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New Warehouses Coming to Former FMC Property in Marcus Hook
Demolition is taking place at the former FMC/American Viscose property in Marcus Hook to make way for a planned 475,000 square foot warehouse complex, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The 30-acre property has been subject to false starts on redevelopment for decades. Now the remaining building is coming down to make way for…
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Sources Report a Deal Announcement on Crozer Health Could Come Today
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. could be announcing a deal for Crozer Health today, according to Philadelphia health care industry sources, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rumors have been circulating in Philadelphia healthcare circles for over a week that Prospect Medical has found a buyer for the Crozer system. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon…
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How Much Do I Love Thee? Let Me Account for Inflation
Inflation could be an indicator of just how much you love someone this Valentine’s Day, writes Beccah Hendrickson and 6abc digital staff. Farrell’s Florist in Drexel Hill says the lovelorn will pay about 20% more for flowers this year. There’s two reasons. Farmers slowed down growing during the pandemic. Supply chain issues are making it…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Brick Colonial in Media
A stunning brick colonial home on 1.4 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The home impresses from the start with its spacious foyer with gleaming hardwood floors. On the right is the formal dining room with crown molding and a living room with built-in…
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When Creating a Local, Enduring Tourism Go-To Spot, It Takes a Village — A Peddler’s Village, in Fact
Peddler’s Village turns 60 years old in 2022, and its active calendar will offer numerous sparkling events for the diamond anniversary. Jennifer Rogers Burns looked back on its beginnings for the Visit Bucks County blog. The site once comprised a simple array of shops and a hotel surrounding a Quaker meeting house in the early…
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units and the behavioral health system. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career. The Downingtown…
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Pilot Daniel Moore Gives Personal Account of Drexel Hill Helicopter ‘Miracle’
Pilot Daniel Wesley Moore had less than a minute to save the lives of everyone in a medical helicopter plummeting from 1,500 feet Jan. 11, writes Jeff Taylor for The Northern Virginia Daily. He aimed for a patch of grass by Drexel Hill United Methodist Church. While everyone survived the crash, including flight paramedic Kevin…
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In Springfield, Lawsuit Asks for Student Masks as Policies Vary by District
A federal judge denied a class-action lawsuit request filed by four families to end the school district’s mask-optional policy and return to full masks, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The suit, filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, claims the optional COVID masking policy violates the Americans With Disabilities Act. The lawsuit states…
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Villanova Sophomore Mitch Macek Competed Last Night on Jeopardy!
Mitch Macek, a mathematics major at Villanova University, went up against 34 other contestants this week on Jeopardy!’s National College Championship, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. The stakes are high. The grand prize winner can take home $250,000. The quarterfinal round consists of 12 games over six days. Two quarterfinals will be shown each…
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President of Panama Welcomes Valley Forge Academy President to Palace
Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen has welcomed Col. Stuart B. Helgeson, USMC (Ret), president of Valley Forge Military Academy & College, along with VFMAC alumni, to the presidential palace in Panama. President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen is a 1972 graduate of Valley Forge Military College. Col. Helgeson led the contingent of alumni to the Central American nation as…
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Frontier-Spirit Merger Looks Like a Win-Win for Philadelphia Region
Now that Frontier and Spirit Airlines are planning to merge, what does that mean for air travelers in the Philadelphia region? Some analysts believe the deal means a more competitive carrier, according to Triangle Business Journal. “We think the two companies will be able to compete more aggressively with the larger airlines once they combine,”…
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Children Become Explorers With General Recreation’s Smart Play Summit
Exploring is a great way for a child to develop. Exploring stimulates the senses with new sights, sounds, and smells; while it improves motor skills and tones muscles. Exploration, particularly shared among children, can develop social and emotional skills, fostering imagination and cooperation. It teaches problem-solving and strategic thinking. Some of the best explorations happen…
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Simply Good Jars Sees 1,200% Sales Jump. Now What? How About a Spot at Wawa?
Everything’s looking up for Simply Good Jars, the Philadelphia startup that offers pre-made salads. Ever since they appeared in March on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank”, sales have grown a whopping 1,200%, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Now they’re testing their product in select Wawa stores, 30 of them, actually, in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,…
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Ridley Tattoo Artist Roddie Cooper Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro With Delco Flag
“I did it for Delco,” says Roddie Cooper, posing for a picture at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro holding a Delco sign. The Ridley High graduate is a stilt walker, “Star Wars” stormtrooper, and tattoo artist who decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania last year to fly the Delaware County sign at the top…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates Black History Month With Events
Penn State Brandywine is providing programming and events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. Below is a list of ways the campus community can participate in this month dedicated to honoring Black history. Black History Month Trivia Game Show Feb. 10, 12:15-1:15 p.m., at Parsons Hall. Test your knowledge of Black History.…
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Immaculata Receives $100,000 Grant to Purchase Equipment for New Science Building
Immaculata University has received a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funds will assist in the procurement of science and simulation equipment for the new Parsons Science Pavilion, which is currently under construction. The grant will also expand the nursing simulation labs. Enrollment in healthcare and STEM-related majors has steadily increased. In…
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Harcum College Offers Two Sensible Career Paths in Healthcare That Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives
Many people are interested in training for healthcare careers because of the increasing demand for professionals in the field. However, the prospect of four years of college and incurring student debt can be a deterrent to going back to school or changing careers. Harcum College has a solution. Harcum College offers affordable and accessible career…
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2 Philadelphia Airport Airlines Looking to Combine Into 5th Largest in Country
The second and fourth-largest airlines operating out of Philadelphia International Airport are looking to combine, writes Jensen Werley for Philadelphia Business Journal. Frontier Group Holdings Inc., parent company of Frontier Airlines, is buying Spirit Airlines for $3 billion. If the deal is approved, the combined airline would be the fifth-largest in the U.S. It would…
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