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Rosati’s in Clifton Heights Releases Special Flavor to Aid Fundraiser at Ukrainian Church in Swarthmore
Rosati’s in Clifton Heights is releasing a limited-edition water ice flavor, ‘I Stand with Ukraine,’ to raise money for a Ukrainian church in Swarthmore, writes Noah Zucker for Philly Voice. The flavor, released Sunday, combines lemonade and blue raspberry water ice, resembling the Ukrainian flag. A portion of its sales will go to Holy Myrrh-Bearers…
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West Chester University Closes Out 150th Anniversary Celebration With Community Open House
It was like visiting an academic theme park, where the thrill of a roller coaster was replaced with the excitement of scientific and artistic exploration, eye-catching technologies, and enthusiastic students and faculty showcasing what they most cared about. West Chester University closed out its year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary with an open house recently.…
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World-Renowned Climate Scientist to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on Wednesday
Climate scientist and science communicator Michael Mann will discuss his latest book, The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet, on Wednesday, May 4 at Penn State Great Valley. The New Climate War shows how fossil fuel companies have waged a 30-year campaign to deflect responsibility and delay action on climate change…
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Gift of 200 Pieces of Artwork to Brandywine River Museum Adds to Wyeth Treasure
The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, already considered a showcase museum for the art of Andrew Wyeth, will now be gifted 200 more pieces of artwork by his family and friends, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The collection includes 40 works by Andrew Wyeth’s father, N.C. Wyeth. That makes the Brandywine museum…
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‘There Are a Lot of Stories Out Here’: West Chester Man’s Volunteerism Preserves the Past at Abandoned Cemetery
After the owners of Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia abandoned it in 2011, volunteers like West Chester resident Ken Smith have taken its care into their own hands by tending the land where 180,000 people rest, writes Kevin Riordan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a certified arboretum, its plants and trees, like a 140-year-old…
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Baby in Womb “Flips Off” Pottstown Mom-To-Be During Ultrasound
Seeing your baby during an ultrasound is a new mom’s great joy, but this mom-to-be saw her baby doing something unexpected, reports Ben Cost for the New York Post. The fetus is appearing to actually “give the finger” in the womb during the ultrasound. “I could possibly have the sweariest baby ever if she’s doing…
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Bensalem Restaurant Offers Weekend ‘Drag Brunch,’ Where Patrons Enjoy Glam and Eggs
A restaurant brunch traditionally conjures images of servings of coddled eggs, watercress finger sandwiches, and pots of cozy tea. Water’s Edge in Bensalem, however, is turning that stuffy image on its spangle-decorated ear, as reported by 94.5 PST. The new gastropub on the banks of the Delaware River holds a weekend brunch with a twist:…
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Pro Wrestling Exec Honors Former Chester Man’s Bond With Brother by Keeping a Promise
Tyler Williams, aka Sooplex, a pro-wrestling social media influencer on TikTok, was close to his brother Marquise growing up in Chester, writes Brock Koller for 6abc.com. He lost his older brother this past October. That night, Williams, who bonded with his brother over pro wrestling, took comfort watching AEWRampage with his 11-year-old nephew. Williams later…
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WCU’s Annual Concert on the Quad Returns on May 5 After Two-Year Absence
The West Chester University Symphony Orchestra and other musical ensembles from WCU’s Wells School of Music will host the fourth annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, May 5 from 4:30-6:30 PM. The open-air concert is a festive event that includes raffles, giveaways, and free popcorn and is presented for the enjoyment of both the…
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Weekend Wanderer: Learning a Second Language
My husband was on an excursion in the Canadian wilderness. Trips like that reduce communication routes to satellite phone, for contacting the trip outfitter, and a GPS device he uses to text me or to alert emergency rescuers of bear attacks. When the satellite phone died, I became the sole link to civilization. An urgent…
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Delco Health Department Temporarily Banned From Inspections in 8 Towns
In late 2021, eight Delaware County municipalities filed a motion for a court injunction to keep the county’s pending health department from taking over their health inspections, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. In March 2022, the Delaware County Health Department became a reality with municipal health inspections included in its mission. On Thursday,…
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Elite College Acceptance Rates Are Historically Low, Including at This Delco School
There are record-low acceptance rates at the nation’s most selective schools. At the same time, popular schools are seeing more applications than ever, generating more revenue for them, writes Hilary Burns for Philadelphia Business Journal. Here in Delaware County, Swarthmore College was ranked 14th on a nationwide top 25 list of the most selective colleges,…
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Villanova Taps Jay Wright as Commencement Speaker
Villanova University announced Thursday that outgoing Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright will be the school’s commencement speaker, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The winningest coach in Villanova history will also receive an honorary degree. Wright will address graduates at the ceremony May 13, 2:30 p.m. in the Villanova Stadium. The idea of a…
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Come Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of The Foundation for Delaware County May 19
The Foundation for Delaware County has served more than 10,000 people a year in the past five years with its public health programs and has distributed more than $8 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable care, help that was particularly crucial during the COVID-19 crisis. Now the Foundation is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Norman Estate in Villanova
A stunning Norman mansion with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. The Norman Estate residence was built in 1925 and expanded in 1990. A full renovation followed in 2003, creating a residence with plenty of room to both relax and entertain on a large scale. The…
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something … from Ukraine? Coatesville Woman’s Wedding Dress Has a Story to Tell
When Coatesville resident and bride-to-be Megan Teti found the right designer for the wedding dress of her dreams, she was not expecting Maria Kolomoiets to continue working on it after having to flee her war-ravaged home in Ukraine, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. Searching for the perfect gown for her perfect day, Teti was delighted…
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Margaret Hollinger, Singer, Episcopal Academy Fund-raiser, Dead at 79
Margaret Hollinger, a popular director of development at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square and who was known in the 1940s and 50s in Drexel Hill, Villanova and Philadelphia as the “little girl with the big voice” died April 15. She was 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The singer, actress, model, and writer…
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See How Healthy Delaware County Is Compared to Its Neighbors
Delaware County holds its own in health rankings for its residents when compared to nearby counties, but it could do better, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A study released Wednesday by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute looked at health outcomes and health factors. There were 90 “health influencing” factors studied over…
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