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Keeping Hope Alive: Brad Ingelsby Hints at More Mare
Brad Ingelsby didn’t make any promises, but in an appearance at Neumann University on April 1, he hinted at another series about Mare Sheehan, the main character in Mare of Easttown. “I do really think in my heart of hearts that we’ll come back to Mare. I think that group of characters has another chapter…
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Honeygrow, Offering Fast-Casual Stir Fry, Latest Lawrence Park Eatery
Philadelphia-based fast-casual chain honeygrow is planning to open a new location in the Lawrence Park Shopping Center in Broomall, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Officials said the new location should open in June. The company announced back in November 2022 that it was opening a Broomall location as part of a dozen new stores in…
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St. Anastasia B-Ball Team Brings Home State Title 2 Years in a Row
Hard work and team chemistry gave the St. Anastasia Parish Girls Varsity Basketball team in Newtown Square its second Pennsylvania State CYO championship victory in a row, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The team took the title in 2022 and again in 2023. “Ever since the beginning we’ve just been like sisters,” said Maddie DeFronzo.…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top 20 Best Golf States for Retirees
Golf recorded a huge surge in popularity during the pandemic, with the number of players growing to a record-high 6.2 million, reported Bryce Derouin for gambling.com. The increase came both from people picking up the sport for the first time and one-time golfers returning to the game after an absence. The group that recorded the…
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New Report Crowns Philadelphia as One of Most Helpful, Neighborly Cities in America
The City of Brotherly Love is living up to its name. To the surprise of many – but not Philadelphians – a recent report by AmeriCorps found that Philadelphia is one of the most helpful and neighborly cities in America, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. The report used the Current Population Survey,…
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Boscov’s — With a Location in Media — Defies Odds, Prepares to Open 50th Store
Even as its rivals are disappearing, Boscov’s, the largest family-owned department store company in America, is preparing to open its 50th store, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Boscov’s operates out of Media at the Promenade at Granite Run as well as in Chester County in the Exton Square Mall, preserves an image that…
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Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook
There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options continue to satisfy the hunger for traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare. They are masters at bedrock dishes like chicken corn soup, Amish potato salad, apple dumplings, and shoo-fly pie. But stirring in the background — and…
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It Edge Aims to Help Nonprofits Grow Through Marketing Services
Local technology consulting company IT Edge has unveiled a new initiative for the month of April. IT Edge feels that nonprofits are the unsung heroes of communities, truly dedicated to bettering the area around them. That’s why this month, IT Edge is turning its focus towards nonprofit marketing and community-oriented organizations. IT Edge has been…
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Paisano’s Closes 25-Year Location But Plans to Reopen Elsewhere
A 25-year Delaware County icon, Johnny Paisano’s restaurant at 226 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, closed its doors at its longtime location April 2 but its owners promise the restaurant is not gone for good, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “We’re closing our doors here, but we’re not going away by any means,” Johnny…
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Haverford Creators of Bleni Blends Score With Shark Tank Investors
Two Shark Tank investors are putting money up for a Haverford-based smoothie vending machine startup, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Bleni Blends founders Peter and Stuart Shapiro appeared on Shark Tank Friday, hoping for a $250,000 investment with an offer to the investors of 6 percent of their self-funded company. The Shapiro brothers…
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Cavanagh Family Funeral Homes Now Offers AI-Written Obits
Cavanagh Family Funeral Homes, with locations in Norwood and Media, has placed an AI-driven obituary writer on its website, writes Victor Firillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The app comes from Tribute Technologies, a subscription service provided to funeral homes. It asks for basic information—name, gender, date and place of birth, date, and place of death, and…
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Carroll Student Peers Bring Friends to Down Syndrome Freshman
Michael Schuller’s favorite part of going to Archbishop Carroll High School is the “friends”. Thanks to a Peer Mentoring program, the 16-year-old freshman is surrounded by them, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Schuller, who has Down Syndrome, was looking for the right high school to attend. Carroll started a peer mentoring program when Schuller decided…
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Widener University Honors Winners of the 12th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, has named the winners of the 12th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize high school juniors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who have displayed exemplary leadership in their communities, allowing the university to honor more than 1,400 students over more than a…
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C&N Augments Human Resources Team With Promotions and New Hire
C&N Bank has promoted two internal professionals and added a third to augment its human resources team. Cody Bowen and Dusty Zeyn have been promoted, and Jonathan Grissinger is the new hire. The structural adjustments go to highlight the team’s increased ability to acquire and retain talented teammates who excel in their fields. They also…
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This Small Town in Bucks County was Listed as the Best in the State of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as the best small town in the entire state, with some other local towns making the list as well. Emily Zemler wrote about this town and others for PureWow. New Hope has been ranked as the best charming small town in Pennsylvania out of the 16 listed.…
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Area Singer Needed Dad’s Pep Talk to Audition for Idol; Now He’s Headed to Hollywood
Rashid Saint-Fleur, a 24-year-old singer from Norristown, had music chops before making the decision to audition for American Idol. He just wasn’t sure his talents were rooted in what the show seeks. Alicia Vitarelli, 6abc, reported on a well-timed gentle nudge that paid off for him. Saint-Fleur grew up with a musical background; his Haitian…
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Chester Residents Angry Over Covanta Zoom Call on Plant Emissions
Covanta held a Zoom information session March 28 for residents to tell them about plans to reduce nitrogen oxide levels at its Chester incinerator. The session attended by more than 100 people was not as enthusiastically embraced as Covanta had hoped, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Covanta is adding noncatalytic reduction technology…
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PHL Ready for 450,000 Visitors to Philly Region in 2026
Philadelphia International Airport will be ready in three years when the area hosts America’s semi-quincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said PHL CEO Atif Saeed. About 450,000 PHL visitors to Philadelphia and the region are expected. Many will be flying in and out of the airport, writes Emma Dooling for…
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