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57 New Officers Graduate from DCCC Police Academy — Including a 57-Year-Old Who Refused to Give Up on His Dream
Fifty-seven cadets are ready to begin careers in law enforcement after graduating from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on June 11, joining police departments and public safety agencies across Southeastern Pennsylvania. The graduating class represented a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and ages — from 20 to 57 years old — and included…
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A North Philly Developer Built an App to Help World Cup Visitors Experience Philadelphia Like a Local
When Zaire Harris thinks about the million-plus visitors descending on Philadelphia this summer for the FIFA World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary, he doesn’t see tourists, he sees people who deserve better than a generic travel app. So the North Philadelphia native and indie game developer built his own, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly.…
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Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Dishes: Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, and More Must-Tries
Philadelphia’s most iconic dishes tell the story of a city that argues about food the way other places argue about politics: passionately, constantly, and with deep personal stakes, writes staff contributors at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They set out to rank the dishes that define Philly’s culinary identity, rooted in tradition, immigration, neighborhood pride, and the…
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New Hope Riverfront Home With Glass Facade Listed for Nearly $10 Million
Where a 1930s cottage once stood on the banks of the Delaware River, a glass architectural statement has taken its place. Now, it’s on the market for just under $10 million, writes Ben Shapiro for Bucks County Courier Times. The property at 2710 River Road sits on eight acres in New Hope with sweeping views…
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Never Been to Buc-ees? Here’s How It Compares to Wawa
If you live in the Delaware Valley, chances are you know Wawa like the back of your hand. It’s where you grab your morning coffee, a hoagie on the run, or that late-night snack you swear you didn’t need. Wawa isn’t just local either, it’s grown into a powerhouse with more than 1,000 stores across…
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A Guide to Autograph Brasserie in Wayne: Date Nights, Brunch, and a Wall of Famous Faces
Autograph Brasserie in Wayne is not the kind of restaurant people book simply because they need dinner. It’s the kind of place people choose when dinner is supposed to feel like something. Walk in and the faces find you first. Jim Morrison watches from one wall. John Lennon, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe look on from others,…
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Wawa Coffee & Care Cart Brings Comfort to CHOP Staff and Families for Nearly 30 Years
For nearly three decades, a coffee cart has been quietly working its way through the halls of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, offering something far simpler than medicine and, in many moments, just as needed. The Wawa Coffee & Care Cart has spent about 30 years serving up smiles at CHOP at its Philadelphia Campus and, more recently, at its King…
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Widener University Soccer & Swim Camp 2026: Twice the Summer Fun in One Camp
Looking for a unique summer camp that keeps kids active, engaged, and having fun all day long? Widener University’s Soccer & Swim Camp returns this summer with two exciting sessions designed to help boys and girls in grades K–8 develop new skills, stay active, and make lasting memories. Hosted by Widener Soccer, the full-day camp…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Expands Lead Service Line Inventory in West Chester to Help Build a Lead-Free Future
Safe drinking water starts long before it reaches the tap. That’s why Aqua Pennsylvania is continuing its work in West Chester Borough to identify and replace lead and galvanized service lines as part of a statewide effort to modernize infrastructure and protect public health. The utility is currently conducting a customer-owned service line inventory study…
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Whole Foods Eyes New Store in Fishtown, and the Small-Format Concept Could Change the Neighborhood
A Whole Foods Market could soon open along Frankford Avenue, marking the first time a major national grocery chain has planted a flag in one of Philadelphia’s most rapidly evolving neighborhoods, write Emma Dooling and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The format of the store may be as telling as the location itself.…
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Two Chester County Creameries Join PA’s 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail
The Shapiro Administration is serving up a sweet start to summer across Pennsylvania. Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and PA Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger visited Lapp Valley Creamery in Lancaster County to officially launch the 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail. Now in its ninth year and bigger than ever, this 2026 program includes 59 PA Preferred creameries,…
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FloatLab Arrives at Bartram’s Garden: A First-of-Its-Kind Floating Public Space for Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River
A bright yellow disc the size of a backyard swimming pool is floating up the Schuylkill River this week, and it’s about to change how Philadelphians experience the water. FloatLab, a 75-foot-wide circular platform, arrived near the Platt Bridge on the morning of Wednesday, June 10, before a tugboat guided it to its permanent home at Bartram’s Garden, reports Cherise Lynch for NBC…
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Qatar Airways to Restore Daily Philadelphia International Airport–Doha Flights in August
Philadelphia is getting its direct line to the Middle East back, and this time, Qatar Airways is flying it. Starting Aug. 1, the carrier will resume daily nonstop service between Doha Hamad International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport, restoring its own flights to Pennsylvania just as American Airlines steps away from the Philadelphia-Doha route, according…
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Ridley Park Native Diane McGraw’s Decades-Long Push to Bring the World Cup to Philadelphia
Diane McGraw helped bring the World Cup to Philadelphia. She just had to wait more than three decades to see it happen. Her path to the city’s soccer moment began far from any pitch, as Alex Coffey reports for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Ridley Park native who once dreamed of becoming an actress, McGraw had little interest…
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Delco Mummers Designer Creates ‘Liberty Beret’ for America’s 250th, Benefiting Mummers Against Cancer
For more than 50 years, James May has stitched sequins and feathers into the costumes that strut down Broad Street every New Year’s Day. Now the Delaware County designer is bringing that same Mummers flair to a different kind of celebration: America’s 250th birthday, Chris O’Connell reports for FOX 29 Philadelphia. From his costume shop…
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Happy Spouse, Happy House: A Marriage Therapist Talks About Modern Relationships
The statistics are sobering. According to the American Psychological Association, 40 to 50 percent of first marriages in the United States ended in divorce in 2024. For second marriages, that figure climbs to 67 percent. But according to Chimere Holmes, a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapy doctoral candidate at Eastern University,…
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Inside Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef: Springfield’s Go-To for Classic Roast Beef
On Woodland Avenue in Springfield, Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef does not try to reinvent anything. It does not need to. The place stays busy because people know what they are getting and keep coming back for it. A South Philly legacy, brought to Delco The story starts in 1938 at 20th and Jackson Streets…
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Award-Winning Niko’s Steaks in Clifton Heights is Family-Built
Sometimes it takes a family to win a cheesesteak award. That’s the case over at Niko’s Steaks in Clifton Heights, where the combined efforts of a father, mother, son, and sister led to Niko’s Steaks winning a Best Cheesesteaks in Delco award for 2026 in the March Cheesesteak Madness competition. Bob Kelly of Fox 29…
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