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Eco-Friendly Businesses in Media Rewarded by the Borough
It pays to be an eco-friendly Media business, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The borough rewards those businesses with a sticker, table placards and a…
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How Immigrants and Newcomers Have Linguistically Transformed Three Philadelphia Neighborhoods
In 2021, Temple University Ph.D. student Daniel Guarin, who is originally from Colombia, launched a linguistic landscape study, investigating how written language is used in…
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Meet Ed Brown, Upper Darby Township’s First Black Mayor
Upper Darby’s first Black mayor, Ed Brown, was sworn in on Jan. 2 during the township’s annual reorganization meeting. He becomes the first Black mayor…
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For Delco Day’s 9th Year, the Theme Is All About Scrapple
Every year, Delaware County recognizes its Delco-ness with an unofficial Delco Day holiday June 10, in honor of the county’s area code—610. This year’s celebration…
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Villanova 20-Year Study Shows Rain Gardens Can Control Storm Runoff
Villanova University researchers have been monitoring a university rain garden for 20 years and can now show that rain gardens are good at soaking up…
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HUD Places Chester Housing Authority on ‘Troubled’ List
The Chester Housing Authority is “troubled,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. HUD gave the CHA…
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2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money
Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding thanks…
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Drexel Hill Nail Salon Rye’tious Focuses on Medical Foot, Nail Care
Sarai Quinice had been giving pedicures to friends and family members since she was 8, but these days she’s using her Drexel Hill nail salon…
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Hardy Williams Academy Joins Forces with CHOP to Help Ensure Graduates Get Jobs
Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School in Southwest Philadelphia and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently joined forces to help the school’s graduates secure full-time…
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Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker
On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the Cheltenham…
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‘This is Not a Game’: Chester County to Host Poverty Simulation Event
Kennett Area Community Service and the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness are hosting a “poverty simulation,” an event that will have community members “experience”…
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This Plan’s Goal Is to Make Haverford Township Streets Safer
Haverford Township’s older streets just weren’t built to handle the volume of modern traffic, so a plan is being created to make Haverford streets safe,…
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Bidens Visit Restaurant Owners in Rose Valley on Way to Strath Haven Rally
President Joe Biden kicked off his re-election campaign with a rally Friday evening at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, but first, he and the…
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Young Advocates Help Those Lost in Delaware County’s Courts
Some aspiring attorneys in their 20s are making a difference in Delaware County’s public defender’s office, meeting the needs of clients who often get lost…
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Lost Lincoln Presidential Order Signed 2 Days After Civil War’s End Being Sold in Ardmore
A presidential order signed by Abraham Lincoln four days before he was assassinated has been found in an old writing desk and is now being…
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Welcome to ‘Bird Town,’ Formerly Known as Media Borough
Media Borough is embracing its new designation “Bird Town,” ‘given to it in a resolution adopted last fall by Media Borough Council, writes Kenny Cooper…
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Breathe Easy. Better Air Will Be Coming to Delaware County
It’s not looking great in Delaware County as far as air pollution goes. Officials believe Delaware County, along with Camden County, N.J., will fail to…
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Former Philadelphia Zoo CEO Vik Dewan Sets Sights On Increased Charitable Giving to Nonprofits
After he stepped down from the position of Philadelphia Zoo CEO, Vik Dewan has set his sights on obscure funds in an attempt to increase…
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