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Nashville Suburbs Likely to Be First Wawa in Tennessee
Folks in Tennessee could get their first glance at a Wawa store if they travel to Bellevue, a suburban neighborhood in Nashville, writes Met Wrather for Philadelphia Business Journal. A local councilman believes Wawa is taking a look at that neighborhood, located about 20 minutes from downtown Nashville. The store would be located near the…
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Pizza Delivery Man Foils Car Thief by Tripping Him During Chase
Tyler Morrell was delivering two pizzas to a home on Preston Avenue in Middletown Sunday at about 3:15, never imagining he’d be helping police apprehend a suspect, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. As he was making the delivery he heard sirens and saw a car zoom past the home, followed by police. Then…
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Upper Darby Carpet Master’s Life Captured in Comic Novel
“My dad’s genius is in his hands,” said David Amadio, describing his father Jerry, a carpet master in Upper Darby. David, who teaches writing at Lincoln University, grew up working with his father installing carpet inside Delaware County and Main Line homes, writes Peter Crimminst for WHYY. Jerry’s laid carpet for Will Smith, former 76er…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Colonial in Newtown Square
A beautiful contemporary colonial home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Owners Judy Olsen and Charles Jones fell in love with the house and its open floor plan and stunning views of the pond and woods in 2007. Now after retiring, they have decided to…
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Glen Mills Family Takes Part in Eagles Autism Challenge
NBC 10 is partnering for the sixth year with the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation for its annual Autism Challenge on Saturday, May 20. The Talley family in Glen Mills participated in last year’s Challenge on behalf of their daughter, Olivia, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, reports Lucy Bustamonte for NBC10. “I’m just a…
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Center City’s Economy is Recovering, But Some Areas Are Still Not Back to Pre-pandemic Levels
Thanks to its mix of residential, office, retail, medical, and entertainment buildings, Center City’s economy has been successfully recovering from the pandemic, but the bounce back is still incomplete, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia is the third most populated city in the nation, which helps in the recovery as tourists and office…
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SEPTA Proposes Rideshare Service for ‘Microtransit Zones’ in Philadelphia Suburbs
SEPTA is planning to implement its own answer to Uber and Lyft, an on-demand rideshare service that would cover areas in the Philadelphia suburbs where fixed bus routes do not make economic sense but residents still want a transit option, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal is part of SEPTA’s ongoing comprehensive…
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Immaculata University Offers Information Sessions for Business Graduate Programs
Immaculata University will hold an online admissions information session on Wednesday, May 10 at noon for students interested in earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Science in strategic leadership. Both programs are offered online at a reduced rate of $500 per credit to meet the needs of business professionals and leaders in…
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Villanova Sports Law Professor Talks About the Man Who Finessed Jalen Hurt’s Megadeal
Andrew Brandt, a sports law professor at Villanova University, and a former NFL agent and Green Bay Packers vice president, has some nice things to say about Howie Roseman, writes Andrew Porter for Newsbreak. Roseman is the executive vice president and general manager for the Philadelphia Eagles. A few days ago, Roseman made NFL history…
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As Spread Bagelry Expands Nationally, It’s Also Coming to Newtown Square
Spread Bagelry is opening at the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square as part of an expansion that includes other states for the first time, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Seven locations are opening in 2023. Regionally, stores are coming to Newtown Square, Wynnewood, Ambler, and Upper Dublin, but it’s also opening up in…
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General Recreation: Allentown Brings the Best of the Gym to the Outdoors
When Allentown residents needed a membership-free fitness workout location, General Recreation was there to help them design an outdoor fitness system at Jordan Park. Park Superintendent Rick Holtzman and his team worked with Steve Hemler of General Recreation to design a complete outdoor gym experience using Landscape Structures’ HealthBeat equipment. Steve and Rick have worked…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Chancellor, Penn State Abington
Margo DelliCarpini, chancellor of Penn State Abington, grew up on Long Island. She had a close bond with her grandmother, who supported her love of learning and inspired her to think about her future. Her summer job as a lifeguard gave her a sense of responsibility that she carried with her throughout her career. DelliCarpini,…
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Broomall Man Wants to Encourage Other Men to Go Into Nursing
Despite nursing shortages everywhere, men still only make up about 12.1 percent of the nursing workforce. Cliff Konah, a father of five sons in Broomall, is going back to school to become a nurse to prove to other men that it’s a good career to pursue, writes Mateo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I guess you could…
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New Study Finds Pennsylvanians Are Not That Keen on Divorce
Pennsylvania has ranked among the states with the lowest divorce rates in the country, writes Claudia Dimuro for The Morning Call. PennStakes, a website that dives into online betting, decided to create a study in honor of National Ex-Spouses’ Day by looking at the odds of a marriage surviving in each state. To compile the…
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Rube Goldberg Competition Engages SageLife Residents in STEM
SageLife — which has senior living communities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Massachusetts — is engaging its residents with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities. Residents across SageLife communities recently participated in a unique competition in which the challenge was building Rube Goldberg machines out of everyday household items. Named after the American cartoonist, a…
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Pottstown Tree House Makes Statewide List of Unique Accommodations
The Philly Glamping Tree House — a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in Pottstown — has been named one of only eight unforgettable getaways in Pennsylvania. Ashley Adams included it in her wrap-up of unique accommodations across the commonwealth in The Keystone. The arboreal retreat in western Montgomery County is listed with other distinct properties that include:…
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Philadelphia Union breaks ground on a $55 million Sportsplex
Ground was broken Monday on a $55 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex at the Chester waterfront, writes Jonatha Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sportsplex will extend the practice facilities for the Philadelphia Union and it will house the Union’s youth academy and reserve team. It’s also seen by Union principal owner Jay Sugarman as a major step toward bringing the Chester community and the…
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A Blue Elephant has Moved Into Wayne With Swank and Flavor
Downtown Wayne now has a Blue Elephant, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. This opulent but airy restaurant at 110 N. Wayne Ave. is now one of the swankiest spots on Wayne’s Restaurant Row. “What if ‘Mad Men’ were set in today’s Tokyo? That was my vision,” explains Pearl Somboonsong Murphy, operations director for…
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