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Delaware County Leadership: Justin Brame, Senior Manager of Operations, Pennsylvania American Water
Justin Brame, senior manager of operations for Pennsylvania American Water, recalled the difficulties of growing up poor, including living in a camper and doing odd jobs for neighbors to earn money. He found his comfort zone in hunting, fishing and being outdoors and developed a strong work ethic, at first, out of necessity. Brame enlisted…
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Slots Still Available for VFMAC Summer Camp Now Underway
Valley Forge Military Academy & College summer camps have been a summer tradition on the Main Line for decades. Adults with memories of attending in their youth are now sending their own children to the fun-filled weeks of day camp. Beginning this week, kindergarten to 8th-grade campers are returning to VFMAC to create their own…
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City Ave District Launches Two New Master Plans to Support Evolution, Growth of City Ave
City Ave District has two new master plans that aim at furthering City Ave’s transformation to a popular live, work and entertainment destination. With a series of multi-million-dollar development projects currently underway, the retail and merchandising masterplan will provide a roadmap for retail attraction and continued development across the district. Actionable recommendations produced by the…
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Wall Street Journal: Interstate 95 in Philadelphia Reopened Friday Less Than Two Weeks After Stretch Collapsed
A stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia reopened on Friday less than two weeks after its collapse, writes Joseph De Avila for The Wall Street Journal. Officials originally believed it would take months to reopen the portion of the highway that had been destroyed by a tractor-trailer shipping gasoline that crashed and caught fire. The…
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Cash Isn’t The Most Exciting Asset, But It Belongs In Your Financial Planning
Cash may not be the most exciting asset class, but it’s essential. Cash is an alternative investment that not enough people are talking about. In today’s market environment, with interest rates rising and high volatility, cash can provide a safe haven for investors. However, many financial advisors may not be eager to recommend it if they aren’t…
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Folds of Honor Continues Mission of Supporting Families of Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has committed to its mission of aiding the families of injured and fallen soldiers around the country. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney takes this mission to heart. On a flight from Chicago to Michigan, Lt. Col. Rooney heard the pilot announce that the flight had “an American hero onboard”. He learned…
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Ready to Hit the Line? Wawa Hoagie Day Set Wednesday in Old City
A 31-year Fourth of July tradition continues today on Independence Mall when Wawa gives out 15,000 free hoagies, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The giveaway is part of Wawa Welcome America, a week-long celebration in the city culminating with the Fourth of July.. About 150 energetic Wawa associates will start building 25,000 turkey…
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Here’s Some of the Best Delaware County Spots to Get Dumplings
At first glance, Delaware County doesn’t seem like a dumpling kind of place, but actually, here are several places to check out if you’re looking for dumplings done right, writes Danielle Fusaro for Main Line Today. Bamboo Bistro at 333 Dartmouth Ave. in Swarthmore offers eight varieties—crabmeat, pork soup, pan-fried soup, shrimp, pork chive, fried…
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The Arc of Chester County Honors Advocates for Children and Adults with Disabilities
The Arc of Chester County held its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony where it honored several community members and agency partners for their outstanding support of and service to individuals with disabilities and their families during the 2022-23 year. The 2023 President’s Award, which honors a local corporation or individual that has significantly enhanced the…
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Wall Street Journal: Questions Arise About Political Correctness of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum
The Mütter Museum, considered by many to be Philadelphia’s weirdest museum, has housed many medical oddities and arcana for around 160 years, writes Stanley Goldfarb for The Wall Street Journal. Among the available pieces are a malignant tumor removed from President Grover Cleveland, 139 human skulls, and pieces of Albert Einstein’s brain. Numerous people who…
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Pottstown Funeral Home Sheds Light on Why People Leave Coins on Headstones
There are several theories on why people leave coins on headstones and one of the local traditions leads all the way back to Benjamin Franklin, writes Lauren McKeithen for the Belief Net. According to the Schumacher and Benner Funeral Home & Crematory in Pottstown, people first started leaving coins on headstones to honor Benjamin Franklin,…
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Here Are Some of the Top Places to Tee Off in Montgomery County
It’s summertime and that means planning some fun trips, right? If you love to play golf, one of these Montgomery County golf itineraries might be just the perfect getaway for you. Each itinerary includes one of the top golf courses in the area as well as comfortable lodging and prime places to dine and enjoy…
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Immaculata University Adds New Associate Degree in Social Services
Immaculata University is offering an associate degree in social services starting in fall 2023. This degree provides a foundation for students to pursue opportunities in social and human services such as education, psychology, and social work. The coursework focuses on developing students’ knowledge of social and human services and includes an interdisciplinary curriculum that addresses professional…
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Chester Street Named for Rev. Margaret L. Wortham, Well Remembered for Her Kindness
A street in Chester was renamed Sunday after The Rev. Margaret L Wortham, a pioneer and a woman of generosity who helped the city, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “This is what we want: to never forget her legacy,” the Rev. Catherine Jacobs said of her mother. “She had a heart for…
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Top WNBA Players Includes Broomall Activist Natasha Cloud
Nowadays, it’s easy to find a large amount of star power from the Philadelphia region playing in the WNBA. But history shows there’s been a long tradition of players from the region in the league, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now there’s a top 10 ranked list of the best WNBA players covering…
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Colonna Contemporary Finds Itself Home in Downtown Wayne
Historic Louella Court in Wayne is home to Colonna Contemporary, an art gallery that incorporates digital and traditional art, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “My vision is to bridge the worlds of traditional and digital art – from pigment to pixel,” owner Michele Colonna said. He chose Wayne for his gallery because it…
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Philadelphia Navy Yard to Become Home to New Frigate Land-Based Engineering Site
Construction is currently underway inside the building that was once a World War II aircraft factory at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on the engineering site that will teach future generations of U.S. Navy sailors how to operate the systems aboard the new Constellation-class frigate, writes Mallory Shelbourne for the USNI News. The Philadelphia Navy Yard…
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The Newest Ice Cream Shop in Narberth Is Run by Local Teens
The newest ice cream shop in Narberth, Narberth Scoops, which opened in the former Village Treats location, is owned and operated by a group of local high schoolers, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. Because it is run by students, Narberth Scoops, which officially opened its doors on June 3 at 236 Haverford Avenue, was…
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