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C&N Welcomes Kathryn Sellers as a Mortgage Loan Originator
C&N, the leading financial services company in the region, welcomed Kathryn “Katie” Sellers Mortgage Loan Originator II based in Doylestown. Katie brings over two decades of mortgage lending experience to her new role and will work with clients on residential mortgage loans to help them buy, build or refinance their homes. “[Katie’s] background in construction…
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Is Bigfoot in West Chester’s Everhart Park?
An elusive legend, Bigfoot — otherwise known as the Sasquatch — has been spotted all around North America over the decades. Now, there are claims that the creature has been seen in West Chester’s very own Everhart Park, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. While it may be an ongoing giggle since Chester…
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Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. It was invented by a 23-year-old accountant who worked for the Fleer Corporation. The company was started by Frank Fleer, a German immigrant who arrived in Philadelphia in the 1880s. He established a…
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Recalling an Early Bruce Springsteen at Widener University
In 1972, Art Reilly, a combat photographer who had served 19 months in Vietnam, “didn’t know Bruce Springsteen from a hole in the wall“. But for two-and-a-half years, Bruce was his life, as Reilly handled equipment and lighting for more than 75 of his concerts during Springsteen’s early years in Philadelphia, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury…
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Jason Kelce Documentary, Covering 2022-23 Season, Premiers on Amazon
A feature-length documentary on Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Center Jason Kelce of Haverford will premiere Sept. 12 on Amazon’s streaming video service, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “Kelce” follows the Eagles team captain during the 2022-23 season that ended with a Super Bowl appearance. The documentary from Prime Video is described as “intimate and…
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Philadelphia Union Game Saw Highest Ticket Prices Ever, at $4,000
Tickets were at a premium Tuesday at Subaru Park in Chester for Philadelphia Union’s Leagues Cup Semi-Final match against Inter Miami FC, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Sellers were asking as much as $4,000 for a ticket. The average ticket price at a Union game is about $40. The draw was international soccer…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Invests $3 Million into Delaware County Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is investing $3 million in Delaware County infrastructure to replace nearly 7,000 feet of aging water main in Upper Darby and Upper Providence townships. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled materials. This investment is part of…
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TAFF Treats in Brookhaven Sells Freeze Dried Candy With a Delco Theme
TAFF Treats, a new store in Brookhaven, is riding an internet trend making freeze-dried candy, but throwing in a bit of Delaware County into the mix, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. On Thursday, Aug. 10, Chris and Katie Malenich opened TAFF Treats, their freeze-dried candy store at 8 W. Brookhaven Road in Brookhaven.…
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Wayne’s At the Table BYOB Restaurant Is Moving and Expanding
At the Table BYOB is moving about half a mile down the road in Wayne in mid-September from its current location at 11 Louella Court to 118 W. Lancaster Ave., writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space is a 400 percent increase in capacity, accommodating 75 patrons indoors. It will include a…
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New York Post: Remains Found in Yeadon Crypt Tied to Warlocks Gang Murders
A member of the outlawed Warlocks motorcycle gang was found guilty Tuesday of killing a gang recruit, David Rossillo, Jr., in 2017, at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon, then dumping the body in a crypt, writes Patrick Reilly for The New York Post. Michael DiMauro, 51, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and…
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Residents Living Near Limerick Plant Can Now Get Potassium Iodide Tablets
The Limerick Plant is one of Pennsylvania’s four active nuclear power plants, and anyone living in its vicinity could be at risk if there was a nuclear emergency, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. As a part of a statewide emergency preparedness plan, Montgomery County is offering potassium iodide tablets to be used in the event…
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Growing Philadelphia Granola Brand Looking to Catapult to Next Level
Philadelphia-based OT Foods, a granola brand that grew 55 percent last year, is hoping to take things to the next level with a possible major natural grocery stores deal and increased direct-to-consumer sales, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company started co-packing its three granola flavors last month, which has greatly increased…
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Lansdowne Volunteer Travels to Maui to Help in Fire Disaster
A Lansdowne Red Cross volunteer who had just been on vacation in Lahaina, Maui now finds himself heading back there with a serious job to do. He joined other volunteers and first responders across Pennsylvania to help Hawaii cope with the wildfire destruction in Maui, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. “The whole town is gone.…
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Neumann University Names Sarah Williamson as New Dean of Students
Neumann University has appointed Dr. Sarah Wesolowski Williamson, an experienced administrator in student affairs, as its new Dean of Students. Williamson comes to Neumann from Widener University, where she served as Assistant Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. She will begin her post at Neumann on Sept. 11, 2023. Sarah Williamson started her…
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How DreamBox is Revolutionizing Learning in William Penn School District
At a time when educating students was made more difficult because of the pandemic, elementary school students in the William Penn School District actually saw an improvement in math proficiency, writes Kathleeen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The students were using a platform named DreamBox. Edward Dunn, William Penn’s curriculum supervisor for mathematics, discovered…
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Get the Jump on Fall With These SCORE Business Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free August SCORE webinars to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Tips for Running a Successful Business for Creative Types, Idea People, and Anybody with Passion Want a business based on your talent? It’s time to unleash the true business potential of your creativity. On Tuesday, Aug. 22, at…
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Drop in Popularity of Her Name Makes Philadelphia Teen a Rare Young Members of L.I.N.D.A. Club
Due to a huge drop in the use of the once mega-popular name, seventeen-year-old Linda Jack of Philadelphia is one of the rare young members of the L.I.N.D.A. Club, writes Jon Kamp for The Wall Street Journal. However, for the Philadelphia teen, the rarity of her name is an asset. “I’ve never met someone with…
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Breaking Barriers: Kelly Ireland’s Impact in the Plumbing Industry
Kelly Ireland, also known as the “tiny plumber girl,” is getting noticed in the male-dominated plumbing industry. The Ridley Park resident is a master plumber who was recently featured on an episode of “Ask This Old House” on PBS, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The 4-foot 11-inch Ireland is the owner of TPG…
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