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Folcroft Historical Marker Honors Borough’s First Black Family
Folcroft’s first Black family, the Baker family, is being honored Saturday, Aug. 19 at 1 PM, with the unveiling of a historical marker near their former home on Heather Road, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The marker commemorates the tragic events known as the Folcroft riots and honors the courage of the Baker…
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Bookworms Invited to the First-ever Independent Bookstore Crawl
Lovers of books who have a lot of energy can join an independent bookstore crawl Saturday, Aug. 26, by visiting more than two dozen participating bookstores in the Philadelphia area. The crawl includes readings, local author book signings, pop-ups, discounts, and giveaways at the stores, writes Kristin Hunt for Philly Voice. Children’s Book World,…
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Teacher at Sea program Sends Brandywine Geology Professor Trawling for Data
Laura Guertin, distinguished professor of Earth science at Penn State Brandywine, celebrated National Ocean Month in June for two weeks aboard a research vessel in the Gulf of Alaska. Guertin joined the expedition through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher at Sea program. The Teacher at Sea program provides teachers with the opportunity…
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Weekend Wanderer: Don’t Make Me Scuba Dive, The Conclusion
I think scuba is a metaphor for life. Also, I think scuba doesn’t really exist. Like the idea that humanity is just a simulation, so too, I feel, is scuba. See, every lesson in scuba settles on one edict — slow, focused breathing powers your dive. Focused breathing keeps divers neutrally buoyant — the desired…
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Media Cheers on Little League Team as Bus Trip to Williamsport Sells Out
The bus trip leaves at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 for South Williamsport and it’s sold out, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. The charter bus trip was organized by Media Borough recreation coordinator Jenn Metzger for supporters of the borough’s little league team cheering them on at the little league world series. It…
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Rosemary Opening Brings City Refined Dining to Ridley Park
“A little bit elevated, refined, but in no way pretentious”. That’s how owner Philip Breen describes his new restaurant Rosemary, which has opened in Ridley Park. Rosemary Executive chef Elijah Milligan calls it “fine-ish” dining. Chef Milligan offers entrees from oysters and scallops to house-made pasta, grilled octopus, and a signature burger. Fresh herbs come…
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They Made It! Media Little League Team to Play in World Series
The Media Little League brought Pennsylvania again to the Little League World Series Friday after a 2-0 victory over Northwest Washington, D.C., writes Dan Gelston for NBC Philadelphia. The team cleared the last hurdle at the Mid-Atlantic Regional championship game in Bristol, Connecticut. Trevor Skowronek hit a walk-off, two-run home run in the seventh inning.…
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Family-Owned Broomall Business Creates T-Shirts Supporting Media Little League
A Broomall company has made nearly 1,000 T-shirts for fans of the Media Little League team as they make their appearance today in the first game at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. The family-owned business, B&E Sportswear, has been supporting the team from the beginning. “We’ve…
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Wawa Store proposed at former Lebanon County Riding Club
The latest Wawa expansion is happening in Lebanon County, where a convenience store will be built at the site of a former riding club, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Wawa plans to build a 6,000-square-foot store with indoor seating and gas pumps at 2500 Quentin Road in West Cornwall Township, according to the township.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-front A-Frame in Media
A gorgeous stone-front A-Frame home with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This modern home is set on 1.46 lovely acres for the perfect private resort. The floor plan is both formal and welcoming. The elegant foyer with gleaming hardwood floors sets the stage for the…
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CCRES Recruiter Mercy Alex Recognized for Outstanding Work
Mercy Alex has been recognized by the CCRES board of directors for her dedication and hard work as an HR recruiter. “Mercy has a genuineness about her that shines through in everything she does,” reads a statement CCRES. Alex first worked with CCRES as a Therapeutic Support Staff on an assignment for the CCIU Home…
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Gambling Revenue Up in July Statewide, Including at Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester
Gaming revenue in Pennsylvania was up 8.85 percent in July over the same month last year, for a total of $467,043,707. Gaming revenue came from slot machines, table games, internet gaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester showed total revenues in July…
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9 Delaware County Firms Named Among Fastest Growing in U.S.
Nine Delaware County companies made the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies were ranked by percent revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. Here’s a breakdown of the companies from Delaware County: In total, there were 143 companies from the Philadelphia region that…
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Collingdale Turns Out to Honor Vet Joe Passaretti on 105th Birthday
It seemed as if everyone in Collingdale turned out Saturday at the Collingdale Community Center to celebrate the 105th birthday of World War II Army veteran Joe Passaretti, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. State and local officials, veterans, friends, and community members all came out to a birthday bash for Passaretti, who officially…
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Drexel Hill Man Receives Invitation to Trump September Fundraiser
Rich Pruett of Drexel Hill has received a unique invitation. Pruett is in possession of an invitation to attend a Sept. 14 fundraising event for former President Donald Trump next month in Philadelphia, reportedly at the Union League, writes Julia Terruso and Chris Brennan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Though there’s been no immediate comment about…
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The Arc of Chester County Celebrates Graduates from its Inclusive Preschool
Last week, The Arc of Chester County graduated a class of 13 preschool students who will soon be on their way to kindergarten and the next chapter in their educational journey. The Arc of Chester County has been providing quality early learning for more than six decades. Its inclusive preschool program allows children with and…
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Wallingford Woman Launches Teen Theater Progam in Ireland
A Wallingford woman, Pam Monaco, has taken her positive musical theater experience on the road with a “first-of-its-kind” musical theater program for Irish teens, writes Fionnuala Boyle for Irish Star. Pam Monaco, a Temple University professor who has directed shows at the Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, launched Musical Theatre Dublin in 2017 and…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent pipeline for employers in the region. Over the next 10 years, Philadelphia is expected to add tens of thousands of new jobs, primarily in health care and technology-driven medical research,…
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