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Bold Experiments Elevate Regional Theater to New Level
Regional theater in Greater Philadelphia has always provided great entertainment, but the latest bold experiments have lifted it to a whole new level, writes John Timpane for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Some of this season’s innovation includes Broadway veteran Kristin McLaughlin Mitchell coming to West Chester. She has started auditioning local and New York actors for…
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Garnet Valley Resident, 86, Honored for His Service in the Air Force and Studies at WCU
Lowell Gardenhour, 86, an Air Force veteran and student at West Chester University, is being honored by the Chester County Veteran’s Affairs Office and WCU for his service, writes Katherine Scott for 6ABC. Gardenhour, a computer science major, has been taking one class at WCU every semester for a decade. “If you don’t keep busy,…
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Foundation for Delaware County Awarded Grant to Fight Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia recently announced the awarding of $425,000 in grants to 17 organizations, including The Foundation for Delaware County, to advance critical and life-saving breast cancer initiatives specifically targeting medically underserved, uninsured, and/or low-income populations. While early detection and free mammograms for women in need lie at the heart of the community grants…
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Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series to Host Renowned Trombonist
Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series ends its spring season with a performance by trombonist William Lang on Sunday, April 22. The performance begins at 3 PM in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building on the Marple Campus. An adventurous solo trombonist, Lang presents a unique and fun program of all solo…
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Comedian’s Delco-Based Character a Social Media Sensation
Comedian Troy David Hendrickson became Delaware County’s newest social media sensation when he donned a wig and some fake eyelashes to turn into Eagles superfan Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino after the Super Bowl, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The video was based on his own mother, an avid Eagles fan, whom…
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VIDEO: Sunoco Pipeline, Parent Company Breathe New Life into Marcus Hook Industrial Complex
The Marcus Hook Industrial Complex has received new life through Sunoco Pipeline and its parent company, Energy Transfer Partners, writes Erica McClaugherty for IBEW Hour Power. Before it fell on hard times, the refinery once powered the nation and provided a lifeline for the borough. Now, after being closed for three years, it’s being repurposed…
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Parkside Native, Criminal Justice Major at Neumann Meets Top Cops in Financial Crime Prevention
Mark Townsend of Parkside was one of several Criminal Justice majors at Neumann University who had the opportunity to meet some of the Delaware Valley’s top professionals in financial crime prevention at a recent recruiting event and panel discussion. The Delaware chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) held the event in…
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Philadelphia Union Launches New Transit Option for Fans
The Philadelphia Union is planning to offer a new transit option for fans in and around Center City to make getting to the games easier, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Starting on April 28, when the Union hosts D.C. United, team-run buses will run from four venues in the city: Baby Blues BBQ…
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Piece of the French Countryside Hits the Market in Newtown Square
Raz Amirian purchased his home in Newtown Square 15 years ago because it stood out from the rest of the neighborhood, writes Shannon Rooney for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I had never seen a unique property like this in this area,” he said. “It reminded me of the French countryside.” Amirian saw major potential in the…
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Gallery Provides Art for Public Housing in Chester
The Nebula Gallery in Chester unveiled its “Art Is Home” collection, a 150-piece collection that is the result of a first-of-its-kind collaboration to place art in public housing, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. All artwork from the collection will be donated to families that are moving into Chester Housing Authority units. “I think…
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Luxury Homes to Be Built on Grounds of Renowned Estate in Radnor
Malvern’s Pohlig Homes is planning to build 15 luxury homes on close to 10 acres of the fabled Ardrossan estate in Radnor, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Todd Pohlig, principal of Pohlig Homes, the company will build homes on 3/4-acre lots near the property’s stone water tower on Newtown Road in…
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You Won’t Believe How Much Money the Top 100 Pennsylvania Turnpike Scofflaws Owe
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has started to file criminal charges against the worst offenders who avoid paying tolls, writes Scott Calvert for The Wall Street Journal. The Commission is asking local prosecutors to pursue theft-of-services criminal cases in unpaid sums of more than $2,000. The Top 100 scofflaws in the Keystone State each have more…
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Neumann University Presents Humanitarian Award to Wawa
Neumann University recently presented its annual Presidential Humanitarian Award to Wawa, Inc. during the school’s 19th annual scholarship gala. The award was established anonymously in 2002 in honor of Dr. Rosalie M. Mirenda, the university’s president emeritus, and her husband Tony. It’s given to an individual or organization whose life or work reflects a commitment…
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DNB First House of the Week: Striking Victorian in Saint Davids
A striking Victorian home with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Saint Davids. Designed by renowned architect George W. Maher in 1897, it offers the perfect blend of historic charm and state-of-the-art updates. The arched front door leads into the spacious living room and dining room, while…
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Novelist, Ridley Township Native Connects to Her Roots Through Writing
Diana Rodriguez Wallach, the young adult novelist who grew up in Ridley Township, connects with her Puerto Rican identity through her writing, writes Andrea Rodés for AL DÍA News. Rodriguez Wallach earned renown in American bookstores with Love and Summer Secrets, published a decade ago. The novel portrays a Philadelphia girl of Puerto Rican origin…
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IceWorks in Aston Draws Legions of Visitors to Delaware County
Throughout the year, IceWorks in Aston attracts legions of visitors to Delaware County for ice hockey, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. Though the venue has expanded over the years, it still remains a family-friendly place where beginners of all ages can learn how to skate, and where elite athletes can train and compete.…
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Wawa Offers Free Coffee and a Secret Menu Today, Its 54th Birthday
Today is Wawa Day, and to celebrate its 54th birthday, the beloved, Delaware County-based chain of convenience stores is offering customers free coffee … and a secret menu, writes Claire Sasko for Philadelphia magazine. To find the secret menu, you have to click the flying goose at the bottom left corner of the main screen.…
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Broomall Resident, Retail Legend in Consumer Electronics Dies at 89
Broomall resident Saul Robbins, a legend in the consumer electronics industry who founded the Philadelphia area’s HiFi House, has died at the age of 89, writes Rob Stott for Dealerscope. Robbins – the father of Jon Robbins, the Executive Director of the Home Technology Specialists of America – started selling stereophonic electronic components from his…
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