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Free Beer Flowed Like a River for Iron Hill’s 20th Anniversary
The Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant poured out free, eight-ounce servings of a tribute ale honoring the establishment’s 20th year last Friday. At the center of the festive atmosphere was the specially formulated Ferrous: Fe20 Anniversary Ale, the latest in a rich line of Great American Beer Festival-lauded brews from “the only craft brewer to…
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Ridley Park Resident Pens Book on Pair of Local Baseball Legends
Chester native and Ridley Park resident Bob McLaughlin has fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a published author by penning a book on two local baseball legends, Danny Murtaugh and Mickey Vernon, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County News Network. McLaughlin, who retired from an Engineering Construction career four years ago, has combined his fondness…
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Boothwyn Native, Pioneer of Touchdown Celebrations Denounces Dancing in NFL
Boothwyn native and Chichester High School graduate Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, who pioneered celebratory dancing after a touchdown, is not behind the rehearsed and time-consuming performances the NFL is now cracking down on, writes Terence Moore for Sports on Earth. Johnson executed his first celebratory dance for a dare during his sophomore year at Division…
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New, Stylish American Grill Now Open in Newtown Square
Lehigh Valley restaurateur George Paxos has added another stunning eatery to his fine list of establishments, with the stylish American grill Firepoint now open in Newtown Square, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new eatery is on the edge of the new Shops at Ellis Preserve, and features 250 seats, an open kitchen,…
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Haverford College Alum Hired as General Manager of Minnesota Twins
Thad Levine’s career has taken him from the mound at Roy Randall Diamond on the campus of Haverford College to one of the top seats in the business of Major League Baseball. Levine was recently hired as the senior vice president and general manager of the Minnesota Twins, according to a report in the St.…
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Down 1.7 Inches of Precipitation, Delaware County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern Pennsylvania. “The entire southeast part of the state has seen well below normal rainfall in the past two months,” a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz stated. “The biggest shortfalls have been in Carbon,…
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Four from Neumann University, All Delco Residents, to Receive Papal Honors
Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon 45 individuals – including four from Neumann University, all of whom are Delaware County residents – for their dedication and exceptional service to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia last year and the pastoral visit of the Holy Father. Among 16 people receiving the Benemerenti Medal are:…
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Glen Mills Resident Runs His Business Like He Runs Marathons
Kevin Nolan is ambitious. He’s driven. And he gets things done — in both his personal life and business. The 57-year-old from Glen Mills runs Nolan Painting, based in Havertown, just like he runs across the country. He now has finished a marathon in every one of the 50 states since getting his start in…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Releases Award-Winning Russian Imperial Stout
By Shannon Maria Jones 2SP Brewing Company released its award-winning beer The Russian, a robust Russian Imperial Stout, at its Tasting Room in Aston on Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to mix and mingle with head brewer Bob Barrar, dubbed The Medal Machine, who has solidified his reputation as being the leading brewer of the Russian…
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American Legion Joins County Council to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
People of a certain age in Hawaii and across the United States will never forget Dec. 7, 1941 as a day that changed everything, the day we were attacked on American soil, and the day that thrust the United States into World War II. “And we should never forget,” said Delaware County Council Chairman Mario…
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Media’s Sterling Pig Brewery to Celebrate First Anniversary
By Shannon Maria Jones On Sunday, Nov. 20, at 11:20 AM, Sterling Pig Brewery in Media will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a special party and bottle release of Big Gunz double IPA, brewed with a powerful punch of five hop varieties. Sterling Pig fans and guests are asked to line up at the garage door…
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To the Victor Go the Spoils; Villanova Unveils Championship Banner, Receives Rings
The Villanova Wildcats gathered on campus at the Pavilion to lift their national championship banner and receive their rings during a student-only ceremony last Friday, writes Dan Gelston for The Associated Press. The celebratory event saw the team dancing and dunking, and even included a little jig from former coach Rollie Massimino. Coach Jay Wright presented…
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After 33 Years in Navy, Chester Man Retires to Sound of Wedding Bells
During his official retirement ceremony from the U.S. Navy, Chester’s Bryan Exum stunned guests when he proposed to his girlfriend Dawn Patillo, and then promptly went ahead with the marriage ceremony, writes Garland L. Thompson for U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. The retirement ceremony was attended by Exum’s fellow alumni from Chester High…
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Elwyn’s 15th Annual Art Exhibit, Benefit for Children with Special Needs a Success
Artwork by students from various special education programs at Elwyn was on display at the 15th annual Student Art Exhibit held at the White Manor Country Club in Malvern. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and dinner while socializing and viewing the dazzling art displays. Both live and silent auctions were also held. The art show…
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It’s Official … Pennsylvania Catches Most Deer in Headlights
Across the nation, deer have a tendency to get caught up in the intrigue of bright headlights, but nowhere are they caught more between the headlights of vehicles than in Pennsylvania. “Nearly 10 percent of the country’s deer claims occur in Pennsylvania (126,275 collisions),” the latest State Farm Insurance report states, based on collision insurance…
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Delco Council, Veterans Memorial Association to Host Freedom Medal Awards Dinner
Delaware County is home to many brave veterans who have served our nation with strength and courage. Today, we have 35,000 veterans of all military branches living in Delaware County who continue to serve their communities through their work, their church, their schools, and their families. In 2013, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown…
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Clock Expires on Havertown Family’s Legacy of Calling the Game
For only the second time since 1955, professional sports in America are without a Crawford calling the game. The profession that impassioned three men’s lives was set to go without their presence, but legendary NBA referee and Havertown native Joey Crawford couldn’t keep himself away from the action. He’s still watching, but from the vantage…
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Andrew Wyeth Painting the Inspiration for Protagonist of New HBO Series
“Christina’s World,” the magnum opus of the late Andrew Wyeth, has served as the inspiration for the protagonist of a new HBO series, writes Allie Gemmill for Bustle.com. The 1948 painting by the renowned Chadds Ford artist has influenced the character of Dolores in Westworld, a science-fiction thriller that debuted this month and is receiving…
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