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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 7 to Feb. 6
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its tenth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide variety of media by art students from 15 high schools in Delaware and Chester Counties. It is a rare opportunity for high school students’ work — selected by teachers at…
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Leadership Changes Underway at Wayne’s Teleflex Following CEO Exit
Wayne-based Teleflex is undergoing a leadership transition with CEO Liam Kelly stepping down and Dr. Stephen Klasko, former Jefferson Health chief, appointed as the medical device company’s new board chairman, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kelly recently left his roles as both chairman and CEO of Teleflex, with no explanation provided by the company. Stuart Randle, who has been on…
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Gladwyne Residents React to Jeff Yass–Backed Redevelopment Vision
Pennsylvania’s richest man, Jeff Yass, backs a plan to revitalize much of Gladwyne’s downtown, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal was unveiled last week during a packed public meeting, marking the first time details of the long-rumored project were shared with the community. The plan is being led by Haldon House, working…
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Bridges at Warwick Sells to REIT Specializing in Senior Housing for $50.2M
The Bridges at Warwick has been sold to National Health Investors, a real estate investment trust specializing in senior housing, for $50.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 107-unit assisted living and memory care community, located at 1600 Almshouse Road in Jamison, was previously owned by an affiliate of Orlando, Florida-based…
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Havertown’s Al Pastor Restaurant Is Closed; New Business on the Way
Havertown’s popular Mexican restaurant Al Pastor closed Jan. 7 after two years to make way for a new business opening at 13 W. Benedict Ave., writes Max Bennett for Patch. Joe Monnich, co-owner of Al Pastor’s parent restaurant group Stove & Co., said the community will be thrilled with what replaces the eatery. “We’ve cared…
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These Delaware County Spots Offer Some Tasty Cheesesteaks
Several Delaware County eateries bring their A-game in crafting Philadelphia’s iconic cheesesteaks, and creating some of the finest on the Main Line and beyond, write Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. With locations in Drexel Hill and Havertown, Toni Roni’s offers over half a dozen cheesesteak varieties, including the fan-favorite…
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Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Advocates for Blood Donation in American Red Cross Partnership
Malvern resident Saquon Barkley partners with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations among his family and fans during January, National Blood Month, writes Natasha Dye for People. “I’m always trying to show and teach my kids how to be better and how to help others, so this has been a prime example of that,” said Barkley. “Daddy…
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Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’
The latest episode of the popular HGTV series, “House Hunters,” featured a Bucks County family seeking a new home in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The episode titled “Philly Charm Vs. The Burbs” first aired on Friday, Jan. 9, and is available through the HGTV YouTube channel. “House Hunters” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes…
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‘We the People’ Party Previews Delaware County’s 250th Celebration
A “We the People” Party Friday night at Valley Forge Military College in Wayne gave guests a taste of what to expect from a year’s worth of events planned in Delaware County, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary and the critical role the county played in the nation’s origins, reports Jill Croce for Fox 29. There…
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Wawa Shelves Shelfless, All-Digital Store at Drexel University
Wawa has made a “business decision” to close a shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University, 3300 Market Street in Philadelphia, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Wawa store in University City was an experiment in virtual shopping. It opened in September 2018 on the ground floor of a parking garage owned by Drexel University. In…
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Darby’s Newly-Elected Gen Z Mayor Joar F.K. Dahn Is Motivated
Darby Mayor Joar F. K. Dahn is not yet 30, but he’s motivated to make Darby Borough a better place, writes Asha Prihar for Spotlight PA, as printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dahn was elected in November as Darby’s newest mayor. The Gen Z politician begins his term this month. Dahn, 28, calls himself Darby’s…
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Delaware Law School Renames Emergency Fund After Connie Sweeney
When Connie Sweeney was 18, she enrolled at a local university with big dreams — but after a year and a half, she had to trade college for full-time work for financial reasons. Years later, thanks to Widener’s employee tuition benefit program, she returned to class to complete both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, an…
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Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants
Ursinus College has received a generous gift from an alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous. The donation will fully fund 50 Experiential Learning Grants. These grants expand hands-on learning opportunities for first-year and incoming students through Ursinus’ APEX program. In addition to funding the grants, the gift includes $200,000 towards the Ursinus Fund, which…
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Toll Brothers Sells Second Atlanta Apartment as Multifamily Exit Continues
Toll Brothers has sold another Atlanta-area apartment community, continuing its exit from the sector, writes Tyler Wilkins for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of PGIM Real Estate acquired the 290-unit Notion Decatur property for $76 million in mid-December, according to county records. The apartment complex sits just outside downtown Decatur near MARTA’s Avondale station.…
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Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County
You don’t have to fly to Japan or Mexico to taste authentic global cuisine; Chester County has a variety of restaurants serving up cultural dishes that can remind you of home or introduce your new favorite order. Food is an expression of who we are and where we come from. From recipes passed down through…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in September, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The book, titled “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” discusses China’s development and lessons for both the United States and…
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Why Philly Pretzels Are in a Class of Their Own
A long-standing staple of Philadelphia’s food culture, the soft pretzel continues to be one of the region’s most popular and versatile food items, writes Paige Hughes for The Takeout. The pretzel was brought to Philadelphia in the 1700s by German immigrants, but it took another 100 years for local bakers to transform the Bavarian treat…
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Kate Winslet: ‘Strong Likelihood’ Mare Season 2 Shoots in 2027
Kate Winslet is now saying there’s a “strong likelihood” that there will be a second season of the Delco-centered murder mystery Mare of Easttown, writes Baz Barnigboye for Deadline. The seven-part HBO series by Brad Ingelsby about Mare Sheehan, a small-town detective in Delaware County investigating missing and murdered young women, captivated national audiences in…
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