, with locations in Broomall and Brookhaven in Delaware County, is coming to Limerick Township, according to Ryan Kneller at 69 News WFMZ. The fast-casual restaurant that specializes in cooked-to-order steakburgers made with “Freddy’s Famous Steakburger and Fry Seasoning” and frozen custard treats opened another Montgomery County location…
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A West Philadelphia Apartment Building is Inspired By Dick Clark
The building near West Catholic Prep High School is named in honor of an iconic American host, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. What was previously West Catholic Prep’s parking lot is now the location of The Clark, a new mid-range apartment complex. The building is the second in the area built by EQT Exeter,…
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Wawa’s Got Pizza. One Washington Post Writer Is Asking, ‘Why?’
Delaware County’s favorite convenience store chain has a new item on its menu–Wawa pizza. “Why?” asks Tim Carman for The Washington Post. Wawa is on an expansion tear. Not only is it adding new stores nationwide left and right, but it’s also expanding its menu. Last year, hamburgers and fries made it to a dinner…
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