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Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic
Kennett Square’s Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen managed to survive the pandemic, thanks in part to the community’s support, and thrives today as a fun place that welcomes everybody, writes Tara Smith for the Daily Local News. The owners and staff of the small craft brewery are proud of the relaxed vibe that makes the…
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Whatever Happened to the CWA-24?
For months we have read mistruths about Aqua’s interest in purchasing Chester Water Authority. False claims that Aqua would close the Octoraro Reservoir, claims we wouldn’t extend similar jobs to current CWA employees or that they would be forced to relocate and many other complete fabrications that we’ve proven to be inaccurate. Instead of making…
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Annual Jazz Festival Returns Next Week at West Chester University
For the first time since 2019, the Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and live jazz to the surrounding community during the annual Jazz Festival from March 23-26. Most performances are free and take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, located in the Swope Music Building and Performing…
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Harcum’s First Lady to Present Research That Explores Victorian Buildings on the College’s Campus
The First Lady of Harcum College, Margi Tucker DeTemple, will present a free public lecture on Thursday, April 7 that explores the architectural and historic connections between Harcum College and the residents and developers who shaped the town of Bryn Mawr, beginning in the late 19th century. The multi-media event, called “The Harcum Mile 1869-1969: The…
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Delaware County Bridges in Dire Need of Repairs
More than 50 bridges in Delaware County have deteriorated so badly that they have been categorized as being in poor condition – the lowest assessment category – on last year’s National Bridge Inventory published by the Federal Highway Administration, write Kevin Crowe and Doug Caruso for USA Today. Overall, the National Bridge Inventory found 45,000…
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A Summer 2023 Opening for the Historic Lansdowne Theater? It’s Looking Good
After 35 years, the Historic Lansdowne Theater could open its doors to the public as early as summer 2023, writes Katheleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The accelerated timetable was helped by an additional $3.5 million in county and federal funds, including $2 million from the American Rescue Plan. Twelve months of construction is…
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Delco DA Writes About His Ukrainian Roots and a People Yearning for Freedom and Justice
His grandparents spoke a language he didn’t understand, coming from a place called “The Ukraine,” at a time when it was still a part of the Soviet Union, writes Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer in a guest commentary for The Philadelphia Citizen. His grandparents were Ilia and Alexandra Solominow. They were born in Kharkiv…
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Neumann University Honors Five Delaware County Alumni
Neumann University’s annual Alumni Association Awards, presented March 8, recognized five residents of Delaware County. Nancy Gorevin Costello, a Radnor resident, received the Alumni Association Recognition Award. She currently serves as the director of communications for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 2010, she and her husband Tom co-founded The Joy…
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Delco Chamber Honors Best of 2022 at Small Business Awards Luncheon
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce presents the 2022 Small Business Awards Luncheon Friday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive in Drexel Hill. Keynote Speaker is Bryan Quigley, owner of Stateside Vodka in Philadelphia. Enjoy a signature Stateside Cocktail while he tells the origin…
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Neighborhood Strangers from Bristol Meet at College, Bond Over Cookies, Marry During COVID
Bristol couple Melanie Santiago and Christopher Sarachilli grew up near each other. Their circles of friends intersected greatly. But they didn’t connect 1:1 until they shared an Italian class in college. Kellie Patrick Gates covered le nozze that ensued in The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was an English major taking an Italian language class at Arcadia…
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‘Iron-Sharpened Leader’ to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on March 24
Retired Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski will travel to Penn State Great Valley for a community discussion and book signing on Thursday, March 24 at 5 PM. Gronski is a leadership consultant and trainer, international speaker, executive coach, author, and graduate of the Master of Business Administration program at Penn State Great Valley. He served…
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Penn State Brandywine Gave First-Year Student Confidence to Lead Thousands in New Student Orientation
Rabia Rafiqzadah would not describe herself as an extrovert. “Honestly, I’m a really shy person,” Rafiqzadah admitted. Which makes it that much more incredible that in the fall, the Penn State Brandywine junior found herself welcoming thousands of incoming first-year students throughout the Penn State campuses, writes Amanda Ayako Ota for Penn State Brandywine. “What…
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Suburban Philadelphia Nonprofit Finds Itself in Spotlight Amidst Investigation into Trump’s ‘Fraudulent’ Schemes
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into Donald Trump’s dealings, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investigation has labeled Trump’s $21 million tax deduction for preserving his Seven Springs Estate a part of a pattern of…
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs May Close Coatesville, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Shift Services to New King Of Prussia Facility
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 medical centers across the country, including centers in Coatesville and Philadelphia, writes Patricia Kime for Military.com. The department’s recently unveiled plan also calls for the shift of services to more than 30 new or rebuilt hospitals. In some cases, private care would be relied upon.…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts March 19 Virtual Open House for Those Curious About the School
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual Spring Term Open House Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for anyone who would like to find out more about the school and meet the staff and administrators. During Open House you can learn more about the school’s admissions process, the…
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C&N to Relocate Its Paoli Office to Chesterbrook
C&N plans to relocate its office at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli to 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne. The relocation is expected to be complete this summer with an opening tentatively scheduled for mid-June. The 2,400-square-foot, free-standing branch will provide customers with improved convenience and easier accessibility. After renovations, the branch will feature an…
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County and New Warden Laura Williams Embrace Reforms and Opportunities at Delco Prison
When Delaware County’s prison returns to county control in April it will be led by new warden Laura Williams with a background in behavioral health, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Laura Williams, 36, has worked as a substance abuse counselor and has had various roles at the Allegheny County jail. She was drawn…
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Neumann University Helps Package Meals for Ukrainian Refugees Escaping Bombings
Neumann University administrators, staff, and students packaged 14,040 meals Wednesday for Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Poland to escape Russian bombings, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Meals were organized at the Bruder Life Center on campus, part of the activities for the university’s Charter Week. “We put this into Charter Week because it is…
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