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Pennsylvania Teens Could Get Driver’s License a Year Earlier
If approved, a new bipartisan proposal would allow Pennsylvania teen drivers to receive their driver’s license a year earlier, writes Renatta Signorini for Trib Live. Republican state Rep. Eric Nelson and state Rep. Stephen Kinsey, a Philadelphia Democrat, are looking for co-sponsors for legislation that would make 15 the age of eligibility for getting a…
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Before Black-History Month Slips Away: One Additional Business Worth Your Patronage
February’s Black History Month is an opportunity to broaden world view. In that spirit, Visit PA recently recommended statewide businesses worthy of a visit for the February commemoration of the Black entrepreneurial spirit. They were primarily based in the Philadelphia region, including Delaware County. But one, a bit further away but well worth the trip,…
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Immaculata University to Host March Adult Undergrad and Grad Info Sessions
Immaculata University will hold two online admissions information sessions in March for adult undergraduate and graduate students interested in earning college degrees to improve their job prospects. Adult Undergraduate Online Info SessionSaturday, March 11, 10 AM Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, and the personalized support Immaculata provides for adult…
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Minnie the Elephant Has Taken Her Last Stroll Through Springfield
Minnie the Elephant was retired in 2019 after 30 years of walking in Springfield’s 4th of July parade, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Springfield Republican Party chairman Michael Puppio said the decision was reached after discussion with scientific experts. Stephanie Curson was shocked to learn that an elephant walked in a parade near…
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Jason Kelce and Wife Kylie Welcome Baby, ‘Little Lady’ Bennett
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and wife Kylie Kelce, 30, have a baby girl, Bennett Kelce, their third daughter, the couple announced on Instagram Friday, writes Angela Andaloro for People. Daughter Bennett Llewellyn Kelce was born on Thursday, Feb. 23, weighing 8 lbs., 5oz., and measuring 21 inches.. “Yesterday little lady No. 3 joined us,” the couple captioned the photo…
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Darby Township Business Leader Sells Firm, Considers Legacy
The best thing that happened to Steven Bradley was getting cut from his ninth-grade basketball team, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bradley grew up in the majority Black community of Darby Township and still lives there today. Deprived of basketball, he put all his energy into his classes and he became class…
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SCORE Features These Business Events in March
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a March webinar or workshop to help your small business achieve success. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for Social Media On March 2, from 10 to 11 AM, find out how to make eye-catching graphics for your online platforms. Do you need a banner image or an image for…
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Retiring Cheyney’s Cope Hall: A Lot of Games, A Lot of History
It was the final men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader at Cheyney University’s Cope Hall, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over its 60 years, the former barn has seen a lot of action. Now it’s being retired. In a final symbolic gesture depicting its age, the scoreboard stopped working. It was time to move…
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‘The Goldbergs’ Exits ABC on May 3, Taking Its Jenkintown Nostalgia with It
After 10 seasons, ABC has announced that its Jenkintown-centric sitcom The Goldbergs is ending. The May 3 final episode was part of Alexis Jones’ story in People. The series from producer-writer Adam F. Goldberg was peppered with references to 1980s Montgomery County life. The first-person narrative voiced the experiences and emotions of a semiautobiographical version…
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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s — has been named a Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame honoree. KYW Newsradio reporter Justin Udo reported on the always-looked-upon bright side of DeBella’s career. DeBella was part of the first induction of Walk…
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Bucks County is Home to Five Castles. Read to Learn Where They Are and How to Enjoy Your Visit
Bucks County is home to five castles, with a sixth one just outside of the county, and locals and visitors can now learn where they all are. Staff writers from Visit Bucks County wrote about the local castles. Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is Henry Chapman Mercer’s former home. It features 44 rooms, over 6,000 books,…
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Wilmington University is Committed to Military Students
For military service members and veterans, a college degree represents a crucial step in the transition to civilian life, and Wilm U’s Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success program can help make that possible. “Higher education serves as a critical component to long-term success while volunteering to serve, as well as after service,” said James Webb,…
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From Villanova Football’s Jake Reichwein, Life-Saving Bone Marrow
Villanova University is helping find bone marrow donors through the “One Match, Second Chance” campaign, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The campaign finds matches for patients on a waiting list for this life-saving donation. Villanova football player Jake Reichwein stepped forward and discovered he was a match for a patient in need. While most bone…
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Taking a Redecorating Passion to a Wallingford Home
Redecorating has been with Caitlin Chase going back to her time growing up in Chicago when she convinced her parents to let her redecorate her room, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was always moving things around,” she recalled. “They let me paint one wall. I must have painted it five times.” Now…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Romantic Weekend … in Harrisburg?
Last week, I hinted at my romantic weekend in Harrisburg. As resident Pennsylvanians, I think we can all agree Harrisburg in February is like Paris in spring. Now, I’ve only ever been to Paris in summer, so I can tell you Harrisburg in February is nothing like Paris in summer. Harrisburg in February doesn’t have…
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The Bald Eagle is Making a Comeback Near Bucks County
Once near extinction in the area, the country’s national bird is making a comeback in population in an area just outside of Bucks County. Jon Hurdle wrote about the famous bird for the NJ Spotlight News. Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle is again becoming a familiar sight to anglers and recreational…
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In Booming Suburban Restaurant Scene, Delco Welcomes 2 Newcomers
With less work commutes to Center City, and pandemic worries easing, suburbanites are taking their outside meals closer to home and suburban restaurants are thriving. Here are two newcomers in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crown Tavern McKenie’s Brew House in the Brandywine Valley has been converted into an English pub,…
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American Airlines Looks to Cut 3,700 PHL Summer Flights
American Airlines is cutting 3,729 flights from its summer schedule at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Holden Wilen and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The cuts are in place from June through August, a reduction of about 10 percent. It got rid of 1,505 flights from the airport for June and 1,533 flights for July.…
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