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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Celebrates Anniversary of Cheesesteak Restaurant
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper paid a visit to Good Morning America’s set with fresh cheesesteaks to celebrate Danny & Coop’s one-year anniversary, writes Sabrina Weiss for People. Cooper opened the New York restaurant in January 2025 with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny DiGiampietro. The co-owners were complimented by the talk show’s anchors, who raved about the quality of the cheesesteaks with their perfectly melted…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester). Presented by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation, the free regional summit is designed to inspire thoughtful philanthropy…
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Two Cofounders From Montgomery County Rank Among World’s Wealthiest
Two Montgomery County businessmen have landed on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List with a combined fortune of around $84 billion, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Yass ranks as the 28th richest person globally and the wealthiest in the Philadelphia region. A regular…
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Coatesville Basketball Star Stays Local Ahead of a Bright Future
Coatesville basketball star Colton Hiller plans to stay a hometown hero as he continues to improve his basketball game, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently ranked as the No. 3 player in the nation for the class of 2028, the Coatesville Area High School sophomore has received offers from major prep schools and…
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Three Philadelphia Residents Make Forbes Billionaires List for 2026
Three Philadelphia residents are included in Forbes‘ latest annual ranking of billionaires, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At the top is Victoria Mars, who ranks No. 245 on the list with a $12.3 billion net worth. Mars is the heir to the Mars, Inc. candy and pet food company. Her ranking is…
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Pope Leo XIV to Be Awarded This Year’s Liberty Medal July 3
The National Constitution Center will award this year’s Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV. A ceremony will take place on July 3. The pope will deliver remarks from the Vatican for the ceremony on Independence Mall, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pope. Born Robert F. Prevost,…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. About 60,000 TSA employees nationwide are required to remain on the job but don’t get paid during the shutdown. Hundreds of TSA officers have quit since…
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New Unnamed ‘Boutiquey’ Restaurant Coming Soon to Wayne
Radnor Commissioners have paved the way for a new restaurant with their approval of a relocated liquor license from Chester to Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News, as printed in the Daily Times. Restaurant owner Larry Kagan talked about his vision for the new restaurant, still under construction at 166 E. Lancaster…
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PHL Looks to Set Guinness World Record with Cheesesteak Line
PHL Food & Shops at Philadelphia International Airport is joining forces with the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation to whip up a record-breaking “Longest Line of Cheesesteaks,” writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day on March 24, every cheesesteak restaurant at the airport, including Chickie’s & Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks, Jim’s…
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Delaware County Mystery Histories Found in Old Postcards
Delaware County historian Keith Lockhart offers a view of Davis Road in the Llanerch section of Haverford Township, as reported in the Daily Times. The photo was apparently taken in a time before electrification when there was far less traffic on the road. Here’s a previous Keith Lockhart photo that ran in the Daily Times.…
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Irish Are Well Represented in Pennsylvania, Delaware County
They say on St. Patrick’s Day, everybody’s Irish, but how many of us in Delaware County actually are? In Pennsylvania, about 14.8 percent of us can claim Irish ancestry. That’s 1.9 million Pennsylvanians, writes Kathryne Rubright for the Pocono Record. Pennsylvanians with German ancestry pull out ahead of the Irish, representing 21.7 percent of the…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Named Premier Sponsor of Valley Forge America250 and Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations
A historic year is coming to one of the Delaware Valley’s most important Revolutionary War landmarks. In 2026, Valley Forge National Historical Park will host a year of events marking two milestones. The nation’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge becoming a national park. Helping bring those celebrations to life is a…
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Temple Nurse, Turnpike Workers Reunite After Saving Collapsed Downingtown Driver
Temple Health clinical nurse manager Cindy Zimmerman has forged a new friendship with two fellow Good Samaritans after the trio worked together to save a collapsed driver in Downingtown, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for PhillyVoice. On Dec. 10, Zimmerman was driving home from her shift at Temple’s Chestnut Hill Hospital when she saw an alarming…
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Villanova Students Step Up as Volunteer Firefighters in Bryn Mawr
A group of Villanova University students is proving that academic success and community service can go hand in hand, writes Leslie Small for Main Line Now. Four students from Villanova University’s College of Engineering are volunteering with the Bryn Mawr Fire Company while pursuing demanding academic programs. Colton Musselman, Anne Earp, John Burns, and Dominic…
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Two Bucks County Downtowns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Charming and Walkable
Two towns in Bucks County have been named among the top five most charming and walkable downtowns in Pennsylvania, writes Makayla Maxwell for the Islands. Doylestown’s downtown, which brims with creativity, features stunning historic architecture alongside an eclectic mix of museums, cafes, eateries, and shops, all within walking distance. Among the highlights is the Mercer…
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Episcopal Diocese Taps Michaels Organization to Redevelop 26 Church Properties in Philly Region
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is working with private developer Michaels Organization to repurpose 26 church properties throughout the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Many of the properties that are intended for conversion sit in prime locations, including Center City. The Diocese plans to make them into residential along with…
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Media Food Bank has Been Helping Feed the Hungry for 30 Years
Volunteers in Media Borough have worked for 30 years to make sure people don’t go hungry, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “People who live here care about food insecurity and don’t want people to be without food…the mission is to not only feed our neighbors, but also to do so with integrity and respect and…








































