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Gauthier Touts 911 Center Operators; PHA Buys Brith Sholom
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier met with press at the 911 call center at 400 North Broad Street to discuss improvements to the center’s operations and new benefits for its employees. Amongst the items touted by Gauthier included a 10% pay increase for dispatchers, which brings them near the salaries of...
Feel the Love – West Chester’s Look Around Festival Returns for its 3rd Year
As the season winds down, I wanted to give a little shoutout to West Chester’s re-emerging summer music scene. Two years ago at this time, I chatted with local musician Nikki DiGiorgio as she prepared to launch the first-ever Look Around Festival. Her vision for the end-of-summer festival was in part to give local talent a stage.
Retail Watch: New winery location to open in Northampton County
Roll out the barrel, and you’ll get a barrel of fun. That’s the promise from a Lehigh Valley winery regarding its new Easton location coming this fall, according to its Facebook page. “It’ll be a place for people to come and gather and relax, and really reconnect and bring the community together,” co-owner Julie Rockhill said. Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard will open its second location, Stone Farm Cellar 46, at 46 Centre Square on Oct. 3.
Local director bringing traveling ‘Les Miserables’ to Academy of Music
When Brendan Stackhouse first got the theater itch he went, of all places, to the library. “I was bored one summer and so I started a little theater company out of one of the local Bucks County libraries,” said Stackhouse, who is on a much bigger stage as the director of the Broadway traveling edition of “Les Miserables,” which will hit Philadelphia’s Academy of Music Aug. 27-Sept. 8.
Central Bucks Football: A Roundup of Scores from the Season Openers
DOYLESTOWN, PA—In week No. 1 of high school football, two of the three Central Bucks teams won their games, with the defending champion CB South Titans crushing their opponent in a 35-0 blowout. Here’s a roundup of this week’s games and scores. The CB South Titans beat the Archbishop Wood Vikings 35-0 in the team’s season and home opener. The Titans, who won last year’s PIAA District One Class 6A championship for the first time in the school’s history, scored four times in the second quarter. Quarterback Owen Pinkerton threw touchdowns on both of his first two...
Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s...
Natural Lands in Media Buys Historic 10-Acre Villanova Estate
The historic Oakwell Estate is being sold to Natural Lands, based in Media, who plans to preserve the property, including up to 700 trees there. The Lower Merion School Board has agreed to sell the 10-acre Oakwell Estate in Villanova to Natural Lands, a conservation nonprofit based in Media, writes Frank Kimmel and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs’ Lives
A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives. A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. The pill...
Developer Presents Plans for 329 Apartments in West Chester
The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development presented plans for 329 apartment units in West Chester. The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development recently presented plans to West Chester Borough Council to build 329 apartment units across from borough hall, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.
Newtown Native Alex Cooper Inks Multimillion-Dollar Deal with SiriusXM
Newtown native Alex Cooper, the dynamic host of the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, has signed a groundbreaking multiyear deal. Newtown native Alex Cooper, the dynamic host of the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, has signed a groundbreaking multiyear deal with SiriusXM, reportedly valued between $100 million and $125 million, writes Todd Spangler for Variety.
Azie on Main in Villanova Center Closing After 15 Years
Azie on Main, a popular Asian Main Line restaurant in Villanova, is closing Sept. 22 following a decision by the landlord to convert the restaurant space to offices, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurant owner, hospitality group Win Hospitality, is looking at options to relocate the restaurant, currently...
NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN COLUMBIA BEFORE ST JOE!
Villanova will open the season against Lafayette on Monday, Nov. 4. The Wildcats host Columbia and NJIT later that week before opening Philadelphia Big Five competition at Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Villanova hosts Big Five foe Penn on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The first of two neutral site...
Germantown nonprofit opens museum dedicated to success of formerly incarcerated
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For 23 years, Rev. Dr. Michelle Simmons has been caring for the formerly incarcerated."It was really important that we leave a legacy because we are so powerful. We are absolutely not our mistakes," said Simmons.In 2001, Simmons founded Why Not Prosper, Inc., a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.Why Not Prosper assists women in the prison system to rediscover their voices.Simmons had a vision to help honor those discoveries and launched The F.I.R.M. this weekend — Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum is located on the grounds of her nonprofit."I thought, you have all of...
Soccer Six Rival Temple to Host Wildcats Sunday Night
Villanova will play its first road contest of the 2024 regular season when it visits Philly Soccer Six rival Temple Sunday night in Philadelphia (7 p.m./ESPN +). The Wildcats played St. Peter's to a 2-2 draw in their season opener Thursday at the Higgins Soccer Complex. Jordan Canica and Jorge Garcia scored the goals for Villanova.
Born to Fan: These Montco Families Celebrate Bruce Springsteen Together
Bruce Springsteen recently performed at Citizens Bank Park, and many Montco superfans were in attendance to witness the concert. For these Mongomery County natives, following Bruce Springsteen is a family tradition, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bruce Springsteen performed at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, and intergenerational...
Parents chose themselves and their animals over their children’s well-being after leaving the children clinically maInourished, uneducated and with health problems, while feeding their animals with salmon; sentenced
Philadelphia, PA – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old mom, later identified as CrystaI, and the 48-year-old dad, later identified as Shanne, were sentenced to 8 to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment. Both parents were also ordered not to contact their kids until they turn 18 and only with approval of a court-appointed therapist.
Calling Bluey fans: You can visit the Heeler house in the Philadelphia area
CAMP — which offers ticketed immersive family experiences — has added the Philadelphia area as the fourth U.S. stop of Bluey x CAMP. It’s a collaboration with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio — the series has taken the world by storm since being picked up on Disney Plus.
Eagles Jahan Dotson Goes From Shock To Excitement After Being Traded
The Eagles' new receiver got goosebumps in the final preseason game after seeing the fans' passion and is taking a crash course in learning the playbook in order to play in season opener.
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