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Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…
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Local Breweries Adapt to Bubbling Popularity of Canned Cocktails
The number of craft breweries skyrocketed in the Keystone State since 2011, but now Pennsylvania’s beloved breweries are facing fierce competition. Canned cocktails are on the rise, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These ready-to-drink products are proving to be difficult for breweries’ distribution arms. But of all the 531 breweries…
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Delco Day Returns Today Celebrating All Things Delaware County
Delco Day is back today for its eighth year. The annual event was founded in 2016 by the Delco Live podcast initially to highlight punk rock bands. It has since grown into a huge charity event, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Chris Holbrook, co-founder of Delco Live, describes Delco Day as a “beach party in…
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Remembering Chris Hupfeldt of Haverford, a Lacrosse Legend
Chris Hupfeldt, an icon of the Philadelphia area lacrosse community, is being remembered for his contributions to the sport. Hupfeldt, a Haverford resident, died Saturday, June 3, writes Brian Logue for USA Lacrosse. He was assistant general manager for the 1998 U.S. Men’s National Team and general manager for the 2002 and 2006 teams. He…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Refrigerator Is Trying to Die
One day in 2017, Indy pulled my fridge from its kitchen nook. I was in trouble. Upon discovering my failure to periodically clean behind and beneath the fridge, Indy told me he’d be over to be sure I got the job done. I should have been able to get that fridge out myself. But I…
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Downingtown Country Club Owner Credits Soaring Golf Popularity for Acquisition
Downingtown Country Club owner Ron Jaworski is cashing in on the boom in golf players. The former Eagles quarterback recently purchased the Back Creek Golf Club in Middletown, Delaware, and is eyeing properties in the future, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This will be the eighth property owned by the golf…
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New Ridley Park Restaurant, Rosemary, Opening Mid-June
Philip Breen and Executive Chef Elijah Milligan are no strangers to the Philadelphia food scene and now the two have teamed up to open a new restaurant in Ridley Park, reports MyChesco. Rosemary, an airy, 114-seat restaurant will open in mid-June at 25 E. Hinckley Ave. Known for his management of high-profile Philadelphia restaurants like…
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Delaware County One of Several Areas Facing Smoky Conditions. Here’s What to Know
Residents of Delaware County are facing smokey and hazy conditions today from a series of wildfires originating in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for June 7 from Canadian smoke moving south into the United States and now affecting several parts of Pennsylvania. Other local…
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Millennials Squeezed Out of Childcare Market by High Costs, Waiting Lists
Millennials trying to find help in the childcare market can be overwhelmed by the cost and the limited availability of services, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. “We’re at capacity until the summer of 2024,” reports Angela Bruno, owner of Kids Clubhouse in Radnor. The Goddard School in Wayne has a two-year waiting list,…
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NRx in Radnor Pens $345M+ Deal to Market Bipolar Drug
NRx Pharmaceuticals in Radnor has signed a licensing deal for its new drug candidate targeting bipolar depression, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal could give NRx $345 million upfront and milestone payments to follow. NRx is collaborating with Lotus Pharmaceuticals and Alvogen on developing an experimental treatment known as NRX-101. An…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Manor Home in Wayne
A magnificent stone manor home on beautiful 0.96 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. Perfectly nestled at the end of a private lane, this stunning residence was built in the early 1900s and was meticulously renovated in the early 2000s. Highlights include an oversized center…
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TLC – Summer of Self-Development: Creative Ideas for Teachers to Explore Personal Learning and Discovery
Summer is just around the corner, and as your classes wind down, it’s the perfect time to seize the opportunity to develop yourself and do some personal learning. If you’re not required to focus on the technical aspects of professional development, summer may be a fantastic chance for you to learn or grow in something…
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Soul Singer Devon Gilfillian Is Back in Delaware County, Promoting His New Album
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Devon Gilfillian recently found his way home again, celebrating the release of his new album Love You Anyway with a trip to one of his favorite haunts, Charlie’s Hamburgers. Gilfillian comes from Morton but for the past 10 years, he’s been living in Nashville, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilfillian’s…
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7 Board Members of Springfield Mall Owner, PREIT, Send in Resignations
Due to a lack of shareholder votes, seven out of the nine board members of PREIT have tendered their resignations, and while they are not official, it could prove to be detrimental for the regional mall owner, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Among the resigners were Chairman and CEO Joseph Coradino, Temple University…
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Did Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ Singer, Live in Narberth?
Astrud Gilberto, singer of the globally popular “The Girl From Ipanema,” passed away in Philadelphia recently at 83, but it is her home of the last several decades that remains a mystery, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilberto, who popularized Brazilian bossa nova worldwide with her 1963 hit, had a long history with…







































