The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer is a prominent daily newspaper based in Philadelphia.
The Inquirer holds the distinction of being the third-longest continuously operating daily newspaper in the United States.
Known for its extensive reach, it boasts the largest circulation in both Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley.
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Woman Responsible for Mother’s Day Died in West Chester Despising What Holiday Had Become
Anna Jarvis, whom many credit with creating Mother’s Day, died in Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester despising what the holiday had become, writes Patricia…
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River Otter Makes Selfie Appearance in Ridley Creek After 100 Years
It’s been 100 years since a river otter showed up in Ridley Creek. Now one has appeared in a selfie taken by a game camera…
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Remembering Swarthmore Biology Professor Elizabeth Vallen
A Swarthmore College professor, researcher and former department chair is being remembered for creating science education programs for younger students and for mentoring college students…
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A Collegeville Eatery Just Might Have the Sauciest Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches in the Region
Judging by its name, Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana is many things, including a bakery, pizzeria, market and deli. From its many delicious menu options,…
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Horsham Native, Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey Is Finalist for NHL Hero Award
Kelsey McGuire, a Horsham native and the Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey, is one of the three finalists from the United States for the NHL’s…
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Chester Kids Find Self-Expression With Sports Jersey Designs
Former Swarthmore College soccer player Omri Gal launched Design FC, an after-school nonprofit program home-based at the Stetser Elementary School in Chester that lets students…
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Brandywine Museum of Art’s New Jamie Wyeth Exhibition Offers Look Into Artist’s World of Horror and Beauty
The new Jamie Wyeth exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art provides viewers with a chance to peer into the Chadds Ford artist’s world of…
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30th Street Could Become A Neighborhood Thanks to Planned Amtrak, SEPTA Changes
SEPTA and Amtrak could help turn 30th Street into a neighborhood with improvements to their stations, but the true challenge will be to ensure that…
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Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market
A lovely six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home originally built in 1890 with Mercer tiles on the front porch recently hit the market in Jenkintown, writes Paul Jablow…
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Lower Merion’s City Avenue Shifts to Walkable Living
The landscape along City Avenue, marking the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, is undergoing a significant transformation, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia…
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Pat Farrell’s Walk-On With Villanova Wildcats Changed His Life
Pat Farrell was on Jay Wright’s first Villanova University team to win a national title, but he’s not talked about much, writes Anders Pryor for…
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University City District Unveils $60M Project Proposal to Build Bi-level Water Park on the Schuylkill
During its recent State of University City event, the University City District unveiled its plans to build a bi-level water park on the western bank…
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Robert J. Bruce of Newtown Square, Widener President Emeritus, Remembered
Robert Bruce, president emeritus of Widener University for 20 years, who also served as a former history teacher, mentor and volunteer, died April 19 at…
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Chester County Couple Finds Secluded Retirement Haven in Kennett Square
Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The…
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Family Bought Farmhouse in Bucks County That Needed Saving and Kept Adding to It Over Years
When looking for a new home for their family, Jim and Connie Martin found a stone farmhouse in Bucks County they liked, but knew it…
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Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont Regularly Sells Out at Local Farmers Markets
Wild Yeast Bakehouse is a one-man sourdough bakery churning out 350 loaves each week from owner John Goncher’s Rosemont home, writes Jenn Ladd for The…























