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Max Patkin, ‘Clown Prince of Baseball’, Buried in Collingdale Cemetery
Max Patkin enjoyed a long career as an entertainer in baseball, writes Irwin Cohen for JewishPress.com. Known lovingly by many as the Clown Prince of Baseball, the Paoli man saw his first game as a child with his Hebrew school class. Years later, he become a pitcher in the minor leagues. While he was serving…
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‘Shore Tea’ Hit with a Trademark Challenge
Jeff Plate took notice when Wawa and Cape May Brewing released a new summer peach-flavored hard tea last month, calling it “Shore Tea.” Now the co-founder and former owner of Asbury Park Brewery is filing a trademark infringement lawsuit, alleging he had the name first and pitched it to Cape May Brewing, writes Michael Tannenbaum…
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Valley Forge Academy Extends Admissions Deadline to Sept. 9
Valley Forge Military Academy has extended its admissions deadline to September 9th as scholarships are available for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. “Historically, the admissions deadline was a set one for all new and incoming students,” said Anna Brennan, Director of Academy Admissions & Academy Financial Aid. “We want to allow ample time for those who may…
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Folcroft Welcomes Gov. Wolf, Who Hears Tales of Struggle
Pa. Gov. Wolf was in Folcroft Tuesday to re-introduce a plan to send $2,000 checks directly to Pennsylvania residents, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. While there, he heard about some of the difficulties people in Folcroft are facing. “Historically, our community has been overlooked by people in positions like yours – we recognize…
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New Hope Smokehouse Working with Philadelphia Dog Treat Brand to Bring a Little More Bark to Their Bite
Mika & Sammy’s Gourmet Pet Treats, a Philadelphia-based company, is working with a New Hope smokehouse for the creation of their products. Lisa Dukart wrote about the business’ Bucks County connection for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was founded by Erik Senders and now sees their products stocked in approximately 700 stores across all…
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Phoenixville’s CCWMG — Renowned for Retainer-Based Financial Planning — Welcomes New Managing Director
Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, which employs a retainer-based planning model that is making waves in the industry, is currently in growth mode. Wayne resident Derek Dobin, who boasts 20-plus years of experience in finance and engineering, is the latest addition to the Phoenixville firm’s roster of professionals who utilize a team approach to help…
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Fixing 911 System Still a Priority, County Council Assures Chiefs
Delaware County’s 911 system is an August agenda item, say members of Delaware County Council, as they reassured concerned police chiefs who described the current system as “dire,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “It’s creating very strong safety issues for our officers on the streets … The system is crashing. It’s been…
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Plastic Bags Ban Passes in Media Borough, Joining Haverford
When January 2023 arrives, you’ll need a re-useable shopping bag if you hit any of Media’s stores. The borough is the latest to ban plastic bags, straws and stirrers, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Media businesses won’t be giving you single use plastic bags to hold your purchases starting Jan. 1, 2023, but they will…
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Elyse Lupin, Pres., Founder of Elysium Marketing Group, Joins Center for Loss and Bereavement Board
Elyse Lupin — President and Founder of Elysium Marketing Group (Ambler) — has joined the board for The Center for Loss and Bereavement in Skippack. Lupin is on both the community relations and marketing committees, where she will use her extensive marketing background to build awareness of the grief counseling services the organization provides. The…
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Long-time Delco Business Kent Studios Takes Philly Magazine Award
Kent Studios in Woodlyn has won the unique distinction of earning Philadelphia Magazine’s “2022 Framer That Doesn’t Cost a Second Mortgage” award in its Best of Philly series for helpers and fixers. The magazine pointed out the sticker shock felt the first time you tried to have your band poster professionally framed. “Nothing, you thought,…
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Newtown Square’s Dan DiLella Replaced as US 250th Anniversary Chair
President Biden has replaced Daniel DiLella, president and CEO of Equus Capital of Newtown Square, as chairman of the federal Semiquincentennial Commission set up to plan the nation’s 250th anniversary of American independence, writes Jeff Bravin for The Wall Street Journal Replacing him is former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios. No reason or public comment was given…
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Dunwoody Village–More Activities Than Ever at New Community Center
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square has been a premier continuing care retirement community for almost 50 years, but it continues to look for ways to enrich residents’ daily lives, as evidenced by a new community center, writes Matt Cosentino for Suburban Life Magazine. The $24 million renovation of the community center reimagines an older space…
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5 Thoughts for Keeping Your Motivation on Hazy, Hot, and Humid Days
“Our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” M. Scott Peck – The “Road Less Traveled”.…
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Doylestown Native Working on a Series About the Infamous Bucks County Gang
A Bucks County filmmaker is currently working on a series covering the exploits and history of the Doan Gang, a group of British spies who committed crimes throughout Bucks County during the Revolutionary War. Sarah Siock wrote about the upcoming film project for the Bucks County Courier Times. Mark McNutt, a filmmaker and Doylestown native,…
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Delaware County Consolidates Departments with Media Building Buy
Delaware County Council has approved purchasing the Flagship Corporate Center in Media for $15.4 million to house the county’s planning and housing department, the commerce center, and possibly VisitDelco, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The building, close to the county courthouse and government center, is the Flagship Corporate Center for J&T Building…
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SAP in Newtown Square Makes Forbes List of Best Employers for Women
SAP’s US headquarters in Newtown Square was among 14 Philadelphia-area companies chosen by Forbes to place in the top 50 companies nationwide as among the best workplaces for women, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. SAP came in 9th on the list locally, joining AstraZeneca in Wilmington at No. 7, Unisys in Blue Bell…
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PECO Plan to Replace Trees with Poles Sparks Nether Providence Protest
Wallingford and Swartmore residents are trying to keep PECO from cutting down or trimming a number of trees, some of them 250 years old, writes Jaclyn Lee for 6abc.com. Neighbors say the trees define the neighborhoods and hate the idea of looking out at utility poles instead of beautiful trees on their street. They…
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SCORE In-Person Workshop: Marketing Basics for Entrepreneurs
Make plans to join this in-person marketing basics workshop Monday, Aug. 8, to get an understanding of what you’ll need to market your product or service. This is a great opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to get their questions answered. The free workshop takes place 10 to noon at the PA CareerLink Chester…
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