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48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15, during a ceremony held at Sun Valley High School in Aston. The graduation class included nine newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), five Upper Darby Police Department officers, and 10 Chester County…
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Coatesville Area School District Reveals 2026-2027 Reorganization Plans
Coatesville Area School District has revealed a significant reorganization plan for the 2026-2027 school year, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new plan, which the school board approved last week, includes two elementary school closures and new middle school feeder patterns. As for closures, Caln Elementary School and East Fallowfield Elementary School will…
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Remembering Rob Reiner and His Beginnings at the Bucks County Playhouse
Director Rob Reiner, who tragically lost his life alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, this past weekend, began his career at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School in California at 17, Reiner traveled to the East Coast to apprentice at the Playhouse in 1964. …
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Tinder Bots Are Taking Over the Dating App, and One Philly User Had This Interesting Encounter
Tinder bots are becoming more prevalent within the popular dating app and as a result, one Philadelphia user found it’s doing something she never previously witnessed, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. The user was on the app and noticed that a bot started using Philadelphia landmarks as a way to seduce Philadelphians. Specifically, the…
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Donations Make the Holiday Special for Grands Stepping Up Recipients
The nonprofit “Grands Stepping Up” is making the holiday brighter for 1,000 children in Delaware County, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “This is the culmination at the end of the year of all the goodwill that we put together all year round,” said Grands Stepping Up Founder and President Karen Barnes of Drexel Hill. The…
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Try These Nine Hot Chocolate Hot Spots in Delaware County
Now that our noses are a’chillin, it’s time to settle in with a warm mug of hot chocolate. Happily, Delaware County has these nine hot chocolate options, writes Eric Williams for PhillyBite. Most Festive & Unique The Bookery Coffeehouse in Havertown has a Dirty Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Whipped Cream. It’s spiked with espresso, topped…
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This Delaware County School District Named Among Top 5 in Pennsylvania
A look at Pennsylvania’s top school districts based on test scores once again puts a Delaware County school district among the top 10, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor School District placed fourth in the state, just behind Lower Merion School District, which came in third. The 2025 statewide rankings were based…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. The new system at Edgely consists of six filters…
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Maggie Doogan’s Rise in Women’s College Basketball Started at Cardinal O’Hara
Maggie Doogan’s rise in women’s college basketball has been defined by hard work, tactical attitude, and a thirst for information, traits that trace back to her days at Cardinal O’Hara, writes Gina Mizell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now a 6-foot-2 senior forward at Richmond, the reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year is possibly the…
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Little Horse Tavern at Cobbs Creek Welcomes Golfers and Neighbors
The Little Horse Tavern opened Monday on Lansdowne Avenue at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, as a full-service restaurant and bar serving golfers and neighbors alike, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant, which takes the Cobbs Creek revival in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, beyond the golf course, is a collaboration between…
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PHL Set for 1st International Flight for 2026 World Cup, report says
The first international flights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will likely be here in June to see Curacao play Ivory Coast, writes Emma Dooling and Ellen Cagle for the Philadelphia Business Journal Turkish leisure airline Corendon Airlines will have four charter flights between PHL and Curacao from June 23 to June 27, carrying a…
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Freedom Village Supports Local Families Through ‘Project Snowflake’
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents and team members came together to support their neighbors at Reeceville Elementary School through the school’s annual “Project Snowflake” initiative. Over the last few weeks, Freedom Village collected more than 140 toys and over $350 in gift cards to help provide holiday support for local families with children ages three…
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ShopRite Supermarkets Picks Up West Chester Location from Family-Owned Operator
ShopRite Supermarkets is set to assume control of the West Chester ShopRite as it completes the purchase of three regional stores from long-standing family operators, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Along with the 1115 West Chester Pike store in West Chester, the Wakefern Food Corp. subsidiary plans to assume control of two Philadelphia…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes 15 New Additions for Gift-Giving Season
King of Prussia Mall, the largest on the East Coast, welcome 15 new additions, including restaurants and retail stores in time for the holiday gift-giving season, write Lauren Armstrong and Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Eataly offers an authentic Italian dining experience with classics like pizza, pasta, and meatballs, while also being…
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A Proper Cup of Tea Awaits at This English-Inspired Spot in Lahaska
Wallace & Davis Enchanted English Tea Room is a cute and cozy spot at Lahaska’s Hollyberry Square shopping center that serves sweet beverages and a delicious menu, reports Sheila Watko for NBC10 Philadelphia. The shop is owned by Andréa Schlegel-Wallace, a self-proclaimed Anglophile and lover of all things English. “We wanted to create something that would give…
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New Report Details Who Has Been Moving Into Center City’s New Apartment Buildings
Center City has seen a major influx of new apartments in recent years and a new report breaks down the demographics of the individuals who have been moving into them, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. A recent survey published by the Center City District shows that Philadelphia has been attracting many new residents from other…
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Hope Evident as Chester Progress Noted by Receiver Kapoor, Others
Chester is making progress in its bankruptcy recovery because of improved cooperation and practical investments, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Receiver Vijay Kapoor said the tone of how the city governs has shifted, with stronger collaboration among his office, elected officials, and staff. Improvements have been made to the city’s severely underfunded…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering and Understanding Students with ADHD
Millions of students around the world are suffering every day, and many do not understand why their minds work differently from their peers. For their parents and educators, providing appropriate support and helping these students understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is critical in fostering the success and well-being of these young people. Let’s explore…
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