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Acme Supermarket Owner Albertson Sold to Kroger
The owner of Acme supermarket, Albertsons, is being sold to Kroger for $20 billion, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Acme Markets once dominated the Philadelphia supermarket scene. The Malvern-based supermarket chain was sold to Idaho-based Albertsons. Now Albertsons and its more than 21 supermarket chains are being sold to rival Cincinnati-based Kroger.…
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Bloomberg: Bankruptcy Haunts Chester as Pension Fund Runs Out of Cash
Chester is looking bankruptcy in the face, especially after its police pension fund runs out of cash in a few months, writes Hadriana Lownekron for Bloomberg. Chester’s financial decline has been happening for decades. The city’s population is half of what it was at its mid-century peak. Closed factories near the Delaware River have been…
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Monster House Delco Brings High-Tech to Halloween Decorations
Technology is bringing a new kind of Halloween decorating to Monster House Delco in Broomall, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. John DiMeo and his wife, Jen, use high-tech projection and audio equipment to turn their home into a spooky storyteller. Exterior walls pulsate as hands push to get out. Suddenly his home is…
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24 Beers on Tap, and That’s Just to Start at Thornton Bierhaul
Delaware County’s got its own version of a European beer hall with the opening of Bierhaul in Thornton, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The relaxed family-oriented hangout is a dream of James Mullally, who brought Bierhaul to life with restauranteur Loic Barnieu. “Bierhaul was conceived to share something Loïc and I experienced growing…
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Chester Still Bucking Gun Violence Trend Thanks to Initiative
The Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods (CPSN) continues to have a positive impact in the city of Chester even as gun violence elsewhere makes the daily news. At a press conference Thursday, officials gathered to give a progress report on the program. “CPSN has continued to have an extraordinary impact on the level of gun…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Graceful Tudor Revival in Bryn Mawr
A graceful Tudor revival with eight bedrooms and eight full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. Situated on stunning 2,89 acres, the grand and character-laden “Littlefield Farm” offers exceptional appeal and timeless quality. Designed in 1912, the home boasts an eye-pleasing stone and half-timber exterior along with carved fascia board…
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Neumann eSports Preps for Video Game Production Major
Neumann University is creating a new opportunity for students to major in video game production and it’s happening because of a new technology lab in the School of Business. The brand-new lab on the third floor of the Abessinio Building is the lair of the campus eSports team, but it won’t be all fun and…
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Atif Saeed Named New CEO for Philadelphia International Airport
The city has named Atif Saeed as the next CEO of the Division of Aviation, a position overseeing Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Saeed replaces Chellie Cameron, who oversaw both airports for six-and-a-half years. She became CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia in…
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Local CPA and Advisory Firm RKL Named Among Best Places to Work in PA
RKL LLP, a leading CPA and advisory firm with an Exton office and seven other Pennsylvania locations, was named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for the sixth year in a row. The Best Places to Work in PA program is an annual survey that uses employee input and workplace demographic data…
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Meridian Bank Supports Opening of First All-Ages Community Center
While Meridian Bank offers a full range of banking services and specializes in commercial as well as residential loans, the bank is also an active member within the community that takes care to join in local events. Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the opening of the ACCESS Community Center…
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2 Delaware County Businesses Named Top 100 Places to Work in U.S. by Fortune Magazine
Two Delaware County businesses made Fortune Magazine’s 2021 top 100 Places to Work in the US, despite disruptions from the pandemic, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. Newtown Township-based IT company, SAP America, moved up to No. 29, moving up 30 spots from last year’s ranking of No. 59. To counter the effect of the COVID-19…
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Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills Releases Final PA Pride Beer for 2022
The fourth and final PA Pride beer for 2022, PA Pride 8.0, comes from Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. PA Pride 8.0, an amber lager, will be sold starting Friday at more than 12 breweries. The beer is made with locally grown and malted barley. It captures warm…
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General Recreation Can Help You Raise Money for a Playground
In today’s economic environment, playground fundraising can face financial obstacles to bring your playground project to life. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a playground equipment provider and recreation space designer, can help with those fundraising issues. There are fun, creative ways to raise money, or you can use more traditional routes to raise capital,…
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Immaculata to Host Graduate Open House for Prospective Students
Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies is hosting an online open house on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 PM. The event will begin with a brief overview of admissions and financial aid followed by break-out sessions for individual programs, including doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications, and educational endorsements, as well as master’s programs in athletic training,…
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West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘Spring Awakening’ Performance Tonight
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents “Spring Awakening” from Oct. 20 – 23, 2022 with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik. It is based on the play by Frank Wedekind. Spring Awakening runs Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 20 – 22, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and…
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One of Philadelphia’s Most Exciting Suburbs is in Delaware County
Philadelphia is surrounded by lively towns and communities in exciting suburbs that offer visitors everything from quaint main streets to picturesque orchards, and one local place is among the eight most exciting of them, writes Allie Volpe for Thrillist.com. Media is a well of treasure for nature lovers. Visitors can spend their time among the…
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San Diego Philly Cheesesteak Shop Well Positioned for the Game
The Philadelphia cheesesteak is everywhere these days, thanks to local fans like Joe Crescenzo who have been transplanted elsewhere, reports Fox 29. Crescenzo is 2,500 miles from his home in Sharon Hill, creating cheesesteaks at his Philly-themed shop in San Diego. He’s been away for 40 years, but never forgot where he come from. His…
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Swarthmore Mural Is First Wheelchair Art in the Region
Swarthmore has a new mural that was created with the help of students in wheelchairs, the first large-scale wheelchair art in the Philadelphia area, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services (CADES) just completed the mural. CADES is a Swarthmore-based organization that helps children and adults with intellectual…
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