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Emani Outterbridge Sells Yarn at Cherry Street Pier Thanks to Aldan Entrepreneur
Emani Outterbridge set up her bright pink yarn vending machine at the Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, writes Elizabeth Estrada for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was her mentor, Charisse McGill of Aldan, owner of the French Bites Café, who convinced her to do it. “Being here is something,” said Outterbridge. “She was telling me the…
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Converted 1984 Ford Mustang Advertises Ron Francis Wiring Products
Scott Bower wanted a project car that would highlight some of the products made by his Chester company, Ron Francis Wiring, founded in 1974. He replaced a turbo engine in his 1984 Ford Mustang SVO with a 5.5 Coyote swap fuel injection harnass, writes Rob Krider for fordmuscle.com. There were less than 10,000 of this…
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See How PA Ranks Among Most and Least Energy Expensive States
Pennsylvania is one of the less energy-expensive states in the nation, according to a new report recently released by WalletHub. WalletHub compared the monthly energy bills in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The personal-finance website used a special formula that accounted for the majority of residential energy types, including electricity,…
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Mint-in-Box Nintendo Game System, Nets Huge Windfall at Auction
One can only imagine the dusty Nintendo game system sitting on a Goodwill shelf, evoking the sad Toy Story 2 castoff fate of Jessie the Cowgirl before her rescue. The mid-1980s unit hadn’t even left its shrink-wrapped box. But when a local worker recognized it for what it was, everything changed. Goodwill Keystone Area related…
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CEO of Simon Property Group Takes a Stand on Malls, Proclaims KoP Mall Safe
David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, which owns King of Prussia Mall, believes malls have been treated unfairly during the coronavirus pandemic when they were labeled as breeding grounds for the spread of COVID-19, writes Brian Sozzi for Yahoo Finance. “The mall is safe,” said Simon during an earnings call last week. “Even though…
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Here’s Where to Find a Great Banana Split in Delaware County
If you’re looking for a good banana split in Delaware County, you might want to try The Sugaree in Newtown Square, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Sugaree made a list of recommended ice cream shops in the Philadelphia region. For $7.95, the vintage confectionary shop at 3117 West Chester Pike will…
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Washington Post: Swimmer Tim McKee Would Have Won Gold Today. Not in 1972
At the Munich Olympics in 1972, swimmer Tim McKee, formerly of Newtown Square, thought he had won the 400-meter individual medley, writes Barry Svrluga for The Washington Post. Then Tim McKee saw Sweden’s Guinnar Larsson’s score. Both had a “1” after their name, but McKee didn’t tie for the gold. “I didn’t know at the…
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Maureen Breslin, of Broomall, Interning in Belgium at Politico
Maureen Breslin was faced with a difficult decision in the summer of 2020. The Broomall native had recently graduated from Neumann University with a degree in Communication and Digital Media, and her post-graduation plans included graduate school at the National University of Ireland, Galway. As she prepared to travel abroad, however, the pandemic continued to…
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Could a Franchise be in your future? SCORE Can Help You Decide
A record number of small business startups are emerging from the pandemic crisis. Entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities to be their own boss and develop a successful business they can call their own. Buying a franchise may be an attractive option for some entrepreneurs, capitalizing on a recognizable company name, successful business model and operation already…
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Online Tool From Penn State Predicts Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hatch
A new online tool created using research by scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences helps predict the seasonal egg hatch for spotted lanternflies, according to a staff report from the Morrisons Cove Herald. PestWatch uses weather records for specific dates and durations to offer an estimate of first instar emergence. The estimate is…
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American Helicopter Museum Offers Public Helicopter Rides Aug. 15
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) will celebrate this year’s annual World Helicopter Day on Sunday, Aug. 15 from 12-4:30 PM. Two main events will make the day extra special: AHMEC’s first public helicopter rides since 2019 and the rollout of the newly restored McCulloch J-2 Gyroplane. “We are excited to present helicopter…
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Massive Bee Colonies Removed From Skippack Home
When Sara and Jason Weaver decided to buy their Skippack home in December without an inspection, they knew there were bees in the walls of the house, writes María Paula Mijares Torres for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What they did not know or expect is just how many there were – close to 450,000 of them.…
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Now Pennsylvania Deer Are Testing Positive for Coronavirus
In a recent federal study, nearly half, or 44 percent, of Pennsylvania deer tested positive for coronavirus, writes Justin Heinze for patch.com. Researchers are puzzled how the deer showed up with the coronavirus antibodies. The deer came from central and southeastern Pennsylvania. The risk of deer spreading it to humans is low, according to the…
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Moe’s Tavern Pop Up Comes To Springfield Mall Sept. 10-26
“The Simpson’s” Moe’s Tavern is making its way to the upper level of the Springfield Mall in September, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. Moe’s Tavern, or rather, a replica of it, will show up as a pop-up bar at the Mall from Sept. 10 to 26. Fans of the three-decades-long, 32-season animated series…
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Weekend Wanderer: Not a Vacation if There’s Magma — or a Pandemic
I am writing to you from vacation. Not our normal vacation, the kind I call “Rank Working Vacations.” Rank Working Vacations are not for those looking to relax. It is how one sojourns when one marries an outdoorsman. This was not the life I signed up for but now I find guys in hiking boots…
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Delaware County: Masks Are Back, Vaccinated or Not
Delaware County officials, now taking their cues from the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, say the latest recommendation regarding COVID and the Delta variant is for everyone to wear masks when in a public, indoor space, whether or not you’ve been vaccinated. That’s for people living in an area with substantial or high…
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Philly Violence Explodes. Chester Homicides are Way Down. Here’s Why
Gun violence is skyrocketing in Philadelphia, but in Chester, homicides are down 63 percent compared to 2020, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thank the Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods, started last November. It fosters better communication between prosecutors, police and the residents. “It’s showing and putting more money where our mouth is that…
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Wawa Settlement Moves Ahead With Judge’s Initial Blessing
A Wawa settlement of a data breach exposing customer information has received preliminary approval from a federal judge. The settlement would require Wawa to pay customers up to $9 million in gift cards and cash, writes Christian Hetric for The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter gave initial approval Friday and provisionally determined…
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