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Among Chester County Hoagies, This Shop Offers One That Weighs as Much as a Mini Laptop
Chester County hoagies stand tall with other regional sandwiches like cheesesteaks and pork sandwiches. Jason Sheehan sliced through the details to find the best architects of this local favorite for Philadelphia Magazine. Hoagies come with plenty of variations — peppers, seeded rolls, even vegetarian. And all fall within the range of acceptability, with the only…
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Greystone Elementary Arc Mini Bubble Walk Teaches Inclusion and Empathy to Next Generation
The Arc of Chester County is helping shape a more compassionate future by bringing lessons of empathy and acceptance directly to young people. A recent Mini Bubble Walk at Greystone Elementary School demonstrated how the nonprofit organization is fostering understanding among the next generation. During the event, fifth-grade students spent time walking, running, and blowing…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts ‘Why Now?’ Retirement Planning Event June 11 in Malvern
For many older adults, the idea of moving to a senior living community is often postponed until a health crisis or major life change forces the conversation. But representatives from Freedom Village at Brandywine say the best time to make those decisions is much earlier — while individuals are still healthy, active, and fully independent.…
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PECO Helps Customers Stay Safe, Manage Costs as Summer Demand Rises
While summer may be weeks away, the region has already experienced sweltering days of intense heat. With that in mind, PECO has been hard at work ensuring the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared to handle increased demand as temperatures rise with the changing season. This work will help to prevent customer outages, modernize the…
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Levittown Native, Star of ‘The Warriors’ and ‘The Thing,’ Headlines New Hope Winery Show
Thomas G. Waites, the the actor who survived The Warriors, The Thing, and a Levittown upbringing, is coming home, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. On June 7, the Bucks County-raised actor and musician returns to the region where it all began, headlining a concert at New Hope Winery with his band, Heartbreak Waites. Waites grew…
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Business-Minded Paoli Man Rents Out His Pool to Add a Splash of Extra Income
Karl Tradewell, a Paoli resident, is among the growing number of homeowners supplementing their income by renting out their pools through Swimply app, writes Karen Heller for the Washington Post. Tradewell charges anywhere from $68 an hour for a chance to frolic in 25,000 gallons of clear saltwater contained in an azure kidney-shaped vessel. He…
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Meet the Malvern Nonprofit Leader Shaping a 134-Year-Old Hospital Women’s Board
Malvern’s Evelyn Bennett leads one of the region’s longest-standing hospital support organizations, with a history dating back 134 years, as Gina Lizzo profiles in Main Line Today. Even as president of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Women’s Board, she is involved in numerous board associations across the region and is also the CEO of her own consulting company. Under…
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Widener University Honors Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green With 2026 Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
At Widener University, two employees who have spent a combined three decades quietly making the institution stronger were recognized this year with the university’s highest honor for staff excellence. Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green are the 2026 recipients of the university’s William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. Austin, of Wilmington, Delaware, is…
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Voices in Action: How One Hospital Team Is Helping Shape Patient Care at Chester County Hospital
At Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, some of the most meaningful insights begin with the voices of patients and families. Their firsthand experiences help guide changes that make care compassionate, coordinated, and effective. That is where the Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) plays a vital role. The PFAC at Chester County Hospital is a…
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Blackbird Health Expands into Lancaster, Seeks Clinicians to Meet Demand for Pediatric Mental Health Care
As Blackbird Health officially opens its new pediatric mental health clinic in Lancaster, the organization is also actively recruiting clinicians to help meet the growing demand for children’s behavioral health services across the region. Located at 1390 Harrisburg Pike, the new clinic opened June 1 and represents a significant investment in expanding access to specialized…
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A New Era Begins: Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Being Reborn as a Town Center
For nearly 60 years, the Plymouth Meeting Mall has been one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, after decades of watching foot traffic thin and storefronts empty, the property readies for the most dramatic reinvention in its history. From Retail Icon to Ghost of Its Former Self The Plymouth Meeting Mall was the third…
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Which Wawa Coffee Has the Most Caffeine? The Answer May Surprise You
Wawa customers choose their coffee for all kinds of reasons. Some want the smooth taste of Cold Brew. Others prefer a handcrafted latte or a flavored iced coffee. But if your goal is simple – getting the most caffeine for the least money – the answer depends on whether you’re optimizing for total caffeine or…
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Don’t Foil the Fun: PECO Shares Tips on Keeping Balloons Away from Power Lines
With graduation season underway, PECO is reminding customers to use caution when celebrating with mylar balloons. When these foil balloons contact power lines or electric equipment, their metallic coating can cause electrical surges that can damage infrastructure, disrupt service, and impact the environment. In 2025, there were 55 outage events in which more than 12,000 PECO…
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South Philadelphia’s Stadium District Is Getting a $30 Million Traffic Overhaul — Here’s What to Expect
South Philadelphia’s Stadium District has earned its reputation twice over: as one of the nation’s great sports destinations, and as one of its most reliable traffic nightmares. The latter is about to change. Pennsylvania is committing nearly $30 million to overhaul how traffic moves in and out of the South Philadelphia sports complex that is…
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. New Jersey-based K9 Resorts is rolling out an eight-week summer camp program at its Bethlehem and Chalfont locations, running June 16 through Aug. 9,…
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Pizza Shop Owner Recalls the Glory Days of the Granite Run Mall
Alessandro Spennato owns Sitaly to Go, a small pizza shop in Wilmington, but if he had a choice, he’d still be spinning dough at the Granite Run Mall in Media, once a popular focal point for the Delaware County community. “At one point, they tell stories that the top floor shook from how many people…
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This West Chester Salon Created a Calming Space for Clients with Sensory Sensitivities
For many families with children who struggle with sensory overload, a simple haircut can feel anything but simple. Wild Horse Salon in West Chester is working to change that, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Owner Maureen Helms recently unveiled a dedicated “Sensory Room” inside the salon, which is a quiet, carefully designed space built to make haircuts…
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