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Find Out Where You Can Enjoy the Brilliance of Sunflowers
August is a great month to check out the sunflowers in Pennsylvania and South Jersey, with chances for Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to pick your own, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. This is the month when sunflowers’ bright yellow petals emerge across the region. Sunflowers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are planted between April…
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Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel throughout Chester County and meet with Chamber members, other job creators, and community leaders to hear their input on items that impact their respective sectors. Whether in the hospitality industry,…
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Five Percent Toll Increase Approved by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for Next Year
Driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is about to become more expensive, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently approved a five percent toll increase for 2024, write Patrick Damp and John Shumway for CBS News. The new rates will take effect on January 7 and will apply to both E-ZPass holders and Toll By Plate. “As…
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West Chester University Honored as 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University was among the four universities honored at the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools ceremony at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. WCU was recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health, and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education. Representatives received sustainably crafted plaques…
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Popcorn for the People Opens Facility at Former City Wawa
Wawa is going into the popcorn business for a good cause, writes Anana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa, the Eagles Autism Foundation, and Popcorn for the People announced Sunday that a popcorn facility will open by early 2024 where a Wawa was closed in 2021 on Ninth and South Streets. Popcorn for the People…
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Havertown Filmmaker Mike Tollin Working to Legitimize SlamBall
Mike Tollin of Havertown, a Hollywood mover-and-shaker, knows how to take the long view when he’s working on a project, like reviving the sport of SlamBall, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s perseverance. You can look up any project we’ve had, and it’s often several years, if not more than a decade, of…
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New City Housing Takes Off, Outpacing Suburban Housing Construction
Developers aren’t building much in the suburbs, despite a demand for suburban housing, writes Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It reverses a trend when the Philadelphia region had the most suburban housing under construction. Now most of the homebuilding is taking place in the city, making suburban housing extremely competitive.…
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Find Your Summer Harvest at the Swarthmore Co-Op
Summer is a great time to use a local co-op or CSA where you can receive a regular stream of locally-grown produce from farms to table, writes Rachel Spurlockfor Main Line Today. Though a co-op and a CSA both offer access to fresh produce, as do farmer’s markets, there is a difference between them. A…
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Why Alternative Strategies Represent A New Frontier In Investing
The world of investing has come a long way since the days of buying and holding stocks and bonds. With the advent of technology and the globalization of markets, investors have more choices than ever. Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, alternative investment strategies are becoming increasingly accessible to retail investors. In this article, we’ll explore…
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9 Delaware County Firms Make Soaring 76, Philadelphia’s Business Journal’s List of Fastest Growing Area Companies
The number of Delaware County companies that are growing the fastest in the region increased from six in 2022 to nine in 2023, based on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76 list. Four are repeats from 2022, while five are new. To get on the list, companies had to be independently owned, headquartered in the…
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Surfing Event Turned Life Around for Injured Woodlyn Man
Jack Cavanaugh of Woodlyn has made a strong comeback against all odds after suffering a traumatic brain injury from a fall nearly a decade ago, writes Harshita Chawla for Essentially Sports. He slipped into a coma for a month, and when he came out of it, he didn’t know himself or his family and had…
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Delco Dawgs Suspends Medical Care for Dogs Due to Lack of Funds
Delco Dawgs is on a mission to leave no dog behind, but the all-volunteer nonprofit group is at a crisis point because it can no longer afford to pay for medical treatment and care of the animals, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Jill Speckman of Drexel Hill started Delco Dawgs after leaving a successful 25-year…
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Foundation Launches Community Needs Impact Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new Designated Fund, the Community Needs Impact Fund. It is designed to target and support critical areas of need in Delaware County. This fund is in addition to the Foundation’s annual Impact grants and will allow it to extend its reach and make a bigger impact on…
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Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely taken by the government, writes Kris Maher for The Wall Street Journal. “It’s definitely a major coverup,” said Dennis Parada, who has been chasing the gold for over 40 years. The gold Parada was looking…
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Unlimited Flying Pass at Frontier Airlines? It’s a Real Thing
Frontier Airlines, the second largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is now offering a popular seasonal unlimited flight pass monthly, writes Bob Mook for the Denver Business Journal. The “Go Wild! All-You-Can-Fly” passes will be available starting in August. Passengers with the pass can access an unlimited number of flights during the 30-day period…
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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 Black-Owned Businesses – How to Make Your Business More Attractive to Lenders In this Tuesday, Aug. 8 webinar, starting at 1 PM, participants will gain a clear understanding of funding options available to them, become familiar…
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Newtown Square Native Patrick Shank Heads Catholic Archives
Patrick Shank has been passionate about history since growing up in the St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square, but it wasn’t until college that he learned how to archive that history, writes Elena Perri for Catholic Philly. Now he’s the new head archivist at the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. “Most…
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‘Barbenheimer’ Brings Back Local Cinema at Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
The Barbenheimer craze is reviving local cinemas like the Colonial Theatre once hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Chester County, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville is a beloved venue that served as a backdrop for the pivotal scene in the 1958 film The Blob. Since 1903, the theater…
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