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Travis and Jason Kelce Give Swifties a Crash Course in Football
Taylor Swift fans learned a little football during a Q&A with Travis and Jason Kelce after Taylor Swift showed up at Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, writes Natasha Dye for People. Many of the Swifties embraced football following Taylor Swift’s appearance at the game. As a courtesy, Travis and his brother, Philadelphia Eagles center…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts 2nd Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a premier Life Plan Community, will host its second annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, Oct. 6, 10 AM, on its campus at 15 Freedom Blvd. in West Brandywine. The annual walk supports the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for…
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Weekend Wanderer: Do I Want to Live Somewhere Rural?
Something disturbing happened to me last week. Wait. That’s not accurate. I did something disturbing last week. Yes. That’s better. I did something disturbing. Something I don’t understand. You see — well — you guys know my husband’s family has a cabin. And you know how I feel about that cabin. It’s not that I…
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Here’s Delaware County’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes. Do You Live in One of Them?
Based on the U.S. Census from 2021, here’s how Delaware County’s wealthiest ZIP Codes ranked. Villanova’s ZIP Code, 19085, tied for first place for wealth with Gladwyne’s 19035. The 2021 median household income in Villanova was $250,001. The 10,333 residents have a median age of 21. The community has 1,870 households. Sixty-six have incomes of…
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A Lifetime Devoted to the Eagles–Now There’s a Fan Cave
Allison Cawley has got an Eagles fan cave in her Delaware County basement, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The 36-year-old has everything from Eagles-signed memorabilia to furniture. The Eagle’s fight song lyrics are stenciled onto the steps. There’s a mini bar with a drawing of the Lombardi Trophy held together with the words of…
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Villanova Wildcats Student Athlete Money Turns Team Pro (Sort of)
College sports now includes the opportunity for Villanova student-athlete money to come pouring in from sponsors promoting their name, image, and likeness (NIL), and Villanova’s history of success makes the new arrangement particularly lucrative for its players, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a balancing act as the university adapts to the changes…
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David Zadstra Is Back in Delaware County, Charged in Gretchen Harrington’s 1975 Murder
The former Broomall pastor who confessed to killing 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington in 1975 was extradited to the Delaware County Courthouse in Media Thursday afternoon to face charges in Gretchen’s abduction and murder, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Zandstra, 83, was charged in July with first-, second, and third-degree murder, as well as…
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First Bank House of the Week: Colonial With Exceptional Finishes in Newtown Square
A gorgeous colonial home set on 1.31 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stunning and meticulously maintained estate boasts exceptional finishes, such as dual staircases, one of which sweeps down to the marble foyer. Other highlights of this Colonial in Newtown…
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Philadelphia Art Museum Treasures Revealed in Neumann Video Tour
The public can tour the Philadelphia Museum of Art treasures in the comfort of Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. John Immerwahr will present a video tour of iconic works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, van Gogh, Picasso, Duchamp, and other lesser-known artists. The presentation will help audiences “enjoy these works…
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Ja’Den McKenzie, the All-Delco From Springfield, Keeps Looking Up
Ja’Den McKenzie, the All-Delco running back from Springfield, always wanted to play Division 1 football and eventually play professionally, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. So, after three years of football at West Chester University and a degree in criminal justice, he had a chance to rise from Division II to Division I. He…
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Former Eagles Star Recruits Giant Pumpkin Farmer for Unique World Record Attempt #3
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has recruited Ryan Cook, a giant pumpkin farmer in Summers County, West Virginia, to help him break a unique Delaware River world record, reports The West Virginia Vibe. Long, who played eleven seasons in the NFL including two with the Eagles (2016 and 2017), wants to float down…
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Emerald Ash Borer Takes Down 900 Tyler Arboretum Trees, Closes Trails
Tyler Arboretum in Middletown is under attack by an emerald ash borer that’s forced it to close 17 miles of trails to visitors, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Contractor Cox & Co. will remove 900 dead ash trees along the deer fence trail that could fall. Some of the destroyed trees are more…
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These Are the Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Says Niche
Five Delaware County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s top 25 school districts for 2024, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Niche ranked 94,058 public schools and 30,809 private schools nationally for its 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings. The best school district in Pennsylvania according to Niche? Radnor Township School District. It was chosen No. 1…
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Haverford College Coach Tom Donnelly Retiring End of Season
Haverford College track coach Tom Donnelly is retiring at the end of the 2023 fall season after a highly successful coaching career, writes the Delco Times staff for the Daily Times. It marks his 49th cross-country season with the Fords. Donnelly was a 2014 inductee to the United States Track & Field and Cross Country…
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Marketers and Taylor Swift Fans Are Checking Out Travis Kelce
It’s not like Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, brother of Haverford’s Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, needed exposure. He was already seeing big support from sponsors. But after his “date” in Arrowhead Stadium with Taylor Swift, advertisers and millions of Swifties are checking out Travis Kelce, writes Justin Birnbaum for Forbes. Taylor Swift…
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See Which High-Paying Jobs in Philadelphia Don’t Require a College Degree
While jobs that require a college degree generally pay more, some high-paying jobs in Philadelphia don’t have that requirement, according to a new report by Stacker. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine the 50 highest-paying jobs in Philadelphia that do not require higher education. The top spot belongs to nuclear power reactor…
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Chester County Students Awarded Presidential Scholarship from Immaculata University
Five members of Immaculata University’s class of 2027—including three from Chester County—earned Presidential Scholarships. Immaculata Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional first-year, full-time students who demonstrate academic excellence based on GPA, high school class rigor, standardized test scores, class rank, and recommendations from teachers and counselors. Recipients of the Presidential Scholarships receive monetary awards equal…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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