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After 50 Years, Owners of Historic Cherry Street Tavern Near Deal to Sell 124-Year-Old Bar
After operating the Logan Square landmark for 50 years, the owners of Cherry Street Tavern have listed the 124-year-old bar for sale and are close to finalizing a deal, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally opened as a bar around 1902, the tavern survived Prohibition by operating as a barbershop. Much of its…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bridge will be built between North Sycamore Street in Newtown Township and Frost Lane and Edgeboro Drive in Newtown Borough as a joint…
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The Immaculata Symphony Partners with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to Present ‘Symphonic Colors’
On Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3-5:00 PM, the Immaculata Symphony will join forces with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to perform classic works based on color. This family-friendly performance will take place at Immaculata University’s Alumnae Hall Theater. A special highlight of the event will give children and their families the opportunity to meet the…
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Inaugural Snow Bowl Brings World-Renowned Youth Soccer Academies to Union’s Chester Facility
Last week, the Philadelphia Union hosted elite youth academies from around the world for its inaugural Snow Bowl tournament at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Featuring divisions for under-15, under-16, and under-18 teams, the tournament attracted ten major soccer clubs, including England’s Manchester United and Germany’s Borussia…
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Jason Kelce Shares Some Intense Bobsledding With Team USA
“I thought it would be like a fun roller coaster, but man, was I wrong,” said Jason Kelce on training with Team USA’s Bobsled Team in Park City, Utah. His experience bobsledding was the latest adventure for this retired Philadelphia Eagle. The Haverford resident worked with members of the USA Bobsled Team before they headed…
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There’s a Drexel Hill Mardi Gras House Where the Party Keeps Growing
Once a year at the start of Mardi Gras, a house in Drexel Hill is transported to New Orleans, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. Homeowner Paula has been throwing a massive Mardi Gras celebration for about five years, With decorations inside and out, Paula has become known in the Drexel Hill neighborhood as the…
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Delco Tattooer Wins Scrapple Sculpting Contest with Tush Push Carving
A Delaware County tattoo artist has been named the champion in Reading Terminal Market’s second annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He took the prize for his sculpture, “Mush Push,” based on the Philadelphia Eagles Tush Push play. His sculpture was described as “advanced” and “ambitious,” as it pushed scrapple…
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For Wawa and Other Convenience Stores, It All Started With Milk
Milk is the liquid gold that launched the Wawa empire, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. Wawa, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, Rutter’s, Royal Farms, Heritage’s, and Lawson’s all started out in the milk business. In fact, we live in one of the nation’s leading dairy regions. Wawa’s founder, entrepreneur George Wood, got into dairy production after…
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Cursive Handwriting is Back in PA Schools Thanks to New Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill last week requiring that cursive handwriting lessons return to Pennsylvania classrooms beginning April 12, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The law, which was supported by Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, will also add printing and joined italics to writing curricula. For years, lawmakers have been pushing to bring back cursive writing in Pennsylvania schools, following in the…
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Dr. Tammy James to be Presented PSAC’s L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award at WCU Home Basketball Game
West Chester University’s (WCU) very own Dr. Tammy James, a longtime faculty member in the Department of Public Health Sciences and now also special assistant to the president for student engagement and retention, was among 17 honorees identified recently by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in its inaugural class for the L.P. Hill Unity…
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Ursinus College Launches America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Ursinus College is investing in the next generation right here in Montco. Beginning in fall 2026, the America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County both expands access to higher education for local students and honors the county’s historic role in the nation’s founding. Created in honor of…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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Fortune 10 HQ in Conshohocken Hits the Market — Fully Leased
A marquee property in Conshohocken is officially on the market, according to Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 429,000-square-foot headquarters of Cencora has been listed for sale by owner PRP Real Assets. The 11-story, Class-A office building at 1 W. First Ave. is fully leased to the Fortune 10 pharmaceutical giant, with 10…
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Philadelphia Hotel Rises 116 Spots in Annual Ranking, Two Others Drop Considerably
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest annual ranking of the top 100 hotels in the nation, and while the region had a weaker performance than year’s past, one Philadelphia hotel moved up considerably, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia moved up 116 spots from No.…
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Perkasie Doctor Supports Cancer Patients with Holistic Wellness Approach
Dr. Monique Gary, a breast surgeon and founder of Still Rise Farms in Perkasie, is helping cancer and chronic illness patients by integrating traditional medicine with holistic healing, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. After 11 years in practice, Gary drew inspiration from her mother and grandmother, both nurses, to specialize in oncology surgery. “They…
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Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater Unveils Immersive New Show ‘Enchanted’ This March
A new world of wonder is arriving in Lancaster this spring. Beginning Mar. 7 and running through October, Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater (3065 Lincoln Hwy, Paradise, Pa.) will debut Enchanted, an immersive dinner theatre experience designed to transport guests into a forgotten magic shop brimming with imagination, mystery, and spectacle. More than just a…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at an event Saturday organized by the nonprofit advocacy group, the Chester chapter of One Pennsylvania, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. City residents no longer have access to…
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Popular Frozen Chicken Brands Are a Staple of Wawa’s Menu Offerings
There’s a $5 chicken sandwich deal right now at Wawa stores, so this is probably a good time to talk about where that chicken comes from. Wawa has tried to raise the bar on typical convenience store food with expanded offerings that include custom-made sandwiches and hot food. Those sandwiches are usually stuffed with…
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