Wallingford
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First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Colonial in Wallingford
A remarkable Wallingford colonial home on a lovely one-acre lot with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning residence is a testament to luxury living. It had a full renovation in 2010, ensuring its modern, open-concept layout. Highlights include the large great room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a…
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President Biden to Hold Rally at Strath Haven Middle School Friday Evening
Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford is scheduled to have a unique visitor Friday when President Biden visits Strath Haven for a campaign rally fresh from his State of the Union address, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Biden is expected to hold a rally there in the early evening, kicking off his campaign…
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Father-Son Duo Out of Wallingford Made 7,000 Meals for the Hungry
Bill and Matt Peck, both parishioners at Saint John Chrysostom in Wallingford, prepared over 7,000 meals in 2023 for people in the Philadelphia region facing food insecurity, writes Gia Myers for Catholic Philly. Bill, at 95, is in the parish kitchen four days a week by 4 AM. His son Matt, 63, soon joins him. …
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Eagles Coach of the Week: Kevin Clancy, Strath Haven High School
The Philadelphia Eagles have named Strath Haven High School Head Football Coach Kevin Clancy its Coach of the Week, writes Owen Boyle for PhiladelphiaNews.net. Clancy is finishing his 39th season as a coach in the Philadelphia area and his 33rd coaching season with Strath Haven. Clancy was an assistant coach at Archbishop Carroll back in…
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Celebrating 100, Minnie Pieatso Owes Her Longevity to Keeping Busy
Minnie Pieatso believes keeping busy will keep you going, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She would know. Pieatso just celebrated her 100th birthday, joined by the staff and residents at Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she’s lived since 2019. “Minnie inspires me to live to be 100,” said Melva Williams of…
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Wallingford Woman Launches Teen Theater Progam in Ireland
A Wallingford woman, Pam Monaco, has taken her positive musical theater experience on the road with a “first-of-its-kind” musical theater program for Irish teens, writes Fionnuala Boyle for Irish Star. Pam Monaco, a Temple University professor who has directed shows at the Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, launched Musical Theatre Dublin in 2017 and…
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This Wallingford Mom’s a Firefighter and Business Owner
Nicole Simmons will enjoy a rare luxury on Sunday. For Mother’s Day, she plans to just relax, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mother of 2-year-old Jon Jr. (JJ), Simmons is also a volunteer firefighter for the Garden City Fire Company in Wallingford. Plus, the 2006 Strath Haven High School graduate runs Simmons…
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Strath Haven’s Allie Wilson Works as a Pro but has Olympic Dreams
Allie Wilson, a graduate of Strath Haven High School from Wallingford, is ranked 12th in the world in the 800 meters, setting her career-best time of 1:58:09 last summer in Switzerland. But in 2019, the five-time All-Delco honoree wasn’t sure if she even wanted to take the track in the 800-meter run at the NCCA…
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Wallingford Backyard Greenhouse Business Thriving for 50 Years
You’ll find Miller Greenhouses in the backyard of a Wallingford home, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Co-owner Chuck Miller founded the all-seasons greenhouse business in 1973, but he’s lived at his home much longer. “This is where I’ve lived since 1949,” said Miller, co-owner of Miller Greenhouses. “My dad had a green thumb and we…
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Taking a Redecorating Passion to a Wallingford Home
Redecorating has been with Caitlin Chase going back to her time growing up in Chicago when she convinced her parents to let her redecorate her room, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was always moving things around,” she recalled. “They let me paint one wall. I must have painted it five times.” Now…
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Rare Tea Bowls Art Exhibit Comes to Wallingford Arts Center
Visitors to the Wallingford Community Arts Center in Wallingford can peruse a rare exhibit of tea bowls and tea ware, and even observe a Japanese Tea Ceremony, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. The Community Arts Center is hosting the Philadelphia International Tea Bowl Exhibition. The exhibit features about 250 items created by local artists and…
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Ash Hoyle of Wallingford Fell in Love With Sundance. Now He Programs Their Films
Ash Hoyle grew up in the Wallingford-Swarthmore area, attended Strath Haven High School, and In 2014, watched his first Sundance film at the Ritz, writes Bedatri for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The film was Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, From then on, he was hooked. Today, the Vassar College graduate is a programmer at the Sundance Film Festival…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Manor House for Sale in Wallingford
This exceptional Manor house on a signature estate with five bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths is available for sale in Wallingford. The property also hosts a Carriage House, a heated saltwater pool, and spectacular grounds. The Formal Living Room of this Manor house features a gas fireplace with a large antique 19th-century white pine wooden mantel…
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See Who’s Got the Wealthiest Zip Codes in Delaware County, and Why
Villanova had the wealthiest zip code among Delaware County communities in the Philadelphia region, according to a report by Sharon Oliver for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Journal reviewed 2017 income and population statistics to come up with its list of the 50 wealthiest zip codes in the Philadelphia region. Villanova ranked third on the list…
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Former Strath Haven Star Helps U.S. Take Title at World Lacrosse Women’s Championship
Former Strath Haven High School star Emily Parros helped the United States team beat Canada and win the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship for the fourth consecutive year, writes Melanie Heller for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lacrosse midfielder had a great showing in both the semi-final against Australia and the final game. She scored a goal…
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He Played Football at Strath Haven. Now John Harrar’s Got an Eagles Invite
John Harrar who played football at Strath Haven High, then basketball on a scholarship for the Penn State Lions, was invited recenty to work out as a tight end at the Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp, writes Mark Wogenrich for AllPennState. “Right now he is 100% committed to making an NFL team,” said Harrar’s agent, Blake…
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Student Nora Deskis Captures Cherished Memories for Wallingford Seniors
Nora Deskis, 19, a student at Strath Haven High School, is using her scrapbooking skills to help senior citizens find memories, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.com. Deskis is working at Chestnut Ridge, a senior living facility in Wallingford. She comes to them through Tall Transitions, an agency that finds unique employment and job training for…
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Unique Prairie-Style Wallingford Home With Influences of 2 Architects for Sale
A one-of-a-kind Prairie-style midcentury modern Wallingford home is for sale, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The style is a pinch of Mies van der Rohe and a dash of Frank Lloyd Wright at 100 Brent Drive. And there’s a 1962 bomb shelter on the ground floor. The main floor of this Wallingford home has…
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