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Lost 19th Century Painting of Black High Culture Found in Glenside Thrift Shop
A previously lost William H Dorsey painting, representing 19th-century Black wealth and high culture, was found at the New Life Thrift Shop in Glenside, writes…
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Kennett Square Rings in New Year with Annual Sparkling Mushroom Drop
Kennett Square residents joyfully rang in the new year with the twelfth iteration of their iconic 700-pound sparkling mushroom drop, writes Emily Neil for the…
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As West Chester Native Battles Long-Term Effects of Childhood Cancer, CHOP Works on New Research
Raine Talley, a West Chester native, overcame leukemia as a child, but the treatment left her with several long-term effects, including new cancers, writes Nicole…
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Local Malls Reinvent the Retail Experience to Keep Relevant
As local malls adapt to shifting consumer habits, the King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park Mall exemplify varied approaches to…
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Community Conversation Series Continues, Highlights Philly’s Small Businesses
A community conversation series hosted by WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia recently highlighted the impact of Philadelphia’s small businesses, write Sandra Jones and…
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Here’s Why This Easttown Township Man Says Elon Musk Owns Him $100
Ari Allyn-Feuer, an Easttown Township resident and longtime fan of Elon Musk, is still waiting to be paid for signing the billionaire’s $100 petition, writes…
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After Years of Reimagining, Longwood Gardens Project Finally Prepares to Open
The historic Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square prepares to unveil its latest modern chapter following a $250 million renovation, writes for the WHYY. The popular…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
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Bassetts Ice Cream Expansion to Asia Increases Iconic Shop’s Popularity
The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market, the oldest ice cream shop in America, has been expanding across Asia with the help of…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Hosts ‘Ethical’ Deer Hunts
Once a year, for four weekends, novice and experienced archers gather in the early morning hours to participate in a Mentored Deer Archery Hunt run…
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Willow Grove Park Mall Introduces Evening Curfew: Teens Now Require Adult Supervision After Certain Hours
As of October 1, the Willow Grove Park Mall does not allow teenagers to shop after certain hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian,…
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New Study Finds What is Impacting the Health of East Branch Brandywine Creek
A new Villanova University peer-reviewed study found what is impacting the health of East Branch Brandywine Creek, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. According to…
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Chester County Unveils Initiative for Mental Health Support and Housing Solutions
Chester County recently unveiled its Human Needs Network, aimed at combating a mental health pandemic, housing crisis, food insecurity, and more, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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Chester County Farm Part of Pilot Initiative Organized by PA Flax Project
A farm in Chester County is part of a pilot initiative organized by the PA Flax Project with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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Delaware County Tries Approach Beyond Police for Mentally Ill
An effort is underway in Delaware County to divert people with mental health issues from the legal system and get them into treatment, writes Kenny…
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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Had Unique Way to Celebrate National Read-A-Book Day
Barnes and Noble decided to try something new for this year’s National Read-A-Book Day, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Rather than placing books by local…
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Stakeholders Discuss Effects of Federal Immigration Policy on Local Mushroom Industry
Studio 2 recently hosted a conversation with stakeholders in Southern Chester County at Kennett Library on how the dependence on immigrant labor by the local…
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