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HC Opportunity Center Issues Community Invitation to a ‘Fall-Fest for the Rest-of-Us’
The HC Opportunity Center (formerly Handi-Crafters) announces a not-your-average fall fest for Oct. 22 in Thorndale. Things may be cooling down outside, but its organizers are preparing for one hot autumn day: the Fall Fest for the Rest-of-Us. The free event, from 10 AM to 1 PM, is a celebration of the organization’s participants in…
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Beauty, History, and Food Turn Pa. Dutch Country into Pa. *Much* Country for Autumn
Lancaster County, a short jaunt from the Phila. collar counties, may recall images of techno-free Amish populations in traditional dress driving buggies. But as a fall destination, “Dutch Country” offers much more than those picturesque throwbacks to a simpler age. Gretchen McKay, in her travel wrap up for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reported that finding a…
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Firstrust Bank Pairs the Fightin’ Phils with Local Child Fighting a Medical Foe of His Own
As the Phils spent an Aug. 23 night squeaking by the Cincinnati Reds in a ninth-inning nail-biter, one fan was not only thrilled to watch the win, but he was also experiencing a dream-come-true moment with his family. Thanks to support from Firstrust Bank and Casey Cares Foundation (a Maryland charitable organization that uplifts critically…
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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Is an Award-Winning, A-Maize-ing Fall Destination
Autumn adventurers who feel they’re up to the challenge of a corn maze honored by USA Today for 10 years running should use their directional skills to get to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in nearby Ronks, Pa. The Signature Attraction The 2022 edition of the destination’s signature attraction is 2.5 miles of paths crafted in…
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Oct. 20 Working Moms Network Panel Discussion to Take Place in King of Prussia
To celebrate October’s National Women’s Small Business Month, the Working Moms Network (WoMo) is hosting a panel of Philadelphia businesswomen and mothers — Kim Collier, Kim Wright, Fiona Jamison, and Melani Kodikian — to discuss how women are succeeding in business and balancing their personal lives. The event will take place on Thursday, October 20…
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DeSales University Serves Up Another Tech Info Session in Pie & AI Series
The DeSales University Pie & AI presentations are being served up once again. These deep-learning opportunities are precisely what their name implies: a helpful and informative forum on a topic designed to help professionals navigate today’s high-tech, data-driven landscape. And a chance to bond with other attendees and a faculty member over a slice of…
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Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Touted to Be Just the Ticket for Faster, More Reliable Service
Amtrak’s new Acela trains that will start rolling through regional train stations at the start of next year represent a step toward a faster and more reliable train service, writes Luz Lazo for The Washington Post. The trains, sporting the European-style rail cars of a design uncommon on domestic tracks, will overhaul passenger services in…
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Hobart’s Run by the River Invites First-Time Sponsors to Test the Waters of a Pottstown Signature Event
The 2022 Hobart’s Run by the River isn’t until Nov. 13, but the time for first-time sponsors to come aboard is now. And returning supporters can again ride the current of goodwill the event engenders by participating again. The funds certainly go to a worthy cause: Hobart’s Run uses the proceeds to engage in its…
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Prospective Art & Design Students Can Gain Hands-on Experience of the Major at Harcum College
Prospective Art & Design majors are invited to take part in a Harcum College preview of its coursework in an in-depth, personal way. The school’s Oct. 22 “Art & Design Experience” is a morning of hands-on workshops featuring current Harcum College Art & Design majors. The program takes place at the college’s Art & Design…
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Discover Lancaster Brews Up Innovative Experience to Jolt Visitors into a Trip: A Coffee Trail
Pennsylvania’s food-and-drink profile has yielded numerous ways to experience it: ale trails, apple trails, even a pickle-centric trail. With this popularity in mind, Discover Lancaster has brewed up its own version: a new coffee trail. The online initiative appropriately debuts today, Sept. 29, National Coffee Day. The trail was developed in partnership with Bandwango, a…
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Federal Grant to SEPTA to Increase Safety of Rail-Car/Passenger-Car Hot Spots
A $15 million federal grant is funding a SEPTA initiative to increase traffic safety at 22 Regional Rail lines crossings. Thomas Fitzgerald tracked down the story details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The grant is funded through a Federal Highway Administration program that assists transit authorities with safety measures at grade crossings. Locally, the need to…
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Halloween Themed? New Pa. Driver’s Licenses to Start Releasing; Changes Include a Ghost Portrait
Newly designed driver’s licenses with enhanced security features will soon be available to drivers in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from 6abc. The licenses and identification cards are part of PennDOT’s ongoing security improvements. The Summerdale Driver License Center in Enola, Cumberland County, will first start issuing new licenses this week. By mid-November, all…
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DeSales University to Hold MBA Information Session in Oct.
DeSales MBA will be holding virtual information sessions in October: Oct. 3, 6:00 p.m. Oct, 12, noon October 25, 6:00 p.m. All sessions are held via Zoom. Join in to learn about the multiple start dates, the MBA concentrations, and the new MS-Business Analytics program. Hear about the certificate options, and one-credit course offerings. Thinking about…
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These Local Dog Treat Bakers’ Pet Project Is Healthy, Natural Canine Cookies
Saint Rocco’s Treats (SRT) was founded during the pandemic by Bucks County brothers Kaleb and Kolby Rush. It evolved from their passion for entrepreneurship, a love of dogs, and a commitment to artisanal, all-natural, human-grade dog treats. The brand that overarches their product line derives its name from the Catholic-venerated Saint Rocco (originally Saint Roch…
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Chester County Home to Four of Pennsylvania’s 50 Best School Districts for Athletes
Chester County is home to four of Pennsylvania’s 50 best school districts for athletes in 2022, according to recently published rankings by Niche.com. To determine the 2022 Best School Districts for Athletes in Pennsylvania, Niche.com analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as millions of reviews from students and parents. Factors considered…
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Halloween from Timid to Traumatic: Lancaster County Has Both Extremes and Everything in Between
The broadening of Halloween’s appeal over the past decades has evolved it — perhaps mutated it — into something much more than candy collectors in costumes. In response, organizers of October-themed experiences — especially in nearby Lancaster County — have gauged their seasonal entertainment options accordingly. Some skew mild. Some skew wild. Dutch Wonderland Dutch…
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VFTCB Unlocks Meetings Campaign to Market Overnight Hotel Room Stays
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has announced a new marketing effort to raise awareness among event planners nationwide of the appeal of Montgomery County for conference and meeting travelers. The effort’s tagline — Room for Meetings, Room for More — encapsulates the destination’s suitability for conducting business and also enjoying numerous other…
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C&N Donates $16,000 through EITC to the Bucks County Historical Society
C&N announces its recent donation of $16,000 to the Bucks County Historical Society under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The mission of the Bucks County Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization, is is to educate and engage its many audiences in appreciating the past and to help find stories and meanings relevant to…
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