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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PECO Files for Electricity Rate Increase
Needing higher rates to cover its higher costs and to pay for enhancements to its distribution system, PECO – the utility that serves around 1.6…
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Chester High Basketball Players Learn a Code for Success Off the Court
Chester High School is hoping to bring some of its renowned success on the basketball court to its new, one-of-a-kind coding club, writes Kathy Boccella…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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Advocates for Fairer Congressional Map Hope to Reform the Redistricting Process
While the new congressional map replaced heavily gerrymandered districts with more balanced ones, the larger question on how to reform the entire redistricting process remains…
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Act 47 a Lifeline for Some Municipalities Across the State, Including Three in Delco
Act 47 has provided a lifeline for a number of municipalities across the state, including a few here in Delaware County, but exiting it by…
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Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program to Enter Second Phase, Ramp Up in Size
The commercial medical marijuana program in Pennsylvania is about to enter its second phase, more than doubling in size in the process, writes Sam Wood…
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Wawa Looking to Fill 5,000 Positions in Next Three Months
Wawa is looking to add 5,000 full- and part-time jobs over the next three months, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The beloved convenience-store…
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After-School Child Care in Haverford Township Becoming a Divisive Issue
Despite some detractors who say that parents in Haverford Township who struggle to find after-school child care are entitled, some progress has been made to…
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Parents in Haverford Township Struggle to Find After-School Child Care
Parents in Haverford are struggling to find child-care solutions while they are at work, since the after-hours program at the township’s elementary schools left many…
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Blindness Doesn’t Prevent Monsignor Bonner Grad from Broadcasting Hockey Games
Blindness hasn’t prevented Matt Wallace from covering the University of Pennsylvania women’s hockey team with his broadcasting partner, Sam Fryman, writes Maria Panaritis for the…
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Through Office in Chester, EDSI Matches Region’s Skilled Workers with Employers
As the skills gap continues to widen and create more problems for employers looking for qualified labor, EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is doing its…
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Former Fleer Executive, Frank Mustin of Lansdowne, Dies at 94
Frank H. Mustin, a former executive of the Frank H. Fleer bubble-gum company, recently died at the age of 94, writes Bonnie Cook for the…
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Wallingford Native’s New Documentary Focuses on Orthodox Jewish Powerlifter
A new documentary directed by Wallingford native Jessie Auritt focuses on a young, Orthodox Jewish powerlifter, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Naomi Kutin,…
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Garnet Valley Senior Wins $175,000 for Her Research on Vaping
Natalia Orlovsky’s research on the effects of electronic cigarettes and other “vaping” devices recently won the second prize, $175,000, at the national Regeneron Science Talent…
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Inmates at SCI Chester Learn About Finance, Prepare for Life Outside Prison
Inmates at SCI Chester recently attended a financial-education workshop to prepare for life outside of prison, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Becky MacDicken,…
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Remembering Political Pioneer on 115th Anniversary of Her Birth
Anne Brancato, one of the most accomplished Philadelphians in 20th-century politics, overcame a number of barriers to become the first woman elected as a Democrat…
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From CHESCO: Crebilly Farm Saga Continues as Toll Brothers Appeals Denial of Building Permit
The Crebilly Farm saga continued last week as Toll Brothers appealed the decision by Westtown Township to deny it a permit to develop more than…
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Chester Native Wows Alicia Keys, Moves Ahead on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Chester native Jamai Springfield is moving forward on Team Alicia Keys on NBC’s “The Voice,” after he wowed the famous singer with his performance during…







































