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End of Shopping-Mall Era the Symptom of a Hollowed-Out Middle Class
Shopping malls as we know them are disappearing at an alarming rate, writes Jon Jeter for MintPress News. With the increasing number of malls closing their doors, between a quarter and a third will soon be gone. Almost 9,000 retail stores closed for good last year, along with the demise of iconic brands like Sears…
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Villanova’s Championship Parade Set for Thursday in Center City
Two parades in as many months? As sports fans, we can get used to this. Two months after the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off a celebration – thanks to their historic victory in Super Bowl LII – that has yet to subside, the Villanova men’s basketball team will take its turn parading through Center City. Again.…
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Haverford Township Employee Recalls a Fishy Tale
Robert Steelman, a Haverford Township sanitation supervisor, recalled the time his fishing rod almost became food for the fish, writes Pete Bannan for the Delaware County News Network. In the fall of 2009, Steelman was on a fishing trip with his friend Joe Startare in the Lower Delaware Bay, looking for Atlantic Stripers when his…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being of the region and the state, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The study found that rail service added $14.5 billion to residential property values in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery,…
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Friendship Between Villanova’s Jay Wright, 76ers’ Brett Brown Formed in West Bank
The friendship between Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay Wright and Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown was forged during a goodwill summer trip to the Middle East, writes Dan Gelston for The Associated Press. The trip that took place three years ago was designed to use basketball to unite children separated by conflict. It also served…
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DNB First House of the Week: Extraordinary Victorian in Norwood
An extraordinary, three-story Victorian home with five bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms on a large double lot is available for sale in Norwood. The home features an attractively covered wrap-around porch and a grand foyer entry with gas fireplace and double-sided staircase. The first floor includes a formal living room, dining room with…
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Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Plans to Implement Archery Hunting of Deer Behind Airport
The John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum plans to implement archery hunting of the deer behind Philadelphia International Airport, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. The refuge is currently looking for public input on the issue that aims to curtail the overpopulation of white-tailed deer. The refuge was established in 1972 on 1,200 acres of…
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Advocates for Fairer Congressional Map Hope to Reform the Redistricting Process
While the new congressional map replaced heavily gerrymandered districts with more balanced ones, the larger question on how to reform the entire redistricting process remains with the legislature, write Liz Navratil and Jonathan Lai for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “We may have better maps, but we haven’t fixed the process,” said David Thornburgh, head of the…
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Foundation’s Work Honors Legacy of Local Teen Dedicated to Helping Chester’s Youth
For nearly eight years, the Andrew L. Hicks, Jr. Foundation in West Chester has been connecting Henderson High School students with the youth of Chester for events and programs that offer opportunities for friendship, mentoring, and leadership. The work of the Foundation not only helps disadvantaged people in Chester, but also brings fulfillment to volunteers…
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From CHESCO: Golf Digest: Kennett Square Home to Perhaps Greatest Golf Story Ever Told
For a three-month span in the summer of 2012, the third hole at the Kennett Square Golf and Country Club served as the beginning and end to perhaps the greatest golf story ever told, writes Max Adler for Golf Digest. It was there where Vic Dupuis – competing in a club ritual, an event that…
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Garnet Valley School District Pilots New Model for Learning
The Garnet Valley School District is continuing its commitment to creating innovative options for both students and staff with its blended learning program, writes Susan Serbin for the Delaware County News Network. The program launched this year with a model course. Around two dozen students are participating in 11th grade U.S. History, instructed by veteran…
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Swiss Farms Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration of 50 Years in Delaware County
Swiss Farms recently kicked off its year-long celebration of 50 years in Delaware County with an official birthday party, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The original four Swiss Farms opened in Delaware County in March 1968, and the party took place at Swiss Farms’ recently renovated, flagship store in Havertown. “We…
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Penn Mutual to Receive Neumann Institute Award
It was bound to happen, since Penn Mutual describes itself as “one unique culture” and the Neumann University Institute for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development “offers a unique perspective on sports.” The Institute will award its highest honor to Penn Mutual on Monday, April 9 at 7 PM. The evening — celebrating sport (especially rugby),…
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Here’s What It Costs to Live in Delaware County
The cost of living in Delaware County exceeds that of Philadelphia but is less than the cost in neighboring Chester and Montgomery counties. That is according to the Economic Policy Institute’s Family Budget Calculator, which shows what’s required for families to attain an adequate – but modest – standard of living in communities throughout the…
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Garnet Valley Grad, Junior at Neumann Wins Scholarship for Her Broadcasting Skills
Andrea Roe, a Communication and Digital Media major at Neumann University, has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia. She is one of only 20 college students in the Delaware Valley chosen for the 2018 Broadcast Pioneers awards. The scholarships are given to current college sophomores and juniors (for…
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Act 47 a Lifeline for Some Municipalities Across the State, Including Three in Delco
Act 47 has provided a lifeline for a number of municipalities across the state, including a few here in Delaware County, but exiting it by the deadline is a significant challenge, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Municipalities Financial Recovery Act allows municipalities to increase taxes beyond the limits set by the state.…
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Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program to Enter Second Phase, Ramp Up in Size
The commercial medical marijuana program in Pennsylvania is about to enter its second phase, more than doubling in size in the process, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The program will increase the number of cannabis producers from 12 to 25 and add 23 more dispensary operators. Pennsylvania will also launch a unique research…
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Our Neighbors Are the Least Federally Dependent State in America
When it comes to federal dependency, Delaware is at the very bottom of the list, according to rankings recently published by WalletHub. The report – 2018’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States – compared all 50 states using three key metrics: the return on taxes paid to the federal government the share of federal jobs…
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