World War II
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How Levittown’s Home Construction Method Transformed Homeownership After World War II
A simple slab of concrete helped reshape the American Dream, and its origins trace back to Bucks County, writes staff for PhillyBurbs. After World War…
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North Philadelphia’s Long-Vacant Budd Plant Could Be Transformed Under New Rezoning Plan
A massive, long-dormant industrial complex in North Philadelphia may finally be getting a second life, and the vision for it is an ambitious one. City…
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Delaware County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up as the token Protestant in a Catholic school in…
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Stop Letting Urgent Steal Your Future: The Eisenhower Matrix Every Leader Needs
Memorial Day encourages many of us to pause and reflect. We honor the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for something greater…
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Delorean Andrews’ 10-Year Journey From Trash Collector to Widener Magna Cum Laude Graduate
When Delorean Andrews enrolled at Widener in 2015, he had no idea that his degree would be over 10 years in the making, a journey…
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Pennsylvania Veterans Museum: Why This Hidden Gem in Media Is Worth a Memorial Day Visit
Above the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in downtown Media, shoppers browse the aisles of Trader Joe’s, carrying bouquets and grocery bags. Downstairs, behind an easy-to-miss door…
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Delaware County Leadership: Andrew Storti, Chief Investment Officer, Brumbaugh Wealth Management
Andrew Storti, Chief Investment Officer of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Phoenixville. He recalled playing baseball in his local…
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Beyond the Barbecue: 7 Delaware County Places to Honor Veterans This Memorial Day
Every Memorial Day weekend, Delaware County empties out toward the shore. The traffic backs up on Route 1, the grills come out, and summer unofficially…
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For Wawa and Other Convenience Stores, It All Started With Milk
Milk is the liquid gold that launched the Wawa empire, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. Wawa, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, Rutter’s, Royal Farms, Heritage’s, and…
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As Philadelphia Celebrates America250, Firstrust Bank Reflects on Its Historic First in Pennsylvania
As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate America250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city’s long tradition of leadership, innovation, and…
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Plumsteadville Business Is One of Two Handbell Manufacturers in America
Plumsteadville is home to Malmark Bellcraftsmen, one of only two handbell makers in the country that have crafted their musical instruments for over 50 years, writes JD Mullane…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dan Eisenstadt, CEO, Terramed Real Estate Solutions
Dan Eisenstadt, Founder and CEO of Terramed Real Estate Solutions, spoke with DELCO Today about his earliest experiments in entrepreneurship as a kid in Westchester…
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Despite the Cold, Crowds Line Up Media’s 66th Veterans Day Parade
A tradition honoring war veterans and first responders continued Tuesday in the heart of Media Borough at the 66th annual Veterans Day parade, writes TaRhonda…
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Honors Service and History with Trains & Troops Weekend and 1940s Swing Dance
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will once again celebrate American history, service, and song during its 25th annual Trains & Troops weekend, set for Saturday,…
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DCCC Offers Free Faculty Speakers on a Range of Timely Topics
Community groups, libraries, schools, houses of worship, senior living communities, and more in need of engaging speakers can access a free resource: the Delaware County…
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Lost World War II Letters From Soldier Arrives in Ridley 80 Years Later
A soldier’s unopened, undelivered letters from World War II recently made it to his family in Ridley Park, writes Liz Crawford for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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Bachmann Trains, in Business Since 1833, Keeps Brand and Mission on Track from Kensington Headquarters
Bachmann Trains, in business since 1833, moved into its Kensington headquarters in 1929, where it continues to keep its mission and brand on track nearly…
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Merck’s West Point Presence Remains Strong Amid Riverside Closure
As Merck moves forward with plans to close their Riverside facility, the company remains committed to its West Point location and other sites, writes Nathan…
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