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Local Republican Officials Ponder Trump’s Chances to Carry Their Battleground State in 2020
Republican officials in Pennsylvania are worried that Donald Trump will not be able to replicate his 2016 victory in the Keystone State, where Republicans hadn’t won in almost two decades, writes Marc Levy for The Associated Press. Driven by anti-Trump fervor, Democrats in Pennsylvania have since recorded huge gains. This includes scoring big victories in…
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These Jobs Received the Biggest Pay Increase in Greater Philadelphia Last Year
Greater Philadelphia had average wage growth of 2.3 percent between November 2017 and November 2018, which is below the national average of 2.6 percent and the lowest among the nation’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The data was presented in a report by Glassdoor. It tracks pay increases…
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Here’s Where You Can Bet (Legally) on Sunday’s Eagles Game
Online sports betting has yet to launch in Pennsylvania. However, if you’re looking to place a wager on the Philadelphia Eagles or any other team in the NFL playoffs this weekend, you still have some options, according to a report from Play Pennsylvania. Of the four retail sportsbooks open across the state that offer various…
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Motorists Wowed by Unique Art Installation on Bridge in Chester
Sarah Heyward, an adjunct professor at Widener University, has fashioned a unique art installation on the I-95 bridge in Chester, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Heyward has created a plastic bag mural on the fencing of the Walnut Street bridge, which connects the university to the eastern side of the city. “The bridge…
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Holiday Season a Testament to Malvern Bank’s Commitment to the Communities It Serves
During the holiday season, Malvern Bank, National Association warmed the hands and hearts of the communities it serves through volunteerism and giving back. The bank has worked hard to develop a deeper understanding of what it can do to give back. It has been working to support the Community Soup Kitchen’s mission to feed the…
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Flu Spreads Through Region as ‘Numbers Have Just Rocketed Up’
The number of people affected by flu is on the rise in both the Philadelphia area and Pennsylvania as a whole, especially in recent weeks, writes Mari Schaefer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “In the last two to two and a half weeks, the numbers have just rocketed up,” said Henry Fraimow, an infectious-disease specialist at…
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Brumbaugh Wealth Management Acquires Local Investment Advisory Practice
Brumbaugh Wealth Management, a strategy-driven firm based in Exton that designs comprehensive and flexible financial solutions for clients that help meet the needs of today while laying the foundation for tomorrow, has acquired the local investment advisory practice of a peer in the Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. The purchase of the Berwyn-based practice of Barbara…
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Charlotte Native Enjoys Life at Five Star Senior Living
Becky Saunders, 92, was born and raised in Charlotte, N.C., graduated from Queens University of Charlotte, and was married to her husband Glenn for just short of 50 years. In this Q&A, Saunders shares what brought her north, what she likes most about Five Star Senior Living in Exton, and her words of wisdom. Q:…
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Check Out Which Car Color Is Favorite Worldwide, According to Glen Mills-Based Axalta
Glen Mills-based Axalta Coating Systems has issued this year’s Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, with white still the favorite car color worldwide, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. White was chosen by 38 percent of car owners around the globe, followed by black at 18 percent. Third place is a tie between silver…
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Founder of Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum Named Delco’s Sports Figure of the Year
Jim Vankoski, the founder of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum, has been named Delaware County’s Sports Figure of the Year, writes Jack McCaffery for the Daily Times. The honor has been awarded by the Daily Times for more than two decades to the individual or group that brings the best positive attention to…
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Villanova Product, NBA Rookie Adjusts Well to Pro Game and Reminisces About … Wawa
At 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Malvern native Mikal Bridges, a rookie with the Phoenix Suns, has both the height and athleticism that NBA teams covet, writes Bill DiFilippo for Uproxx. While playing at Villanova – where he redshirted as a freshman, then helped the Wildcats win two national championships – Bridges improved his game…
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Even in Retirement, Longtime Costume Designer from Ridley Still Contributes to Mummers Parade
Three years after officially retiring, longtime designer James May from Ridley Township created the captain’s costume for the Avalon String Band in this year’s Mummers Parade, writes Barbara Ormsby for the Delaware County News Network. The prolific designer spent more than four decades designing costumes. When he began, he came up with the idea of…
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DNB First House of the Week: Beauty, Privacy of Country Living in Newtown Square
An estate home with seven bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set on six acres, the home’s open kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances, with a butler’s door leading to the dining room with fireplace and French doors that open onto a tiled patio. The sunken great room boasts…
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Sisters Who Live Five Houses Apart in Ridley Township Give Birth at Riddle Hospital on Same Day
Christine O’Meara and Elizabeth Ferro, two sisters who live five houses apart from each other in Ridley Township, gave birth at Riddle Hospital on the same day, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. O’Meara had a boy named Michael Edward on Dec. 14, while Ferro welcomed a girl named Elizabeth Jane later…
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Energy Transfer’s Mariner East 2 Pipeline Now in Service
Energy Transfer LP, the parent company of Sunoco Pipeline, has announced that Mariner East 2, its natural gas liquids (NGLs) pipeline, is now in service, available for both interstate and intrastate service. The 350-mile pipeline transports domestically produced ethane, propane, and butane east from processing plants in Ohio across West Virginia and Pennsylvania to Energy…
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Last Year’s Steady Stream of Precipitation Brought Record Rainfall to Region
Last year was one for the books, with many towns across the Philadelphia region experiencing record rainfall, writes Frank Kummer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The amount of rain in 2018 was a record for many, but narrowly missed breaking the 2011 record for Philadelphia itself. This was because 2011 saw Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm…
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Brookhaven Woman Finds Unexpected Source of Help in Paying for GED-Related Expenses
Emilia Ford of Brookhaven found unexpected help in paying for GED-related expenses from her Keystone First Medicaid plan, writes Phil Galewitz for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ford dropped out of high school when she became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter. Over the next decade, she worked different jobs, but always thought of getting her…
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Health Mats Sponsors Eagles Autism Challenge, Participates in Fundraising for Autism Research
On May 18, 2019, Health Mats will sponsor and participate for a second year in the Eagles Autism Challenge. Team Health Mats will join the entire Philadelphia Eagles organization and thousands of supporters as they collectively ride, run, or walk to raise funds for cutting-edge autism research and programs. One hundred percent of participant-raised funds…
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