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Meridian Corporation Reports Strong Q2 Earnings and Declares Dividend
MALVERN, PA — Meridian Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showing a significant improvement in earnings and declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share. The corporation’s performance highlights robust growth in its core business areas and strategic management decisions that have contributed to its financial health.
Dalton Gagnon Grabs First Career Oxford Championship Series Checkered Flag
Before the calendar turns from July to August and the road to the 51st Annual Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250 heats up, Oxford Plains Speedway had one more new winner up its sleeve. Dalton Gagnon scored his first career Super Late Model win on Life's A Ride Equestrian...
President Harding dies, Medicare law passes: News Journal archives July 28 to Aug. 3
“Pages of history” features excerpts from The News Journal archives including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. July 28, 2024, The News Journal Fewer left to fight fires; volunteer companies drained ...
Cigarette ash can sparked central Pa. house fire: police
Police say a cigarette ash can is responsible for starting a fire at a Lancaster County home Thursday night. At 7:37 p.m., police, EMS, and fire crews responded to the first block of North Church Street, Ephrata, after reports of a porch fire at a duplex home, Ephrata police told PennLive.
Renegades drop third game of series 5-2
Wilmington, Del. (July 26, 2024) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell to the Wilmington Blue Rocks 5-2 on Friday night at Frawley Stadium. Jace Avina led off the game with a single and Jared Serna doubled to put runners at second and third. Two batters later, Antonio Gomez drove in Avina with an RBI single to give the Renegades a 1-0 lead.
Love and care go a long way to rehabilitate abused animals
WEST CHESTER — Monday’s discovery of seven deceased Pit/Terrier mix puppies was a situation that ended tragically, but for many abused dogs there is a happy ending. The times have changed drastically for Pit-Mix Ava. Ava had an eye and leg removed, and suffered multiple fractures of the legs and arms.
First Bank House of the Week: Castle-Like Manor in Chadds Ford
A majestic manor home on 10.79 acres with seven bedrooms and eight full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This stunning estate is a true personal paradise with its beautifully stone-lined stream, waterfall, and walking paths. The stunning 2003 residence features rich gray Vermont stone....
Photos: CABARET At Ephrata Performing Arts Center
See first look photos of the classic musical CABARET, now playing through August 10th at Ephrata Performing Arts Center. The cast is led by EPAC newcomer Tell Williams IV as the Emcee, Rachael Opdenaker as Sally Bowles, and Zach Haines as Cliff Bradshaw. Rounding out the principal cast is Julia Smith as Fraulein Schneider, Marc Lubbers as Herr Schultz, Rachel Faust as Fraulein Kost, and Rogan Motter as Ernst Ludwig.
Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading honors outstanding students at 2024 awards ceremony
The Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading proudly presented awards to exemplary young volunteers at the 2024 awards ceremony held at the Goggleworks on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This annual event celebrates the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication ofBerks County youth who have significantly contributed to the community through their volunteer efforts.
8 questions as Blue Hens open football practice for unusual 2024 season
The University of Delaware football team commences preseason drills Tuesday morning. When the Blue Hens step onto the turf, they’ll be preparing for a season unlike any other in the school’s prolific football history. The 2024 season will be absent the traditional aim of earning national stature, due to Delaware’s 2025 climb to Conference...
Construction begins on new park at old Rodney Reservoir site
Demolition at the former Rodney Street Reservoir in Wilmington is complete, green lighting a park project slated for completion next spring. More than 20 years after the reservoir closed to the public, construction on the new community park is underway. In 2022 the City announced plans to privately develop the...
West Deer Man Arrested and Charged in Frazer Township Shooting Incident
A West Deer man, identified as Jonathan Nealer, 40, is now in custody following a shooting in Frazer Township. Nealer is facing a felony count of aggravated assault after he was accused of shooting a man in the leg during an altercation. This incident took place in the 300 block of Clarks Pike Road earlier in the month, as reported by the Post-Gazette.
Berwyn-Based Peter Zimmerman Architects Helps Client Turn Treehouse-like Pavilion Into Reality
When she envisioned a treehouse-like pavilion for her Villanova home, Julieann Shanahan turned to Peter Zimmerman Architects in Berwyn. When Julieann Shanahan decided to turn a peaceful plot in the corner of her Villanova property into a family retreat, she envisioned building a treehouse-like pavilion similar to one she previously saw at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, writes Teri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Renegades use three-run ninth to defeat Blue Rocks
Wilmington, Del. (July 25, 2024) — The Hudson Valley Renegades used a three-run rally in the top of the ninth to earn a 5-2 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Thursday night at Frawley Stadium. The win broke a four-game road losing streak for the Renegades. Kyle Carr...
AirJoule Plans Newark-Wilmington, Delaware, Operations
AirJoule, a joint venture between GE Vernova Inc. and Montana Technologies Corp., plans to establish operations in Newark, Delaware. The $15.3 million project is expected to create 60 jobs during the next five years. The company is leasing a 30,000 square foot site on Shea Way in Newark for its...
Upper Merion Grad Ariana Ramsey With USA Rugby for 2nd Olympics
Upper Merion High School graduate Ariana Ramsey is on her way to her second Olympics with the U.S. Women’s Olympic rugby sevens team, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 24-year-old Ramsey graduated from Dartmouth in May. During her last two years at college, she helped the team...
Where are the best places to buy a home in Pennsylvania? New report ranks top picks
Looking for a place to live in Pennsylvania? You might want to consider checking out a recent ranking comparing the best places to buy a home in the commonwealth. Each year, ranking and reviews website Niche evaluates public schools, colleges and universities and even real estate markets. Niche recently released its 2024 Best Cities to Buy A House list for Pennsylvania after evaluating areas by measuring several characteristics, including home value-to-income ratios, public schools, monthly housing costs, the average cost of living and more, according to its methodology report.
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