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Philadelphia’s Fireball Printing Turns Ideas Into Lasting Impressions
Fireball Printing, a Philadelphia-based independent print shop founded in 2008 by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr., helps clients turn their ideas into lasting impressions, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. Specializing in digital, large-format, and offset printing, the shop quickly grew from producing art prints for friends into a trusted provider for bars, restaurants, venues,…
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WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges
Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…
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Langhorne Birds Fan Decks Out His Front Yard with Eagles Pride Ahead of Super Bowl
Now that the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl once again, a Langhorne fan is showing his pride by decking out his front yard in Birds green, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6abc. Larry Glowacki has basically turned his front yard into a mini football field. “I enjoy doing it for the fans,” he…
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Wayne Condo Gets Bold Renovation with Color and Pizzazz
A Wayne couple, weary of their dark and outdated condo, transformed the space to highlight vibrant colors and bold personality, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. They started by painting the walls of their open-concept living and dining area a pale beige. While this brightened the space, it fell short of achieving…
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This Philadelphia Design Company Uses Only Natural and Plant-Based Fibers with Focus on Sustainability
Kimberly McGlonn, the creator of Philadelphia-based fashion house NOOR by Grant Blvd, focuses on sustainability as a business imperative, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. At NOOR by Grant Blvd, McGlonn uses only natural and plant-based fibers. This includes fibers like Tencel and linen, as well as wool. No materials used are sourced from fossil fuels.…
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Get All the Inside Details About Longwood Gardens’s Transformation
It’s the most magical A Longwood Christmas ever as the botanical showplace debuts its long-awaited Longwood Reimagined expansion amid the splendor of its popular holiday display beginning Nov. 22, 2024. Step into a world of dazzling new spaces, festive horticultural displays, and more than half a million lights. Timed Tickets to A Longwood Christmas are required and…
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Striking Makeover Provides This Gladwyne Colonial with More Functionality
High-profile architectural firm Northworks recently helped a Gladwyne family redesign their colonial home to provide it with more functionality, writes Ashley Primis for the Philadelphia Magazine. At first, the couple believed they needed more space and were prepared for significant additions to their home. However, in drafting plans with Rachel Thompson of Northworks, they realized…
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Inventive Design Update Provides Extra Flair to This West Chester Home
When Lauren and Jay Stauffer decided to update their West Chester home, they first considered replacing the existing second-floor deck with a small four-seasons room, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. However, Kate Pechinka of Kate Kelly Interiors had a better idea. “The clients really wanted a space that would allow them to…
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New Pennsylvania Commemorative License Plates with Liberty Bell Coming Next Year
A decorative new Pennsylvania license plate featuring the Liberty Bell to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country will become available in 2025, writes Layla A. Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to an image of the Liberty Bell, the new off-white license plates will have blue number lettering and the phrase “Let Freedom…
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Conshohocken Woman Who Started As a SEPTA Traffic Checker Now Runs Its Merchandise Store
Al’Lee Floyd, who grew up in Conshohocken, joined SEPTA part-time in 2017 as a traffic checker, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the next few years, she moved up to the positions of testing coordinator and customer experience manager. When SEPTA decided it was time to open its reimagined store in 2021, Floyd…
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Tudor Home in West Chester Perfectly Blends Classic, Modern Designs
A lovely Tudor home in West Chester recently got an upgrade that perfectly blended its classic character and charm with modern design, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Holly and John Naughton fell in love with the 1928 home with the opulent millwork and superior craftsmanship of the era. After purchasing the property,…
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South Coventry-based Rotelle Studio(e) Helped One Homeowner Turn His Garage Into Basketball Court
Long before repurposing of garages became a popular trend, South Coventry-based Rotelle Studio(e) helped one homeowner turn car space into a basketball court, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Around ten years ago, the builder got to work on a three-car garage. “The homeowner wanted to integrate a basketball court into their residence,” said…
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The Bookhouse Hotel Combines Magic of Books, Design, History, and Kennett Square Charm
If books are proof that humans are capable of working magic, as suggested by Carl Sagan, then nowhere is this truth more beautifully embodied than at The Bookhouse Hotel, the latest addition to Kennett Square, nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Valley. The Kennett Collaborative interviewed one of the owners of the newest, and…
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Berwyn’s Ed Welburn Known as the Man Who Brought Beauty Back to General Motors’ Cars
Ed Welburn, who grew up in Berwyn and Malvern and spent 44 years designing vehicles, is known as the man who brought beauty back to General Motors cars, reports Michelle Miller for CBS News. Welburn rose through the ranks during his more than four decades with the carmaker to become General Motors’ first head of…
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Philadelphia Chooses Winning Design for New Harriet Tubman Statue
The city of Philadelphia has selected the winning artist behind the design for the new Harriet Tubman statue outside City Hall, writes Melissa Noel for Essence. Alvin Pettit, a Jersey City-based artist originally from Baltimore, was selected as the artist, beating out four other semifinalists. His design is titled, “A Higher Power: The Call of…
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Beloved Emblem in Colonial Theatre Finally Restored
An iconic emblem of the historic Colonial Theatre has been restored — and revealed. For far longer than anyone ever intended, the center of the 1903 theatre’s ceiling held an unsightly tarp. Its purpose: conceal the damaged medallion situated centrally above the venue’s 658 seats. “We were digging in our files trying to figure out…
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Wayne Designer Transforms Historic Building on Berwyn Property
Amy Forshew of Proximity Interior Design in Wayne, recently helped transform a historic outbuilding on a Berwyn property into a cozy guesthouse, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Forshew was tasked with bringing back a dilapidated cottage while retaining the charm of the historic original design. The cottage needed to be a retreat…
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Saga of Tiffany Windows Found in Philly Church Continues with Bank Claiming Profits of Sale for Itself
The saga of two Tiffany windows found at a historic church at 50th and Baltimore in West Philadelphia continues with another stakeholder entering the picture, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The windows were about to be destroyed when they were acquired by Paul Brown, an architectural salvager based in Lancaster. When he discovered…
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