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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in 1932, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The initial Girl Scout cookies were baked in the ovens of Philadelphia Gas and Electric, today’s PECO, as part of a bake-sale fundraiser conceived…
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After Pandemic Delay, Capital Health Moves Forward With Langhorne Micro-Hospital
After being delayed and nearly derailed by the pandemic, Capital Health’s plan to build a micro-hospital next to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne is back on track, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hospital is slated for the site of a former specialty medical center specializing in bariatric surgery, purchased by…
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Budget-Tightening at Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools Cuts 20 Positions
The Wallingford-Swarthmore school board unanimously OK’d a plan Feb. 24 to cut 20 positions as it addresses unsustainable spending, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reorganization plan takes effect July 1 and saves about $2 million, said Superintendent Russell Johnston. Five administrative positions will be eliminated, along with instructional assistant positions at the…
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Barrack Academy and Perelman Jewish Schools Announce a Merger
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr, Delaware County, is merging with Perelman Jewish Day School in Wynnewood. The merger was approved earlier this week by the Barrack and Perelman boards. The merger will create the only independent Jewish day school in the region for students in pre-K through 12th grade, writes Ryan…
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Josh Shapiro and Neighbors Face Off Over Backyard Boundary
A narrow strip of land in an Abington neighborhood has become the focus of an unusual property dispute involving the PA Governor, writes The Washington Post. At issue is a roughly 10-foot-wide section of backyard between Josh Shapiro and his neighbors. The contested area sits near a driveway and stretches into what one side considers…
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Limerick Land Swap Would Bring State Game Land to Edgmont
A developer’s proposal to the Pennsylvania Game Commission could give Delaware County its first swatch of Pennsylvania Game Land, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Game Lands are managed areas for hunting, hiking, fishing, and wildlife conservation. Limerick Town Center LLC, a warehouse developer, has proposed trading 559 acres of land across three counties,…
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Reworld, Citizens Battle Over Burning Philly’s Trash in Chester
Reworld, the owner of the Chester trash incinerator, spent $45,000 on lobbying to keep Philadelphia trash flowing to the city, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The Philadelphia City Council is considering a bill banning the city from contracting with Reworld to have its trash burned in Chester. Reworld increased its spending on lobbying Philadelphia City…
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Empty Juvenile Detention Center Floods as County Reviews Its Future
The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in Lima has been closed since March 2021. On Feb. 24, water flooded the facility, leading to a water shutdown to the adjacent 911 Center for 24 hours, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. County Executive Director Barbara O’Malley explained that although it is no longer operational,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Federal-Style Fieldstone Home in Wayne
A striking Federal-style fieldstone home at 658 Brooke Road on 2.12 lovely acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This remarkable residence combines historic character with refined sophistication, offering a timeless elegance encapsulating both warmth and grandeur. Refined details include reclaimed hardwood floors, exposed beams, dramatic…
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O’Hara Alumna Maggie Doogan Again Named A-10 Player of the Year
For the second year in a row, Maggie Doogan of Broomall has been named conference player of the year, and one of the best in the Atlantic 10, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was one of the best players in the Catholic League when she left Cardinal O’Hara High School. She’s now…
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Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local nonprofit organizations. The community’s scholarship committee held a donut sale, selling 300 donuts and raising $800. Proceeds will fund scholarships awarded later this year to qualifying Freedom Village employees, helping support their continued education and…
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Facing Hemp Ban, PA Lawmakers Race to Regulate THC Drinks and Products
With the hemp industry facing a federal crackdown, Pennsylvania lawmakers are rushing to establish regulations. They’re currently weighing proposals that would both sell THC drinks in beer stores and regulate THC products alongside medical cannabis, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State Rep. Steven Malagari plans on introducing a bill that would regulate THC…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition to Philadelphia, the other potential host cities are Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Boston. To determine which city will host the huge political event, leaders from the convention will…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Millbourne Election Plot Reveals Election Fraud Limitations
There was a failed plot to steal a mayoral election in Millbourne by registering 29 non-Millbourne residents to the voting rolls prior to the November 2021 election, writes Carter Walker for Votebeat, as printed by Stacker. Last month, Md Nural Hasan, who was a candidate for Millbourne mayor, pleaded guilty in federal court to 33…
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Jason Kelce’s Weakened Ankles Led to Golf Issues and an Unusual Solution
Jason Kelce, a former Eagles center and Haverford resident, has been embracing golf since retiring from the NFL, but his 13-year career has left him with weak ankles that make wearing standard golf shoes a problem, writes James Shearman for Yahoo!Sports. So with golf season just around the corner, he decided to move beyond traditional…
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4 Delco Locales Make Philadelphia Magazine ‘Best of Philly’ Food List
Philadelphia Magazine published its Best of Philly Food & Drink list, which includes unique food offerings at four Delaware County establishments. Seabrisket Best Surf and Turf went to the Seabrisket at Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. The Seabrisket from Pitmaster Steve Wilson, is a toasted roll rubbed with garlic and butter, containing house-smoked brisket…
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