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Edgmont Rejects Planned Elementary School, Rose Tree Regroups
With Edgmont’s unanimous rejection of a planned elementary school at Route 352, the Rose Tree Media School District says it’s reviewing options, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The supervisors cited infrastructure and traffic issues at the site and said it would have an adverse impact on the township. School district officials were disappointed…
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Radnor Grad Looking to Expand His Unique Pizza Business
Muncho Pizza is a business concept from Adam Chain, a Radnor High School graduate, that combines a food truck, delivery service, and a pizzeria, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The heart of the business is delivering fresh and hot pizza quickly by partially baking it in the delivery truck. Chain rolled out his…
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Citadel Credit Union Earns High Praise from Fortune Magazine
Citadel Credit Union has earned some high praise from Fortune this month. Not only has Citadel been named one of the nation’s 10 best banks and credit unions for February 2023 by Fortune Recommends, the global media organization’s independent arm dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions about the financial and business-related products they use…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Classic Brick Colonial in Bryn Mawr
A charming classic brick colonial home built by Chip Vaughn is set on 0.32 lovely acres. It has five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms and is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. The home welcomes you with a grand open staircase and gorgeous hardwood floors. Many highlights include a living room with gas…
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Washington Post: Brian Johnson, Eagles’ QBs Coach, Has Bright Future Ahead of Him
The Eagles’ Brian Johnson, one of the few Black quarterback coaches, has a bright future ahead of him, writes Michael Lee for The Washington Post. His knowledge and passion for the game landed Johnson in the Super Bowl, coaching Jalen Hurts, an MVP runner-up. The leap that the star quarterback made in his second season…
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West Chester University to Welcome Erin Brockovich for President’s Speaker Series
Famed law clerk and the subject of the 2000 Oscar-winning film named for her, Erin Brockovich will speak at West Chester University on Saturday, March 11, at 8 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S.…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in Our Region
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…
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Looking for Quick Action on State School Funding Reforms
Delaware County state legislators and education advocates are promising to press for quick action to bring fairness to the state’s school funding system on the heels of a Commonwealth Court ruling last week declaring Pennsylvania’s system unconstitutional, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by William Penn School…
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Remembering Havertown’s William Eisenhuth, Homeless Advocate
An advocate for the homeless and the mentally ill, William Eisenhuth of Havertown died Tuesday, Jan. 17 from complications of COVID-19, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He spent many nights offering people experiencing homelessness food, coffee, or blankets bought with his own money. “Bill was one of the pioneers,” said Sister Mary Scullion,…
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Widener Now the Official University for Philadelphia Union
Under a new partnership deal, Widener University in Chester has become the “official university” of the Philadelphia Union, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two parties signed the multiyear partnership deal this week. Widener will also be the official university of Subaru Park and the $55 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex now being built…
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Mineralys in Radnor Raises $192M for Blood Pressure Drug
A public stock offering from Mineralys Therapeutics of Radnor netted $192 million for the company’s development of a new blood pressure drug candidate, lorundrostat, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company sold 12 million shares of common stock at $16 per share in an upsized IPO. The IPO could grow another $28.8 million…
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Dunwoody Village Groundskeeper Retires with a 38-Year Legacy
Bill Hohlfeld has been tending the grounds at Dunwoody Village for 38 years. Now residents and staff are bidding him a fond farewell as he heads into retirement. His last official day at the continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square was Feb. 1. The Dunwoody property had once been a working farm, and when…
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WilmU Alumna Performed Super Bowl Coin Toss as One of Pat Tillman Scholars Honorary Team Captains
Wilmington University alumna Fabersha Flynt was on the 50-yard line and performed the coin toss for Super Bowl LVII as one of four Pat Tillman Scholars honorary team captains. The Tillman Scholarship honors Cpl. Patrick Daniel Tillman, Jr., a record-setting safety for the Arizona Cardinals who turned down a three-year, multi-million-dollar deal with the Cardinals…
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Once a Pennsylvania Pest, Spotted Lanternflies Now Populating Canada
Canada is sounding the alarm on spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that is a threat to many native tree species, according to a staff report from The Sudbury Star. Spotted lanternflies “threatens many of our native tree species, including maples, poplars, pines, and cherries. Grape vines are also susceptible to this pest,” said Ontario Parks,…
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Economics Silences Philadelphia Folk Festival, First Time Since 1962 Debut
Sharp declines in its finances has caused the 2023 Philadelphia Folk Festival (PFF) to fall flat for the first time in its 60-year run. Maggie Mancini reported its unfortunate cancellation for PhillyVoice. Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS) plans were already being attuned for the Aug. 17–20, 2023, concert at Old Pool Farm in Harleysville. But as…
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Can’t Get Enough Wawa in Your Life? Here’s a Spotify Playlist of Wawa Tunes
For years, Wawa fans have written songs to their favorite convenience store. Now, a playlist of four songs entirely dedicated to Wawa and its HoagieFest has dropped on Spotify, writes Stephanie Farr for philly.com. Lettuce break these songs down for you: “H.O.A.G.I.E.F.E.S.T” by The Meatball Mann and Shorti K. This sounds like the Delco version if Taylor Swift wrote…
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What’s Life Expectancy in Delaware County? Read On
Delaware County is on a list of 34 counties out of 67 in Pennsylvania where the average life span for residents matches or exceeds the state average. A resident here can expect to live an average of about 78 years. That’s the state average, according to Stacker.com. On health outcomes, Delaware County was 17th in…
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Hedgerow Theater in Rose Valley Celebrates 100 Years
Hedgerow Theatre turns 100 this year. It is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the Philadelphia region, topped only by the Walnut’s 215-year history, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. It runs out of a 19th-century grist mill in Rose Valley, and it’s launched more than a few careers, said executive artistic director Marcie…
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