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Section of Protected Brandywine Battlefield Site Now Open to the Public
A section of the Brandywine Battlefield recently preserved by the North American Land Trust (NALT) is now open to the public, writes Michael P. Rellahan for the Daily Times. Brinton Run Preserve in Dilworthtown is a historic tract where American and British forces fought on Sept. 11, 1777. Washington’s troops were defeated by troops under…
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Millennials, Center City’s Saviors, Fled the Pandemic to the Burbs; Many May Not Return
Center City saw tremendous progress over the past three decades, becoming a go-to spot for millennials who enjoyed the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities there. But the pandemic led to yet another statistical round of residential flight to the suburbs, one of a number of population cycles the city has endured. Tom McGrath covered one…
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Hundreds Turn Out for Upper Darby’s 2nd Pride Festival
Hundreds gathered Saturday at Upper Darby High School to celebrate the second annual Upper Darby Pride Festival, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “It’s a big milestone for the LGBTQ community here in Delaware County,” Kyle McIntyre of UDTJ (Understanding, Devotion, Take Action, Justice) said. Next year it will be Delaware County Pride,…
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Upper Darby High Alum Jim Croce’s Hit Album Turns 50, Chesco-Born Son Keeps Legacy Alive
Marking the 50th anniversary of the 1972 album You Don’t Mess Around with Jim from Drexel Hill singer/songwriter Jim Croce, his son A.J. Croce, who left Chester County as a toddler, has kept his father’s memory alive with his “Croce Plays Croce” tour, writes Hobart Rowland for Main Line Today. Jim Croce’s breakthrough album was…
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3 Delaware County Bike Trails Among 21 Best in Philly Region
With more people turning to biking for exercise, it’s good to know there are hundreds of miles of multi-use trails in Philadelphia and its surrounding region Three Delaware County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to satisfy all of your biking needs, according to the Philadelphia…
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Neumann University Named a College of Distinction
A guide for college-bound students has recognized Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its excellence in higher education in 2022-23. Neumann was cited by the Colleges of Distinction 2022-23 guide. It cites Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its collaborative learning, strong liberal arts curriculum, professional career preparation, required internships, and many opportunities for community service. The…
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Online Retailer Opening Flagship Brick-and-Mortar Store in Former JCPenney Space in King of Prussia Mall
Online retailer Wayfair is opening a flagship brick-and-mortar store with a rooftop bar at the King of Prussia Mall, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wayfair is the destination for all things home: helping everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home. The seller of furniture, bedding, and espresso machines will occupy 104,065 square…
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Good News: Delco’s Looking Healthier, But There’s Work to Do
A state analysis reported by The Foundation for Delaware County shows we’re doing better compared to many other counties in Pennsylvania in health outcomes but there are still key areas the county needs to work on. Delaware County is ranked 17 out of 67 Pennsylvania counties in health outcomes, making it among the healthiest counties…
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From Lawyer to Boutique Owner, Swarthmore Woman’s at Home in Arizona
Kym Stutzman hails from Swarthmore but the former family lawyer has found success in Surprise, Arizona with her own women’s boutique, reports the Sun City Independent. Just Be Youtiful helps people “realize that they are beautiful inside and out.” Stutzman was born and raised in Swarthmore but moved to Arizona in 2010. She has been a…
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TLC Leadership Academy Honors Seniors
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth’s Leadership Academy hosted a Graduation Ceremony for their Class of 2022 students at the John James Audubon Center on June 1, 2022. The Academy, located in Audubon, is an accredited and licensed private academic school providing education, coaching, and counseling to students in grades 7 through 12. The…
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William Penn Foundation Funds Effort to Promote, Protect Pleasant Pathways
The William Penn Foundation has awarded $5.9 million in grants to help extend the Greater Philadelphia Circuit Trails network. More than $1 million of the investment is earmarked for projects in the four collar counties, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Circuit Trails network is planned to stretch for about 800 miles, with…
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Sports Betting Brings Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester $3M in April
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester recorded total revenue of more than $3 million in April as sports betting in Pennsylvania entered the slow season, according to a staff report from PlayPennsylvania. Overall, Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks dropped to $572.8 million in wagers in April. This is 20 percent under $715 million in March. However,…
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Immaculata to Host Info Session on Accelerated, Second-Degree B.S.N. on June 18
Immaculata University will host an information session on Saturday, June 18 for college graduates interested in earning a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. The session will be held from 10 AM to 12 PM in Loyola Hall, Room 18. Nursing faculty members will present information about the program, and attendees will have opportunities to talk with…
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Prominent Gaming Company Chooses KOP-Based Qlik to Advance Popular Mobile Games with Data Analytics
Qlik has helped SEGA Corporation, the multinational video game and entertainment company headquartered in Tokyo, to become more data-driven. SEGA streamlined its mobile game business with Qlik Sense, generating faster and deeper gamer insights to better engage with mobile phone gamers. In recent years, SEGA has recognized the increasing importance of the mobile game business.…
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Lifeguard Shortage Spares Chester, but Closes Some Pools and Jersey Beaches
The pools will be open in Chester this summer but elsewhere, a shortage of lifeguards is threatening beach and pools throughout the Philadelphia region and New Jersey, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The municipal pool in Chester has had no problem hiring and retaining lifeguards, said Duane Lee, the city’s deputy director of…
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Glen Mills Aviator Lauren Heisey Preps for 2,500-Mile Air Race
Glen Mills pilot Lauren Heisey will fly with Melissa Shrewsbury in the Air Race Classic, writes Jane Bellmyer for Cecil Whig. This June 21-24 race for women aviators has been taking place for 45 years, starting as the Women’s Air Derby in 1929, with Amelia Earhart one of its first competitors. It was The Powder…
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2nd Grader Wants to be a Police Officer 1 Day. Radnor Police Made Him Chief
Dominic Glenn is only 8, but the Ithan Elementary School student already knows he wants to be a police officer one day. The Radnor Police gave him a sense of what that might be like when they recently made him honorary police chief for the day, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Dominic’s swearing-in was followed…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Graduates Class of 2022
Valley Forge Military Academy has awarded 36 Cadets with their high school diplomas as part of the 94th annual commencement ceremony. The Cadets have been accepted to more than 30 colleges and universities to begin studying for their bachelor’s degrees. “We are so proud of this class,” said Col Stuart B. Helgeson, USMCR (Ret), president…
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