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‘Simpsons’ Fans Gather at Moe’s Tavern Pop Up in Springfield Mall
Springfield Mall shoppers were greeted this week by Marge Simpson outside the entrance to the Moe’s Tavern pop-up, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The temporary bar opened last Friday on the upper level of the mall. It’s staying put until Sept. 26. Inside, customers experience what it feels like to be in the…
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Amazon to Add 4,800 Jobs to Region, Concentrating in Southwest Philly
Amazon is hiring 4,800 employees in the Philadelphia area, with jobs concentrated in transportation and fulfillment, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement was made at a press conference Tuesday morning at Philadelphia City Hall. Starting wage for the new jobs will be $18 an hour and will include benefits like health care,…
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‘Mare of Easttown’ Was Courted by Amazon Studios But Lost to HBO
HBO’s detective drama “Mare of Easttown”, with 16 Emmy nominations at the Emmy Awards Sept. 19, is a television standout and got the attention of Amazon Studios, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. It’s a nice feather in HBO’s cap, and others will likely try to duplicate its successful formula of star power, storytelling and suspense.…
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Free Information Sessions on Nursing and Cannabis Programs at P.I.T.
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is hosting a virtual information session for Nursing this evening, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. During the session, participants can gather program-specific details about the admission process, including how to transfer credits, what documents are required and when, pre-requisites, and more. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University Among Best for Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility in its Best Colleges 2022 issue. Neumann was also ranked among the best for social mobility in 2021, the first year that the magazine included rankings for that category. Neumann was #62 in the…
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WCU Alum, Nashville-Based Soul Singer Returns to Campus to Perform Free Public Concert on Friday
Nashville-based soul singer and songwriter Devon Gilfillian, who graduated from West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in psychology, will perform a free, public concert at WCU on Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 PM. The concert concludes a day of events in celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary and takes place in the Emilie…
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New Restaurant from Blue Bell Inn Owners Opens in Horsham
After a year-long delay caused by the pandemic, Scott Dougherty and developer Bruce Goodman, owners of the landmark Blue Bell Inn, have officially opened the doors on their latest restaurant, The Copper Crow, in Horsham, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They were presented with the opportunity to open a restaurant just 20 minutes…
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1 Delaware County Town Made Philly List of Fastest Rising Home Prices
Aston was 8th on a list of 15 communities in the Philadelphia metro area with the fast-rising home prices, reports stacker.com. Aston saw a 28 percent increase in rising home prices over one year. It saw a 50.3 percent rise in home prices over five years. A typical home in Aston Township is valued at…
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We Know Orlando’s Popular. Where Else Are We Flying To Out of Philly?
So when we finally decide to step on an airplane and fly out of Philadelphia International Airport, where the heck are we going to in the U.S.? Of course, Orlando, Florida, was No. 1, but what about the popular destinations after that? Between July of 2019 and June of 2020, these are the 10 most…
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Former WCU Quarterback, Co-Pilot of United Flight 175 Left an Indelible Mark on the World
Twenty years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, friends and family remember countless heroes who lost their lives on the tragic day, writes Megan Magensky for CBS 21. Among them was Michael Horrocks, a quarterback who captained the West Chester University football team in the early 1980s. Horrocks was the co-pilot of United Flight 175,…
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Shares Children’s Book Tied to Her Family
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) shared a reading of the children’s book “The Other Side” as part of a Library of Congress “Read Around the States” video initiative, reports news.psu.edu. Scanlon, who represents Delaware County and parts of Montgomery County and Chester County, wanted to share the book because of her family’s personal connection…
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Delaware County Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents, who were very spiritual, had on him; and his ear for music and how it helped with the difficult move to the Philadelphia area his family made when he was…
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Amazon Acquires King of Prussia Building, Expected to Redevelop It Into Warehouse
In a regional first, Amazon, which rents numerous warehouses in the Philadelphia area, has acquired an office building in King of Prussia from investor Eli Kahn, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The eCommerce giant is expected to redevelop the property into a new warehouse. Amazon purchased the 57-year-old two-story building in June for…
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Philadelphia’s Basketball History Well Represented at Jay Wright Hall of Fame Induction
Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. Wright, from Bucks County, was exposed early to the Big 5 and the Sixers NBA championship in 1967. In the 80s, he coached at Drexel before joining Rollie Massimino’s Villanova staff.…
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Applications Extended to Sept. 17 for Delco Green Ways Grants
Delaware County’s popular Delco Green Ways Grant Program is now accepting applications for Grant Round 2 through Sept. 17. Municipalities are encouraged to apply for the grants, which are part of the county’s efforts to implement 2035 Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway goals. The Green Ways grants allow communities to get wish-list projects completed. “This…
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House of the Week: Striking Twin Townhouse in Drexel Hill
A striking twin townhouse with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Drexel Hill. This home welcomes you with its spacious living room with new carpet and a warm gas fireplace, along with the built-in entertainment center. An arched entry leads into the open-concept bright dining room that connects…
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‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ at Tower Theater? ‘Not Too Bad ‘
It was a shaky opening for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby thanks to some early mis-communication about when and where it would open. But the show itself? Not too bad, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two timed tickets cost $99 for a Sept. 5 show. Inside,…
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WCU’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off with President’s Address, Outdoor Fanfare on Sept. 17
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino will formally kick off WCU’s 150th anniversary in his “welcome back” address to students, faculty, staff, and the community on Friday, Sept. 17 at 1 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. Using the historic, in-person moment, Fiorentino will: celebrate WCU’s numerous successes, including healthy enrollments detail new national…
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