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Local, State, and Federal Officials Continue Assessing Hurricane Ida Damage Throughout the Suburbs
Local officials are still assessing the damage Hurricane Ida left in its wake as it stomped through the region. Alfred Lubrano, Justine McDaniel, Laura McCrystal, and Ellie Rushing waded through the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Water quality is one of the main issues at this time. Aqua Pennsylvania — which serves nearly a million…
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Immaculata Student Whose ‘Capacity for Compassion, Empathy Runs Deep’ Honored with Saint Catherine Medal
Immaculata University senior Francesca Kalie has been awarded the prestigious Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for 2021-2022. Kalie, who is studying biology and secondary education, is the senior class president, commuter assistant, admissions ambassador, and treasurer of the IU Dance Company. She plans to teach middle school science after graduating. “When I found out that…
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Historic Estate in Elverson, Once Part of Isabella Furnace, Hits Market
A sprawling, 26-acre estate in Elverson that was once part of Isabella Furnace — the last to operate in Chester County — has hit the market. Lisa Dukart covered the property and its $2.1 million asking price for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home at 261 Bollinger Road in the far reaches of Chester County…
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Delaware County Remembers 9/11 With Special Events on 20th Anniversary
On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Delaware County communities and organizations are hosting ceremonies and activities to commemorate the day, writes Peg DeGrassa for Daily Times. Delaware County hosted an annual event Friday honoring First Responders at the Law Enforcement Memorial at Rose Tree Park. Today at 8:30 a.m., there will…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Survived Quarantine by Cycling. Now He Can’t Stop
Siddeeq Shabazz, a Southwest Philly resident currently studying corporate communications at Penn State Brandywine in Media, is having a good run on his bike, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He began cycling in April 2020, has logged 6,500 miles, been on the cover of Bicycling magazine, and advocates for cultural diversity in cycling.…
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Weekend Wanderer: Getting a Dog Was Great for My Kids. But Was It the Best Thing for Me?
I’m not a dog person. We should just get that out of the way right now. We’ve been together in this column, you and I, for eight months. I feel like I can come clean about this. I’m not a dog person. This is not, apparently, some kind of genetic flaw because I managed to…
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Philadelphia Union, Subaru Unveil Soccer Mini-Pitch for Kids in Camden
Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union have created the Subaru Park Camden Mini-Pitch at Camden’s Ralph Williams Memorial Park. The youth soccer facility offers a safe place to learn, practice and play soccer. Camden is the home of Subaru of America, a sponsor of Philadelphia Union and Subaru Park in Chester. At a…
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Two Delaware County Zip Codes Among Top 30 Fastest Growing Rents in PA
If you’re looking to rent, and you’re worried about the landlord raising rents you might want to skirt past two ZIP codes in Delaware County, according to a new ranking by Stacker. Out of Delaware County ZIP Codes, 19063 (Media) ranked highest in fifth place with a one-year rent increase of 8.1 percent. The ZIP…
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3 Delaware County Universities Are in Top 5 Among 146 Best in Pennsylvania
Delaware County leads the way when it comes to the number of top universities and colleges that reside here. A list of the 146 best colleges and universities in Pennsylvania for 2022 includes nine from Delaware County and three of them rank in the top five, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Haverford College…
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Wawa Opens Its Latest Delaware County Store–in Ridley
A new Ridley Wawa opened last Thursday at 390 E. Chester Pike, the former site of Lou’s Gulf Station, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The store is a bigger version of a smaller Wawa that relocated from 934 Chester Pike in Prospect Park. Thursday’s early afternoon ribbon-cutting featured first responders, local officials,…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading to New York Line Would Run Through Montgomery County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York and would pass through both Montgomery and Chester counties, according to a staff report from WFMZ-TV 69 News. The proposed line, which now has a dedicated webpage, would see the…
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Chadds Ford Recovering After Brandywine Creek Rises 20 Feet, Floods Area
While most of Delaware County was spared the harshest ravages of Ida Wednesday, Chadds Ford saw historic flooding as the Brandywine Creek rose 20 feet in a few hours, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. There were two vehicle rescues and four residential rescues, said Phil Wenrich, Chadds Ford Township Emergency management coordinator. “Nobody…
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Philly Flights Up Over Last Year, But Delta Casts Travel Doubts Ahead
The good news is that scheduled flights at Philadelphia International Airport for the fourth quarter are up 73.9 percent compared to the fourth quarter a year ago. But the delta variant of the coronavirus is generating less air travel bookings ahead, writes Ty West and Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s causing airlines to…
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Cemeteries Like Eden in Darby Offer History and an Escape to Nature
Beyond the intended purpose for cemeteries, they are a natural refuge from the concrete and asphalt of urban and suburban life, places like Eden Cemetery, writes Sandy Hingston for phillymag.com. You’ll find trees, lawns, and wildflowers, offering clean air, sunlight, and shade, and history. Eden Cemetery at 1324 Springfield Road in Darby is loaded with…
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COVID-19 Cases Level Off in Region, But There’s Still Concern for What’s Coming
The number of coronavirus infections has been leveling off in the region, but the high infection rate of the delta variant could mean cases going up again as students return to school, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The next couple of weeks will tell the tale,” with “three different forces converging” — the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Colonial Farmhouse in Wayne
A striking farmhouse colonial home with seven bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. Nestled on 2.5 gorgeous acres, the residence offers incredible views and highly coveted privacy. This light-filled home opens onto an elegant foyer with a sweeping staircase and gleaming hardwood floors. The many highlights of…
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Learn About the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology at Sept. 18 Virtual Open House
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media will have a virtual Open House Saturday, Sept. 18, for people to discover all the educational and career advancement opportunities available at the school. The Open House runs 10 to 11 a.m. See for yourself why P.I.T. is ranked No.1 in Delco for its Clinical Medical Assistant…
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Neumann University Opens First-Ever Food Pantry for Students
For the first time in its history, Neumann University has opened a food bank for students. The Knights’ Pantry, meant to alleviate food insecurity among enrolled students, began operations on Sept. 8 on the fifth floor of the Rocco Abessinio Building. The pantry offers non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to any undergraduate or graduate…
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