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Apartments in Philly Are Shrinking, Which Can Have a Major Impact on the City’s Demographics
The average size of a Philadelphia apartment is among the smallest in the nation, and that is a trend that will likely continue as even smaller apartments will get built. The average size of Philadelphia apartments are among the smallest in the nation, and are projected to become even smaller with the current pipeline of multifamily construction, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Wilmington University Celebrates Its Class of 2024
Wilmington University celebrated its 53rd Commencement ceremonies Jun. 2-3, awarding more than 3,700 academic degrees. Wilmington University celebrated its 53rd Commencement ceremonies Jun. 2-3, awarding more than 3,700 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Del. The accomplished Class of 2024 demonstrated exceptional dedication, achieving their...
Mid-Year Check-In: Refocus and Achieve Your Business Goals
As you complete your mid-year check-in on your goals for 2024, your success for the remainder of the year hinges on improving and changing the key habit that you are weakest at and dislike the most. As we reach the six-month mark of 2024 and the beginning of the third...
Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Carl Henderson has sports cards at his Havertown shop. Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards,. Fleer, a leading Olney factory for...
Villanova Coach Kyle Neptune Is Frustrated but No Where Near Defeated
Though the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team struggled last season, head coach Kyle Neptune is keeping a positive outlook, excited about the potential of this season’s roster, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neptune had to turn a deaf ear to occasional boos coming from the stands...
Media’s Where To Be When You’re Ready to Walk to Your Next Meal
Media and Ardmore offer a variety of restaurants options all within walking distance. Whether it’s weekend visits to neighborhood farmer’s markets, or a stroll down main street to your favorite restaurant, there are communities in Delaware County and nearby where you can walk to your favorite meal, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine.
A 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center Now Open in Chester
MVP Recovery is operating a 24/7 mental health urgent care facility in Chester to help alleviate emergency room overcrowding. There’s now a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week mental health urgent care facility in Delaware County and it’s already making a difference, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The program,...
Boeing Agrees to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Longtime Supplier
Boeing is buying Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier to the aerospace company. Boeing has agreed to buy one of its major suppliers, Spirit AeroSystems, ending a practice begun two decades ago to outsource production of key parts to independent suppliers, writes Niraj Chokshi for The New York Times. The hope...
Should You Wait for Rates to Come Down Before Buying a Home?
There are many reasons to consider going ahead with your home purchase and circumstances when waiting a bit longer may be the best decision. If you’ve been wondering whether you should wait for mortgage rates to come down before you buy a house, you’re not alone. High rates and home prices have made many prospective buyers decide to sit out of the housing market. Over the past few years, we’ve seen mortgage rates climb from as low as three percent in 2021 to almost eight percent in early 2024. Many had predicted that rates would come down this year, but they haven’t decreased as much as expected.
Firstrust Bank Sponsors Southampton Days 4th of July Parade
Firstrust Bank, a family-owned financial institution with a 90-year legacy of fostering trust and stability through generations, is once again sponsoring the Southampton Days 4th of July Parade in Bucks County. Beginning at 9:30 AM, the parade will form at Jaymor Road in Southampton and proceed north on Second Streek...
Michelle Hall: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Michelle Hall is a graduate of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management program at Peirce College and recipient of the Alumni Association’s Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award. Her journey has been an experience!. “Peirce College has changed my life. I am grateful to...
Experience the Magic of the Philadelphia Folk Festival as a First-Time Attendee
The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes new attendees and four additional performers to its iconic grounds at the Old Pool Farm. The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes new attendees and four additional performers to its iconic grounds at the Old Pool Farm. The Festival is offering special discounts for all first-time attendees,...
Cool Off at These Three Kayak and Canoe Tours in Chester County
Discover kayak and canoe tours in Chester County where you can enjoy cooling off this summer. Chester County boasts a rich history of recreational boating, perfect for exploring during the sweltering summer months, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Discover kayak and canoe tours in Chester County where you...
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
Philadelphia Continues to Lose Residents After Decades of Considerable Gains
After a five-decade-long population slide, Philadelphia gained 8,456 residents from 2000 to 2010. In the next decade, Philadelphia added 77,791 to that number. Philly lost 52,000 residents since 2020. After two decades of regaining some of its residents, Philadelphia is once again seeing its population shrink, writes Sandy Smith for...
Drexel Basketball Coach Zach Spiker Keeps Adapting Now That NIL Is in Play
Drexel University men's basketball coach Zach Spiker is figuring out how to adapt to the changing college basketball scene. Zach Spiker, the 57-year-old Drexel men’s basketball coach, was experiencing challenges seven seasons into his coaching career as he watched the game change around him, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Upper Darby’s Seeing a Drop in Serious Crime So Far in 2024
Upper Darby has seen a drop in serious crime so far in 2024, reports Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timony Bernhardt. Violent crime is down in the first six months, with shootings down 35 percent, homicides by 83 percent, robberies by 35 percent and sex crimes by 34 percent, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times.
Savage Sisters Shut Down Havertown Recovery Home Amidst Pushback
Savage Sister Recovery, which runs nine addiction recovery homes in Philadelphia, opted to shut down their operation at a Havertown home. An addiction rehabilitation house in a Havertown neighborhood has ceased operations after neighbors mounted a protest against a zoning request to expand the service from three residents to nine, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Renovations to Close Radnor Cabrini Campus for 2 Years, Villanova Says
Villanova University has announced that the Cabrini University campus in Radnor will be renamed Villanova University Cabrini Campus and will close for two years so renovations can take place, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova officially took ownership of Cabrini on Friday. Most of the campus is closed...
Immaculata University’s Criminology Degree Shapes Alumna’s Journey to Policing
Immaculata University spotlights Criminology major Jasmine Hess ('23) and her journey to being sworn in as a Police Officer. When Criminology major Jasmine Hess ’23 needed to take a science class to fulfill a core curriculum requirement during her senior year at Immaculata, her Advisor, Lisa Brown, suggested Forensic Science. Brown knew Hess was interested in law enforcement and thought Hess would enjoy learning about crime scene investigations in the class.
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