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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…
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Philly’s Best Steak Opens Massive New Yeadon Food Processing Facility to Fuel National Expansion
Philly’s Best Steak Co., which prepares meats for restaurants to use in their cheesesteaks, opened a new facility in Yeadon, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new $25 to $35 million facility has been in development for three years. It will allow Philly’s Best to double the size of its production space and…
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Bill Atkinson: The Life and Impact of the Catholic Church’s First Quadriplegic Priest
Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., was inspired to become an Augustinian priest because of Father Bill Atkinson’s own incredible relationship with God. Rev. Hagan, a Drexel Hill native, serves as the Prior Provincial at The Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He spoke about the life and canonization of Father Atkinson back in June…
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With Leasing Momentum, Rubenstein Partners Nabs $127M Refinancing for Chesterbrook Campus
Rubenstein Partners has obtained $127 million in refinancing from Waterfall Asset Management for its 1.1 million-square-foot office campus in Chesterbrook, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-building property off Duportail Road, near the Chesterbrook Road and Route 202 intersection, is currently 50 percent occupied, according to Rubenstein Vice President Brian Simel, but occupancy is expected to climb to 66 percent…
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Montco Delays Public Event on Data Centers Amid Safety Concerns
A planned public discussion about the growing presence of data centers in Montgomery County has been postponed, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The event was organized by the county to provide residents with more information about the industry and was scheduled for March 18 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. The forum was…
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Two Little Guys, Creator of Joe Tea, Opens Bensalem Headquarters With Eyes Toward Growth
Two Little Guys, the company behind the food and beverage brand Joe Tea, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Bensalem, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move to the 22,245-square-foot building in Bucks County, which will expand the company’s headquarters by roughly 71 percent, is expected to be completed in…
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Philadelphia Sees Historic Drop in Homicides, But Commitment to Strategy Must Be Maintained
In 2025, Philadelphia recorded its lowest number of homicides in six decades. Experts credit this trend to the city’s investment in prevention and crime-fighting strategies, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. These strategies — which include implementing anti-violence initiatives in neighborhoods and police targeting groups responsible for much of the city’s violence — has helped…
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St. Patrick’s Day Guinness Flows at These Delaware County Irish Pubs
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, people all over Delaware County will be seeking out their favorite Irish pubs for some Guinness, Irish food, and live music. Here’s a few Delaware County pubs that made a recommended list by Anne E. Hill at Main Line Today. Monaghan’s Irish Pub in Essington has wings, sliders,…
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Helping Delaware County Thrive: The 2026 Small Business Honorees
Entrepreneurs, family businesses, and community-focused organizations across Delaware County will be recognized later this month as the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Small Business Awards Breakfast, a celebration of the companies and leaders helping shape the region’s economic and community future. The Breakfast will be held at The Drexelbrook on Friday, March…
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Why Philadelphia Became the Birthplace of American Independence
Why Philadelphia? When most people picture the American Revolution, they see muskets flashing in Boston, redcoats marching through New York, or Washington’s army crossing the Delaware River on that frozen Christmas night. But the true heart of the struggle, where ideas turned into action and independence took root, was right here in Philadelphia, a city…
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Blue Route Trash Is Piling Up, Keeping PennDOT Busy
It was a messy job Tuesday morning when PennDOT contractors fanned out to cleanup up Blue Route trash in Haverford Township, reports Madeline Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. An area resident said the trash is hard to miss along 476. “It’s not right to throw things on the ground. It’s just a disgrace,” said Denise…
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A Nudist Camp in Our Midst Since the 1930s Was Visited by at Least 1 Delaware County Family
America’s nudist movement was once centered in May’s Landing, New Jersey, and a Delaware County family was there, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Baptist minister The Rev. Ilsley Boone was the leader of the 1930s movement. He created a nudist colony, Sunshine Park, which operated until the 1980s. Linda Secor spent time at…
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