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Don’t Miss Your Chance to See Cirque du Soleil’s new show at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
To celebrate its 39th birthday, Cirque du Soleil is offering discounted tickets to its new show BAZZAR until June 26, 2023, at 9 a.m. All tickets to the show during the promotion are up to $25 off. The new show is premiering September 26 through October 22, 2023, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in…
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Clock Tower Could Open at Glen Mills as early as July 1 but There Are Issues
Clock Tower is ready to bring students to the former Glen Mills School as early as July 1, but West Chester Area School District thinks that opening should be delayed a year, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. “We seek your assistance now before the mistake that Glen Mills eventually became is repeated with…
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VFMAC: Guns and Tanks and Soldiers …. OH MY!
The US Army is coming to the Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne on Saturday, June 24 in an impressive demonstration of military might. The Army will demonstrate some of the equipment used in defense of the nation. The demonstration includes the firing of blanks from infantry weapons. “Each year as part of…
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Go to Upper Darby and the Main Line for Your Boba Bubble Tea Fix
Boba Bubble tea has gained popularity in the United States over the past few years and now there are several places in the Philadelphia region where you can find it, including at the Korean American marketplace, Hmart, in the 69th Street area of Upper Darby, writes Tori Bissonette for Main Line Today. The drink combines…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Firstrust Bank’s New Promotion Supports Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities
Your savings can now help send children and young adults with disabilities to summer camp. Firstrust Bank has launched a summer promotion with Variety — The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley to support the nonprofit’s ACA-accredited summer camp program for local families and children with disabilities. Now through July 31, Firstrust will pledge a $25…
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Ollie the Barn Owl Lost in Pottstown, Still Missing More Than a Month Later
Ollie the Barn Owl, who lives with his owner, Molly, in Newville, got lost in Pottstown almost six weeks ago, during a birds of prey demonstration at Riverfront Park, writes Caitlin Rearden for WFMZ 69 News. Ollie has been spotted several times over the last six weeks. “Most recently he was spotted the last two…
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Meridian Bank Supports Paoli Hospital as Title Sponsor for 2023 Golf Classic
On Tuesday, May 16, Meridian Bank proudly supported the Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor for this year’s Golf Classic. Chris Annas, CEO of Meridian Bank, Geoff Sheehan, SVP C&I Lending, and Jessica Annas Tiagwad, SVP Marketing, presented a $50,000 donation to Paoli Hospital Foundation team members Elaine Bailey, Board Chair, and Meghan Sayer,…
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Local Restaurant Uses Lettuce Grown by Coatesville Elementary Students
A Coatesville restaurant gets its ingredients from tiny scientists. Record Kitchen and Bar’s salad is made from romaine lettuce grown by students, between kindergarten and fifth grade, who are a part of Rainbow Elementary School’s Garden Club, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The lettuce is grown in hydroponic gardens under…
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Here’s Pennsylvania’s 10 Richest Counties. See If Delaware County Made the List
There’s a lot of counties in Pennsylvania, so you might not expect Delaware County to make the top 10 when it comes to being the wealthiest.. But a study by the tech company SmartAsset placed Delaware County in that top 10 group, based on median income, investment income and home values, writes Lindsay Smith for…
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Beer Park Comes to Newtown Square From Tired Hands
The popular brewery Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore is planning a “beer park” for Newtown Square, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new concept from Tired Hands Brewing Co. envisions a 15-acre “beer park” at an undisclosed address in Newtown Square, according to a June 14 social media post from the company. …
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Rose Valley Wildlife Preserves Are Open for Business
The Chadwick and Saul wildlife preserves have been restored in Rose Valley following the efforts of 110 volunteers, organizations, and professionals, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily Times. The borough and its environmental advisory committee saluted those that worked on the restoration on June 17 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Saul Preserve was created in…
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Pete Trenham’s Got a Lot of Golf History at St. Davids in Wayne, and Everywhere Else
Pete Trenham has always been curious about golf history. When he was 10, he hung around the Mount Dora Golf Club in Florida asking questions. “I would ask the old players questions,” he said. “I should’ve asked more.” Now at 86, golf is still his passion, and his curiosity has only grown, writes Michael Bradley…
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Jose Garces’ Amada in Radnor Offers a Thoughtful Menu of its ‘Greatest Hits’
Almost 20 years after he opened the original Amada on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Jose Garces has launched a new location in Radnor, Pennsylvania, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The latest spot, which can sit 250 people, offers a menu that Sheehan calls “surprisingly thoughtful and shamelessly nostalgic”. It is a mix of all…
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Bucks County-Based Bakery Makes Some of Best Sticky Buns in the Area
Fritz’s Bakery, which has been a Bucks County mainstay for nearly half a century, is a local hidden gem that makes some of the best sticky buns in the world, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The bakery is located in both Langhorne, Bensalem, and Fairless Hills. In addition to its iconic sticky buns, they also…
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Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Could Get Stipend for Addressing Shortages
Legislation that advanced out of the state House Education Committee proposes paying student teachers in Pennsylvania a $10,000 stipend in exchange for assisting in addressing the state’s teacher shortage, writes Jan Murphy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. House Bill 1331, which received a 20-1 vote on Tuesday, would pay an additional $5,000 to those who decide…
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Du Pont Family Member and Venture Capital Entrepreneur Hints Future Innovation at Longwood Gardens
A du Pont family entrepreneur, Ben du Pont, is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square’s esteemed Longwood Gardens, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben du Pont, the most prominent living family member, is using his venture capital fund Chartline Capital…
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Chunks of Ice Falling from the Sky on a Sunny Day Baffles Elkins Park Family
On a sunny 80-degree day last week, chunks of ice fell from the sky in Elkins Park surprising the family of Jesse Gonzales, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6ABC. The mysterious incident occurred in the afternoon. He said they first heard a stomping noise, but it quickly went away. When he went outside to investigate the…
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