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After Decade Leading Bensalem Schools, Superintendent Steps Down
Following ten years leading Bensalem Township School District, Superintendent Samuel Lee has stepped down as the district faces a severe budget crisis, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the March 11 meeting, the school board approved Lee’s resignation, effective April 1, and finalized a separation agreement for Lee, who had been appointed to…
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The Palestra is Synonymous With Philadelphia College Basketball
The Palestra in Philadelphia is one of the most special sports stadiums in the nation, write Siafa Lewis and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. The stadium first opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1927. Since then, coaches and players alike has shared countless memories at the stadium. There’s Phil Martelli, who coached at Saint…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with his brother, exploring neighborhood parks, and learning early lessons in leadership and responsibility while delivering newspapers and serving customers as a cashier at the local ACME. Those early experiences helped…
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Villanova French Colonial Home Available for Sale at $4.5 Million
A Villanova French Colonial home with an indoor basketball court, a “pub” room, and a wine closet that can hold 800 bottles is available for sale at $4.8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 7,328-square-foot home dates back to 1953. It was renovated and expanded in the early 2000s. The home…
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Philadelphia International Airport Gets a New Look for 2026 Visitors
Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for an expected surge in visitors this year with a $500 million upgrade that will include new restrooms and exit lanes, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The funding is coming from a $935 million capital-improvement agreement between Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation and airlines serving PHL, supported by…
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Bonner-Prendie Named PIAA Champs for First Time in School History
Bonner-Prendie earned its first state basketball championship in school history in boys’ basketball when it beat District 3 Champ West York, 62-35, on Friday for the PIAA Class 5A title at Hershey’s Giant Center. The last time Bonner won a basketball championship was 38 years ago, in 1988, when the Friars won the Catholic League…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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With Four Decades Under Her Belt, ‘Queen of TV Shopping’ Bids Farewell to HSN
Host Bobbi Ray Carter has spent 43 years wearing the crown of “OG and Queen of TV Shopping” at HSN, becoming a monumental voice of live shopping in the homes of millions, reports HSN at PRNewswire. With the network’s earliest days as Home Shopping Network, Carter started in 1983 when HSN was a small studio…
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$8.8 Million in Lottery Prizes Won by Two Montco Shoppers in Wynnewood and Pottstown
Montgomery County was a very lucky spot for two shoppers this week, who won more than $8 million combined in the Pennsylvania Lottery, according to a staff report from KYW Newsradio. A Match 6 ticket sold at the Sunoco on Lancaster Avenue in Wynnewood won the $5.8 million jackpot in Monday’s drawing, according to officials.…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new center, spanning 11,500 square feet, is replacing the original building constructed for the 1976 Bicentennial. It’s scheduled to open this year to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. In the…
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Philly Typewriter Restores IBM Selectric Flown 600 Miles By Pilot to Save Mother’s Heirloom
A pilot flew nearly 600 miles to Philly Typewriter, trusting the South Philadelphia shop to restore his mother’s IBM Selectric III, a family heirloom he did not want to risk mailing, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barry Partlo of Clayton, N.C., inherited the typewriter from his late mother and kept it in his…
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Parents Seek State Help in Radnor High AI Deepfake Incidents
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking the Pennsylvania Department of Education to create standards on how schools should respond to students victimized by AI deepfakes, writes Katie Bernard and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Parents of two Radnor High School students spoke at a roundtable Thursday on AI in schools hosted by the governor…
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Imagine Delco: A Conversation About Helping Our Children
Delaware County leaders from different backgrounds gathered March 17 to figure out how to protect the county’s most precious resource: its youth. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosted a World Cafe-style conversation that asks the question, “What kind of county are we building for the next generation—and how do we build it better together?”…
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Experience Napa Country at Napa Kitchen and Wine in Newtown Square
Napa Kitchen and Wine at the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square offers a different kind of wine-tasting experience, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The restaurant brings the Napa Valley to Delaware County with wine tastings dispensed from self-serve kiosks, offering 1 or 3 oz samples or a full 5 oz. glass servings of…
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Historic Media Church Among Recipients of $8.5M Grant Program
Thirty historically Black churches nationwide are set to receive a combined $8.5 million for essential preservation work, including Campbell African Methodist Episcopal Church in Media, writes National Trust for Historic Preservation for savingplaces.org. Founded in 1827 by formerly enslaved people, Campbell AME Church of Media is among Delaware County’s oldest active Black congregations. Its Gothic…
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It All Started With David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust at Tower Theater
Marla Kanevsky, all of 14, wrote an honest letter to David Bowie about his concert at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. The letter was apparently well-received, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Kanevsky wrote she didn’t really care for Ziggy Stardust when she first heard it, but over time, the music was “life-changing.” “And in…
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Villanova Now Pays Athletes as College Sports Model Shifts
Villanova University is now directly paying some of its student athletes as part of a settlement last year of a federal class-action lawsuit over student athlete compensation, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It joins Temple, Penn State, St. Joe’s, Drexel, and La Salle. The change means that college athletes can no longer be…
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David’s Bridal Expands Beyond Retail With New Wholesale Push
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is launching a wholesale division with designer gowns and boutique-focused services, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for Retail Dive. David’s Bridal is adding a new business line, launching a wholesale division aimed at boutiques, small businesses, and larger retail partners. The new push will begin with capsule collections featuring more than 50…
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