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Philadelphia Crowned Best City for Street Art by USA Today Readers
Street art might be eye-catching, but it is so much more than that, according to a new ranking by USA TODAY 10Best. It speaks to the culture and personality of a city and it is embraced by and belongs to the entire community in a way that few other forms of art can match. Philadelphia,…
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Folds of Honor Provides Life-Changing Scholarships for Families of Those Who Served
Folds of Honor is committed to their mission of helping the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. For 16 years, the organization has worked to help the families of those who have served in various ways, including handing out nearly 44,000 life-changing scholarships. This helpful act is one way…
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Descendants of Executed Black Teen Don’t Want His Name on County Building
Descendants of Black teen Alexander McClay Williams wrongfully sentenced in Delaware County and executed for a 1930 murder have asked county council not to rename a building in his honor, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Instead, they would like a building named for Delaware County’s first Black attorney, William H. Riddle, who…
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Super Fan Celebrities Are Piling on for the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are attracting more super fan celebrities than ever as they move into the realm of “must-watch” TV, writes Mike Greger for Philly Sports Network. Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper of “Silver Linings Playbook” fame, has always been on board. Philly-born comedian Kevin Hart, who bought an eagle and named it after Jalen Hurts,…
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Wall Street Journal: Black Americans Are Leaving Northern Cities Like Philadelphia
Khary Minor grew up in South Philadelphia and has run a barbershop there since 2016. Now he’s looking to move, checking out houses in suburban Darby, writes Jimmy Veilkind, Jon Kamp, Paul Overberg, and Jack Gillum for The Wall Street Journal. “Better school district, nicer neighborhood, there’s not people out on every corner,” Minor said…
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2 Delaware County Autism Service Centers Close With 94 Layoffs
Two ABA2Day centers in Crum Lynne and Newtown Square that provided services to children with autism and other special needs have closed, resulting in 94 layoffs, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. ABA2Day had just been acquired in March by Doylestown-based Invo Healthcare, a national behavioral health and special education services company. The…
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A Continuing Taco Search Finds Birria Tacos in Havertown, Brookhaven
There are lots of options in our area for fans of the birria taco, or for people looking for a new experience and willing to try this foodie trend for the first time, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Birria is a Mexican soup or stew. The meat (traditionally goat, but beef or chicken…
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Aero Aggregates CEO Grateful to be Part of Team That Got I-95 Running Again
The last couple of weeks have been “full tilt” for Archie Fishill, CEO of Eddystone-based Aero Aggregates of North America, Inc., writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Those are the guys that provided 8,000 cubic yards of glass composite to PennDOT to rebuild the collapsed section of Interstate 95. “It’s still adrenaline, going with…
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Firefighter Shortages, Costs Could Move Fire Protection From Volunteer to Paid
The tradition of local volunteer firefighters will eventually have to be replaced with paid fire protection, according to state Sen. Frank Farry, a 33-year volunteer firefighter himself. Rising costs and firefighter shortages mean local companies are having trouble offering their volunteer services, writes Matthew Rink for Phillyburbs.com. “The cost of services and goods has changed…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone-front Mansion in Haverford
An exquisite stone-front mansion with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This stunning residence impresses right away with its grand foyer with a dramatic high ceiling, hardwood floors, and a beautiful staircase. The luxury ambiance sets the stage for the entire home. This property has been…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards Scholarships to Support
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its 17th annual awards ceremony where 22 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships. The ceremony took place in the Greg Welch Auditorium on the Freedom Village campus in Chester County. Entirely funded and run by the Freedom Village residents, this ceremony is a long-standing tradition for the community to…
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TLC: Geocaching: Summer Adventure for the Whole Family
With summer break in full swing, low-cost, spontaneous opportunities for adventure are at a premium. One great way to combine treasure-hunting, adventure, problem-solving, and connection with other adventurers around the world is to join the millions who enjoy Geocaching. Geocaching is an outdoor activity involving using GPS coordinates to find hidden containers or “caches” in…
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Tower Health Sells Shuttered Brandywine Hospital
A letter of intent has been signed by both Tower Health and Penn Medicine for the purchase of the shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 85-acre campus was closed on Jan. 31, 2022 in an effort to relieve Tower Health’s financial struggles as it remains with over…
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The Power of Down Payments and Credit Scores
Let’s face it – nobody wants a mortgage, they want a home. Homeownership is a fulfilling experience and, unless you have the means of purchasing your home outright, a mortgage is the vehicle that drives you down that road. Because of how crucial mortgages are to homeownership, it’s good to know mortgage basics that can…
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Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises Funds for Student Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley hosted its 11th annual golf outing at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown on May 16. The event exceeded its goal and raised $32,000 to support Great Valley student scholarships. The event was presented by Di and Dallas Krapf, longtime supporters of the campus who are passionate about the impact scholarships have…
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Developers Eye Chester’s Avenue of the States for Food and Culture
Several developers and business owners are creating a food and cultural renaissance along Chester’s Avenue of the States, writes Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. The latest is the Penn Café, which opened in April in a renovated 1889 bank building vacant for 30 years. That building and six other historic properties have been bought by developer…
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Penn State Brandywine Installs Public-Use Electric Vehicle Charger
Penn State Brandywine in Media has a new electric vehicle charging station that is open to the public. The university received a certificate of recognition from the Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) for opening the station, writes Katie Chriest for Penn State Brandywine. “The Brandywine campus is excited to make this equipment available to…
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Investment Firm Moving to Radnor Raises Millions for Small Businesses
Hidden River Strategic Capital, which is moving its headquarters from Chesterbrook in Chester County to Radnor, has raised millions of dollars to support new businesses. The firm is looking to support underserved clients, including small businesses. The $245 million in raised funds aims to accomplish that goal, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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