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Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford Could Just As Easily Have Started in Delaware
The Battle of Brandywine was fought Sept. 11, 1777 in Chadds Ford and Birmingham townships. But some recent findings indicate the battle could have been fought earlier in Delaware had circumstances been different, writes Rich Schwartzman for chaddsfordlive.com. The battle could have been fought in Delaware had Gen. George Washington and British Gen. Sir William…
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Here Are Some of the New Food Options for Phillies Fans As 2026 MLB Season Approaches
With the Philadelphia Phillies set to kick off the new MLB season this week, fans will be in store for a variety of new food options at Citizens Bank Park, according to a 6abc Digital Staff report. First up is The Sweeper, a ribeye steak smothered in pizza sauce and topped with pepperoni and provolone…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Reality Is Virtual
I have a confession. It’s not terribly juicy. But it is incredibly awesome. I’ve been taking an online class. Just for fun. It’s about Celtic women in medieval literature and history. Our first assignment was a 4,000-word essay. I wrote about a 15th-century Welsh bard famous for composing a poem to her nether regions. I haven’t had that much fun since my grad school literature professor…
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New Supportive Housing Center Coming to Norristown
Montgomery County is building a new supportive housing center in Norristown to help residents experiencing homelessness, according to Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. Montgomery County officials broke ground on a new supportive housing center in Norristown, marking another step in the county’s effort to address homelessness. The facility, located near the county’s Health and Human…
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Locally-Set ‘Task’ TV Show Adds Mahershala Ali to Actor List as Rival to Mark Ruffalo’s Character
With the confirmation of season two of the regional TV show Task, created by Berwyn resident Brad Ingelsby, a new actor has been added to the cast: Mahershala Ali, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to sources at Deadline, the Oscar-winning performer is set to appear as rival to Mark Ruffalo’s character, FBI…
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Several Bucks County Schools Make List of the Best High Schools in the State
Six Bucks County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Schools were ranked on six key factors, including college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. The first Bucks County school on the list, ranked fourth, is New Hope-Solebury. The school…
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Rahel Solomon, CNN Anchor and Delco Native, Is Leaving the Network
Archbishop Prendergast graduate and Delaware County native Rahel Solomon is leaving her position at CNN as an early morning program anchor, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN,” Solomon said before signing off from “Early Start with Rahel Solomon.” “More to come…
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Lansdowne Borough Hosts First Restaurant Week Through March 29
Lansdowne Borough is launching its first Lansdowne Eats Restaurant Week, March 23 through March 29, according to a borough press release. The inaugural event is a major milestone for the borough community that will bring together residents, visitors, and food lovers to enjoy a vibrant and diverse restaurant scene. Lansdowne Borough has become a destination…
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Author Takes Heat When One of Her Characters Orders a Wawa ‘Sub’
An award-winning rom-com author who dared to have one of her characters order “a sub” from Wawa is taking some online heat, but she’s sticking to her guns, writes Emily Bloch from The Philadelphia Inquirer. And Now, Back to You, a book from B.K. Borison, about two competing meteorologists in Baltimore, is winning general praise…
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Springfield Mom Writes Book to Help Son Cope with Father’s Loss
A Springfield mom is a first-time author after writing a book on grief for her son when his father passed away, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Jacqueline Hastings wrote “My Daddy is in the Sky” for her then-infant son, Colton. The book reminds people that loved ones who pass on never truly leave. “He will…
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Sophie’s BBQ in Havertown Offers BBQ Done Right, with a Twist
Executive chef and Sophie’s BBQ owner Greg Herman is bringing his own Philly flair to barbecue in Havertown, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. You’ll find all the standard barbecue choices and classic sides at Sophie’s, but with culinary twists from Herman. The restaurant is named after Herman’s daughter. The chef has been cooking since his…
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Lyric.ai in Newtown Square Processes Health Insurance Claims for 190M
Nine of the 10 biggest health insurers turn to a Newtown Square company to help process health insurance claims for 190 million Americans, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lyric.ai provides the technology that sustains the payments vital to U.S. healthcare. Carolyn J. Wukitch started at the company 35 years ago when it was…
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Ellis Preserve Developer in Newtown Square Eyes Multifamily Properties
An affiliate of Equus Capital Partners, the Newtown Square developers behind the Ellis Preserve, is in the process of raising a $600 million fund to invest in multifamily properties, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Equus Multifamily Partnership L.P. has so far raised $34.3 million. The fundraising began in the first week of March,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Colonial in Chadds Ford for Sale
A refined Colonial at 411 Webb Road with five bedrooms and five full baths on a picturesque 2.81 acres is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This home offers a blend of refined design and everyday livability. Set on a picturesque property, the home welcomes visitors with a dramatic two-story foyer and sweeping staircase that…
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GMercyU’s Sport Business Association to Turn Movement into Meaning at Inaugural 5K Run on April 26
This spring, the Sport Business Association at Gwynedd Mercy University is turning movement into meaning for the rare disease community. The Sport Business Association will host its inaugural Run for Rare — a 100-percent-student-run 5K Run & One-Mile Walk — on Sunday, April 26 at GMercyU. The event will benefit Uplifting Athletes, a national nonprofit…
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DCCC Offers ‘Veteran Authors and Memoir Keepers’ Event on Mar. 28
Members of the Delaware County veterans’ community will share their stories of motivation to serve — and the resilience to survive and thrive post-service — on Saturday, Mar. 28, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Marple Campus (901 S. Media Line Road, Media). The event will take place in the Academic…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Shifts Away from Sponsoring Visas, Plans 2,000 Tech Hires in India
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has shifted away from sponsoring visas and plans to directly hire 2,000 technology workers at its new office in Hyderabad, India, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having already brought on over 200 staff, Vanguard India aims on hiring another 2,000 more over the next three to four years. The office, which opened last fall, is located in a…
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David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, Owner of King of Prussia Mall, Dies at 64
David Simon, president and CEO of Simon Property Group, the owner of King of Prussia Mall, died at 64 on March 22 following a battle with cancer, according to a staff report from WUSA9. Simon was “the singular leader who built Simon Property Group into the largest and most admired retail real estate company in…
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