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WCU’s Department of Theatre & Dance to Present ‘Into the Woods’ Beginning Wednesday
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents Into the Woods from April 20-24 with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Charlie DelMarcelle, Into the Woods runs from Wednesday to Friday at 7:30 PM. It will run Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM in the MainStage Theatre in the E.O.…
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Ridership, Revenue Stats for SEPTA Better but Still a Bumpy Ride
In March, SEPTA’s bus, train and subway ridership was the highest it’s been since the pandemic started, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. But revenue for the month is still short of SEPTA’s budget estimate. There were just slightly over 15 million passenger rides in March, the highest in two years and a 33%…
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Senior Lift Offers Free Technology Seminar at Neumann University
Senior Lift, a nonprofit organization that has been teaching technology skills to seniors for 13 years, is offering a free technology seminar on Monday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Abessinio Building at Neumann University. Dr. Thomas Dodds, director of the Cybersecurity program at Neumann, will present the technology seminar to give participants a…
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2 Delco CSAs Provide Opportunity to Support Local Farmers While Getting Farm-Fresh Produce
Community-supported agriculture, or CSA, offers an effective way to support local farmers while putting farm-fresh produce on your table, writes Lillian Gerczyk for the Philadelphia Magazine. Out of the 19 Philadelphia-area farms and farmers who are offering CSA programs for this spring and summer season, two are in Delaware County. Red Hill Farm in Aston…
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Major Conference at Subaru Park in Chester Looks at Delaware County’s Energy, Environmental Needs
Delaware County is coming together Thursday, April 21, for a vegan, zero-waste, admission-free meeting of the minds conference at Subaru Park in Chester. The county’s Office of Sustainability will host the 1st Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference, bringing local and regional sustainability experts together for a “cross-pollination of ideas related to climate change, environmental stewardship,…
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Parking Headaches at Philly Airport From Cargo Expansion Project
It became much more noticeable now that spring break is here. There’s no parking available at Philadelphia International Airport, reports Tim Furlong for NBC 10. The airport eliminated thousands of long-term parking spots during the pandemic as it starts an expansion of its cargo plane capacity. The warnings went out a few months ago but…
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Poll: McCormick, Oz, Fetterman Lead PA Primary Senate Race
The latest Pennsylvania Senate poll shows the Republican primary race a jumble, while Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has a big lead in the Democratic primary race, writes Charles Thompson for The Bradford Era. The new poll shows a near-tie between GOP candidates David McCormick and Dr. Mehmet Oz. On the Democratic side, Lt. Gov. John…
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Grants Are Available to Help You Fund Your Next Playground Project
Thinking of constructing or renovating a playground for your organization, or do you just need some support maintaining an existing playground? There are a number of private and public funding organizations that can provide grants that will get you on your way, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. Playgrounds can be an expensive…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Lily Busch Gatehouse Colonial for Sale in Bryn Mawr
A private cul-de-sac takes you past graceful trees on this 2-acre property with views of an orderly garden at this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath former gatehouse Tutor-style Colonial for sale in Bryn Mawr. The home was once the gatehouse to the mansion of Lily Busch of Anheuser-Busch fame. As you walk into this gatehouse home,…
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Former NFL Quarterback from Downingtown Taking His Talents to New Pro Football League That Debuts Saturday
Former NFL quarterback Kyle Lauletta, a graduate of Downingtown East High School, is taking his talents to the newly formed United States Football League, which kicks off this weekend, writes R.J. Young for FOX Sports. Lauletta, a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft who played collegiately at the University of Richmond, spent time with…
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Florida Mall in Development Would be Double the Size of King of Prussia
The King of Prussia Mall may soon have new competition in the country for being one of the biggest malls, writes Cukia M for the Construction Review Online. Developer Triple Five Group is planning to construct American Dream Mall near Everglades National Park in Florida. The $4 billion retail and entertainment complex would be about…
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Federal Donuts to See Massive Expansion Thanks to Radnor Investment Firm
Federal Donuts, popular for its donuts and fried chicken, is expanding across the Mid-Atlantic, thanks to Radnor-based equity investment firm NewSpring, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Federal has 11 locations now in Philadelphia and at the Wynnewood Whole Foods store. That would expand to up to 150 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Federal Donuts…
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Haverford Leads Way in Delco With Plastic Bags Ban
The Haverford Township Board of Commissioners has passed an ordinance 8 to 1 restricting distribution and use of plastic bags, beverage stirrers, and straws starting January 2023, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Businesses in town in the new year will no longer be able to offer customers single-use plastic carry-out bags and stirrers. Plastic straws…
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Learn How to Start a Business, and Have Google Help People Find It at These 2 SCORE Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting 2 free webinars on Tuesday, April 19, that will show you how to start your own business and how to use Google Maps and Searches so people can find you. “Grow With Google: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps” takes place 2 to 3 p.m.…
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Lansdowne Expands Access to Parks, Trails With Gateway Slope Opening
The Gateway Slope walkway officially opened in Lansdowne Borough this week, part of a continuing effort to provide park and nature trail access to the Delaware County and Lansdowne community, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Magda Byrne celebrated the opening of the walkway this week, with a dedication…
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Penn State Great Valley Honors Retiring Chancellor by Creating Endowment Fund for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
Penn State Great Valley School recently held a Launchbox Showcase where its advisory board announced the creation of the James A. Nemes Endowment in honor of the chancellor who is retiring this summer. As a part of the Invent Penn State program, the Great Valley Launchbox is one of 21 Launchbox and Innovation Hubs that help…
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Safety Project Set for Darby, the Only Place in America Where a Trolley and Freight Train Meet
The U.S. Congress has allocated $1 million for safety upgrades at a unique crossing in Darby that accommodates freight trains, trolleys, motor vehicles and pedestrian traffic, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Sixth and Main streets safety project was announced Monday by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa). The intersection was the scene of…
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Wawa Day Thursday Celebrates 58th Anniversary With Free Coffee, Charitable Donations
Wawa is celebrating the 58th anniversary of opening its first store opening April 16, 1964 in Folsom with several Wawa Day events and actions, starting with free coffee on April 14. On Thursday, customers can get a free coffee, any size, at any Wawa store. April 14 also marks the anniversary of the 2014 launch…
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