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See How Delaware County Ranks for Tax Refunds in Pennsylvania
This tax season up to 70 percent of Americans expect a tax refund, according to IRS data. So how does Delaware County stack up compared to the other counties in the Philadelphia region as far as how many of us will receive refunds and what the average refund will be? Delaware County came in third…
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Wawa News: It’s the Schwarbomb and More Central PA Openings
Wawa continues its push into Central Pennsylvania and rival Sheetz territory, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The Delaware County chain is planning a convenience store in Chambersburg. The 5,330-square-foot store would be built at a former Sakura Japanese restaurant. Approval is pending from the Chambersburg town council. Last summer, Wawa announced it was doubling…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Haverford
A stunning contemporary home with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This sophisticated and sun-filled residence is majestically set on gorgeous 1.71 acres. It impresses from the start with breathtaking architectural designs, custom craftsmanship, and a wonderful open floor plan. Highlights include the dramatic 2-story foyer…
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Neumann Students Leave Classes to March Against Gun Violence
Neumann University students walked out of classes on Wednesday, April 5, in a gun violence march to express their concern about the epidemic of gun violence in the country. A crowd of approximately 110 students, faculty, staff, and Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia gathered on the front lawn of the Mirenda Center where a…
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Philadelphia’s Ellen Yin Is One of 25 Top Women in Food Service and Hospitality
Ellen Yin, who owns and operates several restaurants in Philadelphia as part of High Street Hospitality Group, is one of the top 25 women in food service and hospitality, according to a recently released list from Total Food Service. Yin has more than 25 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. The…
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See Where PA Ranks in Life Expectancy Compared to the Rest of the Country
A recent report showed where each state stands for life expectancy, and Pennsylvanians can breathe a sigh of relief at the results. Staff writers at Fox 29 discussed the results. Researchers at Life Extension Magazine were able to determine how each state in the United States ranked in life expectancy, with the addition of Washington D.C.…
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West Chester University to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s First Folio
West Chester University will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare’s First Folio with a Fortnight of Festivities, a multi-week festival with free, public events taking place on West Chester University’s campus from April 10 — 23, 2023. The festival will culminate in a production of Twelfth Night, complete with the erection…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House April 22
Immaculata University will hold an open house on campus on Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM to noon for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. Attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast, student-guided tours of…
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2 Delco Firms Make Fortune List of Best Places to Work in U.S.
Of the 100 best companies to work for in the United States, two of them are located in Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Power Home Remodeling in Chester had the highest rank among the Delaware County companies, placing 13th on the Fortune Magazine list. It was back on the list after…
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Coalition Focuses on Creating Access to Affordable Housing
A new coalition wants to make sure low- and moderate-income households have affordable housing access, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Rising rental costs and neighborhoods resistant to new affordable housing create barriers for renters and for current and potential first-time homeowners, said Jordan Casey, director of the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE). The goal…
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Leo’s Steak Shop Win’s 2023 March Cheesesteak Madness Cheesy Cup
Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcroft has walked away with this year’s March Cheesesteak Madness Cheesy Cup after voters and judges agreed they had the best overall cheesesteak in the region, writes Bill Zimmerman for PhillyBite Magazine. The local sandwich shop has won the “best cheesesteak in Delaware County” title for several years, and even took…
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Local Estate Planning Councils Host Joint Social Event April 20
The Delaware County Estate Planning Council and its sister next door, the Chester County Estate Planning Council, will hold a joint social event on Thursday, April 20 from 5 to 7:30 PM. at PJ Whelihan’s in Newtown Square. According to the two councils’ presidents Frances Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County, and Kathleen…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jared Utz, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jared Utz, Regional President, Southeastern Region of Mid Penn Bank, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, near Fairmount Park. He was also drawn to sports, competing in cross country and tennis as well as teaching tennis as a high schooler. Utz also worked for his father’s consumer finance company from a very…
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This Temple University Senior Is Also a Beauty Queen and Army Sergeant
Twenty-two-year-old Temple University senior Renieal Campbell is also a beauty queen and drill sergeant in the reserves of the U.S. Army, writes Brittany Leitner for Elite Daily. Campbell, who is a first-generation American, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Earth USA in 2022 and is about to graduate with a degree in health studies. Campbell had just…
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Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester for Taiko Drumming, Dancing
After a three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiko drumming and dance make a triumphant return to West Chester University when Tamagawa University takes the stage on Tuesday, April 11, at 7 PM. Tickets range in price from $12 – $25, and are now on sale to the public here or 610.436.2266. The event takes…
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Immaculata to Host Presentation Detailing Current Trends in Supply Chain, Logistics
Immaculata University is hosting a presentation that introduces the high-demand field of supply chain management and explains essential success factors in today’s global marketplace. The event is being held on Thursday, April 20 from 2 to 3 PM in Loyola Hall, room 111 on Immaculata’s campus, or virtually from 6 to 7 PM. Michael Stevens, MBA,…
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At Holiday Inn, Cutting Plastic Waste in 2019 Meant End to Mini Shampoo Bottles
The owner of Holiday Inn and InterContinental Hotels is replacing mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries in hotel rooms with bulk-size bathroom amenities to cut waste, writes Danica Kirka for USA Today. The transition affects 843,000 guest rooms and will be completed in 2021. The effort reduces plastic waste in the seas. “Switching to…
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David Feldman Runs a Successful Fight Empire From Broomall
David Feldman runs the multi-million-dollar Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships from Broomall but it was a long and arduous path to get there, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was Nov. 2, 2016. Cancer ate at his body. He only had $282 to his name and his new venture was rejected again. Feldman seriously…
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