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WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students
West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, launching a transformative seven-year initiative to support 1,833 sixth- and seventh-grade students through their journeys to college completion. The grant is the largest secured…
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DeRo Premium Cello: Bridgeport Source for Cocktail-Ready Limoncello
DeRo Premium Cello in Bridgeport puts a modern spin on a centuries-old Limoncello recipe and offers hand-crafted liqueurs that are designed to be enjoyed neat or in cocktails, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Limoncello has been a centuries-old recipe, a centuries-old tradition in Italy,” said Sal Rotondo, owner of DeRo Premium Cello. “Initially…
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Get to Know Coatesville’s Johnny Weir’s Figure Skating Legacy Ahead of TV Show Debut
Johnny Weir, the American figure skater turned television personality, is drawing attention again with his inclusion on Peacock’s The Traitors Season 4, writes Russell Steinberg for Us Magazine. A native of Coatesville, Weir became one of America’s most recognizable figure skaters, winning three consecutive U.S. National Championships from 2004 to 2006 and going on to earn medals at…
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Museum Design Work Starts for Historic SS United States, Destined to Become Florida’s Giant Artificial Reef
Design work is underway for a museum dedicated to the historic SS United States, which is headed to Florida after decades docked in South Philadelphia before more recently moving to Alabama, writes Tyler Thrasher for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The highly anticipated SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience in Florida will honor the legacy of…
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Yolanda Hadid Withdraws Her “Sanctuary” Farm in New Hope from Market
Three months after listing her “sanctuary” for sale, Yolanda Hadid decided to withdraw the $10.88 million New Hope farm from the market, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. In September, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said that she was prepared to move on from her New Hope home, where she had lived for…
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Villanova University to Be Keeper of Original Copy of Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
Villanova University is now the permanent steward of Dr. Martin Luther King’s original copy of his “I Have a Dream” speech, writes Jackie Thomas for The Villanovan. University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D made the announcement on August 27, 2021, on the eve of the speech’s 58th anniversary. The document arrived at Villanova…
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Valley Forge Charter School Puts Application on Hold Amid Radnor Moves
The proposed Valley Forge Public Service Academy in Wayne has temporarily withdrawn its application to open up a school this fall at the former Valley Forge Military Academy in response to Radnor Township’s proposal to acquire 14 acres of the campus. Valley Forge Military Academy is closing at the end of the 2025-26 academic year,…
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Delaware County Is ‘All In’ on the 250th, Celebrating Its Role in the Nation’s History
The 2026 Semiquincentennial in Delaware County is going to be a celebration of the people, by the people, and for the people. Andrea Silva wouldn’t have it any other way. Silva is the chairman of the 20-member America250PADelco Commission overseeing the events, activities, and programs that will take place this year in Delaware County to…
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2 Delaware County Brothers Will be Competing in the 2026 Puppy Bowl
OK, so your favorite Philadelphia football team won’t be playing in the Super Bowl. But there will still be puppies, courtesy of Puppy Bowl 22 running on the Discovery Channel, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. It’s a record number of contenders, with 150 puppy players representing 72 shelters and rescue organizations. This year’s Puppy Bowl…
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Wanamaker Trophy Comes Home to Aronimink Golf Club Ahead of PGA Event
The Wanamaker Trophy, with roots tied to its namesake family in Philadelphia, is back in the region at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, writes Nikki DeMentri and Tom Gardiner for CBS News Philadelphia. “It has a presence of its own just sitting on a podium,” said Jeff Kiddie, head golf professional at Aronimink Golf…
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These Delaware County Towns Have Some of Pennsylvania’s Most Expensive Homes
Stacker has compiled a list of 30 towns with the most high value homes in Pennsylvania using data from Zillow. Some towns feature higher home prices tags than other. Location, home size, age, and condition of the property all contribute to a home’s value. Here in Delaware County, three communities stood out for homes with…
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Nonprofit Registration for Third Annual Delco Gives Now Open
The Foundation for Delaware County announced that Delco Gives will return for a third year on May 6-7, 2026, with Power Home Remodeling (POWER) serving as the presenting sponsor. The Foundation also announced that nonprofit registration for the countywide giving initiative is now open. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, Delco Gives is a…
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Saks Bankruptcy Leaves King of Prussia Store Intact — for Now
Luxury retailer Saks Global, which operates Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company says the move is aimed at restructuring its finances while remaining in business. For Montgomery County shoppers, the impact appears mixed but relatively limited for now. In Montco,…
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Ex-Eagle Brent Celek, Who Lives in West Chester, Turns Platform Into Men’s Health Advocacy
The former Eagles tight end and Super Bowl champion Brent Celek, who lives in West Chester, is using his platform to raise awareness over men’s health issues, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s important for men to talk more about their health,” said Celek. “I think it’s actually happening more. Like, I see it with athletes. I think…
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Philadelphia Midwife Collective to Open New Birth Center, Community Health Practice in Germantown
The Philadelphia Midwife Collective plans on converting a historic 100-year-old house in Germantown into Philadelphia’s newest birth center and community health practice, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The goal is to provide an alternative labor and delivery option in an area where hospital maternity units and birthing centers have been shrinking or closing, further widening…
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New Hope’s Soleybury Orchards Has Some of the Freshest Apples in the Area
New Hope’s Solebury Orchards is a picturesque spot with countless varieties of crisp, juicy apples that put the store-bought ones to shame, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. On the ride to the farm, enjoy scenic views of Bucks County along the winding backroads accompanied by farmland and historic homes. The charming barn that serves as the farm’s store…
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Ryan Ogle Steps Down as 2026 PGA Championship Director at Aronimink
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is losing its director, Ryan Ogle, only a few months from its opening, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Ogle announced on LinkedIn that he is stepping down from the PGA of America in the coming days, which runs the annual golf tournament. Ogle has accepted…
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Brookline Fire Company Chief John Viola Retiring After 43 Years
John Viola has kept busy during his time in Haverford Township. He’s the township’s police chief, but you’ll also have found him serving for the past 43 years as the Brookline Fire Company’s fire chief. Now he’s retiring as fire chief, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “It was time for the younger guys to step…
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