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Mysterious ‘Bigfoot Sighting’ in Bensalem Sparks Curiosity
An unexpected sighting of an 8-foot tall Bigfoot figure has turned heads and sparked amusement among Bensalem residents. An unexpected sighting of an 8-foot tall Bigfoot figure has turned heads and sparked amusement among Bensalem residents, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Unlike the town’s former mascot,...
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Weekend Wanderer: A Day at the Museum
Last year, a friend and I visited a museum. Being the only visitors in the cozy, industrial space, we had a private tour with a volunteer guide. She greeted us enthusiastically. “You’re in luck!” she said. She’s an avid fan of the museum – and a performer in a local...
Drexel Hill Sisters Deliver Babies on Same Day, Hours Apart
A striking set of coincidences ended with two sisters from Drexel Hill welcoming newborn baby boys just hours apart, writes Michael Lee Simpson for People. Michelle Hilferty and Monica Hogan, who both live on the same street, delivered on June 26, 2023 at Lankenau Medical Center in rooms right next to each other.
The Hoagie May Have Actually Started in This Delaware County Spot
Augustine DiCostanza, Catherine “mom” DiCostanza and Rose DiCostanza, fourth daughter, at the possible birthplace of the hoagie in Chester. The Philadelphia hoagie is one of America’s most famous regional cold cut sandwiches and it may have started in Chester, writes Alex Mitchell for The New York Post.
First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Chadds Ford Colonial
A stunning stone-front colonial on 0.51 attractive acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford for $1,450,000. This gorgeous residence offers elegance, comfort, and tranquility, all in one beautiful package. Many exquisite details include tall ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, custom molding, and plantation shutters.
Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, an Academic Administrator with 15+ years of experience, joins Holy Family University as Vice President of Academic Affairs. Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with over 15...
Indulge in French Pastries and Seasonal Dishes at Bistro Barberet & Bakery
For nearly a decade, Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster City has earned acclaim for its authentic and innovative French cuisine. For nearly a decade, Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster City has earned acclaim for its authentic and innovative French cuisine. This dual-concept venue offers both a traditional bakery...
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Brandywine Valley’s Trail System Set for Major Overhaul
Following an in-depth assessment of Brandywine Valley Park, its trail system will undergo a revamp with major additions. Following an in-depth assessment of the Brandywine Valley, its trail system will undergo a revamp including both an addition and the closure of several trails, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for the WHYY. The...
Conwell-Egan’s Julia Horger Secures Gold at Wrestling Nationals
Conwell-Egan's Julia Horger, emerged as the top local girls' finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior. Conwell-Egan’s rising junior, Julia Horger, emerged as the top local girls’ finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under Wrestling Nationals, securing a gold medal, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times.
How to Create an Autoplay Looping Presentation
I just participated in my first charity golf outing as a non-golfer and have many takeaway learnings on and off LinkedIn, not to mention stories. I just participated in my first charity golf outing as a non-golfer and have many takeaway learnings on and off LinkedIn, not to mention stories, which will come in a follow-up article. Many of you know I am a former K-12 teacher, so my world involves educating people.
For Philadelphia Sports Fan, Jason Kelce Is One of the Greats
Jason Kelce's talents on the football field are undisputed but fans place him as one of the greats because of his talent and personality. Favorite Philadelphia sports players play with passion and guts. They speak lovingly about the region and those who live there. They care a lot. That means...
Crozer Health Gets Potential Buyer If State Chips In Up to $500M
Prospect Medical wants state funds to help seal a deal with a potential buyer for Crozer Health. There’s a prospective unnamed buyer for Crozer Health, but Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, wants the state to put up between $100 million and $500 million to finance the deal, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
Phillies Ball Girl Farrell Everett Is a Penn State Brandywine Alum
Penn State Brandywine alumna Farrell Everett poses with the Littany Lion statue on the Penn State Brandywine campus. Penn State Brandywine alumna Farrell Everett, class of 2023, is having a ball as a Philadelphia Phillies ball girl. Everett began her Penn State journey at Brandywine in 2019, majoring in communications....
New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is opening a store in Central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say...
Chester’s Community Hospital Cleared for Senior Affordable Housing
An artist's rendering of the Silvercare Senior Housing development at the old Community Hospital in Chester. Community Hospital in Chester, vacant since 2021, will now be the site of Silvercare Senior Housing, an affordable housing complex, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The 94-unit development is set to open in March...
Delaware County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships.
Philly Took London as the Phillies and PHLCVB Boost City’s Global Profile
From left: J.P. Teti, owner of Passyunk Avenue, and the PHLCVB's Robin Bloom, Gregg Caren, and Joe Heller. From soccer slides to a Spice Girls walk-out song, the Philadelphia Phillies fully embraced London, while Philadelphia’s global tourism agency worked to ensure that Londoners would embrace Philadelphia as a future travel and convention destination.
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