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National ID Initiative Rolled Out on ‘Boy in the Box’ 73rd Birthday
On Jan. 13, Joseph Augustus Zarelli, known as Philadelphia’s “Boy in the Box,” would have turned 73. Instead, the 4-year-old was found dead in a cardboard box in 1957 in a Fox Chase neighborhood. He went unidentified for 65 years, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC 10 Philadelphia. In 2022, with help from the Vidocq Society,…
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Villanova Runner’s Boston Marathon Ending Has Gone Viral
Villanova University distance runner Matthew Nawn has gained national attention for his determination to never quit when he was seen crawling to the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The viral video has been seen more than 725,000 times, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nawn collapsed less than 30 feet from the finish…
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Weekend Wanderer: Is That Where the Antlers Go?
If you’ve been with me for a minute or two, you’ll know my husband is quite outdoorsy. And that I am not. I don’t know how, but it works. Maybe because he’s been in the woods for a week and I’ve happily watched Robocop for and all of Presumed Innocent. Robocop is the ’80s version, not the 2014 version. And Presumed Innocent is the 2024 version, not the ’90s version. The ’90s version is better. …
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Dock Mennonite Makes $1.5M Land Play in Montgomery County
A longtime Montco private school is expanding its footprint with a notable land purchase in Hatfield, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Dock Mennonite Academy has acquired a neighboring 4.5-acre farm property at 1850 Tomlinson Road in Hatfield for $1.53 million, giving the school additional room to grow while preserving open space next…
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Former Exton Office Building Converted into 32-Unit Apartment Building
A vacant office building in Exton has been redeveloped into a suburban rarity, an apartment building with 24 studio units and eight single-bedroom apartments, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ownership of the building rests with a group led by local real estate lawyer David McFadden, broker John McGee, and investment partner Chiu Bai. The group hopes…
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Temple University Pays $8 Million for Former McDonald’s Site Adjacent to Its Sports Complex
Temple University has purchased the former McDonald’s site at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, next to Temple University Sports Complex, for $8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast food restaurant that once occupied the lot was demolished in 2023. This acquisition continues a series of deals the university has pursued…
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Prospect Medical Asks Court Permission to Dispose of Patient Records
Prospect Medical Holdings is seeking court approval to dispose of 470,000 patient records and save itself $350,000 a year in annual storage costs, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The bankrupt company stated in a filed motion that the storage costs are an “unsustainable burden.” “These burdensome patient records, while historically maintained in the…
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Devan Kaney, with Radnor Ties, Loves That Sports Is Our Identity
Devan Kaney remembers when she and a dozen or so Radnor High School seniors skipped school to go to the Phillies’ 2008 World Series parade, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Now the 2009 Radnor High School graduate is the sideline reporter for the Philadelphia Eagles radio broadcasts. She’s also an on-air host on…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Media
A gorgeous colonial home at 584 S. Heilbron Drive, set on 1.57 attractive acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Media. This stunning residence offers an elegant combination of size, style, and thoughtful design, conveniently located in a highly sought-after school district. Refined details include hardwood floors,…
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Southern-Inspired Deli and Restaurant Blue South Debuts In Lansdowne
Blue South, a new Southern-inspired deli and restaurant, opened in Lansdowne on Saturday, drawing the Lansdowne Economic Development Corp., community partners, and local leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, reports the Daily Times. Under the leadership of chef Jacob Blue and manager Louis Feliciano, the concept blends a daytime deli and an evening restaurant, offering a…
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$8M U.S. Shipbuilding Grant Awarded to Partners: DCCC, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and a Regional Higher Education Consortium
A public/private partnership — led by Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and shipbuilder Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) — has been awarded an $8 million federal grant over four years to create an innovative, new model of education and training for U.S. shipbuilding that will include sending U.S. instructors and workers overseas to learn advanced…
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Nordstrom Rack Launches New Locations, with One Coming to Exton
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom, is preparing to launch four new locations in the Philadelphia area, with one set for Exton in the fall, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Exton store will cover 30,000 square feet and be located inside Main Street at Exton, a popular shopping center at Routes 30 and 100. The…
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New $11.5M Project Aims to Beautify Philadelphia in Preparation for 250th Birthday Celebrations
Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced a partnership between the city and various other partners on a new $11.5 million project to beautify key access points into Philadelphia, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The new beautification project is both in preparation to welcome the world to Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and part of the…
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New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Dining to the Area
Until Jan. 25, the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are collaborating for New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week 2026, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. During these two weeks, over twenty local restaurants from either side of the Delaware River are offering prix fixe lunch and dinner options from $25 to $55. “We…
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Riddle EMS Rebranded as Main Line Health EMS to Reflect Fleet Mission
Main Line Health has rebranded Riddle Emergency Medical Services at Riddle Hospital in Media as Main Line Health EMS. The announcement was made on Wednesday, Jan. 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seven ambulances that make up Riddle EMS employ 77 paramedics and EMTs. They have been providing…
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Half of East Lansdowne Police AI Surveillance Cameras Now Installed
East Lansdowne police have installed half of the 41 AI cameras it will be using to track criminals in real time along public roads and sidewalks, parking lots and public monuments, writes Brian Sheehan and Brendan Brightman for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The cameras combine with AI to allow police to do a quick review of…
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American Airlines Basic Economy Tickets Lose Frequent Flyer Perks
American Airlines has tightened its frequent flyer perks associated with basic economy tickets purchased on or after December 17, writes Ashley Mahoney for AXIOS. Under the change, travelers who purchase these fares will not earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points. Basic economy fares were introduced by American Airlines nine years ago as its lowest-priced ticket…
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Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2026 Partners in Giving Grants
The Community’s Foundation (TCF) and The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation) have announced the 2026 Partners in Giving competitive grantmaking cycle, a collaborative funding initiative designed to better support nonprofits serving Delaware County. For the 2026 Partners in Giving Grant cycle, funding will be considered for organizations focused on community development, health, hospice and…
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