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Yangming Restaurant in Radnor Township Set to Close Feb. 3 After 30 Years
Yangming, an award-winning Chinese fusion restaurant in Radnor, is closing Feb. 3 after 30 years, reports Trish Hartman for 6abc.com. Managing partner Michael Wei, at 77, said it’s time to retire from the long hours. The restaurant will close for a few months and reopen under new management, remaining a Chinese restaurant. Wei said he…
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Remains of Delco WWII Marine Killed on Small Island Finally Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery
A Gardendale soldier who was killed on a small island during World War II will finally be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery, reports CBS3 and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Michael Kocopy was 20 years old when he was killed on Nov. 20, 1943. He was a member of Company…
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Former Middletown Resident’s Film, ‘The Last Full Measure’ Opens This Week Nationwide
Former Middletown resident Todd Robinson has written, directed and produced “The Last Full Measure” a film opening Friday about Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. His idea for “The Last Full Measure” came to him after meeting veterans who experienced unbelievable hardships. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen,…
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Philadelphia Radio Giant Jerry Stevens, From Chadds Ford, Dead at 85
Philadelphia DJ legend Jerry Stevens, who brought us the sounds of WIBG, WMMR-FM, WCAU-FM and WPEN-AM, died Jan. 10, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was described as a “stand-out in Philadelphia radio history” for his on-air personality and work as program director in the 1960s through 1990s. Stevens, originally Jerome Salvato,,…
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Trial Opens in Common Pleas Court Over Haverford Billboard Proposal
A trial began this week to see if Newtown Square-based Bartkowski Investment Group will be allowed to put up four billboards on West Chester Pike and Lancaster Avenue, writes Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bartkowski has submitted a proposal for slightly smaller billboards than one first proposed in 2009. Regardless, Haverford solicitor James Byrne …
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Delaware County Memorial Hospital, one of the founding hospitals of the Crozer-Keystone Health System, is a 168-bed facility that offers a broad range of groundbreaking acute and specialized services while receiving top grades for patient safety. Radiation Oncology Nurse This position provides medical care to patients undergoing radiation treatment for cancer; navigates patients from initial…
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Jewelry Finds Its Way Back to Delco Couple 33 Years After It Was Stolen
After a burglar made off with some family jewelry, no one expected to see it again, writes Alexandria Hoff for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. But On Jan. 17, Prospect Park police returned the jewelry to a local couple, 33 years after the crime. The jewelry had been left in an evidence folder at the police station. It was…
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McGlone’s Stanley Kup Inn Celebrates 45th Anniversary This Weekend
A popular Delaware County watering hole celebrates its 45th anniversary this weekend, Jan. 24 to 26. The bar has a unique and poignant origin story, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Bill McGlone Sr.’s son Jack was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. He had purchased two season tickets and was trying to convince his…
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Tower Theater Makes it Into AMC Series ‘Dispatches From Elsewhere’ (Video Trailer)
The iconic Tower Theater in Upper Darby’s 69th Street District has caught the attention of the producers of AMC’s new series, “Dispatches From Elsewhere,” writes Layla A. Jones for billypenn.com. It joins 15 other Philly region locations featured in the Segel-produced dark thriller, which appears to be set in Philadelphia. Other Philadelphia landmarks:: Scenes with…
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Purchase of Pennsylvania Trust Co. Aids New York Firm’s Quest for Boomer Wealth
A New York company looking for more wealthy baby boomers and their heirs has bought Pennsylvania Trust Company and its $4 billion in assets, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiduciary Trust Co. is owned by publicly-traded Franklin Resources Corp., a national investment company that has sought to diversify away from the slowing…
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Dunwoody Village’s Residents’ Association Enhances Life on Campus
The Residents’ Association at Dunwoody Village plays an integral role in developing the programs offered to its residents. As an independent, self-governing body comprised of and elected by residents, the Association welcomes a new president every two years to guide them in organizing activities and other events to further enhance life at Dunwoody. Dunwoody Village…
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Natural Lands Trust in Media Contributes to Expansion of Berks County Forest
Nolde Forest state park will be getting bigger for the first time in 50 years, thanks to a partnership between Natural Lands Trust in Media and Berks Nature, reports wfmz.com. The partners have purchased two parcels of land in Cumru Township and transferred ownership to the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks as additions to the…
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Former Wawa Employees Claim in Two Lawsuits They Were Cheated Out of Company Stock
Two federal lawsuits claim that former Wawa employees were forced to sell shares of a company stock at a discount to help Wawa founders, the Wood family, regain majority control, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Up to 1,200 former workers shared a $25 million settlement of a 2018 lawsuit to settle accusations…
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DELCO Careers – Boeing
With a location in Ridley Park, Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites. Boeing has recently secured new contracts that will bring more jobs to Ridley Park. Tool & Equipment Engineer This position investigates and develops complex equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design…
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Facial recognition Scanners Being Tested at Philadelphia Airport
Some international travelers will have their face scanned before boarding at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Ellie Rushing for The Washington Post. A 45-day pilot program begins this week at Gates A15, A16, and A17 using facial recognition scanners that cross-check a live image of a person with their government photos. The scanners will help U.S.…
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Many More Students Could Get Debt Erased in Bankruptcy Court, Villanova Professor Says
A Villanova law professor said many student debt cases do show a hardship and can be erased by a bankruptcy court judge, writes Kathleen Struck for voanews.com. A judge recently ruled in favor of a law school graduate who asked to have $220,000 in student debt erased. Most students are under the impression, or get…
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Washington Post Details How Much the Spotted Lanternfly Is Costing Pennsylvania’s Economy
A Penn State study has found that the spotted lanternfly is costing Pennsylvania’s economy around $50 million and eliminating close to 500 jobs each year, writes Michael Rubinkam for The Washington Post. The study is the first attempt by researchers to quantify the damage caused by the invasive pest from Asia that was first detected…
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She Liked the ‘Swarthmore’ Part of the Queen Anne Home; The Victorian Part, Not So Much
The 1888 five-bedroom home was one of the first built in Swarthmore, but Cindy MacLeod and her husband, Doug Harnsberger, both historic preservation experts, couldn’t agree about its Victorian style, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harnsberger, an architect, loved the lines and bones of the 1888 Queen Anne/Stick Style house. His wife was…
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