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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The trend is also seen in the Philadelphia area and nationwide as luxury home prices rise faster than the rest of the market. “The people buying at the top end are…
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TLC: Creating a More Connected Holiday Season for Your Family
The holidays can feel like a lot. There is joy, stress, excitement, and sometimes a little chaos all mixed together. For families who are blending traditions, sharing time between households, or simply trying to make it through a challenging year, the season can stir up even more emotions. Even so, it also creates natural openings…
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Springfield Hospital Legal Action Over Repairs to Be Dismissed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan is pleased with the progress made between various parties to fix the closed Springfield Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Springfield Township filed a September Common Pleas Court injunction against Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Veritas Inc., which leases the…
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Champion of Kindness and Inclusion Wins ‘We Are Worth It’ Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that Ben Hartranft, founder and CEO of Benergy1, has been awarded the “We Are Worth It” Self-Advocate Employee of the Year Award for his extraordinary leadership, advocacy, and compassion in promoting inclusion and kindness for all. Diagnosed with Autism at age two and once knowing only twenty words, Ben…
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Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone
Small business optimism is running above average nationally, while uncertainty has dropped, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Here in Delaware County, the business mood depends on what business you are in, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, small businesses in the Philadelphia region saw a 2.4 percent bump in consumer…
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A Year of Quiet Comebacks: Inside Family Service of Chester County’s New Impact Report
The first thing you notice when you walk into Maria’s kitchen is the way her son leans comfortably against her side as she moves around the room. A year ago, that kind of closeness felt impossible. Back then, mornings were tense, evenings were louder than she wanted to admit, and she often ended the day…
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St. Hedwig Church in Chester Will No Longer Be a Catholic Church
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez approved the relegation on Sunday of the 100+-year-old church to “profane but not sordid use,” effective Jan. 1, 2026. That means it will no longer…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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When Is a Good Time to Move Into a Life Care Community?
Have you ever walked into the middle of an interesting story or lively party and wondered what you missed? Even if someone tries to fill you in, it’s never the same as seeing it for yourself. As they say, “Timing is everything.” If you’re considering moving to a Life Plan Community, like Freedom Village at…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax was implemented on Nov. 10 by the Swarthmore Borough Council as the borough faces budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The tax will impose…
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Widener Partners on Winter Salting Water Pollution Study
Winter in Pennsylvania is quickly approaching, bringing cold weather and icy roads that require plowing and salting. At Widener University, the impending winter has created a learning opportunity. Area scientists are looking at the effect winter road treatments have on local waterways through a project called the “Fall Salt Snapshot.” Widener is partnering on the…
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Rare Coin Dealer in Broomall Skeptical About the $5M Penny
Broomall rare coin dealer Richard Weaver is skeptical about the potential value of the last new penny in the United States that was stamped at the United States Mint in Philadelphia on Nov. 12, 2025. The moment was captured by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, who pressed the last pennies to be minted, holding the last…
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This Delaware County ZIP Code Is in the Nation’s Top 50 Luxury Housing Markets
Affluent homebuyers are snatching up properties in Villanova, making it one of the top luxury housing markets in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova’s 19085 ZIP Code ranks 49th on a list of 258 ZIP Codes, according to third-quarter listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange. It was the only Philadelphia-area market…
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Penn State Brandywine, Widener and DCCC Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
Penn State Brandywine held a joint leadership meeting with Widener University and Delaware County Community College on Oct. 31, reaffirming their shared commitment to collaboration, student success and strengthening higher education partnerships across Delaware County. The meeting focused on the higher education landscape in the region and ways the institutions can collaborate in the future,…
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PHL Flight Cancellations Increase, but Sunday TSA Lines Were OK
Flight cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport have been accelerating since the Federal Aviation Administration started ordering flight cuts on Friday in response to the federal government shutdown, writes Emma Dooling and Joshua Mann for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Friday saw 36 flights cut. Saturday had 59 cancellations. Sunday saw 81 cancellations, and Monday had 54…
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Widener Law School Fraternity Offers Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at Widener University Delaware Law School has launched a large-scale Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to help brighten the holiday for those in need. The student organization has already secured more than 300 turkeys – with a goal of distributing 500 – through donations. It will host a giveaway event on…
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Widener University Welcomes 5 New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has announced the newest members of its board of trustees, who include four alumni and one current student. Their appointments took effect in May, and the board held its first full meeting of the new academic year on Oct. 30. As the university’s governing body, Widener’s board of trustees is entrusted with the…
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East Lansdowne Fire Company Set to Close Down by End of Year
East Lansdowne Fire Company has announced it plans to close by the end of the year, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The company has had a difficult time maintaining sufficient staffing of volunteers, particularly during daytime hours. East Lansdowne Fire Company posted a letter on social media Friday that said the borough has…
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