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Philadelphia Region Feeling Fallout of Ongoing Increase in Tropical Storms
This season, the Philadelphia region has been affected by four tropical storms — a possibly unprecedented number. Their after-effects have implications that are both accumulating and devastating. Anthony R. Wood explained this dangerous weather trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the past two years, the Philadelphia region has been affected by tropical storms (or their…
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It’s Never Too Early for Holiday Spirit: CountryLiving Magazine Names New Hope a ‘Best Christmas Town’
As Halloween nears, the November-to-December slide will quickly follow. This annual evaporation of calendar pages means it’s not too early to make plans to get into the upcoming holiday spirit. Ann Shields, of CountryLiving magazine, has a notable recommendation for a great place to do just that: a 2021 Best Christmas Town, New Hope. Shields…
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Delaware County Symphony Launches First Series Concert Oct. 17 With 3 ‘Bs’
The first symphony series concert of the Delaware County Symphony season, Sunday, Oct. 17, will feature the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. The concert takes place 3 p.m. at the Meagher Theater at Neumann University in Aston. J.S. Bach’s stirring Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, as arranged for orchestra by Leopold Stokowski, will…
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Analysis: Delco Bubble–County a Little Less Susceptible to Local Climate Disasters
While Pennsylvania is generally aligned with New Jersey and New York in a number of climate-related disasters over the past 20 years, its suburbs, including Delaware County, are not. As evidenced by the calamity of Hurricane Ida, most of the Philadelphia collar counties have gotten walloped by Mother Nature in her various tantrums. Taylor Allen…
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Little Free Libraries: Coming to a Delaware County Neighborhood Near You
The phenomena of Little Free Libraries — those neighborhood wood boxes on a post offering free books to borrow, has only grown more popular with the pandemic, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The trend was started in Hudson, Wis. In 2009 by social entrepreneur Tod Bol. Today, there are more than 100,000 Little…
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Holy Spirit Church in Sharon Hill Permanently Closing in November
Holy Spirit Church in Sharon Hill is permanently closing, but its legacy remains in a neighboring parish it helped create, writes Gina Christian for catholicphilly.com. Archbishop Nelson J. Perez has approved closing the building as a Roman Catholic church, effective Nov. 15, 2021, and will no longer be a worship site for the Glenolden-based St.…
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New Novel Looks at Colorful Life of Haverford’s 1st Police Chief
Haverford Detective Albert “Matt” Hufnal knew he had a good story when he found a news item in the police department archives about its first police chief, Ed Hallissey, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Hallissey had been arrested, drunk and in uniform, driving onto a Philadelphia sidewalk and threatening a police officer. The…
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Squashing Social Media Rumors: Are Spotted Lanternflies Toxic to Pets’ Feet? No!
While social media search results for ‘spotted lanternflies toxic to pets’ may indicate otherwise, experts say there is no evidence supporting the claim. They continue to research the issue but are eager to calm concerned animal owners and lovers. McKenzie Sadeghi clarified the topic for USA Today. A September 17 Instagram post — which got…
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Long-Lost Letters, Written by Coatesville Man Who Died in WWI, Show Love for His Hometown, Freedom
The long-lost letters, written by Coatesville resident Cpl. Wellington Sahler more than 100 years ago, are now considered a true treasure by a local history buff, writes Ashley Johnson for 6ABC. Sahler died while fighting in World War I, and for many, his letters represent a mark of freedom and the ultimate sacrifice. “It really…
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No Brainer: When It’s Philly Military Guy vs. Florida Alligator, Who Do You *Think* Comes Out on Top?
As if a Florida alligator is any match for an Army-trained Philadelphian. As. If. Eugene Bozzi, an Orlando-area transplant from the Philadelphia region, is now in the national spotlight for his casual eviction of a huge reptile in an everyday trash can. CBS3 Philly covered the serviceman’s above-and-beyond service. The Instagram video — which has…
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Ridley High Alum Writes 7th Teen Novel, This Time It’s a Horror Story
A new young adult horror novel from Ridley High School Alum Diana Rodriguez Wallach, “Small Town Monsters,” has been released in time for the Halloween season and Hispanic Heritage Month, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. It’s Rodriguez Wallach’s seventh teen novel and her first horror novel. “I loved spooky stories growing up. I…
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Remains of Folcroft Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor at Last Come Home to Delaware County
The remains of a Folcroft sailor, Charles Montgomery, killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941, have been identified and have been returned to Drexel Hill for burial, writes Deb Kiner for pennlive.com. Navy Radioman 3rd Class Charles A. Montgomery, 21, was accounted for on March 3, 2021, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said Aug. 30. Montgomery…
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Ben the Turkey, Social Media Star from Bensalem, Turns Out to Be Something of a Ham
If 1969 was the Summer of Woodstock, 2021 in Bucks County might be the Summer of Livestock. Marcus Espinoza explains the area’s latest barnyard bigwig, Ben the Turkey, for FOX29 Philadelphia. The local news cycle over the past handful of months has included mentions of celebrity pygmy goats and a wayward bull. Joining them now…
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Foundation for Delaware County Once Again a Sponsor for Delco Arts Week
The arts are reawakening in Delaware County. The third annual Delco Arts Week is approaching, virtually and in-person. The week of Saturday, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 9 has a full roster of activities, events, concerts, exhibits and more to experience. Delaware County will host more than 60 events—many that are free to the public—from…
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Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction: The 2021 Annual Autumnal Beauty Pageant Isn’t Far Off
The Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction has good news for local lovers of the great outdoors. Alyssa Adams covered the report’s timing of 2021’s autumnal beauty for CBS3 Philly. The Smoky Mountains’ 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map says that leaves in our part of Pennsylvania will be at their prime in the October 18-25 timeframe.…
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Archbishop Carroll High’s First Principal, Msgr. Trinity, Dead at 93
Msgr. Bernard J. Trinity of Havertown, the first principal of Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, died Thursday, Sept. 2, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He oversaw the construction of the Archbishop John Carroll Girls High School when it opened in 1967 and was its first principal until 1973. He was inducted into…
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Pennsylvania Battles Spotted Lanternfly Infestation with Quarantines and Student-led ‘Squish Squads’
Despite quarantines and “squish squads,” the spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, write Kevin Ambrose and Kasha Patel for The Washington Post. This invasive pest that can devastate vineyards and ruin fruit crops was accidentally imported into Berks County seven years ago, presumably in a shipping container that arrived from Asia.…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host First-Ever Outdoor Concert on Sunday
On Sunday, Sept. 26, the Immaculata Symphony will hold its first-ever outdoor concert, on Back Campus at 3 PM. Rain location is Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Under the direction of Music Director Joseph Gehring, this free…
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